01-10-2009, 03:40 PM
My understanding is that the Pahoa Village Cafe is now operating in the former Shaka's site (with a full liquor license) as well as having the same menu at the former Verna's in Kalapana (but no booze).
Unfortunately, neither place accommodates vegans. My dearly beloved has been a vegetarian since he was 16 and then about 12 years ago realized he had an allergy to dairy products, so now he eats a very little fish but no meat or dairy products. This means that we only eat at places that have at least one meat and dairy free dish, or something that can be adapted easily. It's a shame more restaurants don't make a point of having a full spectrum menu that includes a meat and dairy free entree, because being able to accommodate everybody increases your customer base, and even omnivores such as myself will eat a vegan dish if it is well done. We end up eating a lot of Thai and Japanese food because they can meet everyone's needs. I know that people who try to be Kosher, even if not following the strict orthodox rules prefer vegan dishes too.
Kani-Lehua, thanks for the links, but both places are no longer in operation. I think Hilo can't support a strictly vegan restaurant, but it would be nice if more places had at least one such dish on the menu!
Carol
Unfortunately, neither place accommodates vegans. My dearly beloved has been a vegetarian since he was 16 and then about 12 years ago realized he had an allergy to dairy products, so now he eats a very little fish but no meat or dairy products. This means that we only eat at places that have at least one meat and dairy free dish, or something that can be adapted easily. It's a shame more restaurants don't make a point of having a full spectrum menu that includes a meat and dairy free entree, because being able to accommodate everybody increases your customer base, and even omnivores such as myself will eat a vegan dish if it is well done. We end up eating a lot of Thai and Japanese food because they can meet everyone's needs. I know that people who try to be Kosher, even if not following the strict orthodox rules prefer vegan dishes too.
Kani-Lehua, thanks for the links, but both places are no longer in operation. I think Hilo can't support a strictly vegan restaurant, but it would be nice if more places had at least one such dish on the menu!
Carol
Carol
Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
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Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
Polish Proverb