The Great Kale Escape: What Happened to Kale My Name Los Angeles?
Ah, Los Angeles. Land of dreams, sunshine, and...unfulfilled vegan restaurant aspirations? Buckle up, folks, because we're diving into the curious case of Kale My Name LA, a story with more twists than a kelp noodle.
From Windy City to City of Angels: A Vegan Love Affair
Kale My Name, originally a Chicago-based haven for plant-powered foodies, took the Windy City by storm. Then came vegan influencer extraordinaire, Tabitha Brown, who became a,** ahem,** loyal customer (her words, not mine). Struck by the deliciousness, Tabitha struck up a friendship with the founder, Nemanja Golubovic, and – bam! – a partnership for a Los Angeles branch was born.
LA Dreams on Hold: The Plot Thickens Like a Vegan Gumbo
Get this, folks: the LA location was supposed to be a glorious ode to all things kale-and-colorful. But fate, it seems, had other plans. There were some serious building issues – the kind that would make even the most chill avocado toast enthusiast sweat. Tabitha, ever the optimist (and remember, this woman invented the phrase "everything's gonna be alright"), announced the delay on social media, assuring everyone it was just a temporary setback.
From Restaurant to Franchise: A Phoenix (Made of Tofu) Rises
Now, here's where things get interesting. While the LA location wasn't meant to be, the dream wasn't dead. Instead of one LA restaurant, Kale My Name is setting its sights on becoming a full-blown vegan franchise empire! Nemanja, ever the entrepreneur, decided to focus on franchising, bringing the Kale My Name magic to more cities.
So, what does this mean for your LA vegan cravings?
Well, as of right now, there's no Kale My Name gracing the LA landscape. But hey, there's always hope! With franchising on the horizon, who knows? Maybe one day soon, you'll be able to get your Tabitha Brown-approved vegan fix in the City of Angels.
In the meantime, there are two things we can take away from this story:
- Building issues are a universal pain, even for vegan restaurants.
- Sometimes, even the best laid plans involving kale take a detour. But hey, that detour might just lead to something even bigger (like, say, vegan world domination?).