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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: www.vrg.org/restaurant

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Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

Afro Vegana, 1181 Avenida Americo Miranda, San Juan, PR 00921

A festive and colorful slow food restaurant specializing in traditional Nigerian cuisine. All items on the menu are vegan and made to order. Some customer favorites include Tof’Dodo (tofu and plantains), Jollof Bowl (rice with spicy tomato sauce), Rice Beans and Stew Bowl, Nigerian Empanada (baked turnover with tofu, potato, and carrots), Nigerian Coleslaw, and Moi Moi (Nigerian pasteles). Dishes are typically complex in flavor and not too heavy, featuring a plethora of unique savory and sweet notes. Fresh, natural cold-pressed juices such as Piña Jengibre (pineapple and ginger) and Fanta (orange, carrot, apple, and turmeric) are available to help round out your meal. There is ample seating on the premises, and a wheelchair ramp is available at the entrance. Please note that there is limited parking in front of the establishment.

Casa de Luz Este, 1915 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78702

A relaxing haven with wholesome food. Enjoy their healing space and try their dishes including tortillas, beans, vegetables, soups varying daily, and refreshing teas.

Mother Nature’s Soul Food Vegan Restaurant, 616 Fifth St., Lynchburg, VA 24504

Delicious, heart-warming soul food. Try their multitude of dishes including a Chkn Alfredo, Me’atball Sub, Chkn strips, and Eggrolls. They also have Mac-N-Chz, 4 Bean Protein chili, and plantains as some side options, and several delicious cake flavors including strawberry, oreo, and pineapple. Meal prep meals are also available to purchase.

Plant Based Coneys, 42 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198

A fun, simple, laid-back spot with American favorites. Try their Coney Dog and Chicken Soup!

Plant Bass Vegan Deli, 2630 Manhattan Blvd., Ste. A, Harvey, LA 70058

An upbeat, music-filled space with flavorful dishes. Try their Vegan Poboy Hot Sausage, BBQ Jackfruit Rib Sandwich, and smoothies (Berry Boom, Tropical Retreat, Geaux Green) and come in for some live music!

Vegan Foodie Bowl, 9030 Owensmouth Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91304

Light, upbeat restaurant with smoothie bowls, pudding bowls, veggie bowls, soups, and more! A great place for light and healthy meals.

Vegan Miami, 125 S. Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536

They serve up a variety of veganized classics, from build-your-own pizza (that can be made gluten-free) to drinks like Sea Moss Smoothies. In addition to their food, Vegan Miami offers herbal sweet teas, all-natural beauty products, and more.