I’ll admit it. Sometimes I make trips to visit friends in other cities primarily to try the vegan and raw vegan restaurants in those cities. My restaurant visits are always about more than just the food. I thrive on the experience—taking in the atmosphere, hearing about the chef’s personal and ethical food philosophies, and of course, eating the carefully prepared, 100% vegan cuisine. Oftentimes, I have already heard about the much-anticipated restaurant from blog reviews and online vegan communities. (more…)