WHY Vegetarian and vegan meals in a bucolic garden setting. WHAT The board of changing daily specials at this serene, Buddha-filled indoor-outdoor eatery may offer sweet white corn chowder or a nut-strewn salad. House dressings include balsamic-virgin olive oil vinaigrette and sesame-tamari-lemon. And the delicious house favorites, enchiladas and the kamut spaghetti with a rich [...]
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WHY Dosas and southern-style curries in a tech-savvy setting complete with Bollywood offerings on plasma screens. WHAT Annapurna showcases classic southern Indian cooking in an urbane setting (complete with WiFi). Try the ultra-thin paper dosa or a curry accompanied by pickles, chutneys and sambars. 10200 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.204.5500, annapurnacuisine.com. L & D daily. [...]
January 24, 2013 | Posted in
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WHY Hearty stews made from chickpeas and lentils accompany plenty of vegetable side dishes, like greens with garlic or tomatoes with green pepper, while the fluffy injera bread adds healthy touches like flax, sunflower seeds and sesame. Flaxseed and barley also make appearances in smoothie-like drinks. WHAT Most of the Ethiopian restaurants on Fairfax serve [...]
November 18, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY With its chill vibe and entertaining concept—six choices in each category (appetizers, sides, entrées), six brews on tap and six wines by the glass—the Six fills a gaping need in the Overland-Pico neighborhood, where the mall overwhelms sidewalk life. WHAT This café-pub is a relaxed but confident departure for owners Will Karges and Jake [...]
April 30, 2012 | Posted in
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WHY Good vegan and vegetarian fast food—there’s even a drive-through window. WHAT All the fast-food staples are here—chili-cheese burgers, burritos, pastrami dips, soft-serve ice cream—except they’re all vegetarian and/or vegan, made with tofu and soy products, and they’re pretty darn good, considering. The extensive menu includes air fries, miso-vegetable soup, veggie dogs and ginseng slushies. [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Homey vegetarian fare (mac ‘n cheese, vegetable tarts, tagines) served out of a tiny, charming Sunset Boulevard storefront. WHAT The owners of this candlelit chocolate box of a café are folk musicians who turn out organic fare with a retro feel from a minuscule kitchen. Mediterranean-inspired vegan and vegetarian dishes (roasted tomato-feta tarts, kale [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY As they say, ‘partake of the angelic vibrations of the violet ray,’ baby. The food’s great. WHAT Although it’s tempting to make fun of this ’70s-era hippie landmark, the food is no joke. The diverse menu features raw food dishes like a summer-squash lasagne, vegetarian choices such as agave-glazed vegan duck and carnivore-pleasers such [...]
Type: Restaurant
Region: West of the 405
Neighborhood: Topanga
Features: Breakfast, Dinner, Essentially L.A., Kid Friendly, Lunch, Patio Dining, Private Room, Quiet, Romantic, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian
Price Range: $10-$16, $25-$33
Cuisine Type: Modern American, Vegetarian
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Have-it-your-way salads and healthy entrées at low prices, given the mostly organic and local produce. WHAT Long lines snake out the door of this pioneering invent-your-own salad spot with a buzzing patio. Diners wait at the counter while their salads are tossed from fresh vegetables and meats, then choose beer, wine, lemonade and cupcakes [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY The terrific vegan BLT could make a person forsake meat, while the salad bar offers out-of-the-ordinary choices such as roasted cauliflower. The truly virtuous can order mung beans and rice. Hot tip: Magical chocolates sold in the herb shop are said to improve skin tone and overall health. WHAT It’s actually possible to find [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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WHY Fresh, simple café fare is served at picnic tables under the pine trees in Fern Dell, making it paradise for people (and their dogs) returning from a long hike. Good vegetarian choices. WHAT Had a long hike or a hard day cutting your student film at neighboring AFI? Then head to Trails to refuel [...]
October 28, 2011 | Posted in
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