photo from Element Gastropub

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:

Café Kulture, 43 Jesse Hill Junior Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Café Kulture was awarded Atlanta’s best vegan breakfast and is Atlanta’s only late night vegan restaurant, open until 2am. One of their popular dishes is called, “Mini Me’s,” which include four Belgian waffles, dusted with powdered sugar, and your choice of strawberry ginger agave or syrup.

Convenient Vegan, 12210 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120

Convenient Vegan has a wide variety of homemade vegan meals everyone will love. From burgers to leafy green salads and sweet desserts, Convenient Vegan has anything you’re in the mood for.

Element Gastropub, 421 Fayetteville St., Ste. 103, Raleigh, NC 27601

Element Gastropub’s Chef’s Table presents a wide array of specialties such as creamy Spaghetti Alla Carbonara with umaro bacon, poached vegan yo egg, parmesan, and parsley or Brunswick Stew–their take on the slightly spicy southern classic, a medley of tomato, veggies, tangy bbq sauce and umaro bacon, served with house-made roasted jalapeño skillet cornbread. There’s also Chef’s Southern Spice Plate of serrano cowboy candy w/ cream cheese roasted jalapeño & garlic pimiento cheese firecracker saltines, rosemary spiced nuts, pickled okra & celery, crispy Pimiento Cheese Rangoons with house cranberry hot pepper jam sauce, and Mimi’s Chik’n Pot Pie served with mirepoix, green peas, potatoes, and carrots in Mimi’s family recipe gravy. Sandwich and Burger choices abound from Buffalo Chik’n Sandos and seasonal specials and BLT Burgers to Patty Melts. During brunch time on Sunday besides Sausage Egg N Chz Biscuits and Tofu Scramble, there are Shareables like their buttered, salted Bavarian Pretzel, with house queso & spicy German mustard, plus Salads and Entrées such as Pancakes, or French Toast–double-dipped vegan brioche, powdered sugar, berry drizzle, fresh fruit, whipped crème, and maple syrup, as well as Elemental Chik’n N Waffles–Belgian cornbread waffles, double-dipped fried chik’n, nc mountain apples, crispy rosemary, and hot hunni drizzle. Desserts: Would you turn down Pop’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake which combines cream cheese, coco whip, chocolate crumble, and shortbread crust? How about their handmade Double Fudge Brownie a la mode-ed with oat nyce cream? And let’s not forget Cookies N’ Cream Cake and Gingerbread Cake.

La Veganza, 6419 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609

La Venganza is THE “cruelty-free” taqueria, redefining the quality and authentic flavors of vegan Mexican cuisine. Founded by Raul Medina, this restaurant offers a plethora of Mexican-style vegan meals, including carnitas, carne asada, and chicharron. In 2018, Medina’s vegan tacos won the title of “best taco in all of Los Angeles” at L.A. Taco’s “Taco Madness” competition, beating out meat taco recipes. His Vegan Mexican meals have been in some of the most well-known music festivals, including Coachella and Tropicalia. You don’t want to miss what La Venganza has to offer!

Rooted3, 4916 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814

Provides plant-based meals to every individual with allergies or dietary restrictions. Customers can “build their own” healthy and delicious bowls with a plethora of toppings to choose from. You also have the choice of sides, including fries, cauliflower bites, and plant-based fritters. Rooted3 aims to reduce our environmental footprint one bowl at a time. By using the most natural and plant-based ingredients, Rooted3 brings customers an environmentally friendly experience they can’t wait for you to enjoy.

Simply Green Café, 25 N. Spruce St., Ramsey, NJ 07446

Their menu features penne ala vodka with crispy tofu and garlic bread, as well as vegan chicken parmesan over pasta. They also serve a protein paradise salad with mixed greens, quinoa, lentils, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, celery, walnuts, raisins, and lime vinaigrette dressing.

The Dirty V, 1001 Davis Dr., Apex NC 27523

One of their featured items is called the Basic Betty Burg. This is a 4 oz. hand patty with pickles, ito, and dirty v sauce. One of their breakfast items is called the Dirty griddle, this is Impossible sausage, vegan egg, and vegan cheese, served on a pancake bun! One special dinner is called the Delta Voyage: 90s Nostalgia Prix Fixe Dinner.

Vegan Soul, Chow Public Market and Eatery, 7609 W. Overland Rd., Boise, ID 83709

Enjoy a plant-based comfort food experience. From vegan mac & cheese, brussel sprouts, fried oreos, and vegan “chicken” meals, Vegan Soul’s food is incredibly delicious.