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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."
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