{"id":38835,"date":"2015-10-01T14:15:39","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T19:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=38835"},"modified":"2018-02-28T14:28:33","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T20:28:33","slug":"7-great-cities-for-vegetarian-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/7-great-cities-for-vegetarian-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"7 great cities for vegetarian travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s inevitable: You ask a local where to eat, and they rattle off the places where you can get good barbecue or a great burger. But sometimes beef isn’t<\/em> what’s for dinner. In honor of World Vegetarian Day on October 1, here’s a roundup of great cities for vegetarian travelers, where meatless eating is a breeze.<\/p>\n

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New York, New York<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0The Big Apple is the epicenter\u00a0of pretty much all\u00a0food, especially when you go ethnic.\u00a0In the East Village, head to Angelica Kitchen<\/a> for a colorful\u00a0Dragon Bowl filled with rice, beans, tofu and other goodies. In Brooklyn, head to Bunna Cafe<\/a>, a cash-only joint\u00a0specializing in vegan Ethiopian food. New York\u00a0is also home to an impressive offering of annual meatless meet-ups, including the Veggie Pride Parade<\/a> in March and the\u00a0New York Vegetarian Food Festival<\/a>\u00a0in May.<\/p>\n

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It’s easy being green at New York City’s Vegetarian Food Festival. Credit sneakerdog\/Flickr.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Austin, Texas<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0This Texas city has no beef with vegheads, as evidenced by its hosting the\u00a0annual Texas VegFest<\/a>\u00a0in April. And any time of year, roll up on some good eats at one of Austin’s vegetarian food trucks. Try the BBQ Revolution<\/a>, which features soy-based “brisket,” tempeh “ribs” and other vegan options that help you a feel part of the state’s barbecue scene.\u00a0Or try the\u00a0Vegan Nom<\/a>, which serves tacos with plant-based fillings like refried black beans with vegan chorizo.<\/p>\n

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The Vegan Nom in Austin is nacho mama’s taco truck. Credit Stephanie\/Flickr.<\/p><\/div>\n

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San Francisco, California<\/a>:<\/strong> The bay area haslong been a refuge for alternative lifestyles, so it’s no surprise that the region hosts the World Veg Festival<\/a> this weekend. Any time of year, survey the veggie landscape during Mission: Vegetarian<\/a><\/em>, a veggie-friendly tour of the city’s historic Mid-Mission District. San Fran’s Asian restaurants are a good bet for meatless cuisine. For a sit-down meal, good standbys include the aptly\u00a0named Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant<\/a>, which specializes in meatless Chinese food; and\u00a0Cotogna<\/a>, an Italian eatery where veggies are the star in dishes like ricotta ravioli and wild mushroom tortellini.<\/p>\n

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Portland, Oregon<\/a>:<\/strong> This hipster enclave offers more than just a veggie-friendly restaurant here and there. Get comfy at the Cherokee Rose Inn<\/a>, a cozy B&B serving\u00a0an all-vegan breakfast. From there, walk a half-mile to\u00a0Laurelhurst Park, a minimall full of vegetarian-friendly options. Even Laurelhurst Theater and Pub<\/a> offers a spinach salad, veggie wrap and vegetarian pizza.<\/p>\n

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Chicago, Illinois<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0The Windy City may be known for its ketchup-less hot dogs and meat-covered deep dish pizza, but this Midwestern metropolis is friendly to all visitors, including vegetarians. The popular Chicago Diner<\/a> serves up greasy spoon-style offerings with slightly less guilt, thanks to remixed dishes like the smoked tofu club\u00a0and avocado tostadas. The city also gets props for\u00a0being the headquarters of Chicago Vegan Foods<\/a>, which supplies vegan marshmallows, cheese and other dairy-free delicacies to\u00a0restaurants and grocery stores nationwide.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Chicago Diner serves thick, juicy burgers, minus the meat. Credit Beth Granter\/Flickr.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Richmond, Virginia<\/a>:<\/strong> Strange Matter<\/a>\u2014part restaurant, part arcade, part art space, part underground music venue\u2014wins over vegetarians and carnivores alike with its eclectic vibe. The bar-style menu offers meatless munchies like vegan buffalo wings and a portobello cheese steak.\u00a0For something more laid-back, try Fresca on Addision<\/a>, a casual eatery serving meat-free comfort food like vegetable chili, pesto pizza and a vegan chicken salad sandwich. The city\u00a0also deserves a nod for hosting\u00a0the Richmond Vegetarian Festival<\/a> each June.<\/p>\n

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Boulder, Colorado<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0This mountain town serves up clean, vegetarian food that’s as pure as the driven snow. Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant<\/a> takes the phrase “farm to table” literally, serving\u00a0fresh produce, herbs and eggs from its very own farm; inventive offerings like smoked beet fettuccine, Jamaican jerk tempeh and avocado tartare keep things exciting. Over at\u00a0Native Foods Cafe<\/a>,\u00a0enjoy filling fare like the colorful Ensalada Azteca or the Italian-style sub made with seitan “meatballs.” Save room for the peanut butter parfait.<\/p>\n

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