California Vegetarian

Millennium is a vegetarian restaurant a few blocks off Union Square in San Francisco. They cook with local produce, organic when possible, taking delivery daily and sorting out their menu to match. The folks at Millennium believe that gourmet dining can be vegetarian and healthy and delicious and environmentally responsible. It is exactly the sort of cooking George and I really appreciate. We have been more times than I can count over the years, and we have never been disappointed….

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I recently took George to Calistoga for some spa treatments for his birthday. The spa visit was great, but what accidentally ended up absolutely making the trip was a visit for dinner to the Calistoga Inn Restaurant….

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Although not apparent on the menu (either online or in-store) Red Robin will replace the meat on any of their burgers with a Boca or a Gardenburger patty. This makes what looks like a restaurant with only a side-salad option actually doable for a vegetarian. …

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Tazzina is a gem tucked away in Woodland, just outside Sacramento. It’s about a five-minute drive into downtown from Highway 113 or I-5, and it is well worth it. The food is excellent, and the atmosphere is cozy and yet sophisticated without being pretentious. …

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Recently George and I needed a quick meal on the road. To our delight, we saw a Panera Bread from the freeway. Panera is a national bakery and a café and, apparently, a catering business chain. When we went inside, it felt most like a café, though the luscious options behind the counter of sweets and thick-crusted artisan breads made the rival claim of bakery completely believable….

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If you find yourself hungry and waiting for a flight at the Las Vegas International Airport, I recommend the breakfast at Flatbreadz. George and I had their egg and provolone pocket ($8.58 each). The lunch menu also has vegetarian options. The price is…

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Our experience at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago, Las Vegas was a mixed bag, and honestly, since I was so excited about going, I cannot say that I’m surprised I was a little disappointed. In general, the food was very good, and eventually the service was good, but…

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Togo’s Sandwiches started in 1968 in San Jose, California. They are now a franchise that offers dine in, take out, and catering, but the feel and freshness of California has been maintained in every store George and I have eaten in over the years. We always know that if we find a Togo’s we will have a good vegetarian sandwich…

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When BJ’s opened in Vacaville, George and I immediately wanted to try it because of the sign, which read “Chicago Style Pizza.”

George and I love Chicago style pizza. Okay, we basically just love pizza…

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Vegetarians may be surprised to find a review of In-N-Out Burger here, but since our goal is to let vegetarians know what their options are in the omnivorous world, I thought it important to let you know…

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