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Central Park, a vegan and vegetarian haven, is a must-visit destination in Manhattan. With its 843 acres of green space, the park offers a variety of activities such as strolling along winding paths, exploring gardens and lakes, and enjoying picnics. For dining options, Tavern on the Green serves plant-based dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. The nearby Union Square Greenmarket provides fresh produce and artisanal goods. Don''t miss the Conservatory Garden, the Bethesda Fountain, and the Central Park Zoo, all of which are vegan-friendly attractions.

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kyu
kyu748 reviews
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It turns out one can work up up quite the appetite exploring the vast galleries at The Met! Luckily for the weary art enthusiast, this bakery/cafe is conveniently located just a few blocks away from the museum — a short walk, with fortifying #carbsforlife at the end! What I didn’t know at the time is that Le Pain Quotidien is a chain, concentrated in NYC but with a few locations in the greater LA area and other parts of the US. Its general vibe is that of a more upscale, eclectic, and wood-grained Panera Bread. Although there weren’t a ton of vegan options, they do an excellent job of eliminating the guesswork. Each vegan dish is clearly labeled with a ‘V’ (they also indicate with an ‘N’ when something contains nuts.) According to the menu, this wholesome, eat-the-rainbow bowl features “balsamic beets, hummus, lentils, grape tomatoes, mixed greens, vinaigrette, and spicy tahini, served with our artisanal bread.” The servers may ask if you’d like to “add protein” (meaning meat, unfortunately) but there’s already plenty to be had in the genuinely massive scoop of tender black lentils. I rarely feel so energized after lunch — #plantpower! Though $15.50 felt like a bit much for salad, everything did taste really fresh, and I enjoyed the harmonious medley of flavors — a little creamy, tart, spicy, and earthy all at once. I liked the rustic quality of the freshly baked bread, too, although my best friend thought it was dry (more for me!) All in all, a great way to refuel for another round of art appreciation. Bonus: Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, the first Vermeer painting in America! #ditchdairy, drink water?

Black Lentil Bowl
kyu
kyu748 reviews
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My usual Thai order is drunken noodles or green curry, but on this particular evening, nothing sounded better than a saucy, vegetable-laden stir-fry, served steaming and fragrant from the wok. I was sold when I spotted eggplant and fried #tofu — two personal favorites — in the same dish. Since I’m not the most compelling vegan debater, my typical influence strategy is to just eat whatever I’ve ordered with such intense gusto that everyone in the vicinity begins to wonder why they didn’t get the same. Over the course of the meal, I caught my best friend stealing more than a few envious glances at my plate — mission accomplished! #veganisnotscary It was a bit heavier on the salt than I prefer, but otherwise really delicious: they didn’t skimp on the eggplant; it was in large chunks and perfectly sautéed so as to be tender yet not mushy. The tofu and other #vegetables were excellent, as well. This dish should be ordered by those who can tolerate (or ideally, love) ginger; I quickly lost count of the myriad threads of spicy, stomach-settling yellow root. I felt that $15 was a fair price given the ample portion. It even came with the conical mound of jasmine rice to the right (I didn’t have to order it separately, as with other restaurants!) Thai 72 may not have the most imaginative name (it’s a Thai restaurant on W 72nd St . . . ) but it more than makes up for it with filling portions, friendly service, and a charming, cozy space that bustles with neighborhood life.

Ginger Tofu Eggplant
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amanda2,567 reviews
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Look at that vegan egg yolk!!! 😮 I have had this restaurant booked for months as I really wanted to try this dish. It’s a turkish pide - a flatbread filled with vegan mozzarella and egg. It was something I never thought I would try after going vegan. We enjoyed it. The dish is on the pricier side but worth it for the experience. The egg yolk was SO realistic I wouldn’t have eaten it unless I was at a vegan restauarant and 100% confident it was plant based. #veganegg #newyorkcity #saveveganrestaurants

Khachapuri
unejanie
unejanie1,798 reviews
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i was impressed at the special options they offered at the thayer for me and my nephew. i was the sole vegan and he is deadly allergic to grapes and sensitive to dairy and gluten. they noticed i didn't seem too excited about pasta marinara so offered this dish, which was cooked to order and tasted like trader joe's bulgogi (@kyu 😁). what started as a small family gathering grew to over 30 guests so we had to go with a buffet. while everyone else went through the standard buffet fare, i had a fresh/ cooked meal. in addition to the bulgogi, the appetizers were all vegan - olive #bruschetta, #avocadotoast, and a delicious vegan chocolate torte #dessertappetizer ( #sweettooth #chocoholic). also the best #sweetpotatofries i have ever eaten. it was a sad event, but as with most funerals, it became a family reunion and a was great chance to visit with long-lost cousins. last photo is where they scratched benedict arnold's name off his plaque. seems it might have been easier to just remove the plaque.

buffet lunch
appleappleamanda
amanda2,567 reviews
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Beatnik is a 100% vegan fast casual chain with lots of salads and sandwiches. We opted to go here as it was one of the most affordable options in the area & after many days of indulgent vacation food we were craving a salad. I looooved the #tofu on this and considered ordering an extra bowl of just that! The rest of the veg was very fresh and this was a great salad! The staff was also super friendly. I would recommend if you are in the area! #veganrestaurant #salad #newyorkcity 🥬

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alleycatz
alleycatz454 reviews
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This is my new food crush. Bought these on a whim and I LOVE them! The peppermint-white chocolate coating is really good. Just enough sweetness to satisfy a craving. The bar is chewy and has a slightly malty flavor. These keep me feeling full much longer than I expected and make a good portable snack. 14g of protein and really clean ingredients. USDA Organic No Artificial Ingredients Non-GMO Verified Certified Vegan Great-Certified B Corporation-Employee Owed company. #veganisnotscary

Organic Protein Bar Peppermint White Chocolate
mynameislisa
lisaguerra490 reviews
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Sometimes at Costco I go into a frenzy when I see plant-based items and just throw things in my shopping cart. I saw this huge box of Annie's cinnamon rolls and got excited and never read the fine print.. I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to freeze them, and thought there were a bunch of individual cinnamon rolls inside, rather than the familiar "poppin' fresh" tubes (3). I was finally ready for a cinnamon roll this week and thought I really messed up once I realized my mistake. Not the case! I semi-defrosted one of the tubes and other than a scary incident where the end cap with the icing blew off rather violently and landed on the other side of the room, everything seemed fine. So, maybe just use a knife to slice the package open instead of trying to "pop" it if it's been in the freezer. Sorry Annie. But as you can see, these HUGE cinnamon rolls look just like you want them to, and they tasted great, too. And Annie isn't chintzy with the icing---there is PLENTY of icing which is crucial to cinnamon roll enjoyment, as we all know.

Organic Cinnamon Rolls with Icing
mynameislisa
lisaguerra490 reviews
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Costco has made this big bag of faux chicken tenders a staple on their frozen foods aisle. It contains 16 huge tenders and sells for $5.99. The bag is resealable so you can pull what you need out easily and keep the rest tucked away in the freezer for later. The texture of these is incredible. I followed the directions (for once!) to cook them in a hot oven for only 4 minutes on each side. Scrumptious! I know some vegans don't approve of meat- like plant-based substitutes, but this is the sort of revolutionary product that can turn people. I am keeping these on hand to blow a few minds who don't believe this magic is possible.

Beyond Chicken Plant-Based Breaded Tenders
caropanfan
Wendy42 reviews
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I was so excited to try this Helado Mora Lavanda vegan gelato 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Hmmmm. This beauty is made with almond milk and lavender flowers, and also blackberries and lemon. It is hard to taste the lavender amongst the others, but has the perfect texture and everything else was spot on. Beautiful, recyclable packaging, and… well darn, have to say that I just didn’t care for the flavor. I love lavender, but there was something else in this that gave it an odd finish. Hopefully your taste buds will favor it, as it still worth a try! If you are on the hunt in CR, the Auto Mercado is the only store I’ve found with such a vast selection of vegan offerings…and the vegan ice creams and gelatos were the holy grail with my tender mouth right now… I honestly had given up after checking many, many places. They even had things I’d not seen back home. My new favorite store ❤️🙏🏼💚🎉🤩👏🏼🙌🏼 #glutenfree #soyfree

Helado Mora Lavanda

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