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Restaurant Roundup: Going Plant-based for Lunch
Utah is one of those rare markets where a plant-based restaurant can thrive, and pioneers like Vertical Diner, Monkeywrench, Bud's, Seasons and Saffron Valley have raised the bar when it comes to vegetarian and vegan dining.
With the Salt Lake VegFest ( slcveg.com ) on the horizon (Sept. 13 from noon to 8 p.m. at Library Square), I got thinking about my own recent experiences with local plant-based fare. Utah is one of those rare markets where a plant-based restaurant can thrive, and pioneers like Vertical Diner, Monkeywrench, Bud's, Seasons and Saffron Valley have raised the bar when it comes to vegetarian and vegan dining.
I remember feeling a bit hesitant to try the plant-based versions of diner comfort food during my first visit to Vertical Diner, but after one bite, I realized how special plant-based food…
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