photo from Green Wok

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:

page for menu updates and specials. They sometimes offer live music in the evening.

Green Wok, 65 Bath St., Providence, RI 02908

They offer Signature Dishes which change weekly. Many selections are gluten-free and often offer your choice of steamed, pan fried, or deep fried. Some of their many Appetizers are Peking Ravioli–Carrot, cabbage, and woodear mushrooms wrapped in a thick dough, Vegetable Egg or Spring Rolls, kale-based Vegetable Potstickers, Mushroom or Dumpling Soups, Teriyaki Beef Strips, the popular Vegan Sweet Cream Cheese Fried Wonton, and more. There are all sorts of veggie-based Rice and Noodle dishes like Pineapple Fried Rice or mildly spicy Pad Thai Noodle with rice noodles, carrot, cabbage, onion, bean sprouts, and peanuts. Main Courses include General Tao’s Chicken—breaded Seiten with sweet, spicy General Tso’s sauce, Orange Tofu–breaded and firm in sweet, spicy orange sauce, Kung Pao Cauliflower–tempura-battered, mildly spiced, in Kung Pao sauce, Green Wok Noodle featuring chickpeas, corn, edamame, green cabbage, and onion, and Japanese Pickled Ginger “Beef” with green and red pepper and onion in Sweet & Sour Sauce, to note a few. To finish off your meal, there’s Sweet Red Bean Paste Sesame Balls.

Kraves Vegan Foods, 100 Freedom Pl. S., New York, NY 10069

Sample items include “Sweet Chili Bites with Veggie Fried Rice” (crispy soy protein doused in an Asian sweet chili sauce served with vegetable fried rice (corn, purple cabbage and green peas; add oyster mushrooms for an additional cost); “Empanadas” (pastry dough stuffed with soy-based beefless crumbles seasoned with Puerto Rican spices and olives served with housemade sauce); “Kraves Crunchwrap” (soy chorizo, beans, corn, avocado, and vegan cheese wrapped in a tortilla, with a crunchy tortilla inside); and “Oyster Mushroom Sandwich” (crispy fried oyster mushrooms on a toasted bun topped with house-made cheez sauce, tomatoes, pickles, and sprouts). They offer a side of French fries.

PB & J Bar, 1786 E. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701

The PB&J Bar serves a variety of foods ranging from French toast and breakfast burritos to sandwiches and smoothies. Be sure to try their apple sweet potato pancakes for breakfast. These pancakes are topped with decadent sweetened apples. For lunch try the stuffed shells with mushroom, spinach, onion, and vegan cheese. To accompany your meal, try either the fresh pear citrus juice or tropical colada smoothie. The PB&J bar also serves many vegan treats like cupcakes and brownies. Be sure to ask about their weekly specials or check Facebook! Get ready for a delicious and satisfying vegan meal.

Planta Cocina, 1460 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

Of their several Sushi choices, two are: Spicy Tuna Hand Roll with ahi watermelon, avocado, and toasted coconut or Uunagi Eggplant Nigiri with miso truffle. Chilled, Raw selections include Pumpkin Seed Guacamole with pico de gallo, cilantro, and lime, or take jicama, preserved lemon, pistachio garlic dressing and wrap them all up in baby gem, (bite size lettuce similar to Romaine), and you have Handheld Caesar Cups. There are several Robata/Yakitori (grilled dishes) including Japanese Eggplant with cilantro, hot honey, salsa macha (spicy, nutty, and slightly tangy), or California Artichokes with pistachio remoulade (limited availability). Some Snack, Share, Savor options are Croquetas with mushroom bacon, cashew mozzarella, cilantro, and garlic aioli or Bang Bang Broccoli featuring sweet chili and peanut sauce. Among several Signature Dishes, a couple are Arroz Frito showcasing chorizo, peas, tempeh bacon, cilantro, and pico de gallo, Al Pastor Taco Bowl with cilantro lime rice, grilled pineapple, potato chorizo, avocado & chipotle crema… or Udon Noodles in truffle mushroom cream. Some Dessert choices are: Corn Blondie AKA Dulce de Leche with corn flake crumble, Tres Leches with passion fruit and vanilla buttercream, or Horchata Cheesecake graced with cinnamon sugar and peach compote.

Veganburg Hesperia, 12699 Main St. #130, Hesperia, CA 92344

Offers many different burger choices, such as their best seller “Smoky BBQ” (soy patty with smoky BBQ sauce and lettuce, tomato, vegan bacon, and onion rings in a warm, wholemeal bun) and “Shrooms Burg” (soy patty on lettuce with dairy-free cream sauce, button mushrooms, caramelized onion and zesty pepper on a wholemeal bun). Add-ons at an additional cost include avocado, and vegan bacon, cheese, or egg.  Sides include “Seaweed Fries,” “Sizzlin’ Broccoli,” and “Smoked Vegan Sausages.”

Veg.edible, 2740 N. 61st St., Omaha, NE 68104

This is a “woman-owned take out eatery” in the Benson section of Omaha. Everything is vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. Menu features several burgers and sandwiches, such as “BBQ Jackfruit” (griddled bun with BBQ sauce, creamy slaw, pickles, and hand-battered onion ring); all these are served with choice of fries or salad, or add a cup of soup. Salads and Bowls feature items such as “Buffalo Chick’n Salad” (leafy greens, carrots, cucumber, celery, chickpeas, Buffalo sauce, house ranch, shredded tofu chick’n, and scallions) and “BBQ Tofu Bowl” (white rice, black beans, lettuce, shredded tofu chick’n, carrots, pickles, chickpeas, pickled onion, shredded cheese, and BBQ sauce). Nachos and Tacos, including “Veg Head Nachos” (corn chips, queso, black beans, guacamole, lettuce, pickled onion, cilantro, lime, microgreens, plus a choice of shredded tofu chick’n, jackfruit, or Beyond meat, and choice of sauce of mild salsa, peach habanero salsa, avocado tomatillo salsa, or chipotle ranch). Soup and Sides include a daily soup and French fries. Several desserts include “Chocolate Lava Cake” (warm chocolate cake, hot fudge, scoop of coconut vanilla bean ice cream, and whipped cream). There is a separate kids’ menu, too.

Vita Sana, 19 Sharpe Dr., Cranston, RI 02920

Vita Sana is located in Raffa Yoga. Several smoothies include “Strawberry Basil Detox” (strawberry, fresh basil, goji berries, chia seeds, choice of milk). Toasts include “White Bean Hummus” (hummus, cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, sprouts, and balsamic vinegar) and “Avocado & Pesto” (lemony avocado, tomato, sprouts, with herby sunflower seed pesto). Meals include “Rainbow Veggie” (quinoa & green base atop tomato, carrot, corn, cucumber, edamame, and purple cabbage with a honey-lime vinaigrette, available as a salad or wrap) and “Edamame Dumplings” (edamame veggie dumplings with black garlic sesame sweet chili). Large variety of “Grab & Go” items including desserts and juices are available.