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Vegan food for a Carnivore

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You won't miss the meat. Really. Hopefully this list will be growing as I explore more. definitely check back.

 1. Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant

762 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 252-7825

Categories: Japanese, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/26/2011

Two years and counting and I'm still a huge fan. The service is fast, the ingredients are super-fresh and even meat eaters will walk away happy. this is THE place for vegetarian/vegan sushi. And yes, they still only take cash. Yum!

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/30/2009

    This is the place to go for exquisite vegetarian sushi. Everything is fresh and flavorful. The… Read more »

 2. Lunch Geek

1475 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 552-4449

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, SOMA

5.0 star rating
  3/18/2011

With offerings named things like "Bookworm", "I Flunked Gym Class", and "The Dog Ate My Homework", you know Lunch Geek is going to be fun. After your first bite, you also realize it's the type of place that serves the kind of sandwiches you wish you…More »

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 3. Pauline's Pizza

260 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 552-2050

Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  2/24/2011

Sometimes experimentation is totally rewarding. My friend and I went to Pauline's last night for dinner. She's always up for trying something new, so we experimented a bit with our pizza. Pauline's offers what they call "eccentric' pizza toppings,…More »

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 4. Gather

2200 Oxford St
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 809-0400

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

4.0 star rating
  10/16/2010

I finally got to try Gather last night. I have to say I agree with the raves for the kale. It had a terrific texture, and addtions like pickled onions, organic tomatoes and pine nuts were wonderfully flavorful accompaniments. I liked the vegetarian…More »

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 5. Sweet - CLOSED

218 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 552-8992

Categories: Desserts, Candy Stores

Neighbourhood: Castro

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/6/2011

I stopped by last night for one of their luscious vegan tarts only to find that the Church street shop was closed. I was sad, but I still love them. check out their offering on the web.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/11/2010

    I am always dubiuos of vegan treats. Often, they just don't work for me. then i tried Sweet's raw… Read more »

 6. Greens

Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-6222

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

4.0 star rating
  6/13/2009

I had dinner at Greens last night and it was a terrific experience. In addition to complimentary sea salted almonds and fresh bread and butter, I had grilled figs to start. they were served on a bed of baby greens with a soft while cheese and…More »

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 7. Encuentro Café & Wine Bar

202 2nd St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 832-9463
4.0 star rating
  10/8/2010

Encuentro is tucked away on a quiet, residential stretch of second street. When you visit, go nuts. Seriously. My friend and I popped in for dinner tonight and everything was good, but the standout dishes prominently feature nuts. If you like…More »

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 8. Gracias Madre

2211 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 683-1346

Categories: Vegan, Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  1/6/2011

Gracias Madre is warm and inviting. The pumpkin colored walls make you feel relaxed and at home. There's a buzz in The air, and The staff is congenial. The food is equally nice, with a great balance of flavors and textures. The way they prepare…More »

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 9. Source

11 Division St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 864-9000

Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  6/10/2011

The vegan spinach artichoke dip was really amazing. It had a wonderful flavor and texture. So did the Gilroy sauce that came with our order of fries. Of course, both things DID have truffle oil, which makes almost everything taste better. I knew good…More »

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 10. Souley Vegan

301 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 922-1615

Categories: Vegan, Soul Food, Caterers

Neighbourhood: Jack London Square

3.0 star rating
  9/2/2011

After plotting all day about my upcomimg meal at Encuentro (vegan cake!), I was sorely disappointed to see they were closed. I guess wine bar employees need vacations to. So, I skipped over to Souley Vegan.

It's a cheerful place, from the colorful…More »

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In a city with oh so many options, places you want to visit over and over  (and have) should be recognized. Every place here has had the pleasure of my company at least twice, some many more times than that.

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San Francisco, CA

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April 2008

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bread, great coffee, bacon, asparagus, cute shoes, a good read, ice cream, Thom Yorke, my bicycle, gerbera daisies, the smell of air-dried laundry, bourbon, laughter, sunsets, cat-sized dogs, rain and chocolate.

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was Clean Food.

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the Jackson Five when I was 3 1/2.

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mood depending, A Room with a View or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

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rainbow sherbet, tomato soup and grilled cheese

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I love anime and it's my lifelong quest to find the perfect calamari.

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crispy fried shallots make every side dish better.

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Hank Moody