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World Guide to Vegetarianism

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Missouri

USA

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:

Candicii's, 7910 Bonhomme, (314) 725-3350

• Italian. "Good selection" of vegetarian pasta dishes, appetizers. Vegan options. Open daily.

Vegetarian Restaurants:

Cafe Taza, 9th Street (between Broadway and Cherry)

• Lacto-ovo vegetarian. Lots of Middle Eastern dishes. Vegan-friendly. "Fabulous. Cheap. Empty. Needs business soon!"

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:

International Cafe, 209 Hitt Street, (314) 449-4560

• International, primarily Middle Eastern. Appetizer combo is good. Limited service.

Natural Foods Stores:

Clovers Natural Food, 802 Business Loop 70 E, (314) 449-1650

• Excellent selection of organic, natural, vegetarian and vegan foods.

Vegetarian Restaurants:

City Garden, 1700 Summit, (816) 221-7559

• In a natural foods store. Open daily.

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:

Amber Waves, 4305 Main Street, 931-8191

• Macrobiotic. Vegan options. Limited menu "but grainburger platter is excellent".

Daily Bread, 4501 Genessee, 531-1452

• Natural foods. Menu changes daily, but always with vegetarian soups, salads, entrees, etc. Vegan options. Closed Sundays.

Shalimar gardens, Shawnee Mission Pkwy & Metcalf Avenue

• Indian. Vegan-friendly.

Eden Alley, 707 W. 47th (basement of Unity Temple), on the Plaza,

(816) 561-5415
• Eclectic. Vegan-friendly. "This restaurant not only has a wonderful vegetarian selection, but is also host to live music every Wednsday evening performed by Minarets of the West. Open Mon-Fri 11am-9pm. Closed Sat & Sun.

The New Jerulsalem Cafe, 431 Westport Road

• Middle-Eastern.

Pyramids cafe, Broadway & S. 34th

• Middle-eastern.

Natural Foods Stores:

City Garden, 1700 Summit, (816) 221-7559

• Has a vegan-friendly deli. "A small all vegetarian whole foods store. Bulk foods, organic products, complete deli and bakery. They have an organic garden across the street and grow produce, herbs and flowers for the store. Coffee and tea counter. Vegetarian restaurant. Friendly owners and employees. A recently renovated store in a 100 year old building creates a neighborhood store atmosphere." Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 8:30am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

There are at least 6 different home-operated natural foods co-ops in the Kansas City area, each serving from 10 to 30 families. Jim Bradley's <jbradley@tyrell.net> wife organizes one of these co-ops. You can e-mail him for more info. They buy from Blooming Prairie Warehouse in Iowa and have available to them an unheard-of selection of natural foods, including fresh, frozen, non-perishable items, and excellent organic produce.

Organizations:

Missouri Vegetarian Society
P.O. Box 2345, Overland, MO 63114, (314) 429-2786

Vegetarian Restaurants:

Springfield Community Foods, 300 N. Waverly Avenue, (417) 866-1337

(1/2 block NW of intersection of Glenstone Ave and St. Louis Street. About 3 miles south of I-44 exit 80)
• Whole foods grocery and lunch counter. The only completely vegetarian restaurant in town. Three creative cooks surprise and delight me every day. Always available vegan items: brown rice with deliciously spiced beans & huge salads with perfect dressings. Variety of sandwiches. Daily specials such as pastas, Indian foods, unique soups such as kombu, eggplant. Food served Mon-Fri 11:30am- 2pm, Sat 9:30am-2pm. Store open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.

Vegetarian Restaurants:

Govinda's, 3926 Lindell Blvd, 535-8085

• Hare Krishna lacot-vegetarian restaurant. Vegan options. Buffet. Closed Saturdays.

The Golden Grocer Cafe, 335 N. Euclid, 367-0405

• Natural foods store. Four entrees daily, sold by weight. Eggless (often vegan) baked goods. Vegan options. Closed Sundays.

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:

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Nobull Cafe, 10477 Old Olive Street Road, 991-9533

• Mostly lacto-ovo vegetarian café/pizza. "Pizza, pasta, and salads. Rennetless cheese used." Open Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sun noon-8pm.

Sunshine Inn, 8 1/2 S. Euclid Avenue, 367-1413

• Will substitute soy-cheese for dairy-cheese. Slightly pricey. Marked as "Reviewer's Choice" in VRG's guide. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm, Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 10am-2:30pm & 5pm-9pm. Closed Mon.

La Patisserie, 6269 Delmar Blvd, 725-4902

• Ethnic. Vegetarian sausage for breakfast. Soups, sandwiches, barbecued tofu.

Caedwell's, #94 Plaza Frontenac, (314) 997-8885

• American with global influence. Vegan-friendly. "Up beat atmosphere with a menu that has great diversity. Wood burning oven in a spacious dinning room. Large menu with vegetarian & vegan options. Executive chef maintains a vegetarian lifestyle, please let him know of your needs and he well be happy to suggest menu possibilities." Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight, Sun noon-9pm.

Indian

Star of India, 4569 LaClede Avenue, 361-6911

• Vegan-friendly. Many vegetarian options. Lunch buffet $6 (1995).

House of India, 8501 Delmar, (314) 567-6850

• Vegan-friendly. All you can eat buffet. "Hot means Hot! at this restaurant." "Has an excellent lunch buffet with mostly vegetarian dishes (many are vegan)." Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm.

Pakistani

Koh-i-noor, 608 Eastgate Avenue, 721-3796

• Vegetarian appetizers and main dishes.

Ethiopian

Red Sea, 6511 Delmar Blvd, 863-0099

• "Many" vegetarian dishes. Vegan options. Traditional style with injera bread.

Middle-Eastern

International Food & Bakery & Cafeteria Almadenah, 3586 Adie Road,

(314) 298-8586
• Vegan-friendly. Bakery & food store with small lunch bar. Vegan falafel, spinach pie, fava bean salad, tabbouleh. "Fresh baked on premises! Assorted pita breads. Family-owned. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8:30pm, Sun 11am-6pm.

Saleem's, 6501 Delmar Blvd, 721-7947

• Lebanese. Vegetarian appetizers, platter, and eggplant dish offered. Closed Sundays.

Italian/Pizza

California Pizza Kitchen, 1493 St. Louis Galleria, 863-4500

• "Fantastic cheeseless pizza (non-vegan): Roasted eggplant with sun-dried tomatos, garlic and fresh spinach on a whole wheat crust, served with a light honey-mustard dressing. None of their pizza crusts are vegan, as they all contain dairy products of some sort. Only one size: individual. Pastas, salads. The Tuscan Bean Soup is made without meat stock. Smoke-free."

Mexican

Flaco's Tacos, 2 locations:

3852 Lindell (at Vandeventer), 534-TACO (open daily 11am-9pm)
6th & Pine, downtown, 231-TACO
• Mexican fast-food. Vegan-friendly. "Huge vegan burrito & all-u-want soft drinks/iced tea. Accommodating. Some vegetarian dishes have cheese/sour cream."

Thai

Thai Country Cafe, 6223 Delmar, 862-0787

• Thai. "Vegetarian appetizers. Will substitute tofu for meat in most entrees. Very reasonable prices." "Ask them to not use fish sauce or other non-vegetarian ingredients in their vegetarian dishes."

Natural Foods Stores:

The Golden Grocer Cafe, 335 N. Euclid, 367-0405

• Has a vegetarian deli.

Nancy's Natural Foods, 4474 Shaw, 771-7721

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:

Erio's Ristorante, 951 Jungerman Road, (314) 928-0112

• Italian pizza. "Has many meat free pasta dishes, vegans could have them hold the cheese (what about eggs in the pasta?)! Also excellent pizza. Warning, salad dressing is anchovy based." Closed Sun.

Natural Foods Stores:

Nutrition Stop, 4101 Mexico Road, (314) 928-7550

• "Has some fresh organic fruits. Lots of other items for vegetarian diets. Vitamins." Open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm.

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:

Brandt's Market and Cafe, 6525 Delmar, (314) 727-3663

• Natural foods. Veggie burgers, black bean chili, pizza, etc. Vegan options. Open daily.

Red Sea, 6511 Delmar, (314) 863-0099

• Ethiopian. "Several" vegetarian dishes. Open daily for dinner, Wed-Sat for lunch.

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants:

The Natural Fact, 7919 Big Bend Blvd, 961-2442

• Mostly lacto-vegetarian natural foods. Vegan-friendly. "Offers a variety of lacto-vegetarian and vegan dishes, including salads, pastas, veggie-burgers, stir-fry, and burritos. Alter-ego of Natural Fact Foods, a catering service." Open for lunch.

The Webster Grill and Cafe, 8127 Big Bend Blvd, (314) 962-0564

• New American. Vegetarian stir-fry, falafel, salads, sandwiches. Vegan options. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Breakfasts on weekends.

Natural Foods Stores:

The Natural Way, 8110 Big Bend, (314) 961-3541

• Sells organic produce.