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The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

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Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide (Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many are doing take-out and/or delivery now):

Basil & Bunny, 691 Main St., Warren, RI 02885

Although they serve salads, they want to show diners that vegan food from a food truck is so much more. They offer bean and mushroom patties with various toppings and sauces such as smoky maple tempeh bacon, an herby cream sauce, horseradish-embellished White Barbecue, and Bourbon Brown Sugar to list a few. Their Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili is served with house-made cashew cheese.  One of their most popular items is Crispy Chicken Seitan with Buffalo sauce which they make in house, as they do most of their items. Gluten-free options are available and you can note allergies when you place your online order. Happily, their website states that they “source local, non-GMO, and organic ingredients whenever possible.”

BEG Bakery and Creamery, 3030 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

While it can be challenging to get your hands on a plant-based pastry, BEG Bakery and Creamery’s entire menu offers a wide assortment of everything from cupcakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls to brownies, muffins, and ice cream. For customers who need a gluten-free alternative, BEG has an entire line of treats for you as well! All products are crafted from plant-derived ingredients such as almond milk, vegan butter, and flaxseed meal. Keep your sweet tooth satisfied without compromising your needs by stopping by at BEG!

Branch Out Foods, 713 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, KY 42001

In some communities, it’s challenging to eat out plant-based alone, but with gluten allergies on top of that, it can easily turn into a disaster. However, Branch Out Foods – founded by a couple who faced the same challenges when dining out – offers an array of dishes and sweets from all over the world to satisfy everyone’s needs. Craving something new? Try the Asian Jackfruit Nachos: tortilla chips, Asian jackfruit, cashew gochujang sauce, pickled daikon and carrots, kimchi, and green onions, or Poutine: Fries, topped with brown gravy, cheese, and parsley. And for those who know a good meal isn’t complete without a delicious dessert – choose from the various donuts, cupcakes, and cookies – there’s something for everyone!

Chef Kenny’s Asian Vegan House, 6128 Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX 77072

Chef Kenny’s Asian Vegan House brings traditional Asian dishes to your plate with a plant-based twist. In need of a hearty dinner? Try their Spicy Kung Pao Beef or Mushroom Vegetable Ramen! Craving something more light? Indulge in a Dragon Sushi Roll or Chef Kenny’s Chow Mein! And even for the sweet lovers out there, Chef Kenny’s has everything from an Incredible Vegan Ice Cream to Tiramisu Cheese Cake to satisfy your buds.

Elephant & Vine, 719 Church St., Evanston, IL 60201

This fast casual restaurant serves delicious, plant forward food including rice bowls, BBQ shroom bowl, buffalo chik’n sandwich, katuna wrap, cauli-wings, salads, shakes, lemonade, smoothies, and much more.

Raiz, 120 1st Ave., New York, NY 10009

Raiz is a plant-based Mexican restaurant that offers tacos, burritos, salads, soups, and desserts. Popular items include birria tacos with jackfruit and the Westside burrito with vegan asada and cheeses. Other specialties include asada fries with cheese sauce and a crispy dilla quesadilla with jackfruit and vegan cheddar. The menu also lists desserts such as an oat milk flan with candied hazelnuts and churro bites with chocolate hazelnut dip.

The Haunt, 606 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31401

The Haunt is a forest to table plant-based restaurant serving blueberry lemonade, cashew cheese garlic bread, porcini banh mi, baked macadamia ricotta flatbread, raw lasagna, and more. The flavors are phenomenal and worth the stop.