“That’s where the love for vegan food came from.” Along with their daughter Caitlin, 25, also vegan, the Youngs started Not Ya Mama’s Vegan Café in December as a pop-up kitchen ...

In a whirlwind, the Youngs became restaurant owners, setting up a permanent location called Not Ya Mama's Vegan Grub — named for the recipes passed down from generations and tweaked to be vegan.

Not Ya Mama’s Vegan Cafe, which officially opened in August at 6 Waldo St., is opening a popup location at the Worcester Public Market on Oct. 20, according to owners Gary and Lisa Young.

Ville Platte-based Slap Ya Mama seasoning will build a second facility along Interstate 49 north of Carencro. The company is planning a 18,000-square-foot warehouse at 4325 NE Evangeline Thruway ...