Photo from Paranormal Pizza Co.

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):

De Buena Planta, 1118 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291 and 2815 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026

De Buena Planta is a plant-based Mexican restaurant that serves orange pancakes, salsa verde chilaquiles, machaca con huevo tacos, and more.  Despite the small dine-in capacity, the outdoor seating is charming, with music playing overhead.

Eat Greenz, 2901 Marne Hwy., Mt. Laurel Township, NJ 08054

Vegetable dumplingz, chik’n’bites, chin chin, cookies, tossed noodles with chink’n bites, fried bulgur wheat, Khadijah wheat, uncle Elroy’s nachos, and a variety of other dishes are available at Eat Greenz.

Gatherer Sandwiches, 3864 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109

Among their core values, Gatherer Sandwiches lists sustainability in sourcing produce, monitoring kitchen waste, and packaging choices. Sandwiches have catchy names like Stranger in the Alps (with turkey and of course, Swiss cheese), Visible Valley, (chicken, cheddar, carrots and more dressed with Ranch—naturally) and Smiling Swine (Bakon, avocado and sprouts). All are served on warm Bread & Cie bread, many with pickles, banana peppers, and honey mustard. Want to supersize your veggies, how about extra sauce, cheese or protein? You can for just a small fee. Some GF options are available. Gatherer Sandwiches expresses their aim to strike a balance between fresh, innovative vegan cuisine and nostalgic sides like Dill potato salad or Hawaiian mac salad, distinguished by a creamy, sweet and sour mayonnaise-based sauce.

M & Love Café, 3319 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

M & Love Café offers grab-and-go meals, bagels with sweet and savory toppings, baked goods, snacks, and smoothies. Bagel toppings include classic almond butter, banana, and house-made cashew cream cheeze as well as more unusual combinations such as avocado, rose petals, and jalapeno-lime crema. Salads, wraps, and sandwiches are also available such as kale summer salad, chickpea tacos, and tempeh sandwiches. All sweets are made from scratch and include donuts, muffins, and cookies. All items are gluten-free.

Paranormal Pizza, 554 N. New St., Bethlehem, PA 18108

Located in downtown Bethlehem, specializes in all-vegan pizzas made from scratch, including making their own cashew cheese in house. Alternatives to cashew cheese are available for those with allergies, as are gluten-free pizzas (for an extra charge). Offerings include the Gibson Praise with soy bacon bits, onions and mushroom; Alien Bounty Hunter with garlic knot crust, seitan pepperoni, beyond sausage, and veggies; and build your own – in addition to secret menu vegan wings.

Vegiterranean Kitchen, 481 East High St., Moorpark, CA 93021

Vegiterranean Kitchen serves Mediterranean-style appetizers, soups, salads, pita wraps, entrees, and desserts. Weekly specials include the Mediterranean sautéed veggies rice bowl and the peaceful burger made with cracked wheat and Mediterranean spices. Appetizers and soups include classic stuffed grape leaves and lentil soup as well as chickpea kibbeh (chickpea balls with cracked wheat, tahini, onions, and walnuts served with a red pepper paste sauce). All entrees are served with pita and turnip pickles and include stuffed eggplant with tahini, white bean plaki with spicy tomato and onion sauce. For dessert, options such as tahini bread and turmeric cake are available.