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Sprout and Lentil in Middletown. |
SPROUT AND LENTIL, MIDDLETOWN VIBE: Have a sit-down vegan lunch with fido in tow at this dog-friendly restaurant. ON THE MENU: Try the no-turkey club sandwich made with seitan bacon, tomato, romaine, mayo and cheese on sourdough, or the cobb salad also with no-turkey deli slices, seitan bacon, tomato, scallions, avocado and chunky blue cheese sauce. sproutandlentil. com |
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BASIL & BUNNY, BRISTOL VIBE: What began as Lyslie Medeiros’ blog and Instagram feed is now a standalone shop for her fast-food vegan remixes. Basil & Bunny offers irresistible options that are more than just“ rabbit food,” making it approachable to all. ON THE MENU: Get your hands on one of the burgers, including the Bunny Mak made with two housemade bean and mushroom patties in a double decker sesame seed bun. basilandbunny. com
RHODY ROOTS, WARREN VIBE: This downtown Warren food haven specializes in locally sourced, allergen-conscious cuisine for lunch, dinner and brunch. The menu is marked with all dishes that can be made vegan or gluten-free on request, plus they offer a steady takeout business. ON THE MENU: Top choices include the pear and butternut salad with roasted squash, fresh pears, candied walnuts, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds and dijon maple vinaigrette, and the monstrous meatless Buffalo sandwich piled with two chickpea and cauliflower patties on a vegan bun. rhodyroots. com
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CELESTIAL CAFE, EXETER VIBE: This is South County’ s hotspot for plant-based devotees, as almost any menu item can be modified to meatless upon request. ON THE MENU: Some of the top veg dishes include Florentine eggplant parmesan and the black bean burger. There’ s always some kind of seasonal special to mix it up using what’ s locally available from area farms. The cafe also works with local growers and merchants to put together monthly five-course farm dinners that can be adapted for plant-based eaters. celestialcaferi. com
CRAZY BURGER, NARRAGANSETT VIBE: This inviting cafe and juice bar is BYOB. ON THE MENU: Crazy Burger has three veggie burger options called the“ vertiginous vegan burgers.” There’ s a quinoa, black bean and sweet potato version; the Poco Loco roasted tempeh and wild black rice burger; and the mushroom burger with root vegetables mixed with risotto and breadcrumbs. Also select from the vegan and gluten-free breakfast options, soups and salads. crazyburger. com
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