As the popularity of the vegan doughnuts at Rise Above grew, Shane Belanger and Tayler Book opened a shop dedicated to the sweet treat, Beechwood Doughnuts, to meet demand. Still, they often sell out before the day’s end.
At The Lemon Tree, Bill Qorri (top) and Isabella Bujor, behind him, transform meat and dairy-heavy Mediterranean classics such as spanakopita, into vegan crowdpleasers. Photos by Aaron Lynett.
Brined tofu Greek salad.
The Lemon Tree
Beechwood Doughnuts
Co-owner Tayler Book carries a tray of blueberry fritters.