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The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Below are some recent additions. The entire guide can be found here: VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide

To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at:
Donate to The Vegetarian Resource Group

Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

Beaut Burger
267 S. Avenida Del Convento
Tucson, AZ 85745
Beaut Burger has a little kitchen inside a repurposed shipping container. This new Westside concept specializes in vegan burgers, making everything in-house, from the patty to the slow-fermented English muffin bun (Gluten free options available). The minimalist names on here – B1, B2, B3, etc. – bely the whimsical nature of the menu such as “burgers” with peanut butter and tamarind chutney or the herbaceous Middle Eastern condiment called zhoug, which goes on an otherwise normal combination of ranch, lettuce, tomato and cucumber. But then there are also the crowd pleasers; those classic American burgers with a plant-based twist. Outdoor seating available.

Blue Sage Vegan Bistro
River Market’s Ottenheimer Market Hall
400 President Clinton Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
If you are out and about in Little Rock, make a quick stop at Blue Sage Vegan Bistro for a delicious breakfast or a quick lunch. This establishment serves comfort food classics. If you are craving chick’n and waffles or specialty fries with vegan aioli or even just a refreshing smoothie, Blue Sage is the go-to.

Chili Mustard Onions
3411 Brush St.
Detroit, MI 48201
Chili Mustard Onions, the city’s first 100 percent vegan Coney Island restaurant, is open for business in Detroit’s Brush Park area. The small 30-seat shop offers meatless — and mostly organic — versions of many of the Coney standards. There are Coney dogs, chili cheese fries, a version of the Hani, a gyro, a “beetball” sub, a chicken parmesan sub, a “Big Mock,” nachos, potato skins, fries, waffle fries, soft serve ice cream, cheesecake, and more.

CombinAsian
2324 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
Casual restaurant serving Asian inspired vegan fast food and sweets. Some of the more popular offerings are the sushi burritos and teriyaki bowls with meatless proteins, rice, lettuce, and green peppers and kimbap pow bowls served with rice, cucumber, pickled yellow radishes, sesame kale, and soy sauce. They also offer a few American dishes as well, like vegan mac n’ cheese and chick’n tenders. They host events and are kid friendly with plenty of board games. They have a brightly colored interior design and a DJ booth. Outdoor seating available.

Dark Hall Coffee
3343 N. 7th Ave. #3
Phoenix, AZ 85013
It can be hard to find vegan pastries sometimes, but if you’re in Phoenix, you now have more options. Dark Hall Coffee is all-vegan, from the pastries to the house-made plant milks. Contrary to early reports, it’s not a Goth coffeehouse, though you may hear Bauhaus playing occasionally.

Juicy Beets
3900 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Put Juicy Beets on the list of vegan restaurants you didn’t know you needed before. Not just a lunch and dinner spot, they stay open to 2am every night, with DJs playing house/techno music for the late night crowd. Whenever you’re there, try the Banh Mi, the Beyond Burger, or one of their specialty bowls. They also have a full bar, but if that’s not to your taste, they also offer cappuccinos, espresso, and an organic juice bar.

The Jazzy Vegetarian Vegan Café
Sanctuary Brewing Company
147 1st Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Located inside the Sanctuary Brewing Company. Weekly menu is subject to change. Some favorites include pizza, burgers, wraps and salads for both lunch and dinner, and quesadillas, nachos, and chips for dinner. Check out the Taco Tuesday Pizza and the Hawaiian BBQ Burger. End your meal with the Pots de Crème chocolate pudding!

Urban Soul Grill
7502 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44060
Urban Soul Grill has everything that makes you feel good! Whether it’s greens, yams, vegan wings, vegan ribs, or vegan cobbler, comfort food is what they do. Bring your appetite and plenty of napkins!

Vegan GreenGo
3613 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
If you’re a vegan who likes fast casual Mexican food, but are seeking something outside the regular fare, try Vegan GreenGo! Burritos, tacos, nachos, and bowls are all available, just as you’d expect, but the options range far past the kinds of beans that you can get. House-made veggie meats include carne asada, chicken, chorizo, al pastor, and barbacoa! Drinks options include lavender lemonade and a variety of kombuchas.

By Marcia Schveibinz

A reader had a question about Loma Linda products being vegan. I was able to find out the following information.

When I looked at the products on the website, many of the items that were labelled vegetarian did have either egg in them or non-fat dried milk. The items in question that didn’t have these ingredients but were still labelled vegetarian are in fact vegan and were not updated to be labeled vegan. I found this out by speaking with Declan at Atlantic Natural Foods. I also brought to their attention a product that was labeled vegan but contained egg whites. Declan said they will be changing the information on their website soon. The company stated that the “Choplets, Vegetarian Burger, and Chili are vegan. These recipes/products were around way before vegan became mainstream, so they were labeled as vegetarian. We are changing the labels in the near future to reflect that they are indeed 100% vegan.”

For information on Loma Linda products, see https://www.atlanticnaturalfoods.com/brand/loma-linda/

The contents of this posting, our website and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

The next time you’re in the greater Dallas, Texas area you may want to stop in at Salubrious Juice & More. This vegan restaurant offers 100% organic juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, and coffee served alongside paninis and avocado toast in a modern environment.

Locations include:
10990 Rolater Rd Suite 50, Frisco, TX 75035
4306 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206
10233 E NW Hwy #432, Dallas, TX 75238

Check out their website here: www.salubriousjuiceandmore.com

Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) starts on the eve of September 9th, 2018. It’s a tradition to eat sweet foods during this holiday. Your family and friends will enjoy the following vegan recipes from The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook. This vegan cookbook features international recipes that you can serve year-round and can be purchased from The Vegetarian Resource Group online: VRG Book Catalog or by sending $21 (including postage/handling) to Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.

Polish Plum and Rhubarb Soup
(Serves 6)

1 pound plums, pitted and chopped
1 pound rhubarb, chopped
10 cups water
¼ cup plus 1 Tablespoon apple juice concentrate
¼ teaspoon clove powder
1½ teaspoons cinnamon

Place all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover pot, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Turkish Mandarin Salad
(Serves 5)

Two 10½ ounce cans Mandarin oranges, drained
½ Spanish onion, peeled and finely chopped
¼ cup pitted black olives, chopped
¼ cup pitted green olives, chopped
½ teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Chill and serve over a bed of lettuce.

Romanian Sweet Pasta
(Serves 8)

1 pound eggless pasta
12 cups water
1 cup maple syrup
½ cup walnuts, ground or 1/3 cup poppy seeds, ground
½ teaspoon lemon rind, minced
1½ cup raisins
½ teaspoon clove powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cook pasta in boiling water until done. Drain.

Heat maple syrup and walnuts or poppy seeds in a large pot over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add lemon rind, raisins, clove powder, and cinnamon. Stir and continue cooking for 3 more minutes. Add cooked pasta. Mix well and serve warm.
Note: You can also pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes before serving.

Reed Mangels, PhD, RD (Vegetarian Resource Group Nutrition Advisor) recently updated information in a section of VRG’s book Simply Vegan on the Calcium Content of Selected Vegan Foods. This information appears on VRG’s website here: https://www.vrg.org/nutrition/calcium.php (scroll down to Table 1)

The Vegetarian Resource Group will be having a booth at Vegan SoulFest in Baltimore City this coming Saturday (August 25, 2018). If you’re attending this event, please stop by and say hello!

Details on this event can be found here: Vegan SoulFest

The next time you visit the New Jersey shore in the Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, and Bradley Beach area, you might want to try out one of the restaurants below offering vegan food. Enjoy!

Asbury Park
Cookman Creamery
http://www.cookmancreamery.com/
711 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 361-5215
Ice cream parlor. Cookman Creamery crafts delicious ice cream flavors from local ingredients. The creamery also makes a variety of pies, cakes, and cookies. Vegan ice cream options are made with coconut cream, agave, and brown rice syrup. Flavors include Bourbon Maple Pecan, Rosemary Maple Beet, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and AP Chocolate Stout.
Hours vary seasonally; call ahead
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, catering
VISA/MC/DISC, $

Crust & Crumble Pizzeria
http://www.crustandcrumble.com/
658 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-7767
Pizzeria. Crust & Crumble is an authentic pizzeria at the Jersey shore. Their separate vegan menu features subs, pastas, and pizzas with both vegan cheese and vegan mock meats. Try vegan sandwiches like the Cali ‘Chicken,’ Sausage & Pepper, or ‘Meatball’ Hero. Portions are quite generous so come hungry! Crust & Crumble is located inside the Shoppes at the Arcade.
Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday
Full service
vegan options
take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$$

Purple Glaze
http://www.purpleglazedonuts.com/
516 Summerfield Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 361-5308
Bakery. Offers hand-crafted vegan vanilla and chocolate cake donuts with numerous vegan toppings.
Open Wednesday through Monday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Tuesday
Counter service
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $

Twisted Tree Café
http://www.twistedtreecafe.com/
609 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-2633
Coffeehouse/café. If you’re near the New Jersey shore, then you must pay a visit to the Twisted Tree Café! Menu items include the Tofu Meatball Wrap, Soy Chicken Salad Sandwich, and Focaccia Melt. They have homemade baked goods such as vegan cookies, brownies, and muffins; enjoy your dessert with a cup of coffee that includes your choice of soy, rice, almond, oat, hazelnut, or hemp milk. The Twisted Tree Café strongly supports the arts in their community. They feature the works of local photographers and artists on their walls and local musicians play live music on weekends.
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Open Friday and Saturday for lunch and dinner through late night. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Limited service
vegan options
take-out, smoothies, soymilk, espresso
VISA/MC, $-$$

Avon-by-the-Sea
··From Seed to Sprout
https://www.seedtosproutnj.com/
410 Main St., Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 774-7333
Vegan/organic/raw foods/juice bar. From Seed to Sprout offers organic, whole foods that are made from scratch, including their own coconut milk. They use spelt flour or sprouted grain bread to maintain a gluten-free environment. They strictly use agave nectar for any sweetening. The restaurant has raw options, and a raw food cleanse program. Favorite menu items include Raw Eggnog Cheesecake, Foccacia, Sesame Miso Marinated Tempeh, Ginger Gelato, and Kelp Noodles. They are known for their fantastic Sunday brunches, featuring Chick Pea Frittata, Cashew Battered French Toast, Blueberry Spelt Pancakes, and Tofu Rancheros. Reservations are required for Thursday’s dinner. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.
Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Closed Monday
Full service
take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

Belmar
··Kaya’s Kitchen
http://kayaskitchenbelmar.com/
1000 Main St., Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 280-1141
Vegan/natural foods. This vegan restaurant features an international menu with choices like French onion soup, Oriental sesame salad, tacos, and falafel. If you’re in the mood for some good ol’ American food, try the vegetarian meatloaf with mashed potatoes and vegan gravy or seitan steak also served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. There are also blackboard specials every night that include vegan desserts. Kaya’s is located at the corner of 10th & Main.
Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, special beverages, BYOB
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$

·Playa Bowls
http://playabowls.com/
803 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-6897
Vegetarian. Enjoy a wide variety of Acai bowls, fruit bowls, and smoothies. Leave out the honey and they can be made vegan.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/DISC, $

Bradley Beach
··Luna Verde
https://www.veganlunaverde.com/
400 Main St., Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
(732) 361-8180
Vegan/Mexican. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine vegan style! Appetizers include guacamole, pico de gallo, nachos, and more. Also enjoy salads and soups, as well as tacos, burritos, fajitas, chimichangas, and tostadas (some filled with seitan or mushrooms). Dessert options include vegan flan and tres leches (vanilla cake with fluffy cream and strawberries).
Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Monday
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC

Vegetarian Resource Group Nutrition Advisor Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, recently updated information in our Protein Content of Selected Vegan Foods Table that appears both in VRG’s book Simply Vegan and online on VRG’s website here: Protein Content of Selected Vegan Foods (scroll down to Table 2 in this article).

You can receive fifteen percent off Snakaroons. Newest vegan snack flavor includes organic dried pineapple with cinnamon and a touch of sweet potato spice, and organic dried mango with hint of lime and jalapeño. Use coupon code VRG at checkout.

For flavors and to order, go to www.thelaughinggiraffe.com/shop

Vegan Flan served at Luna Verde

The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Below are some recent additions. The entire guide can be found here: VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide

To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at: Donate to The Vegetarian Resource Group

Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

Blinders Burgers & Brunch
6410 N. Durango Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89149
Try handcrafted burgers along with sides such as rosemary fries, onion rings, and salads. Also enjoy sandwiches, a Mediterranean bowl, and more.

Chef Kennys Asian Vegan Restaurant
6820 Spring Mountain Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
The menu features items which recreate popular meat dishes such as General Tao’s Chicken, Crispy Beef, Kung Pow Shrimp, and many more. In addition, they are offering an all vegan sushi roll menu which has fast become a customer favorite.

Hip Peaz
13469 Wetmore Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78247
Hip Peaz is half restaurant, half deli counter, serving daily specials and selling plant-based meat alternatives by the pound. Owners Leah Drones and Javier Balderas launched Hip Peaz out of a desire to help people transition to veganism by creating comfort-food options with a vegan twist. The eatery offers rotating menu items such as Crasian Shrimp Po-Boy Sandwich, Reuben Sandwich with house-made vegan corned beef, sushi burritos, shrimp, sausage, and duck gumbo. House-made vegan meats such as ham, corned beef, and hamburger patties are also available for purchase frozen.

Luna Verde
400 Main St.
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine vegan style! Appetizers include guacamole, pico de gallo, nachos, and more. Also enjoy salads and soups, as well as tacos, burritos, fajitas, chimichangas, and tostadas (some filled with seitan or mushrooms). Dessert options include vegan flan and tres leches (vanilla cake with fluffy cream and strawberries).

Luhv Vegan Deli
Reading Market Terminal
51 N. 12th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19040
Enjoy soup, chili, vegan tuna salad, spinach saffron rissoto, veggie burgers, and more.

Mac and Moon
801 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Mac and Moon is set in the Auction House Market just two blocks south of Lafayette Square Park. The menu includes completely vegan and gluten free options. Macarons and rolled ice cream are guaranteed to satisfy even the most extreme sweet tooth. These trendy items are available in a number of fun flavors. Be sure to check out the picturesque teas as well!

Nature’s Plate
15 Main St.
Keyport, NJ 07735
Enjoy fresh juices, smoothies, coffees, salads, sandwiches, live raw pizza, chili, a nacho plate, brownies, chia pudding, and more.

Salubrious
4306 N. Central Expy.
Dallas, TX 75206
100% organic juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls, and coffee are served alongside paninis and avocado toast at this modern restaurant. There’s also free Wi-Fi and plenty of seating, making this a great study location.

Sassafras Somerville
688 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
Sassafras strives to create the most unique and delicious meat alternatives that even carnivores would enjoy. Try the Fried Egg, Filet Mignon, Chick-un Pot Pie, or the Vegan Cheese Pizza.