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When The Hangry SaVEG first came to life, the dream was to open a cozy vegan café — a place where anyone could walk in, eat well, and feel included. Then COVID hit, and like so many others, we had to pause and re-evaluate. But that pause gave us perspective. Instead of serving a few dozen people a day, what if we could help restaurants everywhere make their menus more inclusive? What if we could help entire teams understand what it means to cook and serve with compassion, aw

Going vegan isn’t just about skipping meat and cheese. One of the biggest surprises — even for seasoned vegans — is realizing just how many animal-derived ingredients hide in everyday foods.

Dining out should be simple — good food, good service, good vibes. But if you’re vegan (or trying to accommodate vegan guests), you already know it’s… not always that smooth. There’s a quiet gap between what vegan diners need and what restaurants think they’re offering. And honestly? Neither side is wrong — they’re just missing each other. As a consulting team that helps restaurants build better vegan systems (without overwhelming staff), we see this gap every single day. S

Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle can feel empowering, healthy, and aligned with your values — right up until you try to eat out with friends. For many new vegans, Vancouver should be a safe haven. We have excellent plant-based restaurants, creative chefs, and a food scene that prides itself on inclusivity. But for people like Lee, a 35-year-old who went vegan four months ago after watching a documentary, the reality is… complicated. Lee loves going out once a month with his