Millennium, a vegan restaurant in Oakland, is closing on May 16 after over 31 years of operation. Rising costs and a decline in diner numbers have made it difficult for mid-priced restaurants to survive. The restaurant, known for its sophisticated plant-based dishes, has faced increased competition in the vegan dining space. Shifting dietary trends, with some diners returning to animal-based diets, have also contributed to the downturn in business. Millennium's closure reflects a broader trend among similar establishments in the Bay Area.
""Costs are going up and up continually. Our cover count goes down and down," said Eric Tucker, referring to the number of diners a restaurant serves."
""For a hot moment, vegan was a thing and kind of trending. I think a lot of people are doing a diametric, 180-shift and going back to a heavier, animal-based diet.""
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