A Vegan Cinco De Mayo Experience in San Francisco [ADVENTURE]
Gather ‘roud kiddies as I tell the story of two friends on a vegan-food-adventure to The City by the Bay.
When two friends walk up to a vegan food stand, one of which swears by her veggies and “weird” hippie food, the other not quite a fan but open to new experiences, what is the outcome? Did the non-hippie friend enjoy her first vegan experience?
Last weekend Chef Ayinde Howell of NYC hosted a pop-up vegan event called Wildflower in San Francisco’s mission district to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
The festive menu for Cinco De Drinko, I mean…May 5th was as follows:
Beer Battered Tempeh Tacos
Chipotle Mac & Yease
Chef Ayinde’s version of mac & cheese, a creamy, savory old family recipe.
The food was so good that the non-hippie friend decided to go vegan! Not really…but she really enjoyed all of the food! If you are new to non-meat protein sources Chef Ayinde recommends trying out tempeh, which is what he used in the tacos.
So kiddies, the moral of the story here is that vegan food is not scary at all, and I highly recommend giving it a try some time! Also, trust your hippie friends occasionally, they know where it’s at!
Thank you to Chef Ayinde letting us enjoy your tasty creations!
About Chef Ayinde:
Born in Tacoma, WA, to vegan parents, Chef Ayinde Howell has been a lifelong vegan, giving him a fresh lens to see his culinary art through. At a time when most vegan restaurants have emphasized meat-analogs and processed soy dishes as an appeal to carnivores, Chef Ayinde’s vision alternatively celebrates his food’s unprocessed source by highlighting their natural flavors, brilliant colors, and captivating aromas.
