I tend to find that many of the vegan restaurants I have attended in the past have had the three ‘Ps’ of dread — pretentious crowds, pitiful proportions, and pricey, bland food. So you must understand my initial disappointment when my dining partner decided to surprise me with a raw vegan restaurant called Crudessence.
Thai vegetarian restaurant ChuChai, vegan diner Aux Vivres, veggie cafe Lola Rosa, and veggie-lover's "hidden gem" Bonnys make for great vegetarian cuisine.