Top 5 Vegan Restaurants To Try In NYC After VegFest

BROOKLYN, NY — With Black VegFest coming to Bed-Stuy this weekend, Brooklyn will be brimming with delicious vegan eats. Once the food festivities are over, put these meat and dairy-free restaurants on your dinner to-do list.

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Blossom
Neighborhood: Chelsea and Upper West Side
Where: Chelsea location at Ninth Avenue between West 21st and West 22nd streets, Upper West Side restaurant on Columbus Avenue between West 84th and West 85th streets
Details: Munch on meat-free Italian cuisine and brunch items sourced from local farms and small distributors throughout the area at this sit-down spot. Open for lunch and dinner.

Seasoned Vegan
Neighborhood: Harlem
Where: St. Nicholas Avenue at West 113th Street
Details: From ribs to burgers to lasagna, this no-meat restaurant serves up veganized versions of classic dishes. Open for dinner every day except Mondays, with brunch hours available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dirt Candy
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Where: Allen Street between Broome and Grand streets
Details: A five- to ten-course dinner with a wide selection of gourmet dishes from two different tasting menus. If you like to explore new foods, this may be the perfect place to start. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Saturday brunch hours will resume Saturday, Aug. 25.

The VSPOT
Neighborhood: East Village and Park Slope
Where: In Park Slope at Fifth Avenue between Douglass and Degraw streets
Details: This casual café creates cuisine for all kinds of dietary needs. Whether you’re vegan, kosher or gluten free, there’s something for you on this Latin-inspired menu.

Modern Love
Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Where: Union Avenue between South First and Ten Eyck streets
Details: This café churns out vegan comfort food with an upscale twist for all its veggie-loving customers. Open for dinner only every day except Mondays. Sunday brunch hours are available.

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