Out of the Eco-freak Corner

Although things looked different some years ago, vegetarian and vegan restaurants are still a niche market - primarily because most 'normal' restaurants have upgraded and increased their range of meatless dishes to cater for mixed groups. Although the number of (part-time) vegetarians is increasing, there is still not enough of them to counteract the veto of the omnivores. However, the idea of going without meat is shifting out of the eco-freak corner into mainstream society, thanks chiefly to food scandals and greater nutritional awareness. Restaurateurs wanting to promote a vegetarian lifestyle must attract meat-eaters with creative and, first and foremost, tasty recipes. Part 1 of our pan-European overview.