This fall, scientist, chef, and author Nathan Myhrvold, baker Francisco Migoya, and the team behind culinary incubator Modernist Cuisine release the much-anticipated Modernist Bread, a miniature library of five volumes of study, meditation, and recipes for bread. This is the groups first multi-volume release since 2011s groundbreaking Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking.

Modernist Bread: The Art and Science was originally to be published this past spring, but now arrives in November. Composed of 2,642 pages and more than 1,200 recipes, the book represents four years of study and testing.

Heres a first look at the books lengthy table of contents:

Volume 1 details breads history from ancient times to the future; the science and physics of bread, and how its consumption affects human health. Volume 2 deals with bread basics and its building blocks, from grains to leavening. Volume 3 gets into technique and baking; Volumes 4 and 5 include a variety of recipes from starters and basic loaves to enriched breads and bread machine breads. A sixth book in the set is a spiral-bound recipe manual meant for kitchen use (so you dont get the five bound books messy with flour or dough).

Myhrvold worked closely with Migoya an ex-pastry chef at the French Laundry and culinary instructor at the Culinary Institute of America to look into the history of every aspect of yeasted doughs. Though European techniques are discussed at length, the book also details recipes for injera, dosa, naan, and bao.

Heres a first look inside the book, below. As was to be expected, using photographs and graphic design, the authors break each topic into easily digestible visual spreads, much like a textbook.

Techniques such as bread scoring are explained and demonstrated in successions of photographs.

After Modernist Cuisine, Myhrvold and his team put out Modernist Cuisine at Home in 2012 and the Photography of Modernist Cuisine in 2013. Modernist Bread: The Art and Science, the groups fourth publication, is available for pre-order now. Its listed retail price is $625 but its been marked down to $562 on Amazon. Here, below, is what the covers look like.

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When it comes to doing something good for your cognitive health, skip the brain games and try meditation. Regular meditation has proven benefits for your brain, which can sharpen your memory, boost your mood, and even make you more compassionate.

Build Your Brain

A major health benefit of regular meditation is that it reduces stress, which prevents a lot of wear and tear on our bodies, as well as prevents damage to our brains. More importantly, studies show that meditation can actually grow, or increase the volume of, areas of the brain responsible for:

complex cognitive processes including planning, goal setting, decision making, attention, and short-term memory

positive mood

improving awareness of body, gut feeling, and empathy

long-term memory

paying attention (which is crucial to improving memory)

When you meditate, you are training your attention by tuning out the information overload and jumbled thoughts we live with constantlyand better attention means a sharper memory. Preliminary research seems to strengthen this theory, suggesting that mindfulness meditation may enhance certain brain functions, including working memory.

A Local Example

Residents of Splendido, an all-inclusive community in Tucson for those 55 and better, have the opportunity to take a weekly class led by a trained instructor who leads them through an hour-long meditation.

Florence Jaffe takes the class because she is familiar with research findings on meditation and brain health benefits. I try to practice on my own a few times during the week, she says. Ive noticed I have a little bit less stress.

Cathy White has lived at Splendido for nearly nine years and says, Theyve had several meditation classes while Ive been here, and Ive participated in all of them. I cant quantify the benefits the class has given me, but I know Ive benefitted.

She says that meditation helps with some of her symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Depression and anxiety are a couple of the psychological effects of MS, Cathy explains. I was never an anxious person before, but now I do have some anxiety. This class is sort of a lifeline in terms of connecting me to how I want to be. These emotional benefits carry over to days between classes.

Chuck Jonaitis has practiced spiritual meditation for many years, and enjoys the Splendido class as well. My wife and I try to attend every week when were not traveling, he says. I believe were getting [the brain benefits] from regular mediation.

Types of Meditation

Meditation is simple and takes as little as a few minutes a day. But rememberif you want to enjoy the brain benefits, youll need to meditate regularly, and ideally that means every day.

Here are a few types of meditation to consider:

Mindfulness sitting meditation is the most common form of meditation. Sit comfortably with your back, neck, and head straight but not stiff. Concentrate on your breathing and the sensations it creates. When your mind wanders or you become distracted, gently return your focus to your breath. Try this for just five minutes at first, gradually increasing the time.

Visualization meditation involves mental visualization of an image, which is usually meaningful or religious. While you meditate (as above), you try to mentally visualize your chosen image in as much detail as possible. As you do so, you may also reflect on the meaning of your image.

Walking meditation is similar to sitting meditation. Slowly and comfortably walk, focusing your attention on each step, the movement of your body, and the feel of each foot on the ground. When your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the movement of walking.

Loving-kindness meditation focuses on practicing compassion. As you practice cultivating feelings of loving kindness, gradually move your focus from feeling this toward yourself, then to loved ones, and then to people who are less close to you. The Splendido group occasionally adds a loving-kindness meditation. These meditations have changed my attitude toward other people, says Florence. I like that Im more objective, and not as judgmental.

Centering Prayer is a simple meditation that involves focusing for 20 minutes or longer on a word or a concept that has special meaning for you. The goal is to allow your mind to reflect on the qualities associated with your selected word or phrase.

Look for a local meditation class, or purchase audio recordings of guided meditations. Once youve mastered the basics of your chosen type of meditation, it will become a matter of practicingand enjoying the benefits that come with it.

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Once considered too new age for most Westerners, meditation has become a respected leadership skill in the digital age and for good reason. Technology evolves almost overnight, changing business models and management paradigms in the process. And change is stressful. To transform businesses requires heavy lifting, new learning curves, taking risks and handling pushback from people who would prefer to remain in their comfort zones.

Its no surprise, then, that many Silicon Valley CEOs now practice mindfulness and Zen meditation techniques to combat these changes. However, this isnt the only C-suite role that can benefit from this kind of mental clarity. Here are some ways CIOs can incorporate meditation techniques into an agile routine as a natural way to neutralize stress and inspire innovation:

In todays fast-paced digital world, its not hard to believe mindfulness has become a billion-dollar industry, according to Fortune. However, its ironic that tech executives are among the loudest advocates for slowing down and disconnecting.

An early pioneer of Zen agility, Steve Jobs meditated for decades and credited this practice with helping him innovate, reported Inc. As he explained to his biographer, Walter Isaacson, if you just sit and observe, you will see how restless your mind is. If you try to calm it, it only makes it worse, but over time, it does calm, and when it does, theres room to hear more subtle things. Thats when your intuition starts to blossom and you start to see things more clearly and be in the present more.

Jobs isnt alone. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Google co-founder Sergey Brin all meditate and provide opportunities for their employees to meditate as well. For example, Forbes reported that at the urging of a group of Buddhist monks who visited the Salesforce headquarters, Benioff put meditation rooms on every floor of the tech firms new corporate offices in San Francisco.

Why has meditation become a high priority in the high-tech industry? According to Harvard Business Review, a mounting pile of scientific research shows it helps relieve stress and anxiety, improves concentration and memory, inspires creativity and strategic thinking and fosters a more collaborative environment all of which are competitive advantages for CEOs in Silicon Valley and for agile CIOs anywhere.

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Meditation for stress relief sounds good in theory, but for busy CIOs, the idea of adding one more thing to their to-do lists is stressful in itself. But, for one company, by instituting a mindfulness program they gained about $3,000 per employee in productivity and $2,000 per employee in healthcare costs. The health and monetary benefits are there, so how can CIOs make time to meditate during a hectic workday?

In Work: How to Find Joy and Meaning in Each Hour of the Day, internationally renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh suggests 10 minutes of meditation first thing in the morning. By starting the day with just 10 minutes of mindfulness, rather than reaching for the closest internet-connected device, CIOs can approach each day with mental clarity, calm and focus.

For CIOs who are new to meditation or who need a refresher, there are plenty of books, podcasts and apps with guided meditations and instruction. For example, Simple Habit is a popular app designed by a team of Harvard psychologists and meditation experts that offers guided meditations that are personalized for many types of life situations.

Whats not on the calendar isnt a priority, and what isnt a priority usually doesnt get done. By blocking off 10 to 30 minutes for meditation each day, whether in the morning, in the middle of the day, or at night, CIOs acknowledge to themselves and their teams that meditation is not just a break. It has business value. It contributes to innovation and agility and is worthy of time on the CIOs schedule.

All it takes to meditate at work is a quiet mind and a quiet place an office or empty conference room will do. The Mindfulness Edge is a great podcast to listen to for leaders looking to learn more about how to rewire their brain for leadership and personal excellence without adding to their schedule.

Thirty minutes might sound impossible to busy executives, especially those who are new to meditation. The good news is that even a minute or two of meditation can be beneficial, and many meditation techniques can be practiced anywhere at any time.

For example, mindful breathing and observation can be done standing or sitting and dont require a quiet place. The goal is simply to shut out all the noise by focusing on just one thing. With mindful breathing, the practitioner breathes in and out slowly for one minute, focusing only on their breath how it sounds and how it feels. With mindful observation, the practitioner focuses on a natural object (such as a flower, insect or tree) without thinking of anything other than the sight of it.

This can be especially helpful in high-stress situations in which the CIO is expected to be the ultimate decision-maker. Analytics is beneficial to fuel these types of decisions, but a conscious perspective must balance it out. Its crucial CIOs charge forward equipped not only with a concrete strategy, but most importantly, mental clarity. Sometimes all it takes is a short break to reset and discover the best way forward. To learn more about how to use meditation techniques as a leadership tool, CIOs should check out The Mindful Leader: Awakening Your Natural Management Skills Through Mindfulness and Meditation.

Most popular meditation books and mobile apps also offer short guided meditations that take no more than a couple minutes. So, whether CIOs are on the go, in between meetings or just need a short mental health break during a chaotic day, they can get a quick fix of Zen agility to help themselves and their teams.

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Rogers Park

7244 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607 OPEN 24/7

Rogers Park is a 3 -acre county park located on the Weeki Wachee River. Amenities include a boat ramp, canoe launch, swimming area, showers, seasonal lifeguards, observation deck, restrooms, picnic tables and shelter, playground, barbecue grills and a volleyball court. There are also restaurants nearby, so if you dont pack a picnic lunch you could find a meal at the Riverside Restaurant across the street or at Upper Deck across the river. Riverside is a casual diner and Upper Deck is a Bar and Grill style restaurant that overlooks the river. There is a parking fee for the Rogers Park lot. If youre looking for a spot to play around in the crystal clear, sandy bottom Weeki Wachee River, Rogers Park is your best bet.

1300 Mariner Boulevard Spring Hill, FL 34609

The pool at the YMCA is an 8-lane Junior Olympic-size heated pool (domed in the winter). The YMCA provides swim lessons, family swim, lap swim and water excercise opportunities. It is best to check their schedule so that you go at the correct time for the activity youd like to participate in. The YMCA offers a variety of monthly membership options. The pool opens at 5:30AM and closes at 9:30PM Monday through Friday. Saturday hours are 7AM to 5:30PM and Sunday hours are 12-5PM. Go to https://www.ymcasuncoast.org for additional information.

10800 Pine Island Dr, Weeki Wachee, FL 34607 Open 8AM - 8PM

The Alfred McKethan/Pine Island Beach Park is located on the Gulf of Mexico and is the only beach in the county. The water gradually gets deeper so you can walk out quite a ways. During some tides you can wade to nearby islands. The park abuts salt marshes which serve as an estuary for many animals. Small fish are plentiful and there are many blue crabs that scurry along bottom. There are also areas where there are sea grasses. To get out to the beach park, you drive across a 2 and a half mile causeway through the saltmarshes, which is a beautiful drive. The three acre park can accommodate a little over a hundred cars. Besides the beach, the park has a concession stand, restrooms, picnic tables, bbq grills, and a volleyball court. The park fills up quickly on a nice day, so if you would like to be assured of a place to park you have to arrive early. The park is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m and parking costs $5. Remember that the Gulf of Mexico can get quite warm in the summer months, so you may want to stop at Rogers Park for a refreshing dip in the river after your beach day.

6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606 Open daily from 9am to 5:30pm.

Buccaneer Bay is located within Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. There are several slides, a lazy river run and a free swim area. Lifeguards are on duty in the swimming area. All activities are open daily for the summer through August 13th. You can bring a picnic lunch or eat at the concessions within the park. The water park is free with admission to the state park. Tube rentals are extra. They do not allow grilling or cooking within the park since it is a state park. Buccaneer Bay is very busy on weekends. The waterslides close 30 minutes prior to park closing. Tube rental rates: Single Inner Tube: $8 Double Tube: $12 Triple Tube: $15

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Written by Amee Yajnik | Published:June 22, 2017 8:45 am The reason the Sabarmati Ashram is so very important is because of the person who lived in it and the role the ashram played in the nations life during his residency.

The Sabarmati Ashram situated on the banks of river Sabarmati was home to Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 to 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle. It was from here on March 12, 1930 that Gandhiji launched the famous Dandi march. He vowed that he would not return to the Ashram until India won independence. India did win independence and was declared a free nation on 15 August 1947, but before he could return to the ashram, he was assassinated in January 1948.

India is a home to many buildings of stark political and symbolic importance. We have the Red Fort, the Ashoka Pillar, the Parliament Building, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, all grand buildings, symbols of our political power and pride. However, one building stands apart and tallest amongst these the Sabarmati Ashram house to Father of our nation during the crucial years of the freedom struggle. Just a simple structure with red tiled roof, few windows and a large front verandah on the river bank, not a grand palace not a fortress, the Sabarmati Ashram was a small house of a very big man. Not only a shelter and a political space where all the strategies and movements to counter the mighty British rule was planned during the freedom struggle but it was also a place where the Mahatma dreamt of a pure India liberated from the evils of untouchability, inequality and societal divides. At a time when the world was witnessing violent warfare and armed revolutions, Bapu started a mass movement for freedom from the British colonial rule through non-violent means, termed as Satyagrah and ultimately got freedom for India.

The reason the Sabarmati Ashram is so very important is because of the person who lived in it and the role the ashram played in the nations life during his residency. The greatest leader the world has seen till date and probably will ever see lived a very humble life. For example when leaders of pre-independence India visited the Mahatma at the Ashram, they sat on the ground with their legs crossed rather than at an oval conference table with high chairs. The humble lifestyle of the Mahatma showed a model way of life for a young country striving for independence. Satya and Ahimsa were his ideals. He wished to free the country of firstly the ills that plagued the Indian society specially the practice of untouchability that had deep roots in the Indian psyche and secondly the strong notions of inequality which governed the society.

The world sees the Ashram as a representative of the historical significance and non-violent means of mass scale civil agitation against the oppressive British rule where the political movement of Satyagrah was waged, which made India a role model for others to follow. It serves as a source of inspiration and guidance, and stands as a monument to Gandhis life mission and a testimony to others who have fought a similar struggle. Over the years, the Ashram has become home to the ideology that set India free and has inspired nations and people in their own battles against oppressive forces.

Today the Ashram lives on but what it sees around is a nation caught in a complex labyrinth of social evils, economic disparities and vested political interests that have succeeded in pushing the ideals of the Mahatma on the backseat. Not only Gujarat but the whole country suddenly finds itself in a situation of strange unrest with rise in social and economic inequalities, caste hierarchy, all kinds of violence instilling insecurity in the minds of people and increasing religious divide disrupting the very social fabric of India. Suddenly India looks like it is on a path of baffling and unstoppable social chaos.

The very dalits whom Gandhiji wanted to be treated as equal human beings became lesser mortals with caste equations ruling both the societal and political spheres. With the dalits of Una village in Gujarat being flogged in public and the ruling dispensation unable to give them their rights or security, the dalits are pushed to the margins more than ever. The practice of untouchability is still very common in Gujarat.In rural areas, Dalits are often not allowed to engage in cultural and social activities with the rest of the community, including entering temples, taking part in religious programs, eating with the rest of the community during village ceremonies and using the same wells. They hardly have equal opportunities for upward mobility and hence remain economically backward. Last August, as the Dalit Asmita Yatra made its way from Ahmedabad to Una, amidst shouts of Inquilab zindabad, they demanded land, and their rights to be recognized. One saw a different kind of Inquilab in a free India, free of the British but still in the shackles of caste oppression.

On the other hand a socially and economically powerful community, the upper caste Patidar community demanding reservation quota through their numerous agitations for the last two years, gives rise to a thoroughly new speculation of reservation, caste system, and vote bank politics that will impact the coming State assembly elections.

Gujarat, also the birthplace of the Mahatma, has seen the abuse of religion for political ends which has resulted in the worst carnage against a religious minority post-independence. In the past several riots have rocked the State with communal violence involving massacre, arson and looting on a large-scale resulting in sharp Hindu Muslim polarization. While the Mahatma had ahimsa, i.e. non-violence as a tool against the powerful British, violence often became an electoral incentive if past studies and reports are to be relied on. Following the ideals of the Mahatma often seems to be impossible and only lip service given the domination of electoral arithmetic in the political economy of the country.

The Ashram lives on today. The isolated house has had a city grown around it. The waters of the river polluted, clouds of smoke in the air, ugly blocks of concrete growing all around like an infection, somehow quite rightfully illustrating our mindless, chaotic, struggles in the contemporary times. The Ashram sees the development around it but fails to feel the growth. Fails to understand why the inequality in India still persists and more so than ever, why there are violent incidents and restrictions on human beings. However, it still preserves the dream that India will eventually live up to and is waiting to see the country free of all kinds of senseless and insensitive oppressions on its own people.

In times of turbulence or unrest when not so often the civil society raises its voice against the atrocities by holding protests and sitting on dharnas outside the Sabarmati Ashram, the world gets a glimpse of the reminiscences of Gandhis freedom struggle in the form of demonstrations, protests, marches and boycotts which formed the core of the political satyagrah movement for freedom in India. But it is only a look alike of the yester timesthere is hardly the fire, the will or the respect for the very cause of these collective actions. The conscience seems to have become slightly dormant, the inner voice seems to be fading and the will to dream is slowly losing its life. But the Ashram reminds us to be hopeful and optimistic. It tells us to not thwart the vision of the Mahatma even in the face of immense adversity. The Ashram embodies the true memory of Gandhi, his pure truth and his utmost humility as his way of life. The Ashram still personifies the ideals of truth and humility of a man who once lived there and lived for a nation and died for a nation. A man who wanted these high ideals to be held high always by a nation so great as India.

The Ashram tells us about one mans dedication, determination and ideals but also reminds us of the road we still need to traverse in order to realise Gandhijis dream of an India free from injustice.

On its 100th birthday, the Ashram had a wishWe need Gandhiji more than ever. It muses How long will I have to wait to see his dreams fulfilled, an India with equality and equal opportunities for all?

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The wave of yoga that is sweeping across the nation, has taken the city in its motion too. The ancient form of exercise is now gaining more favour from the city youth with its contemporary fusion forms like yoga-aerobics, power yoga, rhythmic yoga on music and inculcation of yogic aasans for relaxation technique during strength training. On International Yoga Day, Bhopal Times ventured out to understand these new forms of Yoga and find out about the enthusiasm over it.

The most popular and commonly found fusion is that of Yoga-Aerobics. Kavita Velury, a proponent of this form explains how it works. "Yoga, when alternated with aerobics becomes a wholesome exercise for the entire body. The high intensity aerobic moves, coupled with agile aasans, make sure to stretch out and impact upon every muscle of the body. Lot of youngsters join these classes for a fun way to fitness, as the peppy beats of yoga-aerobics numbers keep the energy up. The session is typically finished off with shavaasana which leave the person in a relaxing meditative state. This ensures that the body returns to its original state without too much stress." Shivi Verma, a 25-year-old French teacher who has been pursuing this form since the last two years says, "I had initially joined the programme to gain good health through yoga, but when I saw the energetic moves in the combined Yoga-Aerobics, I was drawn to it. And now I have learnt the entire set, and even if I am unable to attend classes, I practice it at home or wherever I am."

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Detroit usually lags a few years behind the coasts in kitchen trends, so if you want to know what we'll be eating here in, say, 2021, check out what's up in Portland's restaurants today. That's how it often goes (see also: the zaatar craze), but there's one culinary discipline in which we're ahead of the game veganism. Despite the size of our still relatively small food scene, even PETA and VegNews each recently named Detroit as one of the nation's 10 most vegan-friendly cities.

Still, the city is a bit deficient in the overall number of restaurants specializing in vegan fare. But while it may not have quite the count of San Francisco or New York City (which is partly attributable to overall population), many feel that our vegan chefs and restaurants measure up to anyone, anywhere. Leaders like Detroit Vegan Soul, the Clean Plate, or GreenSpace can put together a meal as tasty as what's rolling out of the kitchens at Portland's Bye and Bye or Doomie's in Los Angeles.

"I've traveled extensively, especially in New York in the 2000s ... and I've found that Inn Season Cafe offers some of the best vegetarian and vegan food that I've had anywhere," says Amber Poupore, a former Inn Season chef and owner of Cacao Tree and the Clean Plate. "Same with GreenSpace they've developed a product line that is really top notch, and I think that their food is amazing. Same for Detroit Vegan Soul there's nothing that comes close.

"So even if we don't have the numbers, we have a superior product."

Beyond that, Detroit's new, talented chefs are generally hip to the fact that more and more people are going meatless, and they're adjusting their recipe books accordingly. Add to that the presence of national and regional cuisines like Middle Eastern or Bangladeshi that come with vegan options built in, and you start to see why meatless dining in Detroit isn't too difficult.

Still, there's a way to go says Kirsten Ussery Boyd, a co-owner and manager at Detroit Vegan Soul. And part of the next step is educating people about the vegan lifestyle.

"While our restaurant is in its fourth year open, we started our business five years ago. I can remember people asking us, 'Are you sure you want to use the word vegan in your name?'" she says. "There seemed to be this sentiment that Detroit might not be ready for vegan and certainly at that time there weren't any other options." But Vegan Soul's success, she says, proves that a market exists.

"We still have some ways to go, however. Some people are still confused about what 'vegan' really means and that it's not just a diet, it's a lifestyle."

To get a better handle on the pros and cons of plant-based dining in Detroit, we talked to over 20 vegans in southeast Michigan. They range from chefs to restaurant owners to those who went vegan for health reasons to those who did so because the industrial meat industry is a horror show.

We asked about their favorite restaurants and preferences when it comes to vegan cooking, and, not surprisingly, there's a lot of range in both. Some confessed to being addicted to "junk food" like the double scoop of dark chocolate vegan ice cream from Treat Dreams while other more health conscious diners steer away from most oils and soy products. Some love pre-prepared "meat substitutes" like "not dogs" or seitan, while others gravitate toward whole ingredient fare and rarely dine on anything processed. Some say Daiya cheese is an abomination. Others seem to love it like some love cheddar.

As for the restaurants, we looked for eateries, cafes, pop-ups, or food trucks at which vegans enjoy the same sort of hard decisions that meat eaters encounter. It's by no means a definitive list, but here are 72 of the spots that our sources say are among the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor's most vegan-friendly.

1 Detroit Vegan Soul 8029 Agnes St., Detroit; 313-649-2759:

It's Detroit's only all-vegan restaurant, which several of our sources point out is a huge bonus because "you don't have to worry or ask questions." Vegan Soul trades in comfort foods and our favorite is the Catfish Tofu (cornmeal battered tofu, a broccoli and corn medley, redskin potatoes, and onions). Collective favorites include Smothered Tempeh (tempeh smothered in a brown mushroom gravy topped with green onion and sliced almonds, served with redskin mashed potatoes, and green beans) and the Soul Platter (mac-n-cheese, tenderly smoked collards, maple-glazed yams, black-eyed peas, and a cornbread muffin).

2 The Clean Plate 45629 Hayes Rd., Macomb; 586-580-3293: The east side's most comprehensive vegan and vegetarian restaurant makes everything from scratch and serves dishes like the ABLT, a veggie BLT on toasted wheat bread topped with avocado, shiitake "bacon," lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli. There's also the Thai, a colorful, piquant Thai-inspired dish built around spiral zucchini noodles, sauteed shiitake mushrooms, and a peanut sauce. Owner Amber Poupore is one of the area's most talented and pioneering vegan chefs, and her resume is lengthy - she worked at Inn Season for around 11 years, then opened Cacao Tree Cafe before venturing to Shelby Township for the Clean Plate three years ago.

3 PJ's Lager House 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-961-4668: The Corktown dive bar offers a good selection of tasty vegan sandwiches like the bahn mi, po' boy, or bbq tempeh sandwich, among many more plant-based menu items.

4 Ollie's 42 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-482-8050: In Ypsilanti's Depot Town, Ollie's can make all the options off its lauded mac and cheese menu vegan, but don't forgo the dinner menu with items like mushroom and chestnut pierogi made with apples, herbs, nuts, and arugula salad.

5 Pepe Z at EL Club 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-436-1793: There's a lot to love about Pepe Z's, not the least of which is Pepe's housemade vegan cashew cheese. Three pies are topped with it: Glenda (oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and arugula); You Butternut (seasoned butternut squash puree, Italian tomatoes, sauteed onions, and spicy chili honey drizzle); and the Julian (kalamata olives, sauteed onions, green peppers, Italian tomatoes, spinach, and a drizzle of housemade tahini and balsamic dressing).

6 Yemen Cafe 8740 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-871-4349: Some of the Hamtramck Yemeni eatery's dishes might need some modification before they're vegan friendly, like the misleadingly titled Foul which is a jumble of mashed fava beans, tomato, garlic, and onions, but it should be ordered sans eggs. Others need no modification, like the hummus, fattoush, or vegetable gallaba.

7Brooklyn Street Local 1266 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6547: The Corktown diner is one of our sources' collective favorites for the variety and because it sources from the area's best producers. That shows in its vegan breakfast options, like the banana walnut pancakes (organic bananas, Carncross Sugar Bush real maple syrup, and candied walnuts) or vegan breakfast hash with tempeh. The housemade Ashley's Veggie Burger is another favorite, as is the spicy tofu sandwich, along with sides like roasted potatoes and fresh greens.

8 Paradise Cafe and Juice Bar 19164 Livernois Ave., Detroit: The vegan restaurant will be opening on Livernois later this year, but, in the meantime, find its pop-ups multiple days weekly in Highland Park. In chef Nezaa Bandele's cooking, you'll find influences from all over the globe, but her speciality is Jamaican. The moist and crumbly black-eyed pea patty is one of the best veg patties in town, and can be prepared as a standard burger or Jamaican jerk barbecue-style.

9 Taste Of Ethiopia 28639 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; 248-905-5560: Ethiopian kitchens generally produce a good deal of vegan-friendly cuisine, and some of the top dishes here are gomen with collard greens and teff injera, and defin misir with green lentils simmered in garlic, ginger, onion, and turmeric.

10 Cacao Tree Cafe 204 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-336-9043: This raw, soy and gluten free cafe is a favorite of the city's vegan community, and a second owned by Amber Poupore. The smoothies and juices are a main attraction, and our sources recommend the Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (strawberry, almond mylk, honey, date, brown rice protein, hemp seed, maca, and raw tahini) and burrito (seasoned nut "meat," pico de gallo, guacamole, cashew sour cream, and shredded romaine). We also will point you to the General Tso's Lettuce Wrap (romaine leaves, sesame nut "meat," cilantro, basil, avocado, carrot, red cabbage, sprouts, and General Tso's sauce).

11 Al Ameer 12710 W Warren Ave., Dearborn; 313-582-8185: Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurants' come with a good amount of vegan options built in, and Al Ameer is a James Beard winner for a reason. Items like the Ameer tomato kibbee a meatless take on the classic Lebanese raw meat dish are unmatched in its piquant flavor.

12 Neu Kombucha 33305 Grand River Ave., Farmington; 248-837-0932: Visit its downtown Farmington fermenting room where you'll also find vegan snacks, like kale chips, Mitten Bites, and ice cream floats prepared with Neu Kombucha.

13 Ima 2015 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-502-5959: The Forest Udon made with porcini broth might be one of the best vegan menu items under the sun. Several other bowls can be made vegan with little effort, and the tofu tacos are hard to beat.

14 Pie-Sci 5163 Trumbull Ave., Detroit; 313-818-0290: Most Pie-Sci pizzas can be made vegan for a couple extra bucks, and the Woodbridge pizzeria uses Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet cheese, which some of our sources say is the best on the market for pizza making.

15 Dilla's Delights 242 John R St., Detroit; 313-346-3771: The small downtown Detroit donut shop includes options for vegans in its cinnamon raisin and blueberry doughnuts but get there early as they sell fast.

16 Try it Raw 213 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248-593-6991: Among the highlights in a simple-but-exciting menu at the Birmingham raw cafe is Los Tacos. In the dish you'll find a collard-green wrap holding walnut pate, pumpkin seeds, "refried beans," avocado, tomato, lettuce, green onions, red pepper hot sauce, nacho kale chip crumbles, red peppers, sprouts, and cashew "sour cream."

17Astro Coffee 2124 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-808-0351: Our most trusted sources rank chef Jess Hicks among Detroit's best chefs, and she prepares plenty of vegan options like the Avo Sandwich (avocado sandwich) and almond cake, among other rotating baked goods.

18 Moor Herbs 16140 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-583-9709: Detroit's Moor Earth is part store, part grab-and-go restaurant offering daily specials and dishes like pineapple fried rice, or sandwiches like the Philly Cheeze Shroom, a take on the Philly cheesesteak but with shiitake mushrooms, red onions, green peppers, garlic, seasonings, and vegan cheeze.

19 Chive Kitchen 33043 Grand River Ave., Farmington; 248-516-7144: This slightly more upscale vegan-only restaurant boasts items like the Grilled Chicken Marsala (panko crusted grilled chicken seitan, creamy marsala wine sauce, cremini mushrooms, potato mash, and grilled zucchini) and the jalapeno burger (seitan, house made cashew nacho cheese, jalapenos, and Avalon bread) along with a long list of craft cocktails.

20 Electric Plate 15535 Mack Ave., Detroit; 347-570-0909: It's a pop-up, so check its Facebook page for when you'll get a chance to try the Mack Ave Mushroom Melt, the BBQ'ed Pulling Jack with barbecued jackfruit, or Somerset Street Tacos, which are one of the town's limited options for vegan Mexican food.

21 Jerusalem Pizza 26025 Greenfield Rd., Southfield; 248-552-0088: Located in Southfield, the kosher pizzeria will make any of its pies with vegan cheese, offers veggie pepperoni and sausage for toppings, cooks a vegan chicken parm, and stacks lots of vegan sandwiches. (But watch out for the egg!)

22 Inn Season Cafe 500 E. Fourth St.; Royal Oak; 248-547-7916: Chef Jenny New of Nue Kombucha calls Inn Season "the grandfather" of Detroit's vegan food community, and most of the menu is such. It also denotes dishes that are wheat, soy, and gluten free. New, a former Inn Season chef, highlights the Sunday brunch menu and the Macro Platter (brown rice, steamed kale, sea vegetable, and your choice of sauted tofu, tempeh, or adzuki beans. Served with shiitake-miso sauce and garnished with the Brinery sauerkraut).

23 Buddy's Pizza multiple locations; 1-800-965-0505: The OG Detroit-style pizza-maker does a vegan Tuscan pizza with parsley, oregano, and garlic on a multigrain crust. It's topped with tomato basil sauce and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Buddy's also uses Daiya cheese, so you can build your own pie.

24 NeeHee's (Canton and Troy) 45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777: NeeHee's bills itself as vegetarian Indian street food, and its meatless menu is literally a book, so there are plenty of vegan options to choose from. We recommend the Aloo Paratha with unleavened dough stuffed with a spiced mixture of mashed potato, rolled out and cooked on a hot tawa. One of the great bummers of veganism is that chicken 65 is out of the question, but NeeHee's remedies that with its Gobi 65, a take on the dish.

25 GreenSpace 215 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-206-7510: Among the latest of the area's meatless restaurants, GreenSpace is a product of esteemed vegan cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Our sources suggest a wide range of favorites, including the Blackened Tempeh (cajun spice, organic tempeh, avocado, creamy herb dressing, organic leaf lettuce, lemon-vinaigrette dressed greens, and pickle). The sliders could fool you into thinking they're meat. GreenSpace's menu also notes which dishes are prepared free of any cooking oils, coconut, nuts, avocado, and refined sugars.

26 Bonoful Sweets 12085 Conant St., Hamtramck; 313-368-8800: A good portion of the menu at the Hamtramck Bangladeshi restaurant is vegan, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise as Bangladeshis eat less meat than any other country's residents. Still, the Americanized menus are generally meat heavy, but about half of Bonoful's menu is vegan, and our sources highlight the hot and sour soup, vegetable biryani, and aloo gobi.

27 Om Cafe 23136 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-548-1941: Another of the vegan and vegetarian pioneers, Om Cafe is described as a "Cheers of the vegan community." Nearly all of our sources offered suggestions, but the most common favorites are the Nori Roll (organic brown rice, umeboshi plum paste, carrot, daikon radish, and pickle, all wrapped in toasted nori served with Om's tahini dressing for dipping, pickled ginger, and wasabi) and the tempeh reuben.

28 Avalon Multiple locations: Depending on which location you're at, you'll find vegan cookies, muffins, breads, date bars, foccacia, avocado toast, and much more.

29 Seva Multiple loctions: An old-school vegan and vegetarian favorite with dishes like the Vegan Veracruz (fried corn tortilla topped with pinto beans, Daiya "cheddar," tomatoes, green onions, guacamole, cilantro, and choice of sauted tofu or chargrilled tempeh served with salsa and a whole wheat tortilla).

30 Blue Nile 545 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-547-6699: Another Ethiopian favorite with tons of vegan options.

31 Harmonie Garden 4704 Anthony Wayne Dr., Detroit; 313-638-2345: The Midtown Mediterranean restaurant procures a long list of vegan dishes with twists on standards like falafel and options that need minimal modifications, like the zaatar pie that should be ordered sans Syrian cheese.

32 Living Zen Organics Cafe 3030 Casmere Ave., Hamtramck; 313-366-7738: Located in Hamtramck's Zen Center, the organic cafe serves seasonal menus with dishes like Ja-Jang-Myun.

33 Shangri-La 4710 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-974-7669: Lots of vegan options are included on the Midtown Chinese eatery's long menu. Try the salted tofu, Incredible Hulk roll, or ma po tofu.

34 Trizest 33170 Dequindre Rd., Sterling Heights; 586-268-1450: There are lots of vegan options in what's arguably southeast Michigan's most authentic Sichuan restaurant but watch out for any hidden fish product.

35 Earthen Jar 311 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-327-9464: Over the decades, vegans and carnivores alike have gotten down with Ann Arbor's best vegan and vegetarian Indian buffet that's stocked with dishes like Hahi Korma Sabzi with a broccoli in a rich mushroom masala sauce, and a menu that denotes which options are meatless and which are not.

36 People's Food Co-op/Cafe Verde 216 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-994-9174: The Food Co-op's hot and cold bar is a chance to build your own salads.

37 Anita's 22651 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248 548-0680: Ferndale's popular Mediterranean eatery is an easy pick for vegans with the classic Mediterranean options and some originals, like the chickpea salad with cracked wheat, fresh mint, parsley, lemon, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil dressing.

38 The Lunch Room 407 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor; 734-224-8859: One of three Ann Arbor restaurants owned by Phillis Engelbert and Joel Panozzo. As of this year, the Lunch Room will be converted into a diner concept that will serve vegan takes on diner and comfort dishes for breakfast and lunch, and feel more like a neighborhood bar and ice cream parlor in the evening. Check out the Buffalo Wrap which offers buffalo sauce-coated soy curls wrapped in a tortilla with lettuce, celery, red onion, cucumber, tomato, shredded cabbage, and housemade ranch.

39 Detroit Street Filling Station 300 Detroit St., Ann Arbor; 734-224-8859: Panozzo and Engelbert's second space highlights produce grown on the Lunch Room's Belleville farm, and will hold a full bar with a "carefully curated" wine and beer selection, and craft cocktails. Here is where you'll find items like pad Thai or the Queso Burrito.

40 The Lunch Room Bakery and Cafe 2200 Fuller Ct. No. 8b, Ann Arbor, 734-224-8872: Panozzo and Engelbert's third space that specializes in vegan bakery fare donuts, croissants, bagels, fruit-granola yogurt bowl, biscuit sandwiches, and breakfast tacos.

41 Sava's 216 S. State St., Ann Arbor; 734-623-2233: Options like the Hippie Bowl with grilled tempeh, avocado, cucumbers, scallion, wild rice, quinoa, carrots, sprouts, beans, cherry tomatoes, cabbage, roasted sweet potatoes, kale, and lemon-tahini dressing stand out, but a long list of menu options can be made vegan with only a minor tweaking.

42 Ypsilanti Food Co-op 312 N. River St., Ypsilanti; 734-483-1520: There are plenty of rotating pre-made vegan options in the small Depot Town Co-op.

43 The Nosh Pit Detroit Mobile truck: Try the Larry (corned tofu, sauerkraut, house-made vegan 1000 island dressing topped with either sharp or vegan cheese on fresh-made N.Y. kosher rye) the Dill Pickle Soup, or the Kaz (house-made black bean and chickpea burger topped with vegan cheese, granny smith apple, and vegan aioli). It's a food truck, so check its site for details.

44 Sy Thai Multiple locations: A favorite among our sources, with vegan dishes like Pad Pow Prik Vegan, curry noodles, and spring rolls.

45 Sweet Lorraine's Multiple locations: Many of Sweet Lorraine's soups are vegan, and among the breakfast options are a scrambled tofu.

46 Russell Street Deli 2465 Russell St., Detroit; 313-567-2900: Among the favorites our sources pointed to are the banana waffles, the TLT, and its housemade veggie burger. The amazing soup roster includes vegan options like carrot ginger, crushed lentil, and Cuban black bean.

47 Royal Kabob 3236 Caniff St., Hamtramck; 313-872-9456: All the Mediterranean favorites are made at this Hamtramck restaurant. Its sour and salty fattoush and hummus are among the best east of Dearborn.

48 Tumerican 24259 Novi Rd., Novi; 248-305-3357: Vegan and vegetarian Indian cuisine with dishes like Quinoa Fried Rice, a dish comprised of organic quinoa tossed with onion, bell pepper, and a ginger and garlic sauce.

49 Wasabi 15 E. Kirby St., Detroit; 313-638-1272: This is one of the few spots in town where you'll find vegan udon, ramen, and other noodle bowls, along with a selection of vegan sushi rolls.

50 UFO Factory/Laika Dog 2110 Trumbull Ave., Detroit: Laika uses Field Roast-brand vegan frankfurters and vegan cheese for its take on the coney. Try the Detroit, with vegan chili, onions, mustard, or the Kimchi with kimchi, wasabi vegan mayo, and fried ramen.

51 Riviera Pizza Ottawa Street 1959 Ottawa St., Windsor, Ontario; 519-254-1334: Sources say they make the world's best vegan cheese in house, but won't reveal the secrets. "It tastes like you're eating a Hungry Howies pizza," we are assured.

52 Green Dot Stables 2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit; 313 962-5588: Corktown's beloved slider spot earned fame for its creative meat play, but it also has noteworthy vegan options, like the kale salad and quinoa burger with chimichurri.

53 White Castle Multiple locations: Yeah, we know... but it's hard not to get excited about filling a Crave Case with vegan (Dr. Praeger's) sliders or black bean sliders.

54 The Wurst Bar 705 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti; 734-485-6720: Ypsilanti's sausage house didn't ignore that Washtenaw County is home to tons of vegetarians and vegans. Find hits like the Hot Seitan made with red pepper, paprika, fennel (uncased), or the Chick-fu made with tofu, vegan chicken stock in a southern fried "chicken" patty served with L.O.T., and pickles.

55 Shish Kabob Express Multiple locations: The menu is fairly standard for what one would expect at a Mediterranean restaurant, but the falafel and grape leaves come highly recommended.

56 Arbor Brewing Co. Multiple locations: Vegan Poutine (thick-cut seasoned fries, avocado, vegan curry, gravy and sliced scallions) are worth the trip, and there are a lot of directions one can go with the vegan burgers.

57 Chili Mustard Onions 3411 Brush St., Detroit: File this under "on it's way," though you'll be able to find it as a pop-up from time to time. As we reported, owner Pete LaCombe brilliantly came up with the idea of establishing Detroit's first vegan coney island. Expect all the delicious but meaty menu items you'll find at a regular coney island, including Detroit's venerable coney dog. Beyond that, LaCombe serve dishes like pierogi, Hani, gyros, and much more.

58 Treat Dreams Multiple locations: The craft ice cream parlor keeps up to five vegan options in its freezers, like cookies and cream, dark chocolate, lavender, and many more.

59 Johnny Noodle King 2601 W. Fort St., Detroit; 313- 309-7946: Not a ton of vegan options here, but the vegan miso broth alone is worth a trip.

60 Boboville Brunch at Kelly's in Hamtramck 2403 Holbrook Ave., Hamtramck; 313-872-0387: Chef Blair Wills is one of Detroit's top brunchers and prepares at least one vegan item on his regularly shuffled menu, but he says he can make most egg dishes vegan upon request.

61 Jerusalem Gardens 314 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-995-5060: One of Ann Arbor's favorite old-school vegetarian and vegan spots that trades in the Middle Eastern standards on its 42-plate menu.

62 Pho Nguyen Hoang 510 Wyandotte St. W., Windsor, Ontario; 519-977-0852: Our friends in Windsor say this Vietnamese spot is one of the few spots that vegans can slurp a bowl of meat product-free pho.

63 7 Greens 1222 Library St., Detroit; 313-964-9005: A salad shop is sort of a no-brainer, but salads can be boring. However, 7 Greens does it right. Behold items like the Hippie Bowl made with red cabbage leaves, corn, black beans, radish, green onion, organic blue chips, avocado, salsa fresca, vegan taco meat, hemp hearts, and lime wedge.

64 Hippie's Pizza 121 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-733-1111: Hippie's made its name on creative toppings like hemp seed and corn, and it didn't forget about vegans. Pizzas can be ordered with Daiya cheese and vegan sausage and pepperoni. As a bonus, there's also a vegan dessert menu with choices like Vegan Bam Bam Bread.

65 Pupuseria 3149 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-899-4020: As one of our sources explains, you have to know a little Spanish to tell the Salvadoran waitstaff that you don't want any meat product stuffed into the thick, fried tortillas that comprise a pupusa. So bring your bilingual pals. Or check out the elote tamales with grilled corn and bean masa. It's worth the extra effort.

66 Shimmy Shack Multiple locations: New American is all the rage these days, but new American vegan food is something original. Check out plates on the vintage food truck's rotating menu like the Classic, your classic burger with a lentil patty under lettuce, vegan cheese, tomato, pickles, mustard, and ketchup.

67 Pink Flamingo 2746 Vermont St, Detroit; 414-630-9603: The rotating weekly menu on this farm-to-table food truck serves menu items like the savory chickpea and zucchini waffle with roasted summer squash. The Pink Flamingo rolls in a vintage airstream that you'll regularly find in North Corktown and other spots. Check its website for more details.

68 Ben and Jerry's Multiple locations: The national chain's Ann Arbor location keeps a few vegan options on tap, like scoop Caramel Almond Brittle and PB and Cookies, and it stocks ice creams like Cherry Garcia, Coffee Toffee, Chunky Monkey, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, and more by the pint.

69 Orchid Thai 115 Monroe Ave., Detroit; 313-962-0225: Another Thai favorite among our sources with plenty of vegan options and dishes that can be made vegan with slight modifications. As always at Thai places: Beware of the fish sauce!

70 Parks & Rec Diner 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-446-8370: Several of the downtown diner's menu items can be modified to be vegan, including the Chilaquiles and Green Goddess Bowl (puffed farro, seasonal vegetables, roasted garlic vinaigrette, spiced nut crumble, and house vegan feta cheese).

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I never knew Queen Erykah was a vegan. Check out some of the inspiration she is sharing in this post below by thecurvyvegan.com

Erykah Baduis a shining light among a growing population of black vegans. The music icon has been vegetarian for over twenty years, and a strict vegan since the release of her first albumBaduizm.

In an interview with Maranda Pleasant, ofOrigin Magazine, the famous vegan revealed that this nutritional lifestyle helps keep her centered. Not only did she stress the importance of consuming a plant-based diet, but Badu also stated thatdrinking waterregularly throughout the day cleanses the body.

WhileErykah Baduis one of the more visible famous black vegans, the lifestyle is growing in popularity with African-American entertainers. Some, like Prince, Russell Simmons, and hip-hop artist Sticman of Dead Prez, have been long-time advocates of a meatless diet.

According to recent research, self-identified black vegans are notably emerging in urban communities across the nation. Hip-hop, an art form that was born in urban areas, has been used as a vehicle to reach and support young people in making healthy eating choices.

Erykah Badu and then-boyfriend Common participated in the documentaryHolistic Wellness for the Hip-Hop Generation, which explained the dangers associated with low-quality food consumption. SupaNova Slom (known as The Hip-Hop Medicine Man), the films producer, is almost like royalty among black vegans, considering his mother is none other than holistic healer Queen Afua.

Queen Afuais a world renowned holistic practitioner, entrepreneur, and best-selling author (Heal Thyself&Sacred Woman; available in the store below). She is the founder of The Global City of Wellness Institute and assists students in healing the body with proper nutrition. Both Queen Afua and son SupaNova seem to have the full support of neo-soul songstress.

While people adopt this lifestyle for a variety of reasons, Erykah Badus motivation is clearly wellness for the body, mind, & spirit.

Shes dedicated to the mission of recruiting more black vegans in an effort to eradicate many of the unnecessary dis-eases that plague the community.

The artist suggests that this collective healing process is multi-layered. Proper nutrition is critical, but people must be willing to dig deeper into the root cause of what ails them, which may be a spiritual issue.

During her cameo in Holistic Wellness for the Hip-Hop Generation,Badu briefly outlines this process.

This is merely a brief introduction into a rather intricate process; for an in-depth explanation consulting the documentary is recommended. Here are Badus recommendations:

Erykah is obviously serious about her spiritual, physical & mental health, and desires to spread the healing to all who will listen. Kudos, Ms. Badu!

P.S. She is definitely a curvy vegan, androcks her voluptuous frame with pride!

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Pamela Anderson is adding restaurant owner to her resum.

Starting on July 4, the former Baywatch starand longtime animal rights activist will be hosting an all-vegan pop-up restaurant in Ramatuelle in the South of France for 50 nights only.

Anderson announced the news about the restaurant, Le Table du Marche by Pamela, on her foundations website on Monday, and says the concept is festive, glamorous and vegan.

The menu, which she developed with chef Christophe Leroy, will feature a champagne bar and a variety of plant-based dishes, including a traditional tomato tartare with Goji berries, traditional Provenal petits farcis (stuffed vegetables), an asparagus risotto and a vegan burger.

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Opening the restaurant is also an effort to release her rumored love interest, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is being held inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

I am reaching out to Emmanuel Macron, and to his wife Brigitte Trogneux, she writes in a tribute to Assange. As a resident of France, my adopted home, I would like to meet with you and discuss Julians situation. I am opening a new vegan restaurant in France in July, and I would like to extend my invitation to the new President and his First Lady. Join me on the day I open the doors, and we will sit and eat good food and discuss what can be done for Julian. France could display its strength, and so could you, if you give Julian asylum.

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The restaurant will be open every night starting at 6 p.m. and reservations can be made on their website.

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