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L.A. Resident Pushing for Veggie Burger Option at In-N-Out
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L.A. resident Ari Solomon has started a campaign on Change.org to have California's leading burger establishment, In-N-Out, start serving an option that will please the meat-free crowd.
The push comes on the heels of the recent finding that a Central Coast beef supplierwho was selling to the burger chain as well as the USDA school lunch program was abusing downer cattle. In-N-Out cancelled their contract immediately.
Most folks who steer clear of steer meat order the restaurant's grilled cheese, but Solomon thinks it's time for something specifically designed for the vegan/vegetarian crowd.
"Before I was vegan, In-N-Out was one my favorite places in LA. Unfortunately, I haven't eat there in years because there are no vegan options," says Solomon. "I think it would be fantastic if In-N-Out would offer a veggie burger so that not only vegetarians and vegans could have a menu option, but also people looking to be healthier and do right by the environment."
Having judged the recent veggie burger showdown at Mohawk Bend and researching the best veggie burger in L.A. for Los Angeles Magazine, we can tell you that creating a burg that's both tasty and animal free is no easy challenge. But if anyone is up to it, it's In-N-Out.
You can sign the petition here.
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