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Has vegan dining become more common?
- Remember when vegan selections were just a blip on the dinner menu? It was hard to eat out at all if you chose a vegan lifestyle.
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Are vegan options more available in restaurants now?
- These days, whole sections of the menu are dedicated to vegan dining, making it easier than ever to enjoy a plant-based meal at restaurants.
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Are there many vegan restaurants in New York City?
- Now you’ll discover vegan restaurants popping up in nearly every New York City neighborhood, offering a variety of unique plant-based dishes.
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How are vegan restaurants standing out?
- Vegan restaurants are building their brands with unique spins on traditional and innovative vegan dishes, redefining plant-based cuisine.
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1. Avant Garden
Savor elegant plant-based dishes and admire cozy interiors on a romantic couples dinner.
Avant Garden has one simple mission: to raise the bar on fine vegan dining, and Chef Tony Mongeluzzi does it with ease. He uses his extensive ingredients – greens, fruits, veggies, grains, nuts, legumes, spices, and herbs – to create masterpieces that are creative, gorgeous, and delectable all at once. Beginning with his Toasts that include items like Fennel Hummus with caramelized fennel puree, orange, and walnut to his Hots like Pappardelle with house-made pasta, Pomodoro, and herbed gremolata. These perfectly crafted dishes allow the ingredients to be truly appreciated for their individual flavors while complementing their counterparts for a truly Avant Garde vegan experience.
130 East 7th Street, New York, NY, Phone: 646-922-7948
2. Chloe, West Village
Enjoy fast-casual vegan eats and grab sweet treats on a fun kids outing.
Chloe was created via a partnership between ESquared Hospitality and Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” winner and vegan Chloe Coscarelli to provide quality vegan food to multiple parts of the nation. Diners at the West Village location in New York can delight in a wholesome, plant-based menu that is designed to nourish and energize the body. By Chloe’s menu consists of traditional American fare made vegan-style and features fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, a few pastas, and even a brunch menu. With dishes like the Whisky BBQ sandwich with smoky Portobello mushrooms and sietan, sautéed kale, onion marmalade, grilled pineapple, and bourbon barbeque. What’s not to love?
185 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, Phone: 212-290-8000
3. Toad Style, Brooklyn
Taste comfort food classics and explore a chill vibe on a cheap weekend stop.
Toad Style is a quirky neighborhood spot in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of New York City. They serve American-style vegan food in kung fu-style surroundings. Their simple, classic menu is 100% vegan, free of soy and palm oil, and it is gluten free to boot. Diners can indulge in select, but oh-so-delicious sandwiches and out-of-this-world sides with an emphasis on all things fried. The Toad Style house burger features a mushroom and lentil patty topped with almond cheese, aioli, and traditional fixings, which can be paired with hand-cut fries, cheese or pizza fries, fried cauliflower, or fried pickles.
93 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, Phone: 347-789-1589
4. Franchia Vegan Cafe
Discover Korean-inspired vegan fare and sip teas on an easy spring lunch trip.
Franchia Vegan Café offers a casual take on the more refined principles of Asian fusion vegan dining. This multi-level space evokes a contemporary elegance with traditional Korean decor, and it is the perfect eatery for a quick bite during lunch or an evening of laughter with friends. Their eclectic menu provides varied selections for both lunch and dinner, which include sushi and vegan tapas. Guests will find Quick Bites such as Crispy Scallion and Spicy Kimchi pancakes, an assortment of dumpling offerings, and specialties like Singapore Curry Angel Hair – thin rice noodles with vegetables, and “lobster” balls stir fried in a house-made curry sauce.
12 Park Avenue, New York, NY, Phone: 212-213-1001
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