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: www.vrg.org/restaurant
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Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:
Al-Andalus, E. 5th St., New York, NY 10009
The founding Chef draws on her Egyptian heritage to blend past and present cultures. For bread lovers, one possibility is Barbari, Persian flat bread with Toum, a creamy, boldly garlic sauce and Chermoula, a complex blend of fresh herbs and spices. A couple of the many Tostadas are Caramelized Peppers with Romesco (a sauce of roasted peppers and tomatoes blended with almonds and other items), espuma (whipped foam), and bay leaf oil, as well as Ajo Blanco (white Gazpacho,) with grape and celery. They offer a few Salatas such as Tomato Salad featuring, sumac dressing, vegan feta, oregano, and shallots. Here are a couple of Traditionals: Fava Falafel with tahini, herb salad, and preserved lemon and Papas Bravas (potatoes in a spicy, smoky, slightly tangy tomato based sauce). They have a couple of Olive presentations—one is fried, served with a vegan yogurt sauce, paprika oil, and fried parsley. They offer several grilled dishes such as Roasted Eggplant with tahini, pomegranates, and mint, or Confit Leeks with dukkah, (a blend of crushed toasted nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices), date vinaigrette, and dill fronds. For sharing there’s a Paella of smoked sofrito, vegetables and saffron broth. Here’s a peek at some of their Sweets try Turkish espresso featuring hawayej, (often a blend of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg) with vanilla ice cream and pistachio, Rice Pudding with burnt cinnamon nut crunch and caramel, as well as Blood Orange sorbet with pomegranate and lime.
Ethio Vegan, 1362 H St., NE, Washington, DC 20002
Ethio Vegan is an Ethiopian restaurant offering vegan takes on traditional Ethiopian cuisine. The menu includes dishes like Doro Wot, beef tibs, shiro, collard greens, and “meat” and vegetable platters, highlighting authentic Ethiopian flavors. There’s also a kids’ menu with sliders, wings, and fries.
Nyla’s Petite Bakery, 405 W. 145th St., New York, NY 10031
Nyla’s Petite Bakery is a youth-run, 100% vegan mini bakery based in Harlem. Nyla Reese started the bakery at just age 13 as a passion project, and it’s grown so much since then. They offer a rotating menu of vegan miniature donuts with flavors like piña colada, cookies ’n’ cream, gluten-free maple cinnamon sugar, strawberry kisses, and limited-edition banana pudding. They also sell hibiscus iced tea. You can preorder boxes Monday-Thursday for weekend pickups.
Reverie, 135 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11249
Reverie is a beautiful upscale restaurant and cocktail bar where the food is practically art. Especially known for their desserts, Reverie manages to create imaginative flavors and delightful plating with enticing desserts such as the Yuzu Cheesecake which features a coconut crust and vanilla Chantilly. They offer a wide variety of foods, all bursting with flavor. The vegan Lamb Tagine, Pulled Pastrami Sliders, and Citrus Salad are favorites among customers.
Tarrytown Bar & Bistro, 3110 Windsor Rd., Austin, TX 78703
With big screens showcasing live sports, Tarrytown Bar & Bistro aims to welcome guests in an upbeat atmosphere. Café Breakfast includes croissants, vegan donuts, pumpkin loaf, vegan bars, and more. For Starters/ Bar Menu, Texas Poppers and Garlic Eggplant are particularly popular. They serve salads and subs such as Grilled Vegetable Sub, Oyster Mushroom Po Boy, Panini, and others. Burgers include Portobello Mushroom Burgers, Black Bean and Classic Veggie. Some Entrées are Pasta Primavera, Stuffed Squash, Hill Country Vegan Chicken, and more. For Dessert there’s Nutella Chocolate Empanada, Italian Olive Oil Cake, Southern Decadent Chocolate Cake, and Vegan Cheesecake.
Veg’d Out, 119 Pelham Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10805
Veg’d Out aims to create flavorful, vegan dishes that diners enjoy whether they’re vegan or not. Miss Tuna? Join the Toonah Club featuring mashed chickpeas, lettuce, and tomato with or without melted cheeze. Pulled Jack celebrates BBQ Jackfruit with coleslaw and pickles. Many of the dishes are Shroom based such as Buffalo Mac’ n Shroom Mac and Cheeze with buffalo and ranch sauce. There’s also fried Cauli or Shroom Bitez with Buffalo, Lemon Pepper or BBQ and a few varieties of Fries. Beverages include various Culture Pop Soda Flavors and more. And let’s not forget, freshly baked, in house Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Zizi’s Vegan Food Truck, 1121 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216
Zizi’s Vegan Food Truck offers fantastic comfort food, pulling from a variety of cuisines. Their most popular dishes include the Chicken Cheesesteak, Tacos, and Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich. Packed with flavor, many of these dishes are essentially replicas of their meat counterparts. In addition, the staff is extremely friendly and happy to help you pick out the dish that’s right for you.