DailyHive : Virtuous Pie: Plant-based pizzeria and creamery opening in Chinatown

DailyHive : Virtuous Pie: Plant-based pizzeria and creamery opening in Chinatown

 

Right after the article on CCAP’s town hall regarding gentrification and the disappearance of low-income retail, here is something depressingly related :

Jess Fleming, for The Website Formerly Known as VancityBuzz, on June 09, 2016 :

Chinatown is about to gain a new foodie addition, thanks to newcomer Virtuous Pie, a plant-based pizza concept, which will open its doors in August.

Located at 583 Main Street, Virtuous Pie will offer healthy, ethical, sustainable, and affordable foods, including plant-based pizzas and “ice cream.” Hearty salads, craft beers, sodas, and BC wines will also be available on the menu.

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Virtuous Pie website

Who knows? Maybe the menu will include a few truly affordable options. That would set a great precedent (and could help Virtuous Pie avoid the fate of the Parker).