photo from DC Botanical Bar

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):

Bosky’s Vegan Grill, 405 W. Walnut St., Springfield, MO 65806

Bosky’s Vegan Grill offers the 405 salad, chicken filet meal, beyond burger meals, chicken nugget meal, fresh sliders meal, deep-fried brat, and much more. Bosky’s also has vegan sauces and locally made vegan patties that are tasty, generously portioned, and reasonably priced.  The dining area has a limited number of seats.

Botanical Bar, 1633 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20036

Located downstairs beneath the DC Vegan Deli in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, this is the perfect date-night spot, with a uniquely rich nocturnal décor, full of plants and dark colors. They specialize in craft cocktails and mocktails — Italian classics like limoncello and negroni, and herbal and floral creations — as well as vegan-certified wines and local beers. They usually use aquafaba as an egg replacement and oat milk for creams. They also serve Italian-style coffees and bites including mushroom calamari and cauliflower wings.  You can sit in the unique space inside or on the small dog-friendly patio immediately outside.

Café Red, 7148 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., Seattle, WA 98118

Café Red is a small, independent vegan café in south Seattle that offers an outdoor patio and dine-in seating area. Their menu is filled with yummy vegan breakfast and lunch items, along with an extensive list of beverages including espressos, teas, cold brewed coffee, frozen drinks, and more. In the mood for something hitting close to home, try their popular mac and cheez with gluten free macaroni noodles, a blend of organic quinoa, rice, and amaranth. Need to pick something up for breakfast? Enjoy a pesto breakfast sandwich featuring their legendary homemade pesto, home-made egg patty, Violife smoked provolone, and fresh tomato slices all on their fresh locally-baked bread. Whether it’s through their open mic nights or cozy ambience that makes you want to grab your favorite book, Café Red is a lovely place to enjoy the little things in life.

Jack Up Vegan, 959 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

Located beside The Wine Barn, the Jack Up Vegan stands out with its bold neon lime green truck amidst the bustling streets of Florida. This food truck prides itself in making sure flavor is never compromised no matter the diet. From burritos, tacos, pizzas, an empanada, and even 10 side choices to accompany your flavorful main meal, the Jacked Up Vegan will have you genuinely amazed by their incredible selection of food.

La Conceria, 3580 Notre-Dame St. West, Montreal, QC H4C 1P4 Canada

A quick glance at La Conceria’s menu, with its offerings that include Polenta Fritta and Ravioli Pomodoro, and you might think you are simply about to eat at a typical osteria (a casual Italian eatery). A closer look, however, will have you notice the cashew ricotta on the Carote Glassate and the coconut crumble that is sprinkled over the Cavoletti di Bruxelles, and you will realize that you have happened upon the vegan Italian restaurant that now graces Montreal’s St.-Henri neighborhood. In true Italian tradition, La Conceria also offers a robust wine and cocktail menu, as well as a dessert menu that boasts a Tiramisu all’Arancia made with a coconut mascarpone.

Nissi VegMex, 9012 Research Blvd., Unit C-6, Austin, TX 78758

Nissi VegMex serves birria tacos, carne asada fries, street tacos, flautas, nachos, burrito, and other Mexican dishes. The queso is also to die for! The flavors are authentic, and the presentation is stunning. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and the atmosphere is welcoming.

Purple Thai, 1204 Broadway Ground Floor, New York, NY 10001

Purple Thai serves farm-to-table meals and has many nut-free and gluten-free options. Try drunken noodles, evil jungle princess, crispy spring rolls, drumstix, and other treats. They have sauces ranging from sweet to spicy to tangy, and they use organic produce, no unprocessed sugars, and very little oil and salt.