Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

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Virginia

Alexandria

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

6331B S. Kings Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306&

(703) 768-2338

Chinese. Enjoy a varied menu with a considerable amount of vegetarian options, many of which include the restaurant's own vegetarian chicken, crafted from soy protein. Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Open Monday and Tuesday for dinner only. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine, take-out, delivery, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Bilbo Baggins Café Restaurant

208 Queen St., , Alexandria, VA 22314&

(703) 683-0300<

American. Bilbo Baggins' vegetarian items include a Vegetarian Roll, a Vegetarian Plate, pastas, and salads. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, espresso/cappuccino, non-alcoholic wine/beer, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$-$$$.

Bombay Curry Company

3110 Mt. Vernon Ave., , Alexandria, VA 22305&

(703) 836-6363

Indian. Try the Vegetarian Curry, Vegetarian Thali, or Vegetable Biryani at Bombay Curry Company. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and a lunch buffet. Full service, VISA/MC/DISC/DC, $$.

Mediterranean Bakery and Café

352 S. Pickett St., , Alexandria, VA 22304&

(703) 751-1702

Natural foods café. This wonderful café features a Mediterranean décor, including arches, columns, and a terra cotta canopy. Dine on Middle Eastern vegetarian delicacies, including falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, stuffed grape leaves, salads, spinach pies, and casseroles. All baked goods are prepared fresh on the premises. A grocery store offering Middle Eastern, Italian, and Greek items is also located here. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, $-$$.

Whole Foods Market

1700 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314&

(703) 706-0891

Natural foods store/deli. Whole Foods is a chain of full-sized grocery stores specializing in health food items. Most stores have a salad bar and deli with hot and cold vegetarian and vegan options. Open daily. Cafeteria, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$$.

Arlington

Chico Rico

1700 N. Moore St., Arlington, VA 22209&

(703) 528-6996

Mexican. Located in the Rosslyn Eatery on the second level above the Rosslyn Metro Station, Chico Rico has a classic Mexican menu with a wide range of vegetarian items. Vegetarian items are noted on the menu and the beans are made without lard. They offer a spinach burrito and a fresh steamed vegetable burrito platter. Open Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, catering, $.

Delhi Dhaba

2424 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201&

(703) 524-0062

Indian. The menu offers an extensive variety of vegetarian and vegan items, such as samosas (turnovers), pakora (fritters), breads, bhindi masala (okra with onions and peppers), damalu (potatoes with fruit and nut sauce), and desserts, including homemade Indian ice cream with pistachios. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take out, VISA/MC, $.

Lebanese Taverna

5900 Washington Blvd., , Arlington, VA 22205&

(703) 241-8681

1101 S. Joyce St., Pentagon Row, Arlington, VA 22202&

(703) 415-8681

Lebanese. Choose from an entire page of vegetarian appetizers, as well as entrées and salads, at this Middle Eastern restaurant. The Pentagon Row location is open daily for lunch and dinner. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, beer/wine/alcohol, espresso/cappuccino, reservations recommended, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$.

Primo Delicafe

4048 S. 28th St., Village Of Shirlington, Arlington, VA 22206&

(703) 379-7573

Deli. Primo Delicafe offers a tasty selection of typical deli sandwiches, including four vegetarian sandwiches, salads, side items, and fresh fruit. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, VISA/MC, $.

•• Saran Indian Cuisine

5151 N. Lee Hwy., Arlington, VA 22207&

(703) 533-3600

Vegetarian/Indian. Experience vegetarian Indian cuisine with such specialties as Chaat Papri (boiled potatoes and chickpeas, mixed with tamari and yogurt sauce), Malai Kofta Curry (vegetable dumplings stuffed with nuts and raisins), and Paper Masala Dosai (thin rice crepes with potato and vegetables) at Saran Indian Cuisine. A lunch buffet is offered. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, fresh juices, beer/wine, take-out, delivery, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$$.

Whole Foods Market

2700 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201&

(703) 527-6596

Natural foods store/deli. See description under Alexandria, VA.<

Blacksburg

Gillie's

153 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060&

(540) 961-2703

Natural foods. On the edge of the Virginia Tech campus, this informal and eclectic restaurant offers large portions for reasonable prices. Look for the daily specials along with soups, salads, and sandwiches. Other choices include tofu and tempeh. Open Monday through Friday for three meals. Open Saturday for brunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch only. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, soymilk, beer, VISA/MC, $$.

Chantilly

•• Lotus Vegetarian

13872 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151&

(703) 378-6888

Vegetarian/Chinese. At Lotus Vegetarian, they use sea salt and vegetable oil along with fresh ingredients to create their Chinese-inspired vegetarian cuisine. Most dishes are vegan but items containing dairy or egg are noted as such on the menu. Signature dishes include Vege-Beef with Snow Peas, Lotus Organic Tofu, and Crispy Orange Eggplant. Lotus Vegetarian is located in the Sully Place Shopping Center, next to Lowe's. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, soymilk, fresh juices, smoothies, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Charlottesville

•• Integral Yoga Natural Foods

923 Preston Ave., , Charlottesville, VA 22901&

(434) 293-4111

Vegetarian. This health foods deli offers food by the pound, sandwiches, baked goods, knishes, lasagna, hummus, pasta dishes, and Indian and Mexican foods daily. Open daily. Buffet, vegan options, non-alcoholic wine/beer, take-out, VISA/MC, $.

Maharaja Indian Cuisine

Seminole Square Shopping Center, 139 Zan Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901&

(434) 973-1110

Indian. The menu offers a myriad of vegetarian appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and specialty breads. Lunch buffet available. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Open Monday for dinner only. Full service, vegan options, catering, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$-$$$.

Ming Dynasty

1417 Emmet St., , Charlottesville, VA 22901&

(434) 979-0909

Chinese. This Chinese restaurant offers a huge vegetarian selection, including mock meat, fish, and poultry dishes; bean curd dishes; mixed vegetables; fried rice; spring rolls; steamed dumplings; rice noodles, and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.

Fairfax

•• Saravana Palace

11725 Lee Highway, #A15, Fairfax, VA 22030&

(703) 218-4182

Vegetarian/Indian. Saravana Palace is an all-vegetarian restaurant with an extensive menu of both North and South Indian cuisine along with some Indo-Chinese dishes. Lunch is buffet only, but what a buffet it is! It covers three counters with food and is a great value. Saravana Palace is located in Lee Plaza and is closed between lunch and dinner on weekdays. Open daily for lunch buffet and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

•• Woodlands §

4078 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030&

(703) 385-1996

Vegetarian/Indian. Woodlands offers pure vegetarian South Indian cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. Their menu includes appetizers, curries, pullavs, Indian bread, dosai, and uthappam. They even have a few Chinese dishes. Woodlands is closed on weekdays between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Falls Church

Burrito Brothers

7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22046&

(703) 356-8226

Mexican. This restaurant offers an excellent selection of Mexican items (burritos, tacos, quesadillas). The menu notes that all non-meat items, including three types of beans, are suitable for vegetarians. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $.

Neisha Thai Cuisine

6037 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041&

(703) 933-3788

Thai. Rice noodles stir-fried with fresh mixed vegetables and crushed peanut, Thai eggplant with fresh basil leaves or sautéed fresh watercress in spicy light bean sauce can be yours to taste at the highly acclaimed Neisha Thai Cuisine Restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, delivery, take-out, VISA/MC/DISC, $$.

Panjshir Restaurant

924 W. Broad St., , Falls Church, VA 22046&

(703) 536-4566

Afghan. Panjshir, which advertises itself as "specializing in vegetarian dishes," offers creative vegetarian eggplant, pumpkin, and spinach items daily. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner only. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Raaga

5872 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041&

(703) 998-7000

Indian. The menu features a good selection of vegetarian authentic appetizers, soups, entrées, and desserts. A daily lunch buffet is also offered. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, beer/wine/alcohol, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Fredericksburg

Sammy T's Light Food and Ale

801 Caroline St., , Fredericksburg, VA 22401&

(703) 371-2008

Natural foods. Sammy T's offers both vegan and vegetarian options, some Middle Eastern and Mexican dishes, and a wide selection of beer. Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Harrisonburg

The Little Grill

621 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22807&

(540) 434-3594

American. This one-of-a-kind restaurant was established in 1930. To this day, it still offers delicious, inexpensive homemade food, including a 'soup kitchen' feeding anyone in the world for free every Monday at noon. Its extensive, mostly vegetarian, menu includes items such as biscuits with mushroom gravy, tofu scrambler with soy sausage, veggie burrito, falafel in pita, veggie chili, and a portobello sandwich. Vegan items noted on the menu. Open Tuesday through Saturday for three meals. Open Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, beer, $.

Herndon

Asian Bistro

328 Elden St., , Herndon, VA 22070&

(703) 742-8881

Asian. An extensive vegetarian selection distinguishes the Thai and Southeast Asian cusine at the Asian Bistro. Many tofu, eggplant, and vegetable entrées are available, as well as appetizers and soups. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

•• Chutney's Vegetarian

2415 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA 20171&

(703) 793-9876

Vegetarian/Indian. Chutney's Vegetarian is a small restaurant that serves tasty South Indian vegetarian food. Enjoy their spicy ginger chutney with dosa and uttapam. The restaurant offers a view of the kitchen so you can watch your meal as it's being prepared. Please note that some dishes may contain ghee. Chutney's is located in the Clocktower Center and is closed between lunch and dinner. Cash only. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, $-$$.

Harvest of India

364 Elden St., , Herndon, VA 22070&

(703) 471-8149

Indian. Have a Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Pakora, or one of the several vegetable entrées offered at Harvest of India. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

Hunan East

2533 John Milton Dr., , Herndon, VA 22071&

(703) 476-1666

Chinese. Choose from several vegetable and tofu entrées. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner only. Full service, vegan options, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

The Tortilla Factory Restaurant

648 Elden St., , Herndon, VA 22070&

(703) 471-1156

Mexican. All meals are made with 100 percent canola oil, including vegetarian fajitas, meatless Mexican lasagna, and cheese enchiladas. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, non-alcoholic wine/beer, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Leesburg

Andy's Pizza & Subs

9F Catoctin Cir., SW, , Leesburg, VA 22075&

(703) 771-0277

Deli. Many Middle Eastern favorites, such as falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, and stuffed grape leaves, are offered daily. Andy will make Lemon-Tahini sauce for the falafel for vegans. Open daily. Full service, vegan options, $.

Luray

Mindi's Mexican Restaurant

1033 US Hwy. 211 W., , Luray, VA 22835&

(540) 743-7550

Mexican. Enjoy several of Mindi's vegetarian Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. Kids are especially welcome! Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer, non-alcoholic beer, $.

Manassas

La Tolteca

8412 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA 20109&

(703) 257-7293

Mexican. Authentic Mexican restaurant offering a number of vegetarian entrées as well as a variety of margaritas and mixed drinks. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

McLean

Lebanese Taverna

Tyson's Galleria, 1840 G International Dr., McLean, VA 22102&

(703) 847-5244

Lebanese. This restaurant is located on the lower level of Tysons Galleria shopping center between Neiman Marcus and Saks 5th Avenue. See description under Arlington, VA. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Neisha Thai Cuisine

7924 Tysons Corner Ctr., McLean, VA 22102&

(703) 883-3588

Thai. See description under Falls Church, VA.

Newport News

Nawab Indian Cuisine

11712 Jefferson Ave., , Newport News, VA 23606&

(757) 591-9200

Indian. Nawab features a large selection of vegetarian and vegan appetizers and entrées. Sample vegetable patia (vegetables cooked with sweet and sour mangos and a touch of ginger), palak paneer (spinach with or without Indian cheese), mushroom broccoli krahi (sautéed with vegetables, garlic, and herbs), Bombay potatoes, egglant bharta (baked, then mashed and sautéed with garlic, onions, and tomatoes), and much more. Children's portions are often available for half the price of a regular entrée. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, reservations recommended, beer/wine/alcohol, non-alcoholic beer, special drinks, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

Norfolk

Rajput Indian Cuisine

742 W. 21st St., Norfolk, VA 23517&

(757) 625-4634

Indian. Rajput Indian Cuisine offers numerous vegetarian and vegan dishes such as Dal Makhni and Chickpeas Masala. They can make many meals vegetarian upon request and vegan items are so noted on the menu. Don't miss their vegetarian and vegan dinner buffet on the first Thursday of every month and their veg-friendly buffet on Saturdays. Patio dining is available in warm weather. Please note that the restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner, so call ahead for hours. Rajput is very accommodating to vegetarians and vegans, offers delicious food, and is only 10 minutes from Virginia Beach -- what more could you ask for? Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, soymilk, fresh juices, beer/wine/alcohol, non-alcoholic beer, special drinks, reservations recommended, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$.

Rom Thai

7512 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505&

(757) 480-7900

Thai. Rom Thai, located in the Ward's Corner Shopping Center, offers authentic Thai cuisine with many dishes that are suitable for vegetarians. Almost any entrée can be prepared with tofu instead of meat, but some may contain fish sauce and/or eggs so make sure to ask about ingredients. Try the Tofu Salad - cooked tofu over a bed of mixed green vegetables, cucumber and tomato slices, with a homemade dressing. Rom Thai closes between lunch and dinner on weekdays so please call ahead for hours. Open Saturday through Thursday for lunch and dinner. Open Friday for dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, beer/wine, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$-$$$.

Siam 21

742 W. 21st St., Norfolk, VA 23517&

(757) 624-2455

Thai. Located in the Ghent Historic District in Norfolk, Siam 21 offers authentic Siamese (Thai) cuisine. Enjoy tasty dishes from their extensive vegetarian menu such as Pra Ram Tofu (sauteed tofu in peanut sauce over steamed watercress) or Spicy Ma Kur (an eggplant dish). All vegetarian entrées are available with choice of tofu or vegetable. Siam 21 is closed between lunch and dinner on weekdays, so please call ahead for hours. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, beer/wine/alcohol, reservations recommended, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

•• The Healthfood Center Juice and Smoothie Bar

1701 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517&

(757) 625-7283

Vegetarian/juice bar. Located only a mile away from PETA headquarters, this smoothie bar blends fruits, juices, and other healthy ingredients to create its own original, delicious, and refreshing meals in a cup. However, they do not serve food. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday. Counter service, vegan options, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, take-out, VISA/MC, $.

Reston

Whole Foods Market

11660 Plaza America Dr., Reston, VA 20190&

(703) 736-0600

Natural foods store/deli. See description under Alexandria, VA.<

Richmond

Cactus Café

5713 Hopkins Rd., Richmond, VA 23234&

(804) 275-9030

Mexican. This California-style Mexican café serves up a myriad of vegetarian options from the appetizers to the salads to the house specialties. Try the Mexican pizza made from a crispy flour tortilla and topped with salsa, cheese, black olives and jalapeéos as well as the delicious stuffed peppers and/or burritos. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine/alcohol, non-alcoholic beer/wine, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

•• Harrison Street Coffee Shop

402 N. Harrison St., Richmond, VA 23220&

(804) 359-8060

Vegetarian/coffeehouse. This restaurant is a must for vegetarians visiting the area. Their breakfast menu includes a vegan breakfast burrito, veggie or vegan French toast, omelettes, veggie sausage and bacon, and bagels with vegan cream cheese. For lunch, try homemade soups and salads, a black bean hummus wrap, a BBQ tofu sandwich with vegan coleslaw, or the tempeh and artichoke sub. Call ahead for their daily specials. They also offer vegan banana and pumpkin breads. Open Monday through Friday for three meals. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine, $.

India K' Raja

9051-5 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294&

(804) 965-6345

Indian. Feast upon authentic North and South Indian cuisine at India K'Raja restaurant, which offers various vegetarian appetizers and delicacies. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, smoothies, special drinks, non-alcoholic beer/wine, beer/wine/alcohol, reservations recommended, catering, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

Ipanema Café §

917 W. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23220&

(804) 213-0190

Eclectic. This primarily vegetarian café offers delicious dishes, such as stuffed portobello caps, veggie pot pie, jerk seitan, burritos, pastas, and polenta with pumpkin sauce. The spinach enchiladas (with vegan sour cream) and the sweet potato fries are highly recommended. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, beer/wine, VISA/MC, $$$.

•• Panda Veg

948 W. Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220&

(804) 359-6688

Vegan/Chinese. This vegan Chinese restaurant also offers limited Japanese food. They are located in the middle of the UCU campus and offer great lunch specials. Their weekend evening buffet is very popular so call ahead. Open daily lunch & dinner. Full service, reservations not needed, Chinese beer & non-alcoholic beer, take-out, delivery, non-smoking, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

The Café

4 N. Thompson St., , Richmond, VA 23221&

(804) 359-7525

Natural foods. Located inside Ellwood Thompson's Natural Market, this café has a rotating menu. New dishes are created on a regular basis by the chef, who is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and a registered dietitian. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, fresh juices, catering, VISA/MC, $.

Roanoke

•• Eden's Way Vegetarian Garden

104 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke, VA 24011&

(540) 344-3336

Vegetarian café. Eden's Way Vegetarian Garden lets you explore vegetarian and vegan specialties, like their original pecan meatloaf, non-dairy lasagnas and quiches, and more. Open daily for breakfast through late lunch. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, soymilk, non-alcoholic beer, non-smoking, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $.

Nawab Indian Cuisine

118A Campbell Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24011&

(540) 345-5150

Indian. See description under Newport News, VA.<

Wildflour Café and Catering

Towers Shopping Center, 2143 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015&

(540) 344-1514

Natural foods. This small friendly restaurant opened in 1991. Enjoy excellent vegetarian soups, fresh baked goods and desserts, along with salads and sandwiches. Entrées include a Millet Grain Burger, rice and beans, quesadillas, burritos, and lasagna. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, espresso/cappuccino, wine/beer, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

South Arlington

Luna Grill & Diner

4024 28th St., Shirlington Village, South Arlington, VA 22206&

(703) 379-7473

American/international. Luna Grill offers ample vegetarian options including salads, three bean vegetarian chili, veggie burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and desserts, including fresh fruit. Chili and soups are served in bread bowls. Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Springfield

Whole Foods Market

8402 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152&

(703) 644-2500

Natural foods store/deli. See description under Alexandria, VA.<

Vienna

•• Amma Vegetarian Kitchen

344-A Maple Ave. E., Vienna, VA 22180&

(703) 938-5328

Vegetarian/Indian. This small restaurant offers a number of Southern Indian specialties, such as dosa (a thin rice crepe served with sambar and coconut chutney), puri bhaji (fried breads filled with potato), and rasam (a spicy soup). Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, special drinks, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $.

Panjshir II Restaurant

224 W. Maple Ave., , Vienna, VA 22180&

(703) 281-4183

Afghan. See description under Falls Church, VA.<

•• Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant

2531 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna, VA 22181&

(703) 319-3888

Vegetarian/Asian. Enjoy both Chinese and Japanese-style vegetarian cuisine, including Lily Flower Soup, wakame soup, miso soup, spring rolls, grilled vegetable salad, cold soba salad, udon or soba noodle dishes, rice-based dishes, tomato tofu, eggplant in basil chili sauce, and much more. Desserts include lemon tofu cheese pie, pumpkin tofu pie, and apple-nut cake. Open daily for lunch an dinner. Full service, vegan options, macrobiotic/vegan options, fresh juices, non-alcoholic beer, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

Whole Foods Market

14E. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA 22180&

(703) 319-2000

Natural foods store/deli. See description under Alexandria, VA.<

Virginia Beach

Azar's Natural Foods

108 Prescott Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23452&

(757) 486-7778

Natural Foods/Mediterranean. Known for its many tasty flavors of hummus, Azar's also carries both vegetarian and vegan specialties for lunch, dinner, and desserts, like herbal pizzas, baba ghanouj, and baklava. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine, reservations recommended for large parties, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Bangkok Garden

4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., , Virginia Beach, VA 23452&

(757) 498-5009

Thai. A separate vegetarian menu offers large portions of dishes, such as Coconut Soup, Spring Rolls, Tofu Red Curry, and Pad Thai Tofu. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.

•• Fresh Fare Café

700 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451&

(757) 491-5383

Vegetarian. A great find if you're near the Virginia coast, the veggie lasagna here is rumored to be wonderful. Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, take-out, $.

Nawab Indian Cuisine

756 First Colonial Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451&

(757) 491-8600

Indian. See description under Newport News, VA.

Panda Garden

4624 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462&

(757) 467-6698

Chinese. This restaurant serves up vegetarian and vegan versions of almost any traditional Chinese dish. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$.

Terra Nova

1805 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454&

(757) 425-5383

Natural foods café. Terra Nova Natural Foods and Café gives you lots of ways to stuff yourself silly with overstuffed pitas and sandwiches, salads, and soups while you shop for your favorite organic, vegetarian, and/or vegan items in its store. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/DISC, $.

The Heritage Café Deli

314 Laskin Rd., , Virginia Beach, VA 23451&

(757) 428-0500

Natural foods. Many of The Heritage Café Deli's entrées, sandwiches, soups, and fresh baked desserts are prepared without wheat, dairy, sugar, or animal ingredients. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, vegan options, fresh juices, smoothies, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $.

Williamsburg

Nawab Indian Cuisine

204 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA 23185&

(757) 565-3200

Indian. See description under Newport News, VA.<

The Dynasty Chinese Restaurant

1621 Richmond Rd., , Williamsburg, VA 23185&

(804) 220-8888

Chinese. Choose from many options on the vegetarian section of Dynasty's menu, including meatless eggrolls, Cabbage and Bean Curd Soup, Chinese Eggplant with Brown Sauce, and Bean Curd and Mushrooms. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, non-alcoholic wine/beer, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, catering, MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.