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Kindred: Spirits and Food

With the opening of Café Gratitude and now Kindred, 2015 became the Year of the Vegan in San Diego. Located in South Park, Kindred sure stands out among its decidedly low-key neighbors. Cathedral windows. A demon wolf mascot. Victorian femininity. Death metal bravado. It’s the brainchild of vegan pop-up dinner specialist Kory Stetina, chef Jeremy […]

By Troy Johnson January 22, 2016

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With the opening of Café Gratitude and now Kindred, 2015 became the Year of the Vegan in San Diego. Located in South Park, Kindred sure stands out among its decidedly low-key neighbors. Cathedral windows. A demon wolf mascot. Victorian femininity. Death metal bravado. It’s the brainchild of vegan pop-up dinner specialist Kory Stetina, chef Jeremy Scullin (of top Philly restaurant Vedge), bartender David Kinsey (Sycamore Den), plus Arsalun Tafazoli (Craft & Commerce), and designer Paul Basile (Ironside). They’re referring to it as a “kick-ass cocktail bar with vegan food.” Leave your yoga mantra at home.

1503 30th Street, South Park

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