Thinking about giving up turkey for the holidays? Try out a vegan Thanksgiving with a gourmet meal at green vegetarian restaurant.

Hosted by green new american vegetarian restaurant, the 2nd annual ThanksLIVING Phoenix 2009 celebration offers a healthy and compassionate alternative to the traditional holiday turkey dinner. Diners will enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly multi-course gourmet vegan meal guaranteed to appease even the most discerning palate. Live entertainment and a welcome by special guest Gene Baur, founder and president of Farm Sanctuary and author of national bestseller, “Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts & Minds About Animals and Food,” ensure an upbeat day of compassionate celebration.

Reservations, which may be purchased on the restaurant’s website, (www.greenvegetarian.com) are $24.95 per person in advance/$28.95 day of and $8.95 for children under 12. During these challenging economic times, Chef Damon has intentionally reduced the price significantly this year to make the celebration more affordable for those desiring compassionate cuisine this holiday season.

WHEN: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States (www.humanesociety.org) and GIVE ME 52 this highly anticipated event will take place at green new american vegetarian restaurant, located at 2240 N. Scottsdale Rd., #8 in Tempe, AZ (just north of McKellips Rd. on the west side of the street), 85281.

WHY: To provide Valley residents and visitors a compassionate, eco and animal-friendly alternative meal option for the Thanksgiving holiday, as well as lively entertainment, inspiring speakers, unique vendors and a celebration of animal and environmental advocacy and healthy living.

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CONTACTS: Chef Damon Brasch, Owner, 480.941.9003, damon@greenvegetarian.com or Kris Lecakes Haley, PR Director, 602.738.3030, peaceanimal@cox.net