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:
B&T’s Deli, 912 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403
Self-proclaimed sandwich lovers, the owners of B&T’s celebrate Deli culture and strive to create the camaraderie of a beloved neighborhood deli. Serving house-made dishes, they aim to use organic, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. There’s also a Kids Menu featuring house-made cinnamon pecan butter and seasonal jam on a toasted bagel and more. Here’s a small sampling of their many selections of Specialty Sandwiches: their take on an Italian Sub–The Meadow Soprano showcases marinated artichoke hearts with their garlic herb spread, fresh basil, balsamic vinaigrette and more; The Deli Club with seasonal maple glazed mushrooms and house-made, smoky, herbed Ranch; or The Wanda—marinated eggplant with horseradish aioli, salad fixings and Calabrian chilies. These are all served on Jyan Isaac ciabatta. Feeling more adventurous? Build Your Own Sando. Choose your Bread including bagel and sourdough options, ciabatta and more. Pick your Base from items like marinated zucchini, mushrooms or eggplant to name a few. Select from Spreads such as Garlic Herb, Everything Spice and others. The Works offers several salad fixings. Condiment choices include Cucumber Dill Aioli, Garlic Miso, Spicy Buffalo Sauce and lots more. There are Premium Add-ons too. Some Scrumptious Sides are Fresh Pea and Dill Pasta Salad, Celery Root Salad and Italian Cannellini Bean Salad to name a few. Seeking a sweet ending? There are Chocolate Chips, PB Chocolate Chips and S’mores.
Fredo’s Vegan Tacos, 2047 Watsonville Rd., Castroville, CA 95012
Fredo’s Vegan Tacos is a food truck offering tacos and tamales with a variety of condiments. Fredo’s menu includes soy-based al pastor and asada, soy and pumpkin seed green chorizo, chickpea and sunflower seed red chorizo, and oyster mushroom tacos. Al pastor, green salsa, and chili verde tamales can be preordered for pickup on some Sundays.
My Mama’s Vegan II, Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Located in the historic Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore City. Breakfast items include Croissant Sausage Egg & Cheese, French Toast Sausage Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Yo Egg Classic Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich (triple-stacked sandwich with fried Yo Egg, sausage, bacon, cheese, and grape jam), peach cobbler bread pudding French toast, and Honay Ole Bay Egg & Cheese Croissant (fried oyster mushrooms tossed in Honay Ole Bay sauce with Just Egg and cheese on a buttery croissant). Sandwiches/Wraps include Fish Filet Sandwich, Shrimp Po’ Boy, and Chickn’ Salad Sandwich (chickn’ salad on triple-toasted Texas toast with mayo, lettuce, and tomato). Burgers include Bourbon Street Bacon Cheeseburger (with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bourbon sauce and house-made sauce), Infamous Black Bean Burger, and Breakfast Burger.
PLNT Burger, 97 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446
PLNT Burger is a straight-forward vegan burger shop. The patties are Beyond Meat, the “cheeses” are vegan, and the fries are herb seasoned. Pair it with an oat milk based soft-serve or a sweet tea, and you’ve got a nostalgic masterpiece of a meal.
Rainbow Kitchen + Rebel Tonics, 10382 S. Jordan Gateway #150, South Jordan, UT 84095
With their first location in Maui, Rainbow Kitchen + Rebel Tonics recently came to the mainland, opening a café within Evolve Wellness Collective. The fact that they have grown to a second location from humble beginnings at farmers’ markets and as a food truck is a testament to their vibrant and eclectic menu that is the epitome of healthy food that not only makes one feel good but that also tastes good. With a focus on organic ingredients and local produce, using avocado, sesame, olive, and coconut oils, they will make sure you start your day off right, with breakfast options like the Killer Burrito made with in-house seitan, mung bean egg, and mushroom hash, served in a toasted tortilla, or Mochi Waffles, which are served on a stick and drizzled with macadamia nut whipped cream and raspberry maple syrup. Lunch options include the Bahn Mi Soba Noodle Salad and the Mac N’Cheeze made with a nut-free cheddar cream. The coffee menu takes espresso to a whole new level, with drinks like the Glow Espresso Tonic (tremella, turkey tail, espresso, maple syrup, and macadamia nut cream). The most unique offerings, however, are the “Dream Creams” (super-green mixtures blended to a gelato consistency) and the Jing Tonics (creamy adaptogen drinks that can be served hot or cold—like the Diamond Mind tonic, a blend of American ginseng, matcha, cordyceps, tea, sugar, and coconut cream).
The Uncanny, 3560 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR 97227
The Uncanny is a fully vegan cocktail bar that also offers a rotating menu of sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and desserts. The house-made fried chick’n is made with seitan and is available as a sandwich, wrap, or dipping strips. Other items on the menu include a Hawaiian-style mac salad, a Caesar salad with fried capers, and a Cuban sando made with pulled jackfruit, melted cheese, and fries. Uncanny fries are loaded with beef, melted cheddar, relish, avocado, and super sauce. The house-made tiramisu is available as a sweet.
Vegan 15, TRYP Wyndham Hotel, 345 W. 35th St., New York, NY 10018
“At Vegan 15, we promise to deliver an experience like never before. Indulge in our culinary venture to bring affordable, delicious and healthy plant-based cuisine from across the world, to you!” Starters include Vegan Falafel (savory golden falafel with toasted pita, creamy hummus, and tahini dip), Meat-Free Mambo (saucy vegan meatballs in a toasted pita), and Vegan Crab Cakes. Several salads include Vegan Caesar and Power Quinoa Salad (organic quinoa and kale with creamy avocado, black bean salsa, savory vegan cheese, crunchy cucumber, and chickpeas). Wraps and Rolls include Vegan Falafel Wrap, Chickpea Masala Roll, and Vegan Chicken Pita Wrap (vegan chicken layered with fresh veggies and tangy sauce in a warm pita). Among the ten entrees are Sesame Ginger Chicken, Thai Vegetable Curry, Yoga Bowl (medley of curry chickpeas, plump yellow lentils, a fresh chopped salad, and basmati rice), and Vegan Veggie Biryani. Burgers and Subs are also included.