Dear Reader, I started LouisvilleVegetarian.com about two years ago as a way to support restaurants, local growers, and local vegetarians. I am now very busy with other projects. Among other things, I am writing a book about going solar. I am having trouble finding the time to keep this site up to date. But I... Continue Reading →
Louisville, Kentucky’s best restaurants for vegetarians
Eiderdown You might not suspect that a German restaurant would make the list of most vegetarian anything, but Eiderdown has stayed up to date and smartly incorporated some really delicious vegetarian and vegan items. Amongst the lovely surprises waiting here for vegetarians are the red cabbage cooked with raisins, potato salad with capers and mustard... Continue Reading →
A marriage built on cheese: Dinner at Volare
When the carnivore says, "Let's get dressed up and go to Volare," I know it's going to be a magical dinner. The food, the wine list, the service. All, always five stars. The only thing that really matches a dinner at Volare is another dinner at Volare. I can't really recommend Volare for vegans. But... Continue Reading →
Mayan Cafe: A safe place to flirt with vegetarianism
"I judge a restaurant by its guacamole, don't you?" the carnivore said to me, as we were waiting for our appetizers. Well, yes, among other things. The decor at Mayan Cafe, on Market Street next door to Taj, is understated and elegant, the wall art intriguing, the menu diverse, and everything's from a local farm.... Continue Reading →
What’s your favorite vegetarian restaurant?
If you live in Louisville, Kentucky, we would like to hear from you! We're looking for community consensus on the city's best restaurants for vegetarians. Restaurants need not be exclusively vegetarian, but they should have good vegetarian food and at least one vegan option. Restaurant owners, please feel free to nominate your business. Simply put... Continue Reading →
Lynn’s lunch special at Payne Street Bakehouse
Okay, nobody has named a vegetarian lunch special after me, but I am patting myself on the back about the bagel lunch I built at Payne Street Bakehouse. Formerly Nancy's Bagels, the Payne Street Bakehouse is now a full-service lunch joint with bagels, wraps, salads, soups, and homemade pastries as well as coffee, both regular... Continue Reading →
Earth mother alert: Louisville Fresh Stop Markets are in full swing
It was a rainy Tuesday, but tents at the Fresh Stop Market near me were in full swing. If you've been living in a cave and don't know all about Fresh Stop Markets, they are an opportunity for folks living in Louisville to buy local, organic fruits and vegetables from nearby small-scale growers. On various... Continue Reading →
Beyond Burger at Shenanigans
It's officially no longer the age of Aquarius, it's the age of the veggie burger. Shenanigans Irish Grille, at 1611 Norris Place, has updated their menu to include the Beyond burger. Like the impossible burger, the Beyond burger was designed to trick my carnivore mind into thinking something died so I could live. (Technically, a... Continue Reading →
Veg out with Red Top Dogs
If you're looking for a gourmet meatless hot dog, Red Top Dogs, at Logan and Mary Streets, has you covered. I had occasion to try the veg-out dog from RTD because they brought a food truck to the recent bike in at Shelby Park. The hot dog was hearty and delicious. Tofu sausage comes encased... Continue Reading →
A Biblical Lunch at Queen of Sheba
I was curious about an Ethiopian restaurant that would name itself after a minor character in the old Testament. Turns out, Queen of Sheba Restaurant is an oasis of delicious vegetarian food. It is located on Taylorsville Road, past Strathmoor Village. The neighborhood, decor, and service at Queen of Sheba are unremarkable. The food, however,... Continue Reading →
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