telling the story of how COVID-19 has affected American vegan restaurants is not simple. Regulations vary from one county to another. Some government agencies lent a hand and money, but most did not. For many restaurants, the consequences have been dire, and it could take years for the industry as a whole to recover.
But for all the setbacks and losses, there are stories of hope, adaptability, and tireless ambition. Restaurateurs across the country have quickly changed their business models as local mandates evolve. Some have taken the opportunity to convert to fully vegan restaurants while others have found enough success to fight the trend and even open new locations. Whether they were ready for it or not, 2020 became the year to make radical change.
The ides of March
Phillis Engelbert, owner of Detroit Street Filling Station in Ann Arbor, MI, will never forget Sunday, March 15.
“The virus was rapidly
