Mera Kitchen Collective is a community-driven restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland, where they’re building their own worker-cooperative. The goal is to promote the empowerment of chefs from around the world by celebrating their skills and talents in the kitchen.

     Fortunately, vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and the food is delicious! Enjoy small plates including Crushed Red Lentil Soup, Falafel, Crispy Cauliflower and Tahini, Fattoush Salad, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Hummus, and Mutubal (smoked eggplant). They also offer a Falafel Sandwich, Falafel Salad Bowl, plus more.

     Mera Kitchen Collective is located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore City. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and occasionally have live music. Catering services are also available. They are within walking distance of Penn Station (Amtrak and MARC trains).

     For more information, see: https://www.mera.kitchen/

     Be sure to visit VRG’s online guide to veggie restaurants as well: https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php