In 2010, we decided to adopt a vegan diet after losing Erika’s father to cancer. Erika began experimenting with “veganizing” family recipes to bring that wholesome familiarity to our new found cuisine. The food became a hit with family and friends and we began planning menus for what would become Detroit Vegan Soul meal delivery and catering. Two years later, with a shared entrepreneurial spirit, Erika’s culinary creativity, and Kirsten’s marketing acumen, we opened Detroit’s first 100% vegan soul food cafe in historic West Village.
