photo from Yumz Vegan Bakery & Café

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 (Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many are doing take-out and/or delivery now):

B.A.D Gyal Vegan, Marietta Square Market, 68 N. Marietta Pkwy. NW, Marietta, GA 30060

B.A.D Gyal Vegan is a Caribbean fusion vegan restaurant. All the cuisine is made from scratch and is unique. Voxtail’s plant-based oxtail, mac & cheese, crispy wings, fried skrimp, ackee spring rolls, organic coconut rice & peas, Yankee jerk burger, and other delectable dishes are available.

Florish, 2307 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33629

Florish offers made-to-order vegan pizzas and bowls, freshly baked sweets, and local craft beers. Pizzas and bowls are made with hand-crafted dough, herb-roasted vegetables, plant-based meats, and house-made cheeses and sauces. Signature pizzas include the classic Margherita with red sauce and cashew ricotta as well as the Bohemian Jack with creamy white sauce and BBQ pulled jackfruit. Signature bowls include the Buffalo Soul with seasoned brown rice, buffalo breaded chicken, and creamy ranch drizzle as well as the Sun Goddess with ginger-lime rice, roasted chimichurri cauliflower, and golden turmeric vinaigrette drizzle. Pizzas and bowls can also be customized with choice of sauces, cheeses, proteins, base, and vegetables.

House of Vegano, The Body Electric Athletic Company, 655 31^st St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

House of Vegano gives customers a new perspective on sushi and Japanese dishes with a plant-based twist. One of the most popular plates is the Volcano Roll, made with avocado, cucumber, locally-grown Lion’s Mane mushrooms, spicy mayo, eel sauce, sriracha, gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, scallions, and vegan caviar. Need something a little more filling? Try the Tom Kha Ramen – Chili Lemongrass broth with coconut milk, topped with corn, scallions, and Vegan “Vork” Belly. All dishes are made with various exotic mushrooms and fruit as fish substitutes to add a fresh flavor punch. Choose from cold-pressed juices or Beech Kombucha (made with lemongrass, lavender, and pineapple) to quench your thirst as you dine.

Midtown Vegan Deli and Market, 5071 E. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85711

Midtown Vegan Deli is located the corner of Rosemont Blvd. and 5th Street. Their mission is to help animals and earth through education, sustainability, and encouraging others. They hope to express this passion through the food they serve and sourcing locally when possible. Served all day, breakfast might be a Yogurt Granola Parfait, Balsamic-glazed Avocado Toast with herbs, or Breakfast Burritos featuring “Cheddah” and soyrizo or sausage, among other fixings. Salads include the Mediterranean with artichoke, red pepper, hummus, feta, olives and garbanzo beans to name a few in the abundant ingredient list, as well as potato, pasta, and macaroni salads. You might also enjoy their Cold Turkey sandwich with turkey and avocado on sourdough! Maybe the Philly is more your speed with Portabello mushrooms, soy curls, peppers, onions and wiz on a hoagie. How about the Reuben, with pastrami, sauerkraut, cheese and Thousand Island dressing on rye? There are plenty more sandwich choices, plus you can also make any sandwich into a wrap. Ask about their rotating soup and house-made juice and smoothie options.

Planta Queen, 1201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Planta Queen is inspired by Asian cuisine that focuses on being sustainable and upscale in their offerings. Try vegan sushi made with ingredients such as watermelon and mushrooms. Some standout dishes include sweet corn dumplings, truffle fried rice, pad Thai slaw, and jackfruit wings. Planta Queen is a great restaurant if you are look for inventive food that is served in a stylish ambiance.

Sinful Bakery, 1714 Webster St., Houston, TX 77003

Pop tarts, kolaches, cinnamon buns, cookies, cookie dough, monkey bread, turnovers, cheesecakes, and a variety of other treats are available. With limited dine-in capacity, the décor is quite charming, cute, and old fashioned.

Vegan Crave Burgers & Bakery, 1599 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO 64116

This soy-free establishment prepares baked goods in-house along with burgers and sandwiches. Sunday brunch items include Carrot Cake Cinnamon Roll, Creative Chik’n Biscuit, Biscuit and Gravy, and Unique Spicy Seitan Chick’n Sandwich.

Yumz Vegan Bakery & Café, 3490 State St., South Salt Lake, UT 84115

Serves traditional Mexican and Puerto Rican flavors without relying on animal products. A very extensive menu includes tacos (check out the birria tacos, made with jackfruit marinated in peppers and spices), empanadas, chimichangas, chilaquiles, enchiladas etc., in addition to the bakery which serves dairy-free tres leches cakes, pastries and cookies, alongside horchata and different coffee options — they even sell Mexican candy! Family-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated kid’s menu, karaoke, live music and dancing, in a bright Mexican diner-style décor with colorful murals.