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For: Immediate Release March 4, 1999
Contacts: Tamara Richter (410) 366-VEGE
Davida Gypsy Breier (410) 366-8343



THE VEGETARIAN JOURNAL'S GUIDE TO NATURAL FOODS RESTAURANTS
IN THE U.S. AND CANADA EXPANDED 3rd EDITION


Spotlight on Los Angeles



The Vegetarian Resource Group and The Avery Publishing Group have released the third edition of Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. Featured are over 2,000 restaurants, juice bars, delicatessens, vacation spots, and more.

While at the Book Expo America you might like to try these vegetarian friendly restaurants from the restaurant guide: (* indicates an all vegetarian restaurant)

A Votre Santé
345 N. La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-0412
Natural foods A Votre Santé is a natural foods restaurant featuring veggie burgers and healthy versions of Mexican and Mediterranean food.
Vegan options. $$
15-20 minutes from convention center.

*Chandni Vegetarian Cuisine of India
3808 Bagley Ave., Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 839-0482
Vegetarian Indian This restaurant has a wide range of appetizers, soups, breads, and entrees. Lunch buffet on weekdays.
Open daily. Vegan options. $-$$
20 minutes from convention center.

Don’s Fountain of Health
3606 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-6621
Natural foods They offer veggie burgers, chili, freshly squeezed juices, cakes, and cookies.
Open daily. $
10 minutes from convention center.

Erewhon Foods Deli
7660 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 937-0777
Health foods store deli There is a take-out counter located inside of Erewhon Natural Foods Market. The menu includes stir-fried veggies, steamed veggies, burritos and a salad bar.
Vegan options. Open daily. $$
15-20 minutes from convention center.

*Mani’s Bakery
519 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-8800
Vegetarian bakery/coffeehouse Mani’s features fruit sweetened goodies, including many vegan cookies and cakes. Sandwiches also available.
Open late daily. $
15-20 minutes from convention center

Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine
1076 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 936-5918
Ethiopian This restaurant offers a wide selection of Ethiopian entrees. An all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet is served for lunch weekdays.
Open daily. $$
15-20 minutes from convention center.

*Paru’s Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
5140 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90047
(323) 661-7600
Vegetarian Indian Paru’s features South Indian cuisine in a small garden like setting.
Vegan options. $$
15 minutes from convention center.

To learn about hundreds of additional restaurants from New York to Iowa to Arizona, purchase a copy of Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. Also featured are listings of vegetarian inns, spas, camps, tours, travel agencies and vacation spots. If you know of a restaurant that should be listed, please help us update the guide at www.vrg.org/travel/restupdate.htm or call (410) 366-8343 and request a survey be sent to your favorite vegetarian restaurant.

To order Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada (371 pages) send $16 in U.S. funds (by check, U.S. dollar postal order, or Visa/Mastercard) to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Or call (410) 366-VEGE. (Add $3 for UPS/RPS shipping in the Continental United States.) You can also visit the VRG website for more information at www.vrg.org/catalog/guide.htm

The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization which educates the community about vegetarianism. It publishes Vegetarian Journal, Vegetarian Journal’s Foodservice Update, and other materials. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. For information about vegetarianism or veganism, send a self addressed stamped envelope with two first class stamps to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Visit our web site at www.vrg.org




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