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As a Hoosier, I often look on with jealousy at all the progressive vegan events occurring elsewhere around the country.

But all that changes this year with word that the Indy VegFest is back and bigger than ever under new leadership after a two-year hiatus.

The event will be held from noon to 7 p.m. April 29 in the Pan Am Pavilion at 201 S. Capitol Ave., in Indianapolis, according to Katelin Rupp, who took over the reins with her husband, Joe.

"Our event aims to appeal to and draw in a broad spectrum of attendees, including omnivores, vegans and vegetarians," she said.

This year's event is free and will feature more than 60 vendors and exhibitors and a diverse group of nine speakers, Rupp said. The day will also feature cooking demonstrations led by vegan chefs, free food samples and activities for children.

While the event is 100 percent vegan, Rupp said several of the vendors are not.

"We see this as an opportunity for them to showcase their vegan specialties and in return, hopefully attendees will demonstrate for them just how popular those options are," she said. "Based on feedback from consumers, our hope is that these businesses may be convinced to offer even more vegan products or food items."

Another goal of the event is to shed light on animal agriculture and the benefits of a vegan lifestyle for health, the environment and animals, Rupp said.

"VegFests create a great platform to attract people who may be curious about veganism, or are simply interested in incorporating more plant-based meals into their diets," she said.

A second Indiana VegFest is being organized for the fall in Fort Wayne, she said.

Indianapolis has one exclusively vegan restaurant (Three Carrots) and another (10th Street Diner) on the way this spring, Rupp said. The state capital also offers more than 200 restaurants with vegan menu options.

While the event is free, Rupp encourages anyone interested in attending to reserve tickets through Evenbrite.comto qualify for goodie bags and other giveaways.

Volunteers are also needed to work one or more two-hour shifts. Volunteers get a free T-shirt and goodie bag.

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Share This Article: Pietro Gallo says he makes the only vegan Tiramisu across California. Its called Tiramisu Italiano, covered in vegan custard and chocolate flakes with expresso cake inside. Photo by Cassia Pollock. By Cassia Pollock

Vegans have found a slice of heaven at Civico 1845 in San Diegos bustling Little Italy one of the only Italian restaurants to offer a full vegan menu with authentic, mouthwatering Italian meals.

The owners, native Italian brothers Dario and Pietro Gallo, started the place after moving to San Diego directlyfrom Consenza,Italy in the southern region of Calabria three and a half years ago.

A vegan himself, Pietro Gallo says this is one of the only Italian eateries offering a full vegan menu in all of California, while still offering traditional Italian meals with meat and dairy.

They offer a full vegan menu with diverse appetizers including eggplant meatballs, mushroom calamari and their most popular the Caprese Mozzarella with delicious heirloom tomatoes.

Their wine menu also includes seven vegan choices. Pietro recommended the Santa Chiara white wine imported from the Terre Nobili wine company in Calabria. The wine is considered vegan because it is filtered with special equipment that carefully avoids any cross contamination with animal products.

The Times of San Diego tried their three most popular dishes, along with their vegan bread which is served with a delicious pesto-like sauce. The light, fluffy bread is perfectly flavored when dipped into their sauce brimming with authentic Italian olive oil, garlic and natural seasonings.

Their top vegan dishes included our personal favorite, the traditional Italian eggplant parmigiana known as Melanzana alla Parmigiana. The eggplant is tender, soft and juicy. Its sprinkled with clusters of creamy, melt-in-your-mouth vegan mozzarella. Even if youre not a big fan of eggplant,a taste of this dish will change your mind.

Their house-made Ravioli filled with truffle wild mushrooms sauce, known as Ravioli Boscaiola was a close second. The mushrooms are juicy and tender, and the ravioli noodles are made from scratch without any animal products. The sauce blends the rich creamy flavor of wild mushrooms with satisfying noodles.

Any vegans looking for the classic sausage lasagna will find equal satisfaction in their Lasagna Romagnola. The vegan sausage has achieved the flavor of real meat, or as close as humanly possible. It looks, tastes and satisfies Italian cravings for lasagna regardless of your dietary preferences.

Perhaps, the biggest challenge for vegans will be saving room for desert. Our personal favorite was the pistachio gelato which will transport food-lovers to another world of creamy gelato goodness. Theflavor is profoundly pleasingto the senses. It doesnt matter if youre lactose intolerant because they make this with zero dairy products. Chocolate connoisseurs should also try their vegan Gelato Tartufo an Italian dark cacao gelato stuffed with caramel chocolate.

Besides that, you cant miss their unique vegan Tiramisu. Its covered in a special custard, sprinkled with chocolate flakes. Just wait until you discover the crisp spongy espresso cake hidden inside.

Im the only one who makes vegan Tiramisu in all of California, so its a big challengeEverything is a challenge, Pietro told the Times of San Diego.

The Gallo brothers have clearlyrisen to this challenge. They use simple ingredients like tomato sauce, Italian olive oil and garlic. Pietro explained there are separate equipment facilities for the vegan cooks and the regular cooks, to prevent any cross contamination of ingredients.

It was important for me being a vegan, said Pietro. I couldnt work in a business where there is just meat and cheese.

His hard work creating a vegan menu paid off for the Gallo brothers with the vegan customers accounting for 30 percent of the restaurants overall revenue since Civico 1845 opened in July 2015.

The first customer we got was a vegan, Pietro told the Times of San Diego.

We are just one or two restaurantsin all of the country with Italian vegan. Its a rare option. Our food is very authentic first of all, because we are Italian 100 percent, said Pietro.

The place is a rare treasure for both vegans and non-vegans, as well as anyone with various dietary restrictions. Pietro makes his own pasta without eggs or dairy products, drawing some inspiration from his mothers healthy cooking.

Authentic Italian food is very healthy, said Pietro. Our mama raised us with always healthy food like beans, vegetables, seafood. We used to eat cheese just once a week.

Pietro says they import all their important ingredients from Italy including salt, olive oiland wine.

There is no compromise. We use Italian recipes and its very healthy, Pietro noted with pride.

Altogether, Civico 1845 provides a blissful, inclusive dining experience for all of San Diego that accommodates a diverse range of dietary needs. Thegreatest challenge foodies and vegans alike will face at this Italian restaurant islimiting themselves to a few dishes, when there are too many delicious dishes to choose from.

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The Impossible Burger tastes, looks, and, oozes so similarly to its beefy counterpart that even meat-lovingchefs like Momofukus David Chang have startedslinging plant-protein patties.

Up untilnow, however, it was possible to count the number of places you couldactually order a bleeding vegan burger on one handjustPublic House (in San Francisco), Bareburger (at its Washington Square Park location in New York City), and Crossroads Kitchen (in Los Angeles). But Fast Companyreceived word this weekthatmore than 1,000 restaurants are planning to add Impossible Burgers to their menusby spring.

Impossible Foodswill soon be producing a million pounds of its vegan ground beef per month.

Thats becauseImpossible Foodswill soon be producing a million pounds of its vegan ground beef per monthit just opened a third factory to ensure that it can meet the increase in demand.

As predicted, plant protein is going to be a major wellness trend of 2017, and Impossible Foods expansion is a harbinger ofthe healthier direction the restaurantscenes headed inbut if you need another, just look at the line outside a By Chloe for confirmation.

Speaking of vegan food, here are the top five frozen veggie burgers (based on taste and nutrition). Or if youre more in the mood for Mexican, these (healthy!) nachos will satisfy your craving.

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Alice Cooper (seen here performing in Milwaukee in 2013) returns to town tonight for "Spend the Night with Alice Cooper." (Photo: David Bernacchi)

Published Oct. 6, 2016 at 6:06 p.m.

As a perfect kickoff to the Halloween month, legendary rocker Alice Cooper is bringing his grandly outrageous brand of performance to the Milwaukee (or "Mill-e-wah-que") Theatre stage on Thursday night.

Before then, Steve Palec got to chat with Cooper today on his WKLH radio show. Here is a transcript of their conversation, chatting about Cooper's biggest hits, hitting the links, the friendly and unfriendly competition among rock stars in the early days, working with Gene Wilder and 'tis the season politics.

Steve Palec: I know that you come to Milwaukee often, but the pressing question is: When youre here, does that mean you head north to Whistling Straits or Blackwolf Run, or are you going west to Erin Hills?

Alice Cooper: I dont know if were gonna have time to do that; I think its only one show there in Milwaukee. It might be Bluemound.

Nothing wrong with that!

Thats a good country club, yeah.

One thing I have always wanted to ask you: "Billion Dollar Babies" was an album that I wore out including the cover; I wore out that wallet. I listened to it over and over. It was my very first concert. It was seminal. There was not a wasted second on that album. I could go on and on and on, but Id like to know how it fits into your mythology. How do you feel about that album today, decades later?

That was our first No. 1 album. "Schools Out" was No. 1 in England, and "Schools Out" was No. 2 in the United States, but "Billion Dollar Babies" was No. 1.

So would you say it was life-altering?

Yeah, it was, because we never ever thought we would have a No. 1. It was one of those perfect times; it was the right sound, the right band, at the right time. Bob Ezrin, who produced us, would never let us put a filler on an album. In other words, every song that goes on an album, as far as he was concerned, had to be a song that looked like a gem. Every album weve ever done with Bob, hes very, very particular so are we about everyth

Published Nov. 20, 2015 at 6:06 p.m.

I just heard U2s "Pride (In the Name of Love)," the band's 1984 song about the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Whenever I hear the lyrics ...

Early morning, April fourShot rings out in the Memphis skyFree at last, they took your lifeThey could not take your pride

I cant help but remember that April 4 in 1968.

When I was a kid growing up on the Northwest Side of Milwaukee, whenever I had a little extra spending money beyond my consistent forays to buy candy or baseball cards, I couldnt wait to get Downtown. And it seemed that aside from unloading my snow shoveling income for a pair of Bucks tickets in the winter, the only time I was flush with cash was right after my birthday on April 3rd. Those trips were also pretty consistent.

With my $10 or $15 secured deep within my off brand jeans, I would with semi-full knowledge of my parents take the #64 bus east on Capitol Drive, remaining diligent on the lookout for Fond du Lac Avenue where I knew I would have to transfer. There were probably times I was so nervous about losing my transfer ticket that I ran the risk of rubbing off the ink.

Sometimes with a friend or occasionally with my younger brother (not my neighbor Gino Salomone; his parents wouldnt let him go with me), we would wait for that next bus in a manner unfathomable to the current existence of a ride within minutes available to todays adolescents with a phone and Uber app.

I had very little comprehension of where Downtown started and ended, but I sure knew Wisconsin Avenue was what to look for. I pretty much knew it by seeing statutes of old guys on horses. Same statues I probably drive by a hundred times a week now without even noticing.

First stop was always The Moon Fun Shop, where I risked spending all my money on the necessities that only they had such as fake cigarettes, tricks, counter-culture items such as political pins and other harmless clutter. I loved that place.

Next, we would usually wander

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Can I run something by you guys?

I am well aware that I have faults, enemies, shortcomings, sins and I get very excited when I eat and forget to chew. As a quasi-media member, the general public has a right to remind me of those issues and I can take it But please do not ever question my patriotism I grew up happily pledging allegiance to the flag.

Ive traveled the world and have no doubt that the United States of America is the best country on earth. I pay my taxes (although I do usually file an extension). I love the USA. And I always stand and remove my hat for the national anthem. Always. And if I am not holding both a beer and hot dog, I will often put my hand on my heart, as well.

Now, a couple of my other faults include being passive-aggressive, as well as vindictive. So while at a sporting event I will tend to get more frustrated than vocal when I see people oblivious to the disrespect they show by not standing for the anthem. I might glare and imagine tripping them later, but its not my nature to say anything. I can cut a little more slack to those standing but still wearing hats.

Maybe they just don't remember they have it on or I have mistaken their headwear for their actual hair, But again, I am not the guy that will yell out "Hey Rob Ford, what the hell is wrong with you, put the crack pipe down and stand up?" (By the way, Rob Ford gets a pass if it is a Blue Jays game.)

Watching the Brewers on TV the other day I saw a guy standing next to the woman singing "God Bless America" (more on that later) with his hat on while eating french fries. Really?

If it is the national anthem, you SHOULD stand up. You of course live in the USA. In Cuba or some Soviet remnant country like Cubeskestan, you risk being taken away and disappearing for a lot less. Of course, you do have freedom here and you can in fact make the conscious choice to remain seating. And if it is a conscious protest, then I will respect that.

But, you also have the choice to walk around

Published Jan. 2, 2014 at 2:16 p.m.

No one on their deathbed ever said, "I regret all the time I spent watching TV."

While I have a lot of divergent interests including commercial real estate, radio, sports, music, family, food, working out and drinking with Andy Tarnoff I undoubtedly spend more time watching TV than any other activity in my life.

So as the calendar changes to another year, I found myself reflecting on the past year of my TV viewing.

I just accidentally watched "The Blacklist." James Spader is awesome and does what most of us can't: wear a fedora.

I always cringe when HBO series have their season finales. "Veep," "Eastbound & Down," "Real Time with Bill Maher," "The Newsroom," "True Blood" and especially you Nucky. It doesn't get much better than "Boardwalk Empire."

I am glad I am not exclusive to HBO. I really like "Nurse Jackie," and "Masters of Sex" might just be my new favorite show.

The hardest thing I do every morning is get out of bed. I couldn't do it without Susan and Nicole and Marianne and Sally and Kim and Jessica and Caitlin.

"NCIS" is a guilty pleasure. And no, I am not yet retired.

I have been enjoying "Packers Live with Larry McCarren." It's sincere (is that finger thing a special effect?). Plus, I have memorized and sing along with their two great songs, "Chalk Talk" and "In The Huddle."

I also enjoy "Brewers Live" after games hoping to see if Davey Nelson says something Shakespearean.

Ron Swanson makes "Parks and Rec" worthy of whatThursdayTV used to be. Meanwhile,I don't know why "Whitney" got cancelled instead of Cummings' other show, "Two Broke Girls." I can watch it, but I don't listen to what they say.

I admit to still watching "Two and a Half Men," and I also watch "Anger Management." I watch and like "Mike & Molly," and"The Mindy Project" is just plan good.There's something about Mindy.

Recently binge-watched "Scandal" on demand. I get it. It's good. So is On Demand.

I go back and forth between "The Daily Show" and Colbert

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Cinnaholic, the vegan bakery acclaimed for serving innovative, gourmet cinnamon roll creations, recently announced its expansion to Frisco.

National expansion has always been on the horizon for us, said Shannon Radke, co-founder of Cinnaholic. The response weve received in our existing locations has been overwhelming people cant get enough. Were eager to continue to grow and serve the most creative, delicious cinnamon rolls to brand new communities across the country.

Founded in 2009 in Berkeley, California, Cinnaholic is the only gourmet bakery that allows customers to completely customize their cinnamon rolls with more than 20 frosting flavors and topping choices.

After gaining national attention following their appearance on ABCs hit show, Shark Tank, the brand later began franchising in 2014 and currently has 13 locations open across the country, with an additional 41 currently in development.

In 2016, Cinnaholic customers enjoyed more than 300,000 cinnamon rolls and goals are in place to surpass 600,000 rolls in 2017.

Each Cinnaholic roll is 100 percent vegan and free of dairy, eggs or cholesterol, allowing guests to enjoy the creations without concern over certain dietary or allergy restrictions.

Cinnaholic plans to enter key markets such as Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Utah, Texas, California, Maryland and Virginia this year and is currently accepting franchisee inquiries.

Entrepreneurially spirited individuals interested in investing in the Cinnaholic franchise will receive a full suite of support services ranging from initial and ongoing training to sales and marketing support.

Tailored to owners and operators that place value in strong ties to the community, the franchise model provides structure and scalability.

For more information on Cinnaholic, visit cinnaholic.com.

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Founded in 2009 in Berkeley, California, Cinnaholic is the only gourmet bakery that allows customers to completely customize cinnamon rolls with more than 20 frosting flavors and topping choices.

Each Cinnaholic cinnamon roll is 100 percent vegan and free of dairy, eggs or cholesterol, allowing guests to enjoy their mouth-watering creations without worrying about certain dietary or allergy restrictions.

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The dialogue surrounding free agent Colin Kaepernicks employment status is filled with plenty of vitriol , as people debate whether or not he should have a job on football merits and whether or not theres a vast conspiracy to blackball him from the NFL.

The reality is theres probably just some middle ground that features a number of teams uninterested in his skill set and several teams who could use him from a football standpoint but do not agree with his political stance and decision to kneel for the national anthem during football games last year.

Lets introduce a little bit of gasoline to the already-raging fire then, by passing along a report from CSN Bay Areas Matt Maiocco, who reports that there are some teams concerned by Kaepernicks vegan diet.

Apparently teams are concerned that Kap going full vegan is a sign that hes not committed to football.

The idea that a team wouldnt sign Kaepernick because he doesnt eat meat is pretty wild. But, look, there are always outrageous reasons for why NFL teams to do things. This wouldnt be the first one.

However, the whole vegan diet thing ... well, its working out OK for this guy named Tom Brady. So its probably not an issue if Kaepernick isnt running around with spare ribs hanging out of his mouth.

The more likely issue is that Kaepernick reportedly wants $9-$10 million and also wants to be a starter . That coupled with the political stance he took last season probably isnt helping him gain employment.

But the idea that Kaepernick not getting a job because of his diet isnt helping the people who dont want to give him a job look any better when it comes to the optics of the situation.

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A Loving Guide to Going Vegan Observer A loved one has decided to go vegetarian and has struggled in a couple areas, so I thought I'd write this guide for her. I'm writing it for those who want to go vegan, because that's what I am, but the ideas apply to those going vegetarian as well ...

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Can you conceive and open a restaurant in Center City Philadelphia under the radar?

Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook have pulled it off.

About two months after they and their Federal Donuts partners opened Rooster Soup Co. downstairs at 1526 Sansom St., they are opening Goldie, a vegan, Israeli-style falafel shop serving three core menu items made to order: falafel, french fries, and tehina shakes. Its opening will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1.

Fittingly April Foolingly, an associate of the fun-loving partners sent me a cryptic video (below) hinting obliquely at the impending opening.

The 20-seat Goldie as a diminutive of gold (the translation of Zahav, their Israeli restaurant) has cafe tables and a stand-up counter. It will offer dine-in and takeout daily from 11 a.m. till the final pita is sold.

Cook said he and Solomonov, who also have the hummus-centric Dizengoff a block away, have been toying around with a falafel restaurant since Zahavs 2008 opening. As at Diz, the idea is to focus on one dish to make it the best.

They were inspired by the falafel shop Falafel Devorah in Karkur, just outside of Hadera. Goldies falafel combines ground chickpeas, aromatics, herbs, and a spice blend (cumin, onion, parsley, and cilantro) created by Lior Sercarz of La Boite spice shop in New York City.

Veteran CookNSolo chef Caitlin McMillans menu includes the falafel sandwich on a Dizengoff-baked pita ($7) with tehina, chopped salad, and cabbage and topped to order with amba, harissa, or schug condiments; a falafel salad ($9); fries ($3) with spices including shawarma spice, Shabazi spice from La Boite, and zaatar; and tehina shakes ($4) - vegan milkshakes that combine a base of tehina (ground sesame seeds) with flavorings like turkish coffee with halva, chocolate with Israeli Kedem tea biscuit, and coconut with rose. Sour cherry iced tea and jarritos are among the drinks.

Besides Goldie, Zahav, Dizengoffs here and in New York, and stakes in Rooster Soup Co. and Federal Donuts, Solomonov and Cook own Abe Fisher.

Photo: Michael Persico.

Published: March 31, 2017 5:33 PM EDT | Updated: March 31, 2017 6:40 PM EDT

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