Cant bear to tear yourself away from your gaming marathon long enough to enjoy a family dinner this Christmas? GAME has you sorted. The UK-based video game retailer has launched a vegan Christmas dinner in a can.

Its 12-layer canned vegan Christmas dinner has everything you need if what you need is chocolate cake, red cabbage, custard, vegan pigs in blankets, and beet wellington all crushed together in one appetizing tin.

GAME first started selling its canned Christmas Tinners back in 2013. The original version includes scrambled eggs, bacon, mince pies, turkey, and Brussel sprouts. As well as the vegan option, it has also expanded its unique range to include a veggie dinner. The latter includes a nut roast, Toblerone, cauliflower cheese, and a yule log.

The original Christmas Tinner has been so popular with gamers over the last several years. This year weve been inundated with requests for a vegan or vegetarian alternative, said Emma Butler digital marketing specialist at GAME in a statement.

There are now 3.5 million vegans in the UK, she added. We have had to respond to the shift in consumer behavior habits and demand and make sure our products are appealing to all.

While some may assume that no one would actually eat GAMEs Christmas Tinner, they would be wrong. The chain found gamers were consistently searching the website for the food item.

So, it teamed up with creative digital PR agency Rise at Seven to launch the new cans of pressed together sweet and savory vegan and veggie Christmas food.

Game contacted us regarding this project after receiving a number of requests for new vegan and vegetarian options,said Carrie Rose, Rise at Sevens creative director.They found that every year, the number of searches on the website for the product increased. More and more gamers [were] searching for alternative ingredients of the tinner.

She added,they needed to create a product that appealed to their whole audience whilst remaining tasty too.

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If you Google the words "vegan butcher," the top result is for the Herbivorous Butcher, an all-vegan market in Minneapolis that serves up a ridiculously wide range of meat-free "meats" and dairy-free cheeses. Brother-and-sister duo Aubry and Kale Walch opened the shop in January 2016 and, at the time, it was celebrated as the first-ever completely vegan butcher in the United States.

After years spent perfecting their recipes for everything from meatless chorizo to vegan camembert, selling them at farmer's markets and ultimately opening their brick-and-mortar shop, the Walches applied for trademarks on the business' name, as well as the terms "vegan butcher," "meat-free meats," "sister butcher," and "brother butcher." (Although those last two sound less like small businesses and more like the kind of programs that follow Forensic Files on HLN)

Anyway, four of those trademarks were approved, but the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied the "vegan butcher" one, on the grounds that it was "merely descriptive." According to the Star Tribune, the Walches shrugged it off and continued to use those two words on the shop's packaging and on the printed labels they put on their products.

After the Walches' trademark application was denied, Sweet Earth, the Nestl-owned plant-based food manufacturer, filed its own paperwork with the USPTO andput that shocked Pikachu face right hereits application for "The Vegan Butcher" was approved.

"For some reason it was denied for us, but not for them, Aubry Walch told the Star Tribune. There are a lot of vegan butcher shops across the United States. Were all a part of the same team. We just dont want a largest company in the world to come in and say were going to take 'The Vegan Butcher.' It felt suspicious that it was immediately OK for them, but not for us.

The Walches have filed its opposition to well, to all of it with Nestl and the USPTO, and the case will be presented before an administrative panel of three judges. If a settlement cannot be reached, it could go to a trial. The Walches are fighting either for the right to use "vegan butcher" themselves, or for the phrase to remain un-trademarked in the public domain so that other (read: smaller) retailers can use it as well.

"If its merely descriptive for us, then it should be merely descriptive for [Nestl], so they shouldnt be given the exclusive right to use that mark, Ken Kunkle, the attorney who is representing the Walches, told Twin Cities Business.

It's early days, but there are already estimates that the legal battle over the term could stretch into 2021. "[W]e wont be intimidated by the imitators & were fighting back to keep whats ours," the siblings recently posted on Instagram.

If you need the services of a vegan butcher, this potentially lopsided litigation just provides one of the many, many reasons why you should support your local vegan butcher instead of a trademark-swiping corporate behemoth. Up with the Herbivorous Butcher!

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HomeFood & BeverageDairy Giant Says Vegan Cheesemakers Have Got the Taste Right at Last Applewood

UK cheese giant Norseland, a subsidiary of Norwegian dairy company Tine SA, is predicting a record-breaking 500,000 sign-ups for Veganuary 2020 due to the advances made this year in perfecting the taste of vegan cheese. Norseland makes Applewood cheese whose release of a vegan version this year was described as game changing and sold out within 24 hours.

With sales of its plant-based cheese now soaring to more than three times the average, Norseland says it believes the number of people for January could reach ten times those who participated in Veganuary in 2017.

Veganuary organisers are officially aiming for 350,000 people, 100,000 more than this year, but Norseland estimates that the sign-ups for Veganuary 2020 will smash the official expectations because of the giant strides in making vegan cheese taste just as good as the real thing.

Norselands senior brand manager Lisa Harrison says, Obviously the surge in environmental awareness in 2019 will have a dramatic effect on the figures but I believe that another key factor in the numbers of those abstaining from animal and dairy products will be the game-changing developments in improving the taste of vegan cheese.

Missing the taste of cheese has long been the thing that has held back many from going vegan. But we have seen huge advances this year in the big makers of plant-based cheese getting the taste right at last, producing vegan cheese that really tastes like dairy cheese, so that vegans can enjoy treats like tasty toasties and cheesy scones.

Brands like Violife, New Roots and Norselands own Applewood Vegan are now offering consumers such tasty plant-based cheese that it is bound to have a significant effect on boosting the numbers for Veganuary 2020.

Below is a Veganuary recipe for Applewood Vegan cheese scones, created by Charlotte McGee, who runs vegan caterers Wild Puddings in Ilchester, Somerset.

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But what if flying is your job rather than an occasional inconvenience, and healthy eating means maintaining a vegan diet? Then, you need a plan.

Meet Matthew Ayer, known on Instagram and YouTube as The Veggie Pilot. After seven years in the pilots seat and countless nights in airport hotels, Ayer has developed strategies for traveling, staying sane, and eating well.

The 32-year-old pilot describes the sometimes impossible sounding task of finding vegan-friendly options in planes, airports, and hotels simply as inconvenient. Ayer, who is on the road about 180 days a year, understands the challenges better than most. He calls Westfield in Western Massachusetts home, works as part of a Los Angeles-based crew, and spends as much time as he can with his girlfriend in Salt Lake City.

In his blog posts, videos, and Instagram stories, the pilot shares what he has learned to make the process a little less inconvenient for others. Being a vegan traveler is a spectrum of really low lows and really high highs. On the bottom end, youre trying to survive, just trying to get enough food in for the day, enough calories and protein, and have a balanced meal. But on the top end, you find these hidden gem restaurants and have this amazing meal. And its so rewarding, Ayer says.

Ayer features his vegan restaurant finds in his posts. When asked to name some favorite finds in unexpected places, he starts with The Red Cup, an Oklahoma City restaurant that he says looks like your crazy vegan uncles house complete with a wandering rooster. Ayer goes for the southwestern breakfast bowls with beans, tofu, Hatch chili peppers, and cashew cheese. Ayer also likes Pulse Cafe in Hadley, Mass. They have one of the most diverse menus in a vegan restaurant. Each item is outstanding. He also sings the praises of the vegan dining options in Edinburgh and Tokyo.

But before the highs of these great finds, came the lows. Notably, long trips he endured as a new pilot trying to eat vegan food on a slim salary. His eating plan then consisted of plastic bags filled with cooked pasta, tomato sauce, and vegan meatballs that he would mix together in crew rooms. Those early struggles led him to create his website, veggiepilot.com. There was nothing online if you were a vegan who was thinking of becoming an airline pilot, or a pilot who was thinking about going vegan, Ayer says. The site features tips such as 5 things vegan pilots should always have.

Ayer began making videos of his travels and product reviews in 2016, and his social media following took off among both airline crews and regular travelers. He partially credits a video he shot at the vegetarian diner Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge with helping to grow his following. That video earned 20,000 views on Facebook in just two days.

On a stopover in Cambridge where he was picking up vegan takeout before heading to Western Massachusetts for a few days off, Ayer shared some tips for how he makes airline travel and vegan eating go together more smoothly.

Pack a protein drink for a stress-free nutritional foundation

Ayer still recommends packing a plastic bag, but one filled with a vegan protein drink mix, not spaghetti and meatballs. You can bring that everywhere. All you need is a bottle to mix it in and water. Now you can start and finish the day with a protein shake and then you dont have to be stressing out about getting enough nutrients.

He notes that many protein shakes include a good mix of vitamins, omega fatty acids, and greens to help cover basic nutritional and caloric needs for the day. That causes you to not stress out about your meals. Its pretty easy to find vegan carbohydrates and vegan greens. You can just go to whatever restaurant and order the salad, pick off the ingredients that arent vegan.

Go nuts if youre not a shake fan

If you dont like protein shakes, Ayer recommends packing low-salt almonds, walnuts, or mixed nuts. Make sure to buy them in advance so you arent stuck paying airport prices. That covers you in a lot of ways, you can snack on that all day. He avoids trail mix because it often includes more dried fruit than high-quality protein.

In the airport, beans and rice can save you

Ayer says that it is still not easy to find high-quality vegan food in airports. Being in the airport is the survival part of it. But some airports like those in Seattle and Portland, Ore. offer good vegan choices. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an in-terminal restaurant called Floret by Cafe Flora that specializes in vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes featuring local produce.

Outside these Pacific Northwest vegan hot spots, Ayers first stop is often the airport Mexican restaurant, where he orders a side of vegan beans and rice and adds some veggies. Beans and rice can save you. Will it be the best meal? Maybe not, but at least its a solid meal. In a pinch, he turns to Starbucks oatmeal.

Remember to stay hydrated

Drinking enough water is always important when flying, but Ayer suggests another benefit. Youll find you wont get such crazy hunger pangs if youre hydrated.

Plan your stay around good vegan spots

Ayers final tip is to do your research up front and figure out where the good restaurants are at your destination. Finding a hotel or rental in an area with easy access to food means that you dont have to go searching for dinner after a long day of travel or touring.

Traveling is exhausting anyhow, if you can make your food as easy as possible, it wont be a big deal.

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In need of some inspiration for this years secret Santa? How about a vegan fudge vagina? Bet thats a sentence you thought youd never read.

Fudgeina a brand specializing in vegan fudge vulvas has launched a new festive product this year, ideal for when youre stuck on what novelty gift to get your work bestie.

You can opt for a plain chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry fudge Fudgeina, or a Christmas Pudding Fudgeina. The latter also comes with its very own Vajazzle Set, so you can customize it as you please.

Its the most wonderful time of the year,says Fudgeina on its website.What better way to show love (or hate) this Christmas than with a Christmas Plum Pudding Fudgeina!

According to Fudgeina, the vegan vulva consists of dark chocolate with juicy plum flavoring. The brand told LIVEKINDLY, we wanted to combine what means the most to us at Christmas: fun and food!

Its definitely a memorable present,it continued.And as its vegan it can be enjoyed by everyone! We think its the perfect secret Santa gift, too.

Not into fudge? How about a festive chocolate penis? Dick At Your Door a brand specializing in vegan chocolate penises has launched a new festive option for the holidays called Christmas Cock. Yes. This is true.

A lump of coal in your stocking is old news,says Dick at Your Door.Let those who landed on your naughty list know how you really feel this holiday season with Dick At Your Doors chocolate penis prank.

Want to remain anonymous? Dont worry, thats an option too. You can send the chocolate penis in the mail without any repercussions.

What is better than sending an anonymous chocolate dick to someone in the mail?says the brand.There is something really special about knowing you have given something confusing with no hope of figuring out who the culprit is. Thats a special kind of torture.

But, arguably, the best part of this gift is getting to see the look on your mates face when they open it.

The Christmas Pudding Fudgeina costs 11.99 and is available to order here. Dick At Your Doors Christmas offering costs $24.99 and is available to order here.

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Celebrity personal trainer Jillian Michaelsknown best for her recurring role on weight-loss reality series The Biggest Loserpublically told vegans this week that they should turn to animal-based sources to supplement their diets with iron. In an Instagram video, Michaels advised her vegan and vegetarian friends that their lack of animal-based iron, particularly for women, puts them at risk for anemia.

I am an animal lover and I also acknowledge that being vegan is one of the best things we can do for the environment, Michaels said in the video. But I cannot tell you that any of the research I have ever done with endocrinologists, or even dermatologists or registered dietitians, would suggest that being completely vegan is healthy. And the reason for that, in particular as women [is that] every month women lose iron. Michaels then launches into her suggestions for iron sources, including grass-fed whey and eggs from super happy chickens that are living the life. Michaels continues to emphasize that it is overly difficult to obtain iron from plant-based sources, occasionally stating that supplements and combinations such as green leafy vegetables and citrus are an option, before returning to her recommendation that vegans should consume meat or eggs once in a while.

Commenters on the video called out Michaels for her unsubstantiated claims and directed her to explore the topic further by watching Netflix documentary The Game Changers and consulting NutritionFacts.orgcompiled by medical doctor and author Michael Greger, MDboth resources which advocate, based on a wide body of scientific research, that a plant-based diet is optimal for human health.

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Jaguar added vegan leather interiors to its new I-PACE EV for a holiday campaign.

The car manufacturer teamed up with Jonathan Scott a Canadian designer and host of HGTVs Property Brothers to launch #UnwrapAJaguar, a new festive campaign focused on sustainable luxury.

Scott an advocate for environmentally-friendly living helped design a new fleet of electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. Each car has LumActiv on the outside. The patented photocatalytic coating helps break down odors and airborne pollutants.

The team have decorated the cars with recycled wrapping paper and energy-efficient LED lights. The interior features vegan leather and the exterior consists of recycled aluminum.

Scott said in a statement,design and sustainability are incredibly important to me, so I am joining Jaguar to spread the word that having a green Christmas is the new white Christmas.

From recycling wrapping paper to LED holiday lights and gifting an electric vehicle, there is so much we can all do to make the holidays more sustainable,he added.

The fleet of nine cars will be parading through the streets of Los Angeles and New York City.

Passersby who spot the parade can take a selfie with the fleet and post an image on social media with the hashtag #UnwrapAJaguar to be in with a chance of winning an I-PACE EV.

The world of car manufacturing is starting to become more environmentally-friendly. Many companies are also adding vegan interiors to new models.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Fords new Mustang Mach-E featured vegan leather upholstery. Ford wanted it to be an animal-free product in order to attract a certain type of customer, said the companys color and materials designer Brittany Moss.

Volvo also recently announced the launch of its vegan-friendly EV, the Polestar 2.

CEO of the company Hkan Samuelsson said in a statement, we will bring sustainability into our company, not as something to add-on, because its good, or something that is expected of us. We bring it into the company because we think its really good for our business.

He added,it will make our company grow faster. It will make our company stronger, exactly as safety made Volvo stronger.

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President Donald Trump, known as a lover of fast food and processed meats, is one of the last people you'd expect to try a vegan diet, or one that eliminates animal products like meat, milk, and eggs.

But a 9-year-old activist known as Vegan Evan hopes to he does just that, and challenged Trump to go vegan for 30 days as part of a campaign to "Make America Healthy Again."

If Trump accepts and completes the challenge, a nonprofit called Million Dollar Vegan will donate a million dollars to a charity of Trump's choice. That money, according to a spokesperson for the nonprofit, comes from private donations from individuals and other activist groups.

So far, Trump has not responded to the challenge, but has until December 31 to do so, according to the organization.

Vegan Evan, who's from Melborne, Florida, wasn't always vegan. He told Insider he remembers deciding to make the change on the way to kindergarten one morning as his mom, already a vegetarian, announced she was going vegan. Evan, then 5, decided to join her.

Although Evan's mom cautioned him that being vegan would mean cutting foods that kids typically love, like pizza and cupcakes, his determination held firm.

"I told her, 'If the animals are being hurt and I don't need it, I don't want it,'" he said.

Since then,Evanhas been vegan, and he's been encouraging others to do the same for nearly as long through videos on his YouTube channel. He also travels the country with his family to promote a vegan diet.

Evan recently announced his challenge to the president in ads in the New York Times and elsewhere, as well as through a vigorous online campaign.

He hopes his message to Trump will raise awares of the benefits of being vegan, and encourage more people to try it for themselves.

"I think that veganism is a gift and it's great to give that gift to people so they can be healthier and feel better, not hurt animals, and not destroy the planet," he told Insider.

Evan said he doesn't feel like he's missing out on anything. Contrary to popular belief, "anything that anyone else could eat, we can eat a vegan version," he said.

"Now I eat vegan cupcakes, and vegan pizza is one of our favorite foods," he said. He's also a big fan of quesadillas with cashew cheese, rice, vegan chicken, and spinach.

He said the biggest challenge most people face when going vegan is that they just don't know what to eat instead of animal products. Once they do, "it's not really that hard," he said. "You just have to look around your grocery store a little bit."

Evan added that the growing trend of plant-based meat substitutes has made it even easier and more accesible to eat vegan even if, like Trump, you're a big fan of burgers.

"The Impossible burger is delicious, of course. It's great because we don't have to eat animals but can still have the same taste," Evan said.

Evan said he's wanted to challenge the president to go vegan for a while, and partnering with Million Dollar Vegan seemed like the perfect opportunity to raise some awareness. "He has a lot of reach to people; if they see him doing this, they might want to do it too," he said.

Evan added that he also hopes to run for president in 2048.

Until then, he plans to continue promoting veganism. "It's not only good for the planet and the animals," he said, "it's great for your health."

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Last August, fast-food chain Popeyes launched a chicken sandwich that sparked a craze. Thankfully, you can opt for a vegan version without missing out on the flavors you love.

Not only is choosing a vegan chicken sandwich kinder to hens, which are sweet, affectionate, and social birds, but its also better for the planet. According to Michigan Universitys Center for Sustainable Systems, meat has the largest carbon footprint compared to other foods. Poultry, in particular, is the fourth-largest source of per serving food-related carbon emissions. But, plant-based foods like grains and legumes which are used to make vegan chicken have significantly smaller carbon footprints.

You can make your own vegan Popeyes chicken sandwich using vegan chicken products. For example, this recipe by Lauren Toyota uses Gardein Chicken Scallopini. You can get vegan crispy chicken at Trader Joes. Gardein, Quorn, MorningStar Farms, and Boca also make breaded meat-free chicken that is perfect for serving on a sandwich.

You dont need to use vegan chicken substitutes to make your sandwich. You could also use tofu, like in this recipe from Connoisseurus Veg. Here, blogger Lauren Hartmann of Rabbits and Wolves makes a crispy vegan chicken patty from chickpeas and seitan, a type of plant-based meat made from vital wheat gluten. Seitan has a high protein content and meaty texture, so its a popular ingredient for making vegan meat (although its experiencing a boom in western restaurants, its recorded use dates back to 6th century China).

You can also use seitan alone to make vegan fried chicken, as in this recipe by The Edgy Veg cookbook author Candice Hutchings. Making your own vegan meat is a hands-on approach. Like bread dough, it requires kneading, but you can also use a stand mixer with a hook attachment to get the job done.

Or, you can seek out restaurants near you that serve a vegan version of Popeyes chicken sandwich. Some major fast-food chains, such as A&W Canada and KFC in the U.S. and Canada have trialed vegan chicken, so maybe in the not-too-distant future, youll be able to get a meat-free sandwich from your local KFC. From the US to the UK, here are some of the top restaurants that make a meat-free version thats even better than the real thing.

Based in Dallas, Texas, V-Eats Modern Vegan serves Tex-Mex and American fare like mac and cheese, sloppy joes, and chicken-fried steak without animal products. Chef Troy Gardner traveled extensively across Europe to enhance the flavors of his cooking. He used his years of culinary experience to develop the restaurants housemade vegan meat. The Fried Non-Chick Sandwich features crispy vegan chicken with pickles, arugula, pickled onions, and tomatoes.

Hailed as Londons first vegan fried chicken shop, Temple of Seitan specializes in housemade vegan meat, breaded and fried to perfection. It has three chicken sandwiches on offer the Temple Burger, the Temple Spicy, and the Nashville Hot inspired by America comfort food.

KaLish is an all-vegan eatery based in Uptown Chicago. The restaurant aims to make vegan food that appeals to everyone. All of the plant-based meat is made in-house from a variety of ingredients.The vegan fried chicken in the Clucker Crisp sandwich, for example, is made from vital wheat gluten and chickpeas.

You can only get the TFT a crispy slab of tofu with special sauce on a sesame seed bun at New York Citys Superiority Burger, on Mondays after 6. Its a rare moment when youll walk by without a line, but fans of Superiority Burger consider it well worth the wait.

Based in Glasgows west end, Serenity Now Cafe is a vegan restaurant that promises food made with love and care.Its vegan chicken sandwich features a crispy piece of its secret-recipe housemade seitan, plus pickles.

Often considered among New York Citys best vegan restaurants, Veggie Castle is a family-owned joint located in South Richmond Hills, Queens (it will make its celebrated return to Brooklyn around Labor Day 2020). Even though it specializes in vegan Caribbean fare, its sandwich menu is a force to be reckoned with as well. Try the fried oyster mushroom sandwich as well, which has a fried chicken-like texture.

With more than 30 locations in the U.S., mainly based on the west coast, Veggie Grill has a couple of vegan chicken sandwiches on offer. The best-selling Santa Fe Crispy Chickin consists of a meatless chicken patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, mashed avocado, and spicy mayo. The Nashville Hot Chickin comes with crispy chicken, hot sauce, coleslaw, charred scallion ranch, plus bread and butter pickles.

The Southern V is a popular vegan eatery based in Nashville, Tennessee. The family-owned restaurant specializes in ultra-comforting, vegan Southern-style food. There are two meatless chicken sandwiches on the menu: the Chikn Sandwich, with housemade crispy seitan, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a potato bun. Or, theres the spicy Nashville Hot Chikn Sandwich. Either sandwich can be served on a biscuit. According to the website, Our dishes are flavorful + tastebud-tingling and sure to make the most skeptical person take another bite!

Dont be fooled by the name Lettuce Feast in Los Angeles specializes in housemade vegan fried chicken. There are three sandwiches on the menu that you can customize with hot sauce ranging from Original (No Spice) to the daunting-sounding Reaper.

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Operated byLaura Leister, Ameet Rawal and James Lettaus, the founders ofPieces: The St. Louis Board Game Bar and Restaurant, Protagonist Cafe is described in a release as a "literary coffee shop." Located just a few blocks from Pieces, the spot caters to bibliophiles with its "impressive library of books" housed ina custom-made 27-foot floor-to-ceiling bookcase and an additional corner bookshelf stocked with more than 2,000 novels,reference books, biographies and anthologies.

The atmosphere of Protagonist Cafe inspires you to read a story, write a story or start a story, manager Sam Sultzer said in the release.

Much like your favorite bookstore, works are organized by category, and from there, the last name of the authorbut that's not all. "They are also labeled with their dewey decimal designation, but dont have grade school nightmares, thats mostly for staff to make sure all books are always organized," states the release. The space aims to be kid-friendly, too, featuring a childrens corner with books for kiddos.

Snag a seat on one of the cafe's many cushy sofas or park at one of its tables for writing and research. Once you've staked out your spot, peruse Protagonist's menu, which is centered around coffee drinks and tea plus a selection of housemade sweet and savory vegan pastries. Eats at Protagonist include a hand-sized cinnamon roll, salted chocolate-pecan cake donut, orange glazed scone and asparagus-tomato quiche.

If you're settling in for a long read or morning, the cafe offers a bottomless cup and you can even choose your mug, ranging from designs featuringPrincess Leia to Jack Skellington. The cafe also offers a selection of loose-leaf teas, tea lattes, hot chocolate, juice and kombucha.

Protagonist Cafe is currently open Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The release states that by the end of December the cafe may extend its hours on Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m.

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