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Bringing plant-based sushi to the forefront, Kusaki is redefining Japanese cuisine in Los Angeles
This hot spot combines artistry with flavor
Kusaki’s chic vibe and inventive menu make it an absolute must for any vegan sushi lover
Located in the suburbs of Chicago
Spirit Elephant is known for its upscale vibe and comforting
From "crab cake" burgers to lemon chicken piccata
this elegant eatery serves up familiar favorites with a plant-based twist
LA’s first 100% vegan Italian restaurant
trattoria-inspired setting and mouthwatering menu to the scene
Pura Vita elevates Italian cuisine with a compassionate twist
proving that you don’t need cheese to enjoy classic Italian flavors
This Pan-Asian Portland gem is where farm-fresh meets gourmet
local ingredients in an inventive menu filled with vibrant
It’s the perfect place for a cozy dinner that celebrates the region’s produce with flair
Looking for a vegan take on Mexican street food
Hijo de Su Madre serves up innovative tacos
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Austin’s vegan cheese shop and deli
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New York’s Anixi celebrates Mediterranean flavors with a vegan twist
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Anixi is setting the standard for vegan Mediterranean cuisine in the Big Apple
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From the same chef/owner of Beyond Sushi, Willow, and Coletta, Chef Guy Vaknin brings a brand new Manhattan kosher vegan restaurant Anixi
which offers Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant and romantic setting
and Lebanese flavors to create dishes that taste anything but plant-based
Specific menu items include Arak Cured “Salmon” Risotto
and steak shish-kebabs made from Chunk Foods
the most realistic plant-based steak products on the market
Anixi also has a full-fledged cocktail bar with creative
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New York's vegan dining scene moved past its patchouli-scented phase a few decades ago. Now you can have a meatless, five-course tasting menu at Dirt Candy, or a burger that bleeds like the real thing at PLNT Burger
But decadence—the kind you indulge in when you want to live in a less insane version of The Wolf of Wall Street—still evokes carnivorous images of excess: steak
You’ll find that sort of unabashed glamor at Anixi
This outstanding Mediterranean restaurant is an ideal start to a big night out
Anixi leans heavily on fake meat and seafood products
all the food and drinks are also kosher.) The appetizer on every table is an arak-cured soy salmon dish that’s committed to cosplay
Hanging from hooks on a small metal bar resembling a jerky rack
each strip of "fish" is painted with white stripes of fat
and an indication that you shouldn’t take anything at Anixi too seriously
like it's dressed up as meat in a play about meat
Comically large and seriously flavorful chick’n and steak kebabs arrive at the table crossed like swords in a medieval duel
The preserved lemon-cured tuna tartare comes with an absurd amount of caviar on top—you can afford it only because it's made out of black seaweed
That’s the fun of this place: indulging in the same level of completely unserious excess that makes restaurants like Casino and Holiday Bar feel like nightclubs with Bacchanalian appetites
which borrows from the '80s Art Deco revival with white marble walls
Whether the pile of caviar you’re eating is real or not
it’s only appropriate that you eat it under a sparkling chandelier that could cover someone’s mortgage payment
Is Anixi the place to take that straight-edge Rise Against fan you picked up in the East Village? Probably not, unless they have a very generous sense of humor. (Take them to Superiority Burger.) Instead, bring a friend—herbivore or otherwise—who will prank call PETA with you after a few glasses of kosher wine.
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Chef and entrepreneur Guy Vaknin appeared on reality cooking competition show Hell’s Kitchen and investment reality show Shark Tank
most know him for his creative vegan food as the chef and owner behind NYC’s popular fast-casual chain Beyond Sushi
Vaknin is expanding his NYC restaurant empire with a new vegan Mediterranean brasserie concept called Anixi
The restaurant features dishes with flavors from Greece
found its home in the Chelsea neighborhood of NYC and the restaurant encompasses a variety of rich architectural elements and timelessness that pay homage to old New York.
The restaurant features 18th century marble
and hand made art work by New York City based artist Lia Ali
The space also offers private dining ideal for special occasions
Vaknin journeys close to home with this concept
The menu offers fresh baked breads; hot and cold mezze such as Taramasalata (lemon infused yogurt
and sumac); shish kabobs made with cured vegan fish
and steak; traditional Turkish flatbread pizza; and desserts such as Medjool date cake
enjoy artisan cocktails and a regionally curated wine list.
“My vision is to create an experience that will leave diners stunned at what the possibilities of plant-based food can be,” Vaknin said in a statement
“Anixi will be the location where we stretch that vision to its limits like no one has done before.”
orders for delivery can be made on the Anixi website
Anixi follows the success of Vaknin’s other restaurants, including Beyond Sushi, Willow, and Coletta
The chef and his wife Tali Vaknin launched the flagship location of Beyond Sushi in 2012 in NYC’s Union Square neighborhood and have since expanded the chain across Manhattan.
With the Beyond Sushi brand and others, Vaknin aims to elevate the meaning of eating vegan by offering a casual menu with high-end appeal. In addition to Beyond Sushi’s iconic vegan sushi
he serves hearty dishes such as Fried Chick’n Bao
In 2018, Vaknin appeared on Shark Tank Season 10 and won a deal with investors Lori Greiner and Matt Higgins—the first vegan restaurant to do so
“We’re hoping to give the vegan food movement a national spotlight with our appearance on Shark Tank,” Vaknin told VegNews at the time
“We want to show how creative and innovative vegan food can actually be.”
In 2021, Vaknin expanded his NYC presence with the opening of Willow
which specializes in vegan versions of classic American comfort food for lunch and dinner
The menu features dishes such as Porcini Chick’n Marsala
along with a variety of sandwiches such as Buttermilk Fried Chick’n and Philly Cheesesteak
and we’re committed to our vision of sharing plant-based food with our community,” Vaknin said in a statement at the time
“We’re excited to explore new flavors and offer something special and creative
and I wanted to bring my take on that to NYC.”
From fine-dining to fast food, there seems to be a vegan eatery on every corner in NYC, with more opening all the time. Most recently, Atlanta’s popular burger joint Slutty Vegan expanded to the city
where it serves provocative vegan burgers such as the Sloppy Toppy
along with sides such as Slutty Fries and Skinny Dippers.
California-based vegan fast-casual chain Veggie Grill also recently opened its second location in Manhattan’s midtown neighborhood
the chain serves up a wide variety of plant-based fare from all four of its existing concepts
and Vegan Bowls for All—the first time these concepts have been available under one roof
10 new vegan eateries added their mark to the city
Created by restaurateur Ravi DeRossi and Overthrow Hospitality
12-seat chef’s counter that serves a seasonal
rotating tasting menu featuring more than a dozen courses for $75 per person.
Located next door to Rabbit is vegan dessert and wine bar The Fragile Flour
Helmed by pastry chef and burlesque dancer Lady Ashton Warren
the bar offers an opening menu featuring desserts such as coffee rum-soaked chocolate tiramisu
and strawberry basil parfaits alongside wine sourced from around the world
The largest vegan restaurant in NYC is upscale brewpub Belse
with nearly 200 seats within its 11,000 square feet of space
Belse is the NYC outpost offering similar upscale comfort food such as apple sandwiches
the eatery has attracted high-profile fans
including New Jersey senator Cory Booker.
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(New York Jewish Week) — Chef Guy Vaknin may not be a household name
but if you’ve dined at a vegan restaurant in New York City in recent years
there’s a good chance the establishment was one of his
Vaknin, who was born in Israel and raised Orthodox, claims to have served New Yorkers more than 2 million plant-based meals through his restaurant group, City Roots Hospitality. Many of those have been at Beyond Sushi, the vegan sushi establishment he launched in 2012 that
a vegan American bistro in Chelsea; Coletta
a vegan Italian restaurant in Kips Bay; and Anixi
a Chelsea eatery combining the flavors of Greece
he’s added Mexican cuisine to the list: Earlier this month
a new vegan eatery promising “a vibrant culinary journey through Mexico” in the Flatiron District
“It’s very versatile,” Vaknin said of Mexican food in particular
There is a lot of depth to everything they do — from the simplest vegetables to mole
Vaknin has no plans to stop expanding his wide-ranging culinary empire anytime soon
He plans to open two more vegan and kosher eateries in New York this year
as well as two next year — all representing different cuisines
I’ve always been curious about different cuisines
and raised in nearby Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Or HaNer
All three communities were violently attacked by Hamas on Oct
was devastated by the attack and wistfully recalled a happier time when there was no fence separating Gaza and Israel
when his nanny would come to their home from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis and his family would fix their cars in Gaza
I knew a time where all of this hatred did not exist.”
His experience slaughtering chicken as a teen left a lasting impression on him
“You get a better perspective of what [it is] taking a life when you got through those experiences killing an animal,” he explained
Vaknin became a vegan within six months of opening his first Beyond Sushi in 2012
“Jewish values have always been about compassion when it comes to humans
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who live on the North Shore of Long Island
“We all eat with our memory,” he explained
and since his kids have never tried meat or cheese
he would not stop his kids from trying animal products
Vaknin himself was raised within a large Moroccan Jewish family where he learned to cook from his mother and grandmothers. More than any dish, he enjoyed making couscous
a pasta made from semolina flour originated by the Berbers of North Africa
His family would make it by hand “the hard way
opening it and putting it in the sun to dry,” he said
adding that he loved the process as much as the result
“They’re all about the food,” he said of Moroccan Jewish families like his
Vaknin’s parents divorced in the 1990s and his father left Israel for New York
where he opened a series of glatt kosher restaurants known as Village Crown
Vaknin joined his father in New York when he completed his military service in 2005
“It’s like a giant beast,” he said of the city
After a brief stint studying computer engineering at City College
he started working at his father’s business
which had transitioned into a catering outfit called Village Crown Esprit Events
Vaknin put in short stints in every position
The business was handed over to him in 2007
after his dad returned to Israel and he finished a seven-month program at the Institute of Culinary Education
Vaknin started to experiment with making sushi without fish
using only fruit or vegetables he had in the kitchen
He served his creations at catered events and
soon after being eliminated from season 10 of the cooking competition series “Hell’s Kitchen” for his poor preparation of steak
Vaknin — who was the first Israeli contestant on the show — introduced New Yorkers to the world of vegan sushi
opening his first Beyond Sushi on East 14th Street
Vaknin opened six more vegan sushi restaurants in the city
as his portfolio of restaurants has expanded
and just two Beyond Sushi locations remain: one on West 37th Street and one on East 56th Street
At his new Mexican joint Siete — so named because seven is Vaknin’s lucky number — the menu features items like a faux-tuna ceviche
beet carpaccio and grilled lime “chicken” with tomatillo salsa
substituting the traditional deep-fried pork skin with tofu skin
Vaknin said he relied on longtime employee and current head chef Orlando Tepi
to advise him on some of the finer points of the country’s diverse cuisine
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Vaknin is working with two new Israeli-based companies: Chunk
which provides full cuts of “meat” for such dishes as carne asada
“You have to adapt as a business owner to what people want,” said Vaknin
who had previously sworn off using imitation meat
“I reached a certain glass ceiling in 2019
adapting using substitutes opened that ceiling up.”
Vaknin says his plant-based cuisine is for everybody
I don’t cater to only this community or that community,” he said
and if it is good and served well with the right environment
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These restaurants are redefining vegan fine dining with innovative dishes and luxurious experiences across America
Looking to elevate your next plant-based dining experience? From coast to coast, these vegan fine dining spots serve up innovative dishes that prove luxury and compassion go hand in hand. This list, curated as part of the 2024 VegOut Awards
Kusaki dazzles with Japanese-inspired dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious
With an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques
Kusaki brings together traditional flavors with modern culinary twists
The restaurant's omakase tasting features artfully presented dishes like avocado crispy rice
And you won't want to miss their new plant-based steak dish
Crossroads Kitchen offers an elevated dining experience that proves plant-based cuisine can be both luxurious and accessible
Crossroads serves up everything from Artichoke Oysters and Calamari Fritti to their signature house-made vegan pastas and decadent desserts
modern ambiance complements the innovative menu
making Crossroads a go-to destination for both vegans and non-vegans alike looking for a high-end dining experience
Astera offers a multi-course tasting menu that celebrates Oregon’s seasonal and local ingredients
The plant-based restaurant provides a lively and semi-communal dining experience
offering an approachable take on fine dining while championing sustainability and low-waste practices
Eleven Madison Park, located in the heart of New York City
redefined its legacy by transitioning to a fully plant-based menu in 2021
the restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience with hyper-seasonal tasting menus that showcase the potential of plant-based cuisine
As the first vegan restaurant to earn three Michelin stars
Eleven Madison Park combines culinary innovation with a commitment to sustainability
serving beautifully crafted dishes in an elegant Art Deco setting
Vedge in Philadelphia elevates plant-based dining with globally inspired plates crafted from seasonal
it combines creative dishes like Smoked Portobella Carpaccio with natural wines and craft cocktails
Plant delivers innovative vegan cuisine with a focus on organic
this chef-driven restaurant crafts nearly everything in-house
offering a creative menu that is mostly gluten-free and free from soy and corn oils
Plant has earned acclaim for its bold flavors and sustainable practices
making it a standout in the national vegan dining scene
Anixi offers a fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine with a vegan twist
featuring dishes like whipped "ricotta" dip
and kofta kabobs made from plant-based proteins
Anixi embraces inclusivity with options that cater to vegan
Millennium has been a pioneer in the vegan fine dining scene for over 25 years
Known for its artful presentation and bold flavors
plant-based menu crafted with organic ingredients
Millennium is celebrated for its innovative dishes that transform traditional fine dining into a completely vegan experience
Fabrik is redefining the vegan dining scene with its fresh
modern restaurant showcases a seven-course tasting menu focused on locally-sourced
offering a range of bold and beautifully presented dishes
Twelvemonth is a culinary gem that brings high-end vegan dining to the Bay Area with a commitment to sustainability and locally-sourced ingredients
The restaurant focuses on creating an immersive dining experience
offering a seasonal eight-course tasting menu that showcases the best of plant-based cuisine
A weekly roundup of new restaurants in New York City
restaurant openings have been picking up in New York City
Hundreds of new restaurants have opened over the past year — so many in fact
Consider this your guide to all the new restaurants
that includes an East Village breakfast burrito option
and a Clinton Hill modern Cambodian restaurant
Here’s a roundup of the restaurants and bars that opened in February
If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated
especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission
Bed-Stuy: Garnacha Bite is a new spot that
Bushwick: Cafe Mez is the latest mezcal bar to debut in the borough. The menu includes expected quesadillas, tacos, and then an unusual Mexican-influenced mac and cheese, according to Brooklyn Paper
Bushwick: Frank Pinello’s acclaimed Williamsburg Best Pizza now has a second location in Brooklyn that opened earlier in February
alongside other Ecuadorian staples like sancocho
East Village: Wild Rabbit is a new coffee shop with drinks — coconut milk lattes
and jasmine tea-infused espresso — inspired by Hong Kong cafes
alongside partners Jason Ying and Junye Chi
Hell’s Kitchen: Olde City Cheesesteak & Brew, a revival of sorts for the former owner of Shorty’s, keeps the Philadelphia Eagles fanship alive in Midtown, according to W42st
There are currently three locations in NYC
Hudson Yards: New smoothie and juice bar The Juicy Lounge opened this month with a lip-shaped couch
Midland Beach: Palestinian restaurant Ayat opened in Bay Ridge in 2020, and boasts siblings in Sunset Park and Brooklyn Heights, with offshoot concept, Al Badawi. Now owner Abdul Elenani has crossed into a new borough: Staten Island
Midtown West: From the team that brought you Don Angie, Quality Branded’s Bad Roman is the year’s “most unhinged” Italian restaurant yet
Nolita: A new cocktail bar, Beyond the Pale
Nolita: Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie have already been spotted at the Mulberry
a new Manhattan subterranean spot from Justin Sievers
a partner in Bar Primi; along with Leo Jacob
Park Slope: Winner Butcher Shop — a sibling to WIN Bar in Crown Heights, Winner Bakery nearby in Park Slope, and a location at the Prospect Park Picnic House — is now open from owner-chef Daniel Eddy. The butcher shop was formerly home to Fleishers Craft Butchery, which closed following an employee walkout
Prospect Heights: Detroit-style Jet’s Pizza opened its first Brooklyn location this week
Red Hook: A new pasta bar Bar Mario is livening up Red Hook’s dining options with Tuscan and Piedmontese flavors
Rockefeller Center: Located on the seventh floor of a DoubleTree hotel, the New York Times reports that Duomo 51 has views of St
Patrick’s Cathedral (hence the name which means cathedral in Italian)
Soho: Ketchy Shuby
while the other half “is anchored in modern classics,” per a representative
Sunnyside: Creamline ice cream parlor has expanded from the Chelsea Market with new Queens digs, in partnership with Ronnybrook Farm. It’s located inside the same ghost kitchen, Sunnyside Eats, where Rice Thief is based
Sunset Park: From the team that brought you mariscos at The King of Fish (El Rey Del Pescado), now it's time for meat. New taqueria, the King of Meat opened earlier this month
Williamsburg: Big Wong, a decades-old Chinatown stalwart now has a sibling in Williamsburg selling the Cantonese classics it’s known for like congee, barbecue pork, and roast duck. Prices at its second location in Brooklyn remain affordable — as low as $8 for dishes, according to Greenpointers
Big Wong first opened in Chinatown back in 1978
Astoria: A Thai-style buffet opened last month, tucked away inside of the Astoria food market, fittingly named Secret Thai Street Food
It’s run by three Queens moms and former restaurant owners
Bayside: Sushi by Boū opens its first Queens location
Chelsea: Channeling vegan and kosher versions of dishes from Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon, Anixi has opened from City Roots Hospitality
and cured “fish,” “chicken,” “steak,” and kebabs
Greenpoint: Local dive bar Brooklyn Safehouse now has a nearby sibling, the Mallard Drake, where bakery pop-up Back Alley Bread has been hawking goodies
Greenwich Village: Ueki comes from group behind the Blue Ribbon restaurants
with a sub-$200 omakase at a 12-seat counter
Long Island City: East Village southern staple Bobwhite Counter joins the food hall offerings at Queens food hall Jacx & Co
Tribeca: Goa is a new Indian restaurant that hails from Toronto with tasting menu and a la carte options. A five-course tasting menu is $150, according to Eater Critic Robert Sietsema’s review
Union Square: Salil Mehta's evergrowing restaurant group now includes Kebaya
Upper West Side: Wallace Lounge opened on Valentine’s Day
two years after the opening of the Wallace hotel
Upper West Side: If a ghost kitchen by the founder of Diaper.com sounds up your alley, Wonder has restaurant partners like Chuko ramen and steaks from Bobby Flay
West Village: Chicago brewery Moody Tongue now has a Manhattan sushi spot
Bushwick: Silo is a new club in a converted warehouse with a capacity for 500
East Williamsburg: Okonomi has swapped their seafood market Osakana, into Okonomi Market
seven-course tasting room in the back by chef Daniel Lee
Elmhurst: Tibetan Sichuan spot, Nha Sang, has new owners and new name, Nangma
which is scheduled to open in late February
The celebrated Sichuan and Tibetan menus remain
Gyatso intends for Nangma to be the “biggest and fanciest” Tibetan restaurant in New York
Fort Greene: Forma Pasta Factory
opened a Fort Greene sibling to its Greenpoint original
Lower East Side: Outer Heaven is a new nightlife venue and cocktail bar with DJ sets
Maspeth: MuuMoo Foods is a new fast-causal venture, with a market and a Polish-style buffet in Queens, that debuted last weekend
Nomad: A decade in the making, Sir Richard Branson brings the Virgin Hotel to New York with its Everdene restaurant
Prospect Heights: Greg Baxtrom has converted his French Japanese skewer spot Maison Yaki into Petite Patate, now a French bistro with classics like steak frites. The business is named after his dog, Spud
Prospect Lefferts Gardens: Chef Wesly Jean Simon, behind Haitian restaurant Zanmi, has debuted Market Bar across the street: a pizzeria that will also brew its own beer. There’s a Haitian griot pie on the menu
Prospect Lefferts Gardens: Moe’s is a new halal-friendly pastrami spot with burgers
Soho: Bisou is a new French wine bar with charcuterie boards that opened in late January. There’s a private room in the back
Woodside: Zhego, a Bhutanese restaurant, landed in Woodside in January. Signature dishes include ema datsi, green peppers, feta, American cheese, and butter, as reported by the social media platform Righteous Eats
Astoria: Agenda, a Japanese Latin restaurant and bar in western Queens, is starting things off with cocktails and snacks ahead of a larger opening in the coming weeks. Eventually, the space will be home to a full menu with filet mignon, lobster, and branzino, according to Astoria Post
Chinatown: Chinatown’s Hotel 50 Bowery has a new Lebanese restaurant inside of its gaming and esports arcade OS NYC, the New York Times reports. The all-day cafe, called Cafe Mish Mosh
Clinton Hill: Lula Mae is mainly focused on modern Cambodian bites
the green papaya salad known as bok lahong
and fried bread with tom yum butter and chicken pate
San’s partners in the restaurant are David Balk
who was a manager at the Jane Hotel Ballroom
and whose grandmother Lula Mae’s name references
There’s also an attached private dining room
East Village: Manhattan has a new bar open from noon to 4 a.m. Bobby’s Night Out recently opened on Avenue C, serving breakfast burritos and chilaquiles until 5 p.m. daily with a variety of tacos available around the clock, EV Grieve reports
who previously ran the New Mexican restaurant La Flaca on the Lower East Side
some of which will be prepared using tabletop grills
Hell’s Kitchen: Chalong is the latest Thai restaurant to open in Hell’s Kitchen, joining LumLum and as many as 40 other Thai restaurants along Ninth Avenue some years back
Jackson Heights: A modern Nepali restaurant has landed in Woodside, expanding the area’s already brimming momo offerings. Kasthamandap is meant for sharing
offering big platters of fried chicken with chicken momos
stir-fried goat intestine; wings marinated in Nepali-style spices
Cocktails are available at the restaurant that stays open until 2 a.m
Jersey City: Kọ Cafe opened this week, paying homage to the founders’ Nigerian and Ghanaian roots through its bean sourcing: “We’re invested in working directly with African farmers in the near term,” the team wrote on Instagram. There are also Sudanese pastries from the caterer Sambuxa
Long Island City: Korean fusion is the focus of Long Island City newcomer Hunny, per the Infatuation
In addition to more traditional short rib stews
the delivery-only restaurant serves bowls of rice and french fries (mixed together) that are loaded with pork belly
Nomad: Olle
a sister restaurant for PyeongAnDong in Fort Lee
braised short ribs in small ($70) and large ($80) portions; mool naengmyeon
a cold noodle soup with Korean pear; and an array of pork bone soups and hotpots
Park Slope: Stella’s
The restaurant’s menu still lists guava barbecue wings
Sunset Park: As the name of Hainan Chicken House suggests, Hainanese chicken is the name of the game here. Sticky rice is presented in balls, a Malaysian interpretation, complementing the Malaysian curry noodle soup laksa mee, per Hell Gate
Upper East Side: The fifth location of the ever-expanding Serafina Restaurant Group’s Italian all-day Café Serafina opened on January 31
Upper East Side: The focus is on rotisserie chickens at Polletto Chicken and Sangria, a new restaurant from Fabio Casella
an owner of Upper East Side pizzeria San Matteo
Upper West Side: The restaurateurs Julian Medina and Louis Skibar, behind Old John’s Luncheonette, Coppelia, and other restaurants, will open El Fish Marisqueria this evening. The upscale mariscos spot serves ceviches, seafood tostadas, tacos, and swordfish schnitzel, according to the Times
Williamsburg: From the team behind Greenpoint hangout Temkin’s comes H&H Reserve, a bar that falls somewhere between a tavern and dive. The space is open from noon until 4 a.m. every day, with Chicago dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and other foods available until 2 a.m. The kitchen is run by Dog Day Afternoon
a Windsor Terrace restaurant known for importing regional dishes from Chicago
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NYC vegan restaurant group City Roots Hospitality opens a fourth vegan eatery located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood next week
Celebrity chef and founder of the New York-based restaurant group City Roots Hospitality
the much anticipated vegan restaurant welcomes the public next week
Read on to find out why Anixi should be your Valentine's dinner destination
Following the success of City Roots Hospitality's vegan restaurants Beyond Sushi, Willow, and Coletta
fully kosher eatery represents the evolution of plant-based cuisine
Anixi is a Mediterranean brasserie with mouthwatering flavors from Greece
"My vision is to create an experience that will leave diners stunned at what the possibilities of plant-based food can be
Anixi will be the location where we stretch that vision to its limits like no one has done before," said Vaknin
The Mediterranean-themed restaurant features a droolworthy menu of vegan must-tries
cured "fish," "chicken," and "steak" shish kabobs
enjoy artisan cocktails and a regionally curated wine list
Designed by Studio RB, Anixi encompasses rich architectural elements and timelessness that pay homage to old New York. The vegan eatery features 18th-century marble, crystal chandeliers, brass, and copper fittings, including handmade artwork by New York City-based artist Lia Ali
Anixi is located at 290 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001 and will be open Monday through Thursday 4:30-10:30pm, Friday 4:30-11:30pm, Saturday 11:30am-11:30pm, and Sunday 11:30am-10:30pm. To make reservations, visit AnixiNYC.com, and follow them on Instagram for updates
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Anixi
located in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City
aims to leave "a gentle footprint on the Earth." The vegan mediterranean brasserie's menu is influenced by the cuisine of Greece
and features incredible dishes ranging from Khachapuri to Mujadara
the same restaurant group behind other NYC vegan spots like Beyond Sushi and Willow
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Five fuel stations were sealed by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in cooperation with the Hellenic Police after violations were discovered
it was found that the stations had manipulated fuel inflow and outflow records and submitted falsified tax documents to the AADE database
the prosecutor ordered the owner’s arrest under the flagrant offense procedure
seven other stations were found to have committed violations
“Intensive inspections at fuel stations using advanced analytical tools can deliver significant blows to fuel smuggling
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the lot is situated in the outskirts of athens
it has extent of 1.000 m2 and orientation in the small side southerner
the project concerns two private residences with basement and a common yard
houses are placed in regression to the street and they are downgraded hypsometrically so that their privacy is ensured
construction process consists of a metal frame resting on concrete walls
the roof is cladded with zinc and glazed windows form the facades
designing the two residences as an entity is the subject of the study
basic synthetic principals of the design are: dissolution of limits between lived space and natural
the unification of the internal of the buildings with the surrounding external space
organisation between private and common spaces through the use of the concrete wall connecting the two sides of the building
creation of a unique geometry through the use of metal construction
forming of views in the interior and exterior of the building through openings that are adapted in the metal roof
the house itself has a loft feeling; the way it is designed enables the user to enjoy every moment in it
the idea of a house in split levels creates a filmic experience as you walk through it framing views from inside to outside and vice versa
the materials that have been applied create an industrial – bohemian atmosphere that gives a cosy feeling to the inhabitants
its unconventional form and appearance are juxtaposed with the comfort of a double height industrial space that gives a unique experience
project’s name: two houses in anixi , attica location: anixi attica greece completion date: july 2009 area: 440,00 m2 plot area: 1.000,00 m2 architecture study: 2004-2006 construction date: 2007-2009 architecture design: react architects project manager: natasha deliyianni architect civil engineer: mfp consulting engineers mechanical study: gregoriades dimitris mechanical engineer photographer: elias handelis www.re-act.gr
AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
Israeli food technology startup Chunk Foods recently raised $15 million in seed funding from investors that include Robert Downey Jr.’s venture capital firm FootPrint Coalition
mark the biggest seed round ever for an Israeli plant-based company
Chunk will use the funding to construct one of the largest plant-based whole-cut meat factories in the world.
“Our state-of-the-art facility will be completed this summer and will have the capacity to manufacture millions of steaks annually,” Amos Golan
Chunk also plans to continue strengthening its commercial team, building the brand, and expanding its partnerships in the food service industry in an effort to bring vegan steaks and other whole-cut meats to restaurants across the United States
In fact, the expansion will allow the brand to serve more than 300 restaurants, with an initial focus on selected US cities, including New York City and Los Angeles. Chunk Foods’ steak is already being served at some of NYC’s finest establishments, including Coletta, Anixi
and bicoastal hotspot The Butcher’s Daughter.
It hopes to one day outcompete animal agriculture in terms of price
“Considering Americans consume more meat than any other country
the opportunity for plant-based products to capture a portion of the market is substantial,” Golan says
“However, even though the category has undergone continued development, it has only just begun to tap into its potential, particularly in the whole cuts beef market, which is twice the size of ground beef,” Golan says
saying that Chunk’s whole-cut meat has huge potential
we worked with several top-tier restaurant groups and trialed the product in their test kitchens,” FootPrint Coalition’s Partner Steve Levin said in a statement
“There was unanimous praise for the product—not just in terms of taste
and ease of preparation—but also in the list of ingredients
Harnessing the ancient power of fermentation, Chunk’s whole-cut vegan meat is made using fermentation technology
similar to the time-honored processes that turn ancient grains into bread and milk into cheese
This technology allows the company to make a product that has a meaty texture and bite and unmistakable umami flavors.
“Chunk’s proprietary fermentation technology has been able to deliver a product with a deeply satisfying experience
along with the direction and thickness of the fibers and juiciness of the cut,” Golan says.
Golan also notes that its whole-cut meats are incredibly versatile and can be pan seared
or stewed without any additional training for the restaurant’s staff
Chunk’s technology also offers major advantages for scaling up and manufacturing
better control of the product’s properties and competitive unit economics
“Our aim is to make plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable for all
by creating delicious and nutritious whole cuts,” Golan says
“We will outcompete animal agriculture in terms of price
And while we are focused on beef at the moment
According to a recent report from market research firm Future Market Insights
the global vegan steak market is on track to reach $1.13 billion by 2033
almost double the current value of $598.6 million
A report on the vegan steak market revealed that the US is the chief driver of demand
This data aligns with an observable rise in veganism in both countries
“As the trend for veganism spreads across these countries
the demand for vegan steak along with other plant based protein alternatives is rising exponentially in the global as well local markets,” the Future Market Insights report states.
“As people are willing to invest time in learning more about these new food alternatives
vegan steak is anticipated to garner more new consumers in the future,” the report states.
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Anixi is a vegan Mediterranean restaurant where you can eat fancy faux-fish and meat kebabs in a decadent space
he’s been to more NYC restaurants than everyone but the health inspector
One of the greatest joys of New York City is exploring its vegan food scene
You could easily spend a week here and barely scratch the surface with everything from burgers and milkshakes to French macarons
But don’t be overwhelmed—we’re here to guide your picks to help you find the food experiences you’ll reminisce about for years to come
Spicy Moon
Coletta
VeganHood
Bunna Cafe
Confectionery
Anixi
Kevin Pineda-Gould
Délice & Sarrasin
Whipped Urban Dessert Lab
Le Petit Monstre
This cozy vegan bistro offers an innovative, plant-based twist on classic American food. Here you’ll find vegan steak filets and mash, yolky egg-topped vegan burgers, a deliciously meaty French Dip sandwich, a cheesy, warming French onion soup, and so much more. Don’t miss the incredible cocktails and the cast iron cookie skillet with warm peanut butter sauce. find out more
This Mexican-style vegan eatery (with 6 locations now!) is a trendy, popular spot for NY eaters for a reason. The towering bowl of guac-loaded nachos with chorizo and habanero queso are a popular order, but go for the huitaloche-stuffed golden empanadas and wet chorizo burrito with Spanish rice and sour cream.find out more
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NY-based freelance writer and editor who loves cooking and discovering local vegan hidden gems
If you find yourself sightseeing in The Big Apple
be sure to check out these plant-based eats
You know you’ve got to check out New York-style pizza if you visit NYC, but what else? Well, you will find a range of options, from upscale dining to iconic vegan street food. We’re talking about everything from burger joints to diners and delis
The eclectic food scene offers globally-inspired options as well
from French and Mexican to Indian and more
get ready to tour the Big Apple as we work our way through the best vegan restaurants in NYC
This casual spot offers multiple locations and is accessible on delivery platforms such as Postmates
You will also find a selection of dumplings
This upscale vegan Mediterranean restaurant is both kosher and gluten-free. Entrées include Chicken Fatteh
including everything from Fire Roasted Eggplant and Hummus Masabacha to Whipped Ricotta and Ful Medames (a fava bean purée with black olives and more)
We’re thinking Cannoli sounds good tonight
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We like Beyond Sushi for its extensive selection of vegan rolls
you are sure to find something that fits your tastes
From the Tuna Nigiri and Philadelphia Maki Rolls to the Spicy Mang
And don’t forget entrées like the Sesame Miso Ramen
And be sure to end your meal with a slice of their Ube Cheesecake
Chef Chloe's new spot in Greenwich Village is serving up classic vegan eats in addition to bakery treats
From their Quinoa Taco Salad and Butternut Mac & Cheese
you are sure to find something to satisfy those cravings
Go with Roasted Tomato Soup or Crispy Maple Brussels for your side
finish your meal with a slice of their Espresso Sprinkle Cake
With multiple locations, Jajaja is a great place to grab some Mexican food. Enjoy everything from tacos and bowls to specialties and sides. We’re checking out the Chimichanga de Birria, Enchiladas Verde, Huevo Burrito, and more. While menus vary by location, tacos can range from Pollo Coco and Crispy Pescado to Chipotle Sweet Potato and Buffalo Flower. Oh, and be sure to order a plate of nachos for the table
Next up on our list of vegan restaurants in NYC, and no surprise here, is Eleven Madison Park
This fine-dining restaurant offers a full tasting menu
Options change often due to the hyper-seasonal nature of the menu
this Michelin-star restaurant is worth the visit
If a funky atmosphere and whimsical cocktails are more your idea of a fun dining experience
The kosher-certified spot offers everything from Mongolian Broccoli and General Tso Cauliflower to their Buffalo Maitake Bun and Dumplings
Try the Strawberry Cheesecake or the Matcha Tres Leches
Gluten-free options grace the menu as well
Plant Junkie dishes out the Sri Lankan Karma Bowl
Or opt to create your own gluten-free bowl
Be sure to check out their Wicked “Meatball” Sub
this one comes loaded with “meatballs” braised in homemade marinara
Then it’s topped with caramelized onions and crispy shallots
No list of vegan restaurants in NYC would be complete without Planta Queen
You will also find gluten-free options on the menu
We’re looking at maki rolls like the Torched & Pressed
Go for the Singapore Noodles or Udon Noodles
Or why not try the Thai Lettuce Wraps or Truffle Fried Rice
try the Double Smashburger or the Chick’n Sandwich
Their Shashamane Bowl comes packed with string beans
These include a complimentary starch and either injera or rice
A vegan French spot? Oui, mon ami! At Délice & Sarrasin, you will enjoy starters like Escargots Beurre Maitre D’hotel and Foie Gras Végétal. Mains range from crab dishes to chicken to Boeuf Bourguignon. You will also find a nice selection of crepes, desserts, and wines. Orange Creme Brulee, anyone? Or Dark Chocolate Mousse
Enjoy an after-dinner coffee from their range of options
Ready to level up your home cooking game? VegOut’s Vegan Restaurant Cookbook drops this August—and it’s packed with 50 mouthwatering recipes from the best vegan restaurants around the world
and now we’re bringing the boldest plant-based flavors straight to your kitchen in one epic digital cookbook
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Tammie is the Managing Editor of VegOut Magazine
She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Illinois and an MS in Developmental Psychology from Capella University
with an educational focus on well-being and thriving
She is the author of five independently published novellas and has been vegan for 20 years
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