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PLANT CITY, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Four vegan restaurants and a food market under one roof cover every non-plant-based craving with its veggie equivalent: If we could eat this way every day, we would. ON THE MENU: Sandwiches, bowls and salads at Make Out or settle in for a housemade veggie burger at New Burger. You won’ t miss the meat after experiencing these feasts. plantcitypvd. com

GARDEN GRILLE, PAWTUCKET VIBE: Step right into this garden oasis for a light and delicious bite to eat. ON THE MENU: For a meal without the guilt, the famous butternut squash quesadilla. Craving your five-a-day all in one bowl? Veer toward the salads, including Reggie’ s Raw Heaven or the baby kale Caesar salad. Don’ t forget vegan dessert at Wildflour Bakery, located right next door. gardengrilleri. com

PHOTOGRAPHY:( TOP) JASON WESSEL PHOTOGRAPHY;( RIGHT) ANGEL TUCKER.

JULIAN’ S AND PIZZA J, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Julian’ s was one of the first on the scene to begin catering cuisine to vegans three decades ago with brunch options like vegan French toast, gluten-free waffles with fruit and a tofu scramble. Pizza J followed suit with a whole restaurant dedicated to pies and will substitute vegan cheese or a gluten-free crust for any pizza. ON THE MENU: The vegan steak and cheese at Julian’ s, made with house seitan, mushrooms, caramelized onions, pepper and vegan“ whiz” on a sub roll, or the Great Beyonder vegan burger; the Tony Clifton at Pizza J— a white pie with herbed ricotta, mozzarella, roasted potatoes and red peppers. juliansprovidence. com; pizzajprovidence. com

VEGGIE FUN, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Vegans get the short end of the stick at most Chinese restaurants, where steamed vegetables and plain rice are often the only options that are truly vegan. Veggie Fun is a Chinese restaurant where traditional favorites are all made plant based. ON THE MENU: General Tso’ s chicken fans can try the seitan version with soy protein fried in a spicy sauce. Spring rolls come in a sampler of soft and crunchy rolled vegetable-stuffed bites, and the Malaysian curry stew doesn’ t mess around with broccoli, carrots, potatoes and seitan in a spicy yellow curry sauce served with brown rice. veggiefunri. com

BLACKIE’ S, SMITHFIELD VIBE: Blackie’ s appeals to all eaters, whether it’ s carnivores after a juicy burger or steak, indulgent omnivores, people with food allergies and plant-based eaters looking for satisfying feasts. ON THE MENU: Plant-based eaters will enjoy the nachos with vegan nacho cheese, guac, salsa verde and dairy-free sour cream. Guests can completely customize their meals by choosing their preferred protein and veggies, including selections like tofu, mukimame, Tuscan kale and much more. eatatblackies. com

TORI TOMO, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Traditional Japanese and innovative dishes. ON THE MENU: Any of the ramen bowls( gluten-free noodles are available), which include spinach and bean sprouts and are topped with scallions. The Yasai Don rice bowl also stirs up broccoli, spinach, mushrooms and bean sprouts with tofu and sweet soy sauce. toritomopvd. com

PIANTA, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Coming from a big Italian family, Michelle Politano took traditional recipes and adapted them to fit a plant-based diet for better health benefits without losing the taste of childhood. The restaurant is also gluten- and nut-free, as cheeses are coconut oil-based. ON THE MENU: The crispy Brussels sprouts as a starter before indulging in the spicy Thai salad. piantaveganrestaurant. com

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FOGLIA, BRISTOL VIBE: This chef-driven, plantbased restaurant began as a pop-up but has since grown to include a brick-and-mortar eatery. ON THE MENU: Check out the Italian classics like the gluten-free spaghetti— housemade pasta with a choice of sunflower seed cacio e pepe, pesto or pomodoro— alongside craft beers, wines and cocktails( both alcoholic and zero proof). fogliabristol. com