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Planning board recommends Breathing Vegan restaurant at 7187 Taft Street

Town of Merrillville Planning Board · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Donna and Ken Webster received the board’s recommendation to convert a former Subway at 7187 Taft Street into Breathing Vegan, a 48-seat, 100% plant‑based dine‑in restaurant; staff and board noted the owner’s operating experience and plans to continue food‑truck events.

The Planning Board recommended approval for a special exception allowing Breathing Vegan to operate a dine‑in, plant‑based restaurant at 7187 Taft Street.

Donna Webster, co‑owner and founder of Breathing Vegan, described the business’s roots as a food truck and the menu of plant‑based entrees and cold‑pressed juices. "We are…

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