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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:

Asian Vegan Kitchen, 800 Forrest St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Home to dishes like the “Hot Lava Noodles,” containing sautéed rice noodles with mixed veggies in a roasted chili paste. Some non-traditionally Asian foods, such as “Vegan Chicken Nuggets,” which are served with a homemade sweet-chili dipping sauce. Open late for pick-up and offers late night delivery.

Earthen Vegan, 226 7^th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215

Earthen proudly proclaims “we make all our dishes in house…” and although “Earthen is not a Gluten-free, Nut Free, Soy free facility, most of the dishes are Gluten Free…” Besides Empanadas, Plantains, and Soups, a few of their several Snack choices are: savory, fermented Lentil Pancake Uttapam with either mushrooms, veggies or chickpea ‘chorizo,’ Masala Vada–Indian spiced potato, fried in chickpea batter with cilantro-avocado chutney, Dosa Batter Cauliflower Wings with vegan ranch, carrots, celery, and your choice of either sweet-chili, bbq, buffalo or lemon pepper sauce to note a few. Some of their many Entrees include Saffron Rice Vegetables & Cashew Cream with a choice of either Lion’s Mane, Falafel or ‘Meatballs,’ Chana Masala featuring Chickpeas in tomato & onion gravy, and moderately spicy Indian seasonings served with basmati rice & pita. Brunch brings tofu scramble Burritos, Pancakes, ‘French Toast’ or Chick’n & Waffle–Fried Lion’s Mane Chick’n with fruit & maple syrup. Declaring their multicultural inspiration, focus on fresh ingredients and cruelty free sustainability, Earthen celebrates the shared human joy of eating.

Plants and Poets Café, 505 Clinton Ave., Newark, NJ 07108

Plants and Poets Café is a “Vegan Comedy Club, Poets and Artist Hub.” Using healthy grains, fruits, and organic vegetables, there are devious vegan foods for everyone! The menu has a plethora of vegan sandwiches, personal pizzas, soups, smoothies, cold pressed juice, and more. It is an educational cafe on the legends of Newark, NJ. Each vegan food is inspired by a famous celebrity from Newark, such as Chuck Berry, Queen Latifa and Al Green and Whitney Houston.

Vegans on the Run, 1210 Milam St., Shreveport, LA 71101

Vegans on the Run is “Vegan for the soul.” This restaurant is a family-owned business that is 100% Vegan, organic cooking. The cuisine is traditional foods with a vegan twist, trying to capture the taste of “Grandma’s Kitchen.” Customers enjoy themed lunches daily, including Taco Tuesday, Meat-Free Friday, Sunday Brunch, and Soul Food Sundays. Note that their hours vary; call ahead.

Vegans R Us, 61 Franklin St., Quincy, MA 02169

Vegan R Us is Sisters with Mama Bear’s Kitchen restaurant. They are a family run restaurant and serve vegan pastas and pizzas, as well as quesadillas and everything in between. For instance, one of their options is a Vegan Panda Calzone. This includes roasted peppers, onions, broccoli, black olives, tomatoes, and mushroom.

Vegas Vegan Culinary School & Eatery, 1310 S. 3rd St. #130, Las Vegas, NV 89104

The Vegas Vegan Culinary School & Eatery does exactly that: offer a wide range of hands-on plant-based cooking classes while also providing 16+ daily fresh dishes available for dine-in or take-out at their deli. Their goal is to provide visitors with the tools they need so they can enjoy the ease and deliciousness of vegan cuisine. Not in the mood to cook? Don’t worry—their vast options of burritos, sandwiches, pasta, sweets, and drinks will surely want your taste buds coming back for more! Try their Mexi-Machca or What A Hottie burritos, Philly Cheesesteak Sub or Buffalo Chickpea Wrap, or for something sweet: Oreo or Rocky Road Brownies or Blueberry Shortbread Bar. You could also just take a load off at their bar and sip on their wide selection of vegan wines and beers.

Vegan World Café, 5419 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60639

The head chef at Vegan World Café has over 20 years of experience cooking vegan food. They source their ingredients from local farmers’ markets to ensure customers fresh food. Enjoy soups, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and more. They offer special holiday menus, options for kids, and also serve breakfast all day long.