Below are some new entries in The Vegetarian Resource Group online guide to veggie restaurants in the USA and Canada. To see the entire list go to: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

Gush Juice
1100 4th St. North, Ste. 101
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Gush Juice offers juices, Kombucha, and Hydrators. All juice is cold-pressed, raw, organic, and made from locally produced fruit and vegetables. The juices could include a combination of kale, lime, spinach, and even pure Aloe Vera, such as the Green Monster juice, or a (somewhat!) more traditional combination of pineapple, orange, and ginger, as in the Sunrise juice. The store itself has no counter; the workers interact with costumers to build relationships and educate.

Lamb’s Bread Vegan Café
2338 Main St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Lamb’s Bread Vegan Cafe is a family run organic soul food restaurant conveniently located off I-26 in Columbia, SC. The cafe is decorated colorfully with African themed paintings, sculptures and drums. Try crowd pleasing entrees like orange “chicken” or BBQ “spare ribs” and sides like mac and cheese and purple cabbage. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, check out the variety of cupcakes they serve daily.

Pig Minds Brewing Company
4080 Steele Dr.
MacHesney Park, IL 61115
Pig Minds Brewing Co. is an entirely vegan bar, brewery, and restaurant. With appetizers, salads, sandwiches, sides, vegan burgers, tacos, and desserts, you’ll never go hungry here. For drinks, they offer wines, sodas, and beer. Pig Minds Brewing Co. also has live bands perform and organizes activities such as Thursday Trivia. Whatever mood you’re in, there’s a meal for you, be it fresh cut fries, a soy buffalo wrap, or a pumpkin carrot cupcake!

Pink Diva Cupcakery
394 N Watkins St.
Memphis, TN 38104
This vegan bakery features a variety of cupcakes and cakes. Flavor options include Snickerdoodle, The Unicorn, and Chocolate Covered Pomegranate. They also have options that exclude gluten, nuts, or sugar. Be sure to check their Facebook page or call in to see what they offer from day to day!

Violette’s Vegan Organic Eatery and Juice Bar
8560 West Desert Inn Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Violette’s features a very eclectic menu full of options from lite and healthy to vegan comfort food. Starters include Wild Buffalo Sticks and Red Rock Nachos. Alongside a selection of burgers and salads, Violette’s features recreations of hearty dishes like the Triple Country Cutlets. They also have a kid’s menu with fun choices like the No Meato Bandito (bean burrito). Be sure to check out their juices, smoothies, and desserts! Located north of the Desert Breeze Park.

Vegan Nirvana
7862 Warner Ave. Ste. 110
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Vegan Nirvana has a unique decor blending undersea and space themes. The menu includes a variety of wraps, salads, and mock seafood items. Try dishes like the Fish Tacos or Kingdom of God (stir-fried vegetables and tofu with rice). They also have a fun selection of lemonades and desserts. Located near the intersection of Warner Ave. and Beach Blvd. Closed between lunch and dinner, so call ahead for hours.

Vegan Vee
306 46th Ave. N.
Nashville, TN 37209
Vegan Vee is a gluten-free only bakery offering American and European style bakery goods featuring mainly organic ingredients and fresh local fruits. Try their baked doughnuts with unique flavors such as pistachio rosewater and snickerdoodle. There are cookie sandwiches, brownies, blondies and about six muffin varieties offered each day. They also offer raw desserts, breads, rolls and chocolates. Vegan Vee’s tasty treats are also sold at several local markets.