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:

Arlee’s Raw Blends

246 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08542

Arlee’s is a juice bar with plenty to choose from, and not just juices! There are kale salads, collard wraps, granolas, and cereals for those seeking solids. If that sounds too healthy, they also have pizza, truffles, and cheesecake (whole or by the slice).

Frankie’s Espresso Bar

Nova Scotia, Canada

Frankie’s Espresso Bar is a vegan café on the go in an old fire truck! As with all food trucks, follow them on social media to keep up with their whereabouts and hours. Find them on Instagram @frankiethefiretruck. The offerings are simple, including espressos and cappuccinos with a variety of plant-based milks, as well as vegan and gluten-free pastries to go with them.

Garden Grill

7550 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Ste. 8, Las Vegas, NV 89128

After five years of owning a food stall, the owners of Garden Grill have opened a restaurant in Las Vegas. Their menu has expanded from a few taco choices with a couple of dessert options to multiple tacos and sandwiches, and a rotating menu of different soft serve flavors. It’s not uncommon to see vegan restaurants that have a limited menu, but Garden Grill seems to be constantly updating their menus with new options, making vegan diets easier without compromising flavor. Customers rave about their country fried chicken and strawberry soft serve, so stop by and give it a try!

Izzy Rose

214 Greene Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238

If you love the look and ambience of a cozy courtyard and want to dine among giant elephant ears and a variety of other tropical plants, this is your spot! For those who prefer to stay away from the elements, there is plenty of indoor seating. Izzy Rose is inspired by Mexican flavors and serves some delicious street food and unique cocktails. If you are a yoga buff, then the “Sun Salutation”, a gin and coconut cream cocktail with a touch of turmeric and lemon, may catch your attention. The corn cup filled with healthful goodness of sun-gold, yellow corn, served with vegan sour cream which adds a tad of decadence and the spicy ending note from the jalapenos, can be a great starter. Follow this up with the “Been there, done that” tacos as main course served with vegan mozzarella cheese to soothe your flared-up taste buds from the earlier appetizer. Finally, order the cake slice from the selective dessert menu to sing a sweet lullaby to your palate and to your soul! All-in-all, Izzy Rose is a perfect combination of ambience with great music and flavorful eats! Side note that you reserve a lot of time for this experience; service is slower than the standard times we are used to.

Petisco Vegano

189 E. Broadway, New York, NY 10002

Petisco Vegano is the veganized reincarnation of Café Petisco. It’s easy to dine with compassion when the lox is carrot, the eggs are tofu, and the burger is Beyond. With an eclectic menu with options ranging from shwarma to enchiladas, there’s got to be something for everyone here.

The Garden Cafe & Juice Co.

519 NW Colorado Ave., Bend, OR 97703

The Garden Cafe & Juice Co. is a small cafe offering organic vegan dishes. Although they specialize mainly in juices and salads, they frequently update their specials with different types of sandwiches, soups, popsicles, and other treats. If you’re in the area, stop by this warm and welcoming cafe to meet the owners and enjoy one of their famous salads and one of their famous truffles for dessert.

The Vegetable Express

Boulder, CO

The Vegetable Express is a vegan food truck in the greater Boulder, CO area.  Common options in the past have included Philly subs, seitan wings, spicy cauliflower bites, vegan mozzarella sticks, and more. Like any food truck, The Vegetable Express often changes hours and location, so in addition to Facebook, follow them on Twitter @TheVegExpress or on Instagram @thevegetableexpress to keep up!

With Love Co.

8705 Harford Rd., Parkville, MD 21234

Enjoy fresh juices and smoothies along with soup, salads, raw veggie lasagna, lentil burgers, raw cheezecake, and more.