Vegan no more: a beloved Asheville plant-based cafe pivots to stay afloat post-hurricane

One day in October, a trailer with an unusual delivery pulled up outside Rosetta’s Kitchen, a beloved vegan restaurant in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The contents: 1,500lbs of donated frozen meat, destined for area residents eating free meals at the restaurant after Hurricane Helene battered the region in late September. That delivery signaled the end of an era for the 22-year old eatery known for its tempeh Reuben sandwich with house-fermented sauerkraut; “tempalo” wings with a vegan ranch sauce; and the “family favorite” plate with peanut butter tofu, sauteed kale and smashed potatoes. When the restaurant reopened for regular service

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