Three Black women business owners talk vegan food and the community

St. Louis is home to an incredible array of restaurants, and many of the city’s best spots for vegan, vegetarian and plant-based dining are owned and operated by Black women. From SweetArt Bakeshop + Café and Adina’s Vegan Cuisine to Bougie Bites STL, these eateries have redefined how the city experiences and understands vegan cuisine.

Despite the restaurant industry’s notorious instability, these businesses and their owners have managed to feed and nourish St. Louis through the years, not only becoming leaders in their communities . . .