One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Staples Center Says They Won't Be ALL Veggie For Morrissey Show
Facebook
Although rock star Morrissey was under the impression the Staples Center was going to enact a full-on ban of "flesh for food" (aka meat) for his upcoming show it turns out the arena is going to add on several vegetarian options, but still serve up the meat for music-loving carnivores.
A longtime vegetarian and animal rights activist, Morrissey will get to enjoy 100% meat-free catering fare backstage during his March 1 show, but for those concert-goers who must eat meat, you will not be forced to eat seitan or tofu instead of your usual pork or beef.
Staples Center issued a press release today indicating they would "be adding a variety of vegetarian food items to those already offered at concession stands throughout the arena," for the Morrissey show. Staples will also be n touch with L.A. Live's eateries to see if they can increase their veggie options that evening.
"As we have done in the past, we are happy to create a menu with a greater variety of vegetarian items for our guests who prefer these types of options," said [Lee] Zeidman, [Staples Center's Sr. Vice President and General Manager]. "We respect Morrissey's lifestyle and his concern for the wishes of so many of his fans and are happy that we are able to honor his requests in this manner."
What does that mean for the meatless menu? You'll see stuff like: Vegan Sloppy Joes, Grilled Veggie Sandwich, Cheese Pizza, Vegan Sushi, Cheese Nachos, Veggie Burgers, Veggie Wraps, Pasta, salads and a hummus-and-pita plate served along with regular menu items.
Incidentally, many of those items are what made People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) name Staples Center the most veg-friendly arena in the NBA. Staples said they're also arranging to have PETA reps set up at the venue to talk to attendees about animal-free lifestyles.
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
