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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:

La Semilla, Modera Reynoldstown, 780 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

La Semilla offers plant-based versions of your favorite Latin American dishes in a lively atmosphere just across from Cabbagetown Park in Atlanta, GA. Menu items include “Cochinta Pibil Tacos” with jackfruit, habanero pickled onions, and salsa verde, and even a vegetarian twist on Taco Bell’s famous “Crunch Wrap” with seitan beef. Their bar serves an expansive menu with homemade cocktails, wine, and beer.

 Soul Miner’s Garden, 3204 Union Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056

Try the variety of nachos and fries as starters. Entrees include green bowls, BBQ sliders, Philly basket, or vegan crunch wrap supreme. Sides offered include collards, pintos & onions, potato salad, and rosemary garlic fries.

Sprout and Lentil, 796 Aquidneck, Unit 3, Middletown, RI 02842

Sprout and Lentil offers a selection of burgers, wraps, and baked goods. Burgers include BBQ jackfruit burger with house-made BBQ sauce and the signature V-Rex spicy black bean burger with melted V-cheddar on a pretzel roll. Farm-to-table soups such as Thai red curry change with the season. Dessert items include cinnamon rolls and triple chocolate brownies. Sprout and Lentil also offers Shabbat meals and cooking classes.

Squash the Beef, 1400 E. 105 St., Cleveland, OH 44106

Enjoy burgers, sandwiches, drinks, sides, fries, and more. Tuesday is Taco Tuesday and Sunday is Soul Food Sunday.

Sweet Craft Vegan, 1280 W. Ruben M. Torres Sr. Blvd., Ste. C, Brownsville, TX 78520

All-vegan bakery specializing in Mexican cakes and pastries, such as Vegansitos (chocolate-coated vanilla cake with strawberry and cream filling), Rosca de Reyes (Traditional Mexican sweet bread), Conchas, and seasonal treats such as Thanksgiving pies, Christmas cookies and Tamales, and special donuts and cakes for Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Offerings are always fun, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, and a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike. Orders can be placed online for pick up in Harlingen, McAllen, or at their bakery in Brownsville. Custom orders can be placed by phone.

The Rabbit Hole, 2659 East Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

There’s no better feeling than treating yourself to the heartwarming flavors of vegan comfort food. The Rabbit Hole offers a variety of dishes that put a cruelty-free spin on classic recipes. Some signature selections include “The Big Grin” – creamy house-made vegan mac & cheese topped with tender marinated and seasoned chargrilled plant-based pepper steak medallions basted in garlic herb butter and served with fresh grilled garlic toast and the “Spring Ting” Platter – jerk chicken, mac & cheese, kale collards, and a pumpkin maple cranberry cornbread muffin. You can also choose from dozens of appetizers, “wings,” burgers, salads, fries/sides, desserts, beverages, and more! Kids menu is also available. You can never go wrong with a warm bowl (or two) of vegan comfort food!

The Vegan Club, 13228 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120

The Vegan Club offers a variety of starters, salads, soups, sandwiches, entrées, desserts, beverages, and more for you to enjoy. If you’re looking for something hearty, try the Hot Vegan Chicken Sandwich – oyster mushroom on a pretzel bun with white French aioli, spicy mayo, lettuce, tomato, and vegan smoked gouda cheese – or the Vegan “Crab” Cakes and Sour Corn – heart of palm and artichoke “crab” cakes, mixed peppers, cashew sour cream, toasted farro, sun-dried tomato paste, and sour corn. Craving something a little lighter? Try the Roasted Butternut Salad – toasted farro, apple cider vinaigrette, crispy shallots, granny smith apples, roasted butternut squash, and butter lettuce – or the Relleno de Papa – stuffed potato balls, seasoned lentils, sofrito, and roasted red pepper coulis. For those with a sweet tooth, enjoy Chocolate Covered Strawberry –  a triple-layer cake, chocolate buttercream, strawberry frosting, fresh raspberries, and coconut crisp. Gluten-Free, Tree Nut, and Nut-Free items are available to accommodate all needs!