Closure of Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery in California
A California vegan restaurant chain is closing after activists targeted the business for offering meat, along with financial problems. Owner Mollie Engelhart faced backlash from vegans for updating the menu with non-vegan options. The closure was announced on social media with mixed reactions from supporters and critics.
Key Points
- Financial problems contributed to closure
- Activists protested the business for serving meat
- Mixed reactions from supporters and critics on social media
Pros
- Efforts to use regenerative farming methods for menu items
Cons
- Backlash from vegans for offering meat and non-vegan options