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The chopped salads at Choppers are a bite of fresh goodness

By Amber Taufen Tue., Apr. 16 2013 at 8:56 AM

Even though there's snow on the ground, spring is now three weeks old -- and that means shaping up for summer weather. Our favorite lighter fare? A chopped-up salad atChoppers Custom Salads -- either the downtown or DTC location. It's kind of like Illegal Pete's mixed-up-burrito, but in salad form.

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The veggie pho at Pho Lee is just as good as at Pho 95...any Pho 95

By Amber Taufen Tue., Apr. 9 2013 at 7:59 AM

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For vegetarians, the southeast metro area hasn't provided nearly as many options as Federal Boulevard. But now there's a new noodle house in town: Pho Lee, a sibling restaurant to the insanely popular Pho 95 outposts. And the veggie pho at Pho Lee is just as good as it is at any Pho 95 location.

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The five best vegetarian/vegan dishes in Denver

By Amber Taufen Tue., Apr. 2 2013 at 8:43 AM

Categories: Best of Denver, Veggie Girl

Denver's a great town for vegetarians and vegans, as the Best of Denver 2013 attests. In that issue, you'll find accolades for Best Vegetarian Green Chile and Best Vegan Market, as well as many more green categories. But if you're looking for the best plant-based dishes in the city, look no further than the list below: the five best vegetarian/vegan dishes in Denver.

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Door 86 vegan cheese is packaged paradise

By Amber Taufen Tue., Mar. 26 2013 at 7:59 AM

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Although there are many good meat replacements on the market, a decent dairy-free cheese can be tough to come by -- and you can forget about a cheese memorable enough to pair with a glass of wine. Daphne Medina, creator of Door 86 Vegan Cheese, to the rescue. She's accomplishd the impossible, as those who sampled her wares at recent Neat Markets can attest.

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Chad's Grill offers vegetarian diners pasta and polish

By Amber Taufen Tue., Mar. 19 2013 at 7:59 AM

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There's a thin line between comfortable and casual, and it's one that Chad's Grill walks easily. Although the prices are reasonable and the vibe is laid-back, the extra touches of a polished interior and a surprise or two on what could have been an ordinary bar menu take Chad's to the next level. And that's a level you can experience as a vegetarian diner, too.

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Damascus Grill offers a spread of Moroccan (plant-based) favorites, old and new

By Amber Taufen Tue., Mar. 5 2013 at 7:55 AM

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There are a lot of good Mediterranean restaurants in town, places with great falafel, hummus or baba ghanouj. But for a good Mediterranean restaurant to rise to great, it should not only execute the staples well, but also offer dishes that go beyond the basics. And for vegetarian and vegan diners, Damascus Grill is definitely one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the city.

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Matt's Snack Shack feeds on-the-go vegetarians...and even vegans

By Amber Taufen Tue., Feb. 19 2013 at 7:59 AM

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Let us be the first to admit that the photo above is not of the highest quality -- but that's what happens when something share-worthy sneaks up on you when you're least expecting it: You leave your nice, food-worthy camera at home and end up stealing a photo with your cell phone. And yes, Matt's Snack Shack deserves better. That's the new food truck we discovered last week outside of Renegade Brewing. Matt's has a basic menu of grilled wings, beer brats and gourmet grilled cheeses, the latter a very welcome find for vegetarians. And while nothing on that menu is vegan-friendly, if you ask the eponymous Matt, he just might hook you up.

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Zest Cafe's vegetarian and vegan selection is small but mighty

By Amber Taufen Tue., Feb. 12 2013 at 9:54 AM

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You can't expect every restaurant to cater to your specific dietary needs, which is why we're always looking for crossover venues that have hidden gems on the menu. Zest Cafe in Lakewood is one such spot. Although it's labeled a "vegan/vegetarian" restaurant on Foursquare, the menu lists only a handful of veggie-friendly dishes. But those that are there are perfectly prepared and flavorful.

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Weathervane Cafe shows the way for plant-based eaters

By Amber Taufen Tue., Feb. 5 2013 at 8:30 AM

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almost everything about the Weathervane Cafe, which opened last fall on East 17th Avenue, is as cute as cute can be. It's tiny, for starters -- the interior seats a mere nineteen people. But the interior is filled with eye-catching flower arrangements, vases and ornamental items (some of them for sale) artfully placed on assorted surfaces, and pictures drawn by local schoolkids decorate the walls. The menu isn't large, but it's well-conceived and well-executed, and there's plenty on it that will appeal to the plant-based crowd.

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Pho Duy warms up Federal with plant-based noodle soup

By Amber Taufen Tue., Jan. 29 2013 at 8:59 AM

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Winter finally settled in again yesterday, making pho the perfect pick-me-up, warming you from the inside and, if you're suffering from the season, clearing up your sinuses (if you add plenty of jalapenos and sriracha). There are lots of pho places to choose from on Federal, but Pho Duy has something that not every Vietnamese-noodle-soup eatery does: vegetarian broth.

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