Vegetarians' restaurants row: boosted by culinary demand, vegetarian cuisine is spawning new eateries around the country.When Kirk A. Charles became a vegetarian seven years ago, he was unaware of how challenging it would be to find vegetarian restaurants-particularly when traveling. "It's difficult to find a place that has good tasting food. I'm a vegan vegan /veg·an/ (ve´gan) (vej´an) a vegetarian whose diet excludes all food of animal origin. ve·gan n. [no animal products], and it has been my experience that most places that have vegetarian items include dairy or egg products," explains the proprietor of AccuWord Inc., a Linden, New Jersey-based court reporting/transcription service. A growing and increasingly vocal minority, vegetarians now make up 1% of the total U.S. population, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG VRG Varig (Viacao Aerea Rio-Grandense, Brazil, ICAO code) VRG Vegetarian Resource Group VRG Ventral Respiratory Group VRG Vaccinia-Rabies Glycoprotein (gene) VRG Vision Research Group VRG Vortex Ring Gun ) based in Baltimore. As the demand for meatless meals flourishes, chefs across the country are being challenged to prepare vegetable-based entrees that are just as palatable as their meat selections. While Georgia Brown's in Washington, D.C., is a favored restaurant that serves fine Southern cuisine, it's probably the last place you would expect to see vegetarian entrees on the menu. But Terrell Danley, its African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. chef, has four vegetarian items on his menu, in addition to two vegan-friendly desserts. "When a vegetarian comes to my restaurant, they should have the same dining experience as someone who eats meat," says Danley, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York Hyde Park is a town located in the northwest part of Dutchess County, New York, United States, just north of the city of Poughkeepsie. The town is most famous for being the birthplace of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. . Today's vegetarian wants more than a plate of steamed vegetables. Charles suggests asking the hotel concierge or checking a local health food store for vegetarian restaurant recommendations. "But when in doubt, most Asian-style restaurants offer vegetarian entrees," he advises. Here's a list of restaurants great for client dining in Dining in is a formal military function for members of a company or other unit. The practice is thought to have begun in 16th Century England, in the monasteries and early universities. key business cities that cater to a vegetarian clientele ($ = under $10, $$ = under $20, $$$ = over $20). Atlanta's Cafe Sunflower (5975 Roswell Rd., Suite 353; 404-256-1675) has an eclectic menu that blends Asian, European and Southwestern influences. Lunch and dinner are served Monday through Saturday ($). One of Chicago's well-known restaurants, Charlie Trotter's (816 W. Armitage; 312-248-6228) has created a vegetarian menu, including dessert, which is truly a dining experience ($$$). Chowpatti Vegetarian (1035 S. Arlington Heights Arlington Heights, village (1990 pop. 75,460), Cook county, NE Ill., a residential suburb of Chicago; founded 1836, inc. 1887. Its manufactures include machinery, drugs and medical equipment, and metal fabrication. Arlington Park racetrack is there. . Rd.; 847-640-9554) boasts an international vegetarian menu along with its European selections; open daily for lunch and dinner ($). In New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , Angelica Kitchen (300 E. 12th St.; 212-228-2909) is one of the best places for vegan specialties; open daily for lunch and dinner service ($$). In the same neighborhood, Caravan of Dreams
The Caravan of Dreams was a performing arts center located in the central business district of Fort Worth, Texas during the 1980s and 1990s. (405 E. 6th St.; 212-254-1613) serves mostly wheat and dairy-free items daily for lunch and dinner ($$). Zen Palate (663 Ninth Ave.; 212-582-1669 and 34 Union Square East; 212614-9345) is known for its vegetarian selections; open daily for lunch and dinner ($$$). Philadelphia's Harmony Vegetarian (135 Ninth St.; 215-627-4520) is a favorite spot for vegans. Lunch and dinner are served here Monday through Saturday ($). Charles Plaza (234 N. 10th St.; 215-829-4383) is a formal vegetarian Chinese restaurant See:
In San Francisco, diners who eat at Greens Restaurant (Fort Mason Bldg. A; 415-771-6222) enjoy both the vegetarian selections and a view of the San Francisco Bay San Francisco Bay, 50 mi (80 km) long and from 3 to 13 mi (4.8–21 km) wide, W Calif.; entered through the Golden Gate, a strait between two peninsulas. . Open daily; reservations are suggested ($$). Millennium Restaurant (246 McAllister St.; 415-487-9800) is the Bay area's premier and award-winning vegetarian restaurant. Open for dinner, Tuesday through Sunday; it's also open for lunch, Tuesday to Friday ($$). Washington, D.C.'s Georgia Brown's (950 15th St. NW; 202-393-4499) serves vegetarian entrees and desserts daily for lunch and dinner ($$). Near Howard University, Delights of the Garden (2616 Georgia Ave. NW; 202319-8747) may not be "formal" enough for a business lunch, but it's the only raw vegan establishment of its kind in the D.C. area. Open daily for lunch and dinner; catering services are also available ($). |
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