I invited an open minded omnivore to have dinner with me in honor of World Vegan Day.  Bean Vegan Cuisine is located off of busy Independence in a rather drab, dated building, but, after having their food, I wouldn't care if the restaurant was in a tent.  It is that good.\nWe ordered the fried pickles, which were lightly battered and not excessively greasy.  They came with a side of vegan Ranch.  My friend enjoyed a Rueben with a nicely loaded side salad.  I had the jackfruit tacos, with coleslaw and collard greens as sides.  This was my first experience with jackfruit, and I must say, what a versatile food.  It was served in corn tortillas, making it gluten free, and topped with peppers, onions, salsa and \"sour creamy.\"  Nicely spicy.  The sides held their own as well.  For dessert, we shared raspberry cheesecake.  Creamy and not too sweet, which suits my palate.  \nI make vegan meals at home, so I figured that I would like the cuisine.  The true compliment to Bean is that my meat eating friend enjoyed it just as much as I!