very sad news from our neighbors in Greensboro, NC of the passing of the owner of the wonderful Zaytoon’s Mediterranean restaurant in uptown Greensboro. Masoud always opened his doors to hungry vegans in the triad and beyond, with obvious love for his customers and community which was returned from them in abounds.

Our thoughts are with his family, and the veggie and vegan community of Greensboro as they remember, honor, and respect his life. rest in peace masoud.

An online guestbook has been setup for the community and public to pay respects at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/masoudawartani/guestbook/1.

a new Vegan/Raw Foods restaurant will be opening soon at the former location of Real foods Charlotte at Atherton Mills in Southend.



Luna’s Living Kitchen – planned opening for July 19.
website has menu and more information.

look for an interview soon with the people behind the project…

Daiya shreds in Mozzerella and Cheddar

Daiya brand Vegan cheese is now available at Charlotte Area Earth Fare locations. Mozzerella and Cheddar styles are located in the cold vegan foods section (usually near the deli/bakery) and Earth Fare assures us they will always have it in stock.

Thanks to Earth Fare for finally bringing the melty, stretchy goodness of Daiya to Charlotte!

Charlotte Clean and Green is TODAY at the CPCC main campus near uptown Charlotte. Charlotte Clean and Green is the premier environmental and sustainability focused event in the Charlotte Mecklenburg region. This years’ festival will offer individuals, families and businesses the opportunity to learn how helping to save our natural resources can also save money, create economic opportunity and provide for healthier living.

The 2010 Charlotte Clean and Green festival will be packed with educational and fun–filled activities from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, rain or shine. Some of the programs and events for this year will include:
* Free green seminars on home efficiency, green living, solar photovoltaic and hot water, green remodeling and building, green careers and much more.
* Vendors and exhibitors showcasing green products, services and ideas to help save money and conserve our natural resources.
* Great food choices featuring fresh local fare prepared through a collaborative effort of Charlotte culinary students and professional chefs. Zizi’s will be there selling 3 kinds of VEGAN Veggie burgers!
* Activities for kids and teens including arts, crafts, and hands–on learning centers in partnership with Sensoria.
* Live music and entertainment throughout the day provided by Sensoria and John Tosco.

The event website is http://www.charlottecleanandgreen.com/ where you can find vendor listing, directions and parking info, and more. We hope to see you there!

Reported by a post on their Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/realfoodcharlotte?ref=nf) this morning, Real Foods Charlotte’s last day of operation will be TODAY March 26. They stated the decision to close was by their owner, and Randy left his email address (tricky_gnosis@yahoo.com) for fans to contact him with concerns or whatever.

A sad day for vegans across Charlotte. Hopefully they will be back in some form or another really soon.

http://www.realfoodclt.com/

Fans of the Flying Biscuit’s savory and salty BBQ Tofu Collard Wrap, Scrambled Tofu, or vegan Black Bean burgers will rejoice to know that a location is slated to open next week in the Park Road Shopping Center (Park Rd. at Woodlawn Rd.). This location will be much closer to Center-City than the existing Charlotte location in Blakney on Rea Road. (7930 Rea Road, 704 295-4440)

you can follow the opening progress on twitter by following @biscuitparkrd

Check out Flying Biscuit website for more info The Flying Biscuit Cafe