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Chrissie Hynde's New Restaurant
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Reflecting Hynde’s commitment to animal advocacy and vegan living, VegiTerranean’s gourmet menu will include no meat or animal products. Hynde wanted Akron to be part of the national trend toward meatless dining, and at nearly every stop of her recent concert tour, she visited vegan hotspots, including Sublime in Ft. Lauderdale and Veganopolis in Portland to make sure her menu features the most delectable veggie dishes possible. The eatery will have a modern, Italian flair, and will feature three distinct areas: a coffee bar, bakery and lounge.
Of course, Hynde arrived at the ribbon cutting ceremony on the back of a Harley—and wearing a waitress uniform, just like in her "Brass in Pocket" video. Outside the restaurant she passed out hors d'oeuvres, implored the crowd to consider going vegan, and gave a speech, along with Akron mayor Donald Plusquellic and PETA’s Dan Mathews.
Here’s a great story about the whole event. Weekend road trip to Akron, anyone?
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That is super awesome! I really like Chrissie.
Posted by: Jaclyn | September 18, 2007 03:38 PM
Chrissie is one of my favorite singers together with morissey! they are strong and honest - and big animal protectors! i love you both!!!
Posted by: rat king | September 18, 2007 05:04 PM
Good job, Chrissie! Akron's lucky to have her restaurant there. She's a veteran on the vegetarian front and a great singer.
Posted by: Susannah S | September 20, 2007 09:36 AM
two thumbs up for chrissie!!
Posted by: Shannen | September 21, 2007 09:41 AM
I live in Ohio, it's good to know we've got a reliable Veg. restaurant now, ecspesially from Chrissie.
Posted by: Emmatd | September 28, 2007 08:22 PM
This restaurant is AWESOME! The food is delicious and the staff is great. Everyone should check this place out and SOON! Thanks Chrissie for giving northeast Ohio a wonderful and trendy place to eat and drink!
Posted by: Susan S. | November 26, 2007 11:20 AM
Had dinner at VegiTerranean last night. The Penne pasta dish was delicious and the breads with red pepper hummus were a perfect compliment.
Well done!
Posted by: Tim Hynde | September 7, 2008 08:24 AM
I live in FL and I can't wait to go back to Akron again and eat there. The food was great! Loved it!!!
Posted by: Jolie Moore | August 25, 2009 10:08 PM