TUCSON, Arizona, USA – The main course at most Thanksgiving dinners was the guest of honor at Govinda’s restaurant – the vegetarian buffet had a turkey strolling the outdoor patio on US national holiday on 24th of November.

Just like the turkey pardoned by President Obama yesterday, this gobbler isn’t being gobbled by anyone at Govinda’s: the restaurant has been serving healthy vegetarian meals in Tucson for the past 18 years, according to Dasarath Pandit, a media contact for the eatery.

“Started originally by monks from the Hare Krishna group, Govinda’s offers an alternative for people who want to eat a cruelty free dinner on this day of givings thanks,” Pandit states.

For more information on Govinda’s, visit: http://www.govindasoftucson.com/