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Viva Vegeria

VEGERIA- Serving and preserving Tex-Mex & Latino culture with plant-based cuisine.

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Viva Vegeria

Viva Vegeria

Viva Vegeria

Viva Vegeria

Viva Vegeria

VEGERIA- Serving and preserving Tex-Mex & Latino culture with plant-based cuisine.

VEGERIA- Serving and preserving Tex-Mex & Latino culture with plant-based cuisine.

VEGERIA- Serving and preserving Tex-Mex & Latino culture with plant-based cuisine.

VEGERIA- Serving and preserving Tex-Mex & Latino culture with plant-based cuisine.

Fred Anthony Garza
Fred Anthony Garza
Fred Anthony Garza
Fred Anthony Garza
1 Campaign |
San Antonio, United States
$5,051 USD 151 backers
50% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

WHO ARE WE?
Vegeria is a grass roots vegan restaurant. The first of its kind in San Antonio. Taking the Lone Star state by storm with fresh plant-based Tex-Mex and Latino cuisine. 

OUR PROJECT:
Vegeria i
s adding a second restaurant called ¡Viva Vegeria! to share its healthy options with the diverse population of San Antonio. Vegeria aims to feed the masses and educate the city on issues like cultural preservation through food, healthy eating, urban gardening, farm-to-table movement, and organic seasonal farming. 

In its larger location with a beautiful shaded outdoor patio setting, ¡Viva Vegeria! will continue to value and promote its rich Mexicano and Tejano roots. ¡Viva Vegeria! will be located at 1422 Nogalitos in San Antonio, Texas. 

¡Viva Vegeria! was established as a result of business partner Mark Voelkel and Vegeria founder Chef Fred Anthony Garza teaming together to make a difference in the San Antonio community. 

Our key principle is the need to preserve the food of our ancestors and the indigenous food of the land. Chef Fred Anthony Garza believes our diet has changed, but our culture hasn't. We want to preserve our family's traditions of food, love and culture in a noble and ethical way. We want our children to know the recipes of our grandparents, and the love in which we all come from. 

Fred was inspired by his grandmas recipes, legacy, and love. He wants to share that with a new generation of people. "If we don't keep cooking the food of our ancestors no one will. If we want our children and  grandchildren to know what real Tex-Mex food is we must keep creating it, sharing it and serving it, and letting it evolve. We must be proud of our food and culture." 

RISKS AND CHALLENGES:

Vegeria in its current location has had challenges with visibility both in terms of the building and signage. As Vegeria has increased business and the number of customers we serve. We have found more  limitations have surfaced such as parking lot size, available amount of tables, and kitchen size for food preparation. We are confident we can overcome these limitations with our new location and a loyal customer-base. The new location has many advantages for attracting new customers. Furthermore we are proud to bring our plant-based food to the south side of San Antonio.

SUCCESS:

In our short 4 year history. Vegeria has grown in business and also been recognized for its success. This includes:

  • 2012: Voted one of the top 10 new restaurants in San Antonio by the San Antonio Magazine
  • 2013-2014 : Nominated as one of top vegan restaurants in the USA Today
  • 2013: Nominated for best Casual Vegan Restaurant in Veg News
  • 4 time finalist for Best of SA (San Antonio) by The San Antonio Current 

Additionally,  Chef Fred Anthony has been recognized by Veg News, Vegetarian Times, The San Antonio Current, and Texas monthly. He has also appeared on several local TV stations. 

YOUR PARTICIPATION BUILDS A PATH TO THE FUTURE

What do we plan on doing with the funds? We plan on creating educational  programs each quarter, to teach vegan and gluten free cooking at no cost. We want to buy more high chairs, and booster seats for the kids we serve. We also need a few more kitchen tools to help crank out food safely, and quickly. We need two more prep tables to create nutritious food. A mixer for our bakery, to bake more delicious goods. We would also like to purchase additional outdoor tables, and chairs to have customers enjoy our patio. 
We want to make sure we to offer quality experiences. We also want to make sure to pay our employees a living wage. Not only do we want to feed hungry crowds, we want to help improve our community with good jobs, healthy eating and education. Every dollar helps. We have some great perks for donors

We hope to keep sharing, and improving the lives of our community for years to come. However we need your help. Together we make a difference. A difference in our health, culture, the lives of animals, and to San Antonio. Our plans is to keep learning, and serving compassionate, and loving Comida Latina.


 


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Name on Wall of Gratitude

$5 USD
Your name will be displayed on our online wall of gratitude.
6 out of 1000 of claimed

Collection of Vegeria recipes

$10 USD
You will receive a digital collection of 20 yummy and healthy Vegeria recipes for cooking at home.
79 out of 500 of claimed

Free ¡Viva Vegeria! Appetizer

$25 USD
Receive a digital coupon for one delicious ¡Viva Vegeria! appetizer of your choice (a $12 value).
9 out of 200 of claimed

Exclusive ¡Viva Vegeria! apron

$50 USD
Receive an exclusive ¡Viva Vegeria! apron.
3 out of 200 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Limited edition t-shirt

$75 USD
Receive a limited edition specially designed ¡Viva Vegeria! t-shirt.
3 out of 200 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

¡Viva Vegeria! tote bag

$75 USD
Receive a ¡Viva Vegeria! heavy duty canvas tote bag.
1 out of 200 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Cocktail party at new location

$100 USD
You and one guest are invited to attend a premier cocktail party and get a special preview of the new ¡Viva Vegeria! location.
6 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

25% off orders for 1 year

$250 USD
Receive 25% off all ¡Viva Vegeria! orders for one full year. Update: You will also get this discount at our Broadway location! What an awesome deal!
0 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

25% off orders for 2 years

$500 USD
Receive 25% off all orders for 2 full years at ¡Viva Vegeria!
0 out of 500 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Private Tamale party

$500 USD
Private tamale party/class for you and 10 of your friends.
1 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Wall of Love & Spirit

$1,000 USD
Get you or a love one's name printed on our unique Wall of Love & Spirit, featured in a veladora (prayer candle). Hand-painted, designed and created for you by a local San Antonio artist.
0 out of 6 of claimed
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Private catered party

$2,500 USD
Receive a private catered party for you and 20 guests. Chef Fred Anthony will design the menu specifically for you and your special guests.
0 out of 4 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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