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Detroit Vegan Soul Accepting Thanksgiving Takeout Orders

Detroit Vegan Soul, Detroit’s premiere, 100 percent vegan soul food restaurant, features a menu prepared with organic produce, natural ingredients and sweeteners, all non-GMO, made without pesticides, preservatives, additives, refined flours, sugars, dairy, eggs or animal byproducts. There are several soy-free and gluten-free options cooked in a dedicated gluten-free fryer. In support of a sustainable Earth, they use packaging that is 100 percent compostable.

            Holiday options that include soy-free and gluten-free items include Oyster Mushroom Pulled Roast (SF, GF), Seitan Strip Steaks (SF) with sautéed mushrooms and onions and Classic Smothered Organic Tempeh (GF), pan-fried tempeh smothered in a mushroom gravy. Pair a protein choice with any three of a variety of delicious sides including mac-n-cheese, collard greens and cornbread stuffing. All orders come with cornbread muffins, gravy and peach cobbler. Order as single or family meals. Larger quantities of Thanksgiving sides are available.

 

Deadline for orders is Nov. 13. Pickup is Nov. 24. Location: 19614 Grand River Ave., Detroit. For more info or to order, call 313-649-2759, email [email protected] or visit DetroitVeganSoul.com.

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