Idyllwild is a wonderful community that prides itself in valuing small businesses, the environment, animals and each other. One of the ways that we can represent our values is by the foods we choose to eat. As a physician I witness firsthand the diseases we are suffering from based on our food choices. As an environmentalist I see the damage we are doing to our wonderful planet as we struggle to keep up with a growing population using antiquated food systems, and as an animal lover I see the terror, stress and sadness on the faces of the animals we are abusing to satisfy our palates.

I am not asking for your business to rid itself of animal products entirely, but I am asking that you take these problems into consideration and reflect it on your menus. Our community has dozens of plant-based individuals among us. We want to go out and eat and socialize just like everyone else, but we are limited to very basic menu options or sometimes nothing at all. Please consider adding healthy, vibrant plant-based options to your menus. This specifically means no animal products. It might seem limiting, but the possibilities are endless. Myself and my wife are happy to help provide suggestions. Thank you for your time. Below are signatures of support.

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