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Veg Dining in Rochester We Love!
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The Red Fern - an entirely vegan menu including entrees, sandwiches, salads, breakfast all day, fresh juice, smoothies, house-baked pastires, beer and wine. Prepared from scratch in-house using locally sourced and organic ingredients. Always order the daily special! I also love the Buddha Bowl and the Steak Bomb.
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Dogtown
Hots - its
been so long since I felt like I could indulge in "sinful" food
like a greasy burger and fries! Dogtown Hots has a vast menu of specialty
hotdogs and sausages with influences from around the world. The menu has
so many veg options, I can come back again and again
and never get bored.
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Orange Glory Cafe - is a trendy little cafe on East Ave specializing in upscale sandwiches and salads, open solely during weekday lunch hours. They usually have at least 2 vegetarian options that are really delicious! (right now, I'm craving the spicy lentil burger! yummmmm!)
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Burger King - No. I'm not kidding. Order the BK Veggie Burger with "everything on it": ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, on a sesame-seed bun. I tell them to "make it like a whopper, with a veggie burger, but no cheese or mayo." It's surprisingly not so bad! Be sure to "hold the mayo", to make it vegan & cruelty-free, and cut 9 grams of fat!! Only 340 calories and 8 grams of fat (without the mayo). Compare that to the Whopper, with a total of 700 calories and a 'whopping' 42 grams of fat! |
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Owl
House - Rochester's own hipster-trendy.. arty.. casual...
quality... foodie... restaurant. I like to have my first drink at the bar, where I can watch the bartender (who is more like a mad scientist) perfect his creations. 75 Marshall Street |
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Chipotle - I eat here more often than I'd like to admit. But it's good, healthy whole food on the run. And besides, when you cut out the meat and dairy, it's still damn filling and comes in at only 400 calories! |
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Asian |
Flavors of Asia - Soutwedge restaurant serving authentic Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese food. I regularly get the Papaya Salad, Ho Fun with veggies, and the pan-fried veggie dumplings. Yum!
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Aja Noodle Co - unique, urban contemporary Asian cuisine. Yummy yummy yummy! Almost every dish is available vegetarian! Ask your server for suggestions.
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Golden Dynasty - the staff at this Chinese restaurant are very attentive, helpful & are clearly proud to serve only the best quality food! When I mentioned I was vegetarian, they handed me a FULL PAGE menu with veg options. They made helpful recommendations and even offered to specially prepare food that wasn't even on the menu! (They made me a really tasty vegetarian Vietnamese Pho which I will definitely get again!) If you like smokey and spicy, get the Jalapeno Tofu... I've been thinking about it non-stop since I was there last! Don't be put-off by the fact that this restaurant is in a plaza. It's very nice inside, very delicious, and I'd be surprised if it didn't become one of your favorite places to go!
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Hot Pot at Yummy Garden - traditional "create-your-own" hot and brothy soup from China. A really great meal for socializing and a wonderful way to warm up in the winter! You will choose a broth (the vegetarian broth is available but not on the menu) and the extras to go in the soup: one or maybe two if you're REALLY hungry as a generous portion of Chinese vegetables are already included. While you wait, go to the sauce bar and create several custom dipping sauces. (this is the most important part and the most fun!) When the soup comes, you will cook your ingredients individually for a few seconds... or minutes depending on the item (not unlike fondue), dip it in your sauces and eat! If you are unfamiliar with hot pot, I recommend watching a few videos on Youtube. It's not complicated at all, but can be confusing if you're just walking in the door without a clue what to do.
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Indian |
Amaya - Their website says "Modern Indian Flavors Transformed into a Contemporary Gourmet Experience" and I can't say it better. It's such a pleasant surprise simply to walk in the door. Other Indian restaurants tend to be shades of the same buffet and 1980's ramshackle decor with greatly varying degrees of cleanliness. This restaurant is refreshingly upscale. The food is outstanding! I've never had such thoughtfully prepared and well-balanced Indian food. Bite after bite, I was "oooo"ing and "mmmmm"ing. It's a great place for a quiet date for two or for a group going for a nice dinner out. I was really happy to see the vegan choices are clearly labeled on the menu. Only one odd note: The actual name is Amaya Bar & Grill, which I find strange. There IS a bar but it certainly isn't the focal point and I can't imagine anyone coming just to hang out and drink. And "Grill" conjures images of burgers and steaks, which are obviously not on the menu. (who cares, right?)
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Thali of India - Live music every Friday and Saturday evening. The buffet on Sunday afternoon and Mondays after 5PM is an AMAZING way to sample many different vegetarian dishes, and a great way to try Indian food if you are unfamiliar with it. Each dish is clearly labeled and denotes which are vegan.
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Haveli Indian Cuisine - phenomenal lunch buffet! The most choices of any Indian food buffet in town and it's almost entirely vegetarian! I'm totally addicted and have to force myself not to overeat. For $8.95, it's a really good deal for really good food!
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Mediterranean |
Aladdin's Natural Eatery - the salads are so fresh and delicious, they don't need dressing! I'm a fan of the Pine Nut Salad, and the Falafel Pita Roll is awesome if you are in the mood for a wrap. The soups are hearty and are a meal all by themselves. Try the Vegetarian Chili (yum!) or the hearty Lentil Soup, and in the summer the cold Gazpacho. Each Aladdin's restaurant is independently owned an operated, and the quality of the food is dramatically different at each. I ONLY recommend the one in downtown.
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Mexican |
John's Tex Mex Eatery - stuff yourself for five bucks! Tasty Ameri-Mexican food that is easily vegan friendly... just ask. No explanation required. Normally I don't really like tofu, but this is specially seasoned and spicy. I love the Tofu Tacos and the Mexican Plate with Un-Beef! Every Monday they have a special vegan entrée. Get it. It's always off the hook!
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Sol Burrito - let me sum it up: Tofu Tacos! Look. I know what you are thinking. Tofu is yuck. But that is where you are wrong. That is where I was wrong! Just go. And order. And moan with pleasure! I crave these. It's ridiculous!
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La Casa - my favorite sit down Mexican restaurant and it's in the Southwedge. After eating my bodyweight in chips and salsa, I always struggle deciding whether I'll get the Sopes or the Veggie Enchiladas. I don't, however, struggle with whether I'll have another margarita.
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