photo from The Kitsch-enette

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:

Café Mila, 986 3e Ave., Quebec, QC G1L 2X1 Canada

The owner and creator hopes Café Mila will be …a place where you dare, where you create, where you feel at home.” The menu features Sandwiches, Wraps, Hot Beverages like Hot Chocolate, Mocha, Macchiato and more, Teas like Chai and Matcha, as well as Iced versions of some of these plus Smoothies. Sweets include Cookies, Scones, Rice Krispie Treats, Croissants, Chocolatines (pain au Chocolate) and Crookies (a chocolate chip cookie dough/croissant hybrid). Also check their website for events like “Cupping” (coffee tasting), Sip and Draw, and others. Café Mila is pleased to showcase the work of local artists.

Jajaja Plantas Mexicana, 2775 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Dine on dishes such as Hijiki-Hearts of Palm Ceviche, Cucumber Gazpacho, Our Birria Tacos, Dinosaur Kale Bowl, Chorizo Burrito, Churritos, Mexican Wedding Cookies, and much more.

OPlante Sushi Vegetalien, 2115 St-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3K8 Canada

With influences of Thai, Chinese, and Japanese, OPlante offers both All You Can Eat and À la carte options and “…is dedicated to perfecting the craft of making vegan sushi…”  Amid the myriad of Sushi and Nigiri choices there’s Pistachio Sushi with shiitake mushroom, cucumber, avocado, greens, vegan mozzarella, vegan tamago, asparagus, and vegan kani; Unique  featuring Portobello, jalapeño, avocado, assorted nuts, cherry radish, and miso emulsion; Garden showcasing mango, kiwi, avocado, shiso leaf, shiitake mushroom, asparagus, pepper, okra, oshinko, spinach, microgreens, and apricot sauce; vegan Squid and Corn Pizza; and Four Rose Sushi with soy-based bacon, asparagus, sweet potato, tempura, and spicy mayo to note a few. Some Entrées are Ravioli in Peanut Sauce featuring cabbage, carrot, celery, tomato, curry, and mushrooms; Vegetable Tempura with zucchini, sweet potato, and eggplant; and Sautéed Sweet and Sour “Chicken” with tomato sauce, vinegar, pineapple, and broccoli. Soups include Miso, Wonton, and Sweet and Sour. When it comes to Poke, there’s Sumo with vegan Salmon and spicy mayo and Funa–Tuna and Yuzu sauce. Both come with rice, salad, tempura, avocado, cucumber, carrot, cherry radish, and edamame. Wok dishes include Thai basil eggplant, Pad Thai, Teppanyaki “eel” with shiitake mushrooms, Teriyaki Tofu and Eggplant, and Tofu Stew to note a few. They also serve a vast array of teas like Fresh Grape Green Tea with Aloe, Strawberry and Lychee Slush, and Bubble Teas such as Fresh Taro– Jasmine tea-based oat milk tea with fresh mashed taro and tapioca. Desserts are a partnership with BonBon Collections: Sesame Bomb (mochi) Strawberry Shortcake, Cream Biscuit Cake, Cookie and Cream Cake, Coffee Opera, Maple Delight, and Chocolate Covered Cake Pops—all listed as gluten-free.

Sunny Express Gourmet Fast Food, 306 West Compton Blvd. #100, Compton, CA 90220

Focused on “sustainability” and “health,” Sunny Express aims to celebrate plant-based, vegan food and offer a “more diverse selection of Santa Monica-inspired dishes.” Breakfast brings melted cheese topped Vegan Sunny Burger, Vegan Breakfast Burrito with plant-based bacon, house-made potatoes, melted cheese, and all sorts of topping options like JustEgg brand and Jackfruit; Vegan Mex Scrambled Just Egg with rice and beans; and Vegan Chilaquiles with tortilla chips, red or green salsa, and melted vegan cheese. Vegan Mexican dishes (some customizable with vegan protein options like Soy Chorizo, Hibiscus Asada, Loin, Shreemp or Steak, and more) include Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Fajitas, and Vegan Baleada LA, as well as Peruvian-inspired Vegan Lomo Saltado featuring “steak” sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and fries. Here are some of the Chinese style selections. Served with Chinese rice noodles for a “signature” chewiness and aiming for sweet- salty, savory, Vegan Big Roll wraps fried rice or a wheat tortilla around plant-based Loin protein with bell peppers, onions, and carrots. Vegan Chow Mein Plate features stir-fried noodles with celery, onions, cabbage, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Vegan 2 Entrée Plate lets you customize your meal from a variety of plant-based proteins, such as tofu, tempeh, or seitan, as well as rice, noodle, and vegetable choices such as Shreemp Fried or Glazed, Loin Kung Pao or Teriyaki, Drumbstick Chili or BBQ, Thai Sweet Chili Chicken, Steak Broccoli or Mex Potato, Orange Cauliflower, Eggplant Tofu, Loin Mushroom, and more. For Dessert there’s Vegan Carrot Cake with hints of cinnamon, raisins, walnuts for crunch and their cashew cream frosting, Vegan Chocolate Cake, Chinese-inspired Almond Cookies, and Fortune Cookies.

The Kitsch-enette, 21 South Beaver St., York, PA 17401

The Kitsch-ette is a café and vintage shop that offers a weekly rotating menu of grab-and-go items including packaged salads, wraps, cookies, and protein balls. The vegan phish salad is made of chickpeas, celery, red onions, and mayo. Sandwiches and wraps include the steak Bahn mi sandwich made with seitan, hummus, and pickled cabbage on a Portuguese roll; and the chicken apple salad sandwich with seitan, onions, apple, and mayo in a flour tortilla. Sweet treats include the mango poppy seed breakfast cake, the red raspberry breakfast cake, chocolate chip cookie bites, and caramel apple tartlets.

The Vegan Phoenix, 4250 Southwest Rose Biggi Ave., Beaverton, OR 97005

Enjoy their vegan comfort food from a food truck. They list gluten-, soy- and nut-free options. Burgers and Sandwiches are customizable with various sauces, salad fixings, Cheddar “Cheese,” “Bacon,” and white bread or Pretzel buns. “Hotdog” Z feature sauerkraut, sweet relish, onions, Ketchup, and mustard. Fieldburger features a roasted veggie patty. PB&J is elevated by locally sourced jellies like Apricot Pineapple, Four Berry, and others. There’s also their “signature” breaded Fried “Chick”N, “Ham”burger, “Chick”N  Burger, and more. For a little Side action, there’s Waffle Fries with Hickory BBQ spice blend, (Red) Onion Rings, Caesar Salad, and Tater Tots with Mesquite BBQ spice blend. Ever tried Fried Pickles? Here’s your chance, with their “signature breading” and choice of sauce. The Kids Menu offers versions of some of the same, as well as Grilled Cheese and “Chick”N  Nuggets. Mushroom mavens, they offer hot or iced, customizable, “fresh brewed” Mushroom Tea blends and Roasted by Mom Coffee such as Mom Goes Nutty with a mushroom blend, which while listed as nut free, aims to create a flavor profile of peanut butter and chocolate via the roasting process. They also have Berry Well and Green Gem Smoothies. For Dessert, Classic S’mores feature roasted marshmallow and chocolate on a Graham cracker.

Zaddy’s Fast Food Pavilion Street Market, 22965 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

Zaddy’s Fast Food is a quick-service stall located inside Pavilion Street Market, a food-hall style market in downtown Ferndale. The concept is led by chef Josie Clemens, known for appearances on Hell’s Kitchen. The menu focuses on vegan comfort and street-style foods such as burritos and handheld items topped with house-made sauces like the OG Green or the Spicy Riz, along with quick sides designed for grab-and-go meals. Customers can order food inside the Pavilion Street Market food hall and enjoy communal seating. Menu and prices may be limited online, so please call.