A Trendy North Shore Vegan Restaurant Is Expanding to Chicago and Evanston | Eater Chicago

"Opened in early 2020 as a stylish, entirely vegan dining option on the North Shore, Spirit Elephant was a pioneer for the area and served as a valuable test kitchen for owner CD Young. Within months of opening the COVID-19 pandemic forced a pivot to takeout and delivery, and the restaurant expanded into selling produce boxes and offering virtual cooking classes. Unlike the new Elephant & Vine concept, Spirit Elephant features a bar, and Young says the experience there gave her strong insights into what diners really love as she plans to grow smaller, more nimble formats in the city." - Naomi Waxman