Copious Restaurant just delivered – for those seeking amazing vegan (and even gluten-free) options – a new and exciting, fine dining experience. WOW! The only thing currently missing is a decadent dessert (rest assured, they are working on it). Everything is top notch – from the grains, greens and beans to the avocado gazpacho (hits the spot on a hot summer night). I was quite likely drooling whilst dreaming about the steak and potatoes for days after my first experience. The only thing good about losing my camera recently, was returning there to replace my lost food photos and assuage my woes with another meal.

In other Socially Just Dining news, according to The Telegraph (UK) the vegan population in Britain has boomed by 360 percent over the last ten years. Mintel reports vegan options have increased in Germany 633 percent from 2011 to 2015. Al Jazeera reports The Not Company (Chilean), has a computer program, Giuseppe, which has algorithms to replicate the molecular components for the taste, texture and nutrition of animal-based foods with enhanced plant-based substitutes.

Vegan Latest News reported Ashville, North Carolina’s Mayor, just proclaimed Vegan Awareness Week. Columbus’ local non-profit startup VeganShift.org invites Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, to work together to do the same. VeganShift will be at Comfest this month, and invites vegans to join in their annual 300 Vegan’s connecting campaign at the Doo-Dah Parade on July 4th.  

Location: 520 South High Street
Dining Hours: Mon-Fri 11am- 2pm, 5-10 pm, Sat 10am-2pm, 5-10pm, and Sun 10:00am-2:00pm and 4-9pm.

www.copiouscolumbus.com

Image (Eriyah Flynn): Steak and potatoes.