Vegetarians, vegans and raw food enthusiasts
– or anyone looking to dine on more than a green salad – take
note.
In June, the first "VegOut Vegetarian Guide to New York
City," by Justin Schwartz (Gibbs Smith, $12.95) was published,
making the sourcing of everything green a whole lot easier. The
guide is divided into restaurants, greenmarkets, greengrocers
and food co-ops with listings in Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx
and Queens, and except for restaurants, Staten Island.
Each restaurant is given a short description with recommended
dishes. A star rating is provided, along with price and payment
method, cuisine, location and contact information.
What makes the guide different from others is the listing of
restaurants that offer a selection of vegetarian dishes with
a description such as "full menu with vegetarian and vegan
choices."
A map with all the neighborhoods folds out of the back, so you’ll
never get lost on the way to Famous Pita [935 Coney Island Ave.
at Newkirk Avenue in Flatbush, (718) 284-0161] an eatery that,
according to Schwartz, makes one of the top 10 falafels in the
New York area.
"VegOut Vegetarian Guide to New York City" can be purchased
in local bookstores and through the publisher by calling (800)
748-5439 or logging on to www.gibbs-smith.com.
