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 ===== Restaurant Guide ======= ===== Restaurant Guide =======
  
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 ===== offline / / by region ===== ===== offline / / by region =====
  
-==== bxl ====+==== bxl / belgium ====
  
 +(this section is a bit out of date as of May 2012)
   * 'mirante' Pizzeria   * 'mirante' Pizzeria
-  * Les Ateliers du grand ille / / russian place+  * <del>Les Ateliers du grand ille / / russian place (gone downhill)</del>
   * falafel place (greek)   * falafel place (greek)
   * fritjes by the beurs -> still any good?+   * fritjes by the beurs -> still any good?+
   * jamato noodles (.jp)   * jamato noodles (.jp)
-  * / // disappeared into thin air 'estruria' and fabrizio / //+  * <del>disappeared into thin air 'estruria' and fabrizio</del>
   * 'pekin tea' chinese place on antwerpse steenweg (?), ma-po beancurd, no beef.   * 'pekin tea' chinese place on antwerpse steenweg (?), ma-po beancurd, no beef.
-  * la caneva - italian+  * la caneva - italian. rue des Grande Carmes 
 +  * scirocco - italian. Chaussée de Vleurgat, 50. http://www.scirocco.be/
   * pataya - dansaert - thai   * pataya - dansaert - thai
   * tears of the tigre - thai   * tears of the tigre - thai
   * L'Element Terre - Chaussee de Waterloo 465   * L'Element Terre - Chaussee de Waterloo 465
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   * strofilia (greek) Varkensmarkt / rue du Marché aux Porcs. http://www2.resto.be/strofilia/   * strofilia (greek) Varkensmarkt / rue du Marché aux Porcs. http://www2.resto.be/strofilia/
-  * tree and leaf (tibetan) Varkensmarkt 8 (opposite strofilia) 
   * garuda (indonesian) Place Sainte-Catherine 4   * garuda (indonesian) Place Sainte-Catherine 4
   * la domaine de lintillac (duck). Vlaamsesteenweg   * la domaine de lintillac (duck). Vlaamsesteenweg
-  * Le Fourneau 8 Sint-Katelijneplein / place Sainte-Catherine (french/fusion) +  * Le Fourneau8 Sint-Katelijneplein / place Sainte-Catherine (french/fusion) 
-  * Café des Spores, Alsembergsestgeenweg103, 02 534 13 03 (mushrooms) +  * Manufacture. Rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil 12, (french/fusion). http://www.lamanufacture.be/ 
- +  * Café des Spores, Alsembergsestgeenweg 103, 02 534 13 03 (mushrooms) 
-slightly further afield;+  * Soul. Samaritanessestraat 20. http://www.soulresto.com/ 
 +  * Kokob - delicious ethiopian cuisine. rue des Grande Carmes 10 (opp. 'la caneva')
   * comme chez soi. 23 place Rouppeplein. http://www.commechezsoi.be/flash.htm (michelin 2*)   * comme chez soi. 23 place Rouppeplein. http://www.commechezsoi.be/flash.htm (michelin 2*)
-  * scirocco (italian) http://www.scirocco.be/ 
   * babeko (french/mediterranean) http://domi.quintagroup.com/babeko   * babeko (french/mediterranean) http://domi.quintagroup.com/babeko
   * shanti (indian/vegetarian+fish): 68 Ave Adolphe Buyl. 02-649-40-96   * shanti (indian/vegetarian+fish): 68 Ave Adolphe Buyl. 02-649-40-96
-  * la manufacture (french/fusion): http://www.lamanufacture.be/ 
   * Resource: http://www.restaurantresource.be/   * Resource: http://www.restaurantresource.be/
-  * / // this one was lovely, but it doesn't exist any more: agastache & tonka: http://www.agastache-tonka.be/+  * <del>this one was lovely, but it doesn't exist any more: agastache & tonka: http://www.agastache-tonka.be/ </del> 
 + 
 +=== other parts of belgium ===
 further afield, but worth the journey; further afield, but worth the journey;
   * hof van cleve. for one of the best meals you could have in belgium. http://www.hofvancleve.com/ (michelin 3*)   * hof van cleve. for one of the best meals you could have in belgium. http://www.hofvancleve.com/ (michelin 3*)
   * L'air du temps. culinary experimentation at its finest. http://www.airdutemps.be/ (michelin 1*)   * L'air du temps. culinary experimentation at its finest. http://www.airdutemps.be/ (michelin 1*)
-belgian beer; +  * in de wulf. further experiments in deliciousness.  www.indewulf.be/ (michelin 1*) 
-  * le morte subite+ 
 +===belgian beer === 
 +  * "le morte subite" or the "moeder lambic" 
 +==== Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK ====  
 +  * THE SKY APPLE CAFÉ mostly lunch times 182 Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE6 5HP Tel - 0191 209 2571 http://www.skyapple.co.uk
  
 ==== italy ==== ==== italy ====
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   * zen zero (it) http://www.zenzero-restaurant.com/men%F9.html   * zen zero (it) http://www.zenzero-restaurant.com/men%F9.html
  
-==== bologna ====+=== bologna ===
   * questa en quello {bits and pieces}   * questa en quello {bits and pieces}
   * pizza place w/ potato/rosemary pizza   * pizza place w/ potato/rosemary pizza
  
-==== venice==== +=== venice=== 
-  * (the osteria not called 'the owl')+  * Osteria Antico Dolo. Ruga Rialto, ph. 776, 041-5226546 . http://www.anticodolo.it 
 +  * Avogaria. Dorsoduro 1629 ph. 041-2960491 . http://www.avogaria.com
  
-==== adelaide ====+=== torino === 
 +  * 'la badessa' 
 +  * 'spada reale' 
 +  * 'fiorio' for hotchocolate / cafe fiorio 
 +  * foccacia di recco (ligurian bread delights)
  
 +=== arcola ===
 +  * 'vineria'
 +
 +==== adelaide ====
   * noodle and dumpling place   * noodle and dumpling place
   * 'ying chow' & 'east taste'   * 'ying chow' & 'east taste'
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   * 'sprouts ex sunshine'(?) ex.vespina   * 'sprouts ex sunshine'(?) ex.vespina
   * 'vego & lovin it' (mexican chilli burgers.. )   * 'vego & lovin it' (mexican chilli burgers.. )
-  * 'The Melting Pot' (see: [[Melting Pot Menu]])+  * 'The Melting Pot'  
 +  * Auge 
 +  * Chianti Classico 
 +  * Europa 
 +  * Esca 
 +  * Bistro Dom
  
 ==== berlin ==== ==== berlin ====
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   * indian place on oraneinenstr.   * indian place on oraneinenstr.
   * vieneese resto (leo)   * vieneese resto (leo)
  
-==== torino ==== 
  
-  'la badessa' +==== istria, croatia ==== 
-  * 'spada reale' +  Batelina - the best istrian fish restaurant in the world!: http://www.gastronaut.hr/restoran.asp?id=4896 
-  * 'fiorio' for hotchocolate cafe fiorio +  * Valsabbion - tres chique! boutique hotel and restaurant: http://www.valsabbion.hr/ 
-  * foccacia di recco (ligurian bread delights)+  * Le Mandrac - fish restaurant in Opatija (fine dining): http://www.lemandrac.com/  
 +  * Pizzeria Asteriks: http://www.gastronaut.hr/restoran.asp?id=1945 
 +  * Milan: http://www.milan1967.hr/  
 +  * Konoba Pintur: http://www.gastronaut.hr/restoran.asp?id=3664 
 +  * Bistro Biska: http://www.bistrobiska.com 
 +  * Pizzeria Pupa: http://www.gastronaut.hr/restoran.asp?id=2691 
 +  * the mexican restaurant (can't remember the name) 
 +  * Kabahia (bar)
  
-==== arcola ====+==== singapore ==== 
 +  * the many vegan friendly mock-meat place(s) around Chinatown (for example 8 Treasures Vegetarian on the corner of South Bridge Road and Sago Lane) 
 +  * Xi-Yan. Chinese adventures (will do veg food if asked in advance) - extremely delicious recipes from HK and mainland China, great mismatched pottery. 38A Craig Road. +65 62203546 
 +  * Tippling Club, 8d Dempsey Road. http://www.tipplingclub.com/ - delicious, playful, progressive dining. they also have a terrace where they serve their amazing cocktails (designed by the mixologist from Der Raum in Melbourne).  
 +  * outside hawker place(s) - Lau Pasat, for example (junction Boon Tat street, Robinson rd and Raffles Quay) 
 +  * tea shop (onn fat hong). block 4 sago lane #02-101 & #02-117, singapore 050004 - wonderful milky tea & 'snow flew over the lake' jasmine tea 
 +  * tea chapter on neil road - for in-house tea ceremonies (with excellent veggy buns) and a great selection of teas to buy 
 +  * Whole Earth Vegetarian. <del>Geylang Road 593</del> chinatown - excellent perankan vegetarian restaurant 
 +  * [[http://www.saintpierre.com.sg/restaurant/generalinfo.asp|Saint Pierre]]. 3 Magazine Road, #01-01 Central Mall, Singapore 059570. Tel: +65 6438 0887. - European. The Belgian chef Emmanuel Stroobandt is very vegetarian friendly (he will do a vegetarian degustation menu if you ask him nicely...)!   
 +  * Original Sin. Vegetarian Mediterranean. Blk 43, #01-62 Jalan Mera Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore http://www.originalsin.com.sg/ - amazing wine list! interesting specials 
 +  * Ling Zhi Veg. Vegetarian Gourmet Restaurant #05-01 Liat Towers, 541 Orchard rd. Singapore. ph. +65 67343788 - their mock monkey brain is delicious 
 +  * <del>Aurum. Molecular Gastronomy, 01-02 Block A The Cannery, Clarke Quay. +65-68873733 - their technical advisor worked with El Bulli. Quite playful (their veg noodle soup, with noodles served from a syringe were a highlight), but lacking a good somelier. now closed</del> 
 +  * Flutes at the fort. Australian. 21 Lewin Terrace, Fort Canning Park - beautiful place for an al fresco lunch or dinner. vegetarian friendly, but best ask them in advance if you want a whole veg-menu.  
 +  * Annalakshmi Restaurant. Indian Vegetarian, volunteer run (pay as you like). #B1-02 Chinatown point, Podium A. 133 New Bridge Rd  
 +  * Shimbashi Soba. Japanese buckwheat noodles. #B1-41 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd. 
 +  * Rang Mahaal. Indian fine dining (great veg. buffet for lunch). Pan Pacific hotel, Level 3; 7 Raffles Blvd 
 +  * Komala Villas. Very cheap, great dosas. Different outlets in Little India. 
 +  * Raj Restaurant. http://www.rajrestaurant.com.sg/ Delicious, spicy, a great selection of North indian veg-dishes. 
 +  * Bon Gout. Home-style japanese (non veg) in a bookshop. #01-01 Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay 
 +  * <del>Whatever. Veg. eatery (european style) - good for informal meetings. 18-20/29A-30 Keong Saik Rd</del> 
 +  * Enso Kitchen. [[Shojin Ryori]] vegan. http://www.ensokitchen.com/ open only sunday lunch @ GOTO Japanese Restaurant Singapore, Ann Siang Rd., must reserve in advance. a must try experience. delicious food and wonderful people! 
 +  * Blue Ginger. Perankan. Tanjong Pagar Rd - small but very tasty selection of veg dishes (the aubergine is excellent) 
 +  * Nonya Bistro. Perankan. Bk. Timah Rd - great deserts. the owner has an amazing collection of local anecdotes. 
 +  * <del>Gurkha Grill. Nepalese - excellent momos. Smith Str. - last time we went at the end of feb 2008, they seemed to be either renovating or moving. Will check next time</del> now gone 
 +  * The Mango Tree. Indian Coastal food. B23 Marine Cove Recreation Centre, 1000 East Coast Parkway - great mango curry, pepper mushrooms and many other interesting dishes 
 +  * Little Bali. lounge bar. 9A Lock Rd. http://www.littlebali.com 
 +  * Breeze. Rooftop bar. Hotel Scarlet, Erskine Rd - Good wedges & chocolate fondue. Cocktails are a bit watery (as everywhere in Singapore) 
 +  * Loof. Rooftop bar. 331 North Bridge Rd #03-01. http://www.loof.com.sg - nice ambiance, too many blue shirts. to avoid on thursday nights if you don't like acoustic pop-covers  
 +  * Equinox. Bar and Restaurant on the 71st floor of the Swissotel Raffles City Shopping Centre (SMRT: City Hall) - 1.5 litre margaritas are quite a sight. cocktails are watery, so best to stick with beer + ice, or a gin&tonic. to avoid on weekends and late evenings if you're not into cheesy mainstream house music. 
 +  * 25 Degrees Celsius. Cookbooks and food (european style). <del>Keong Saik Rd</del> -> moved elsewhere 
 +  * Food #03 @ the Postmuseum 
 +  * Uncle Stan's Island Creamery: 64688859. Great ice-cream shop, with local flavours, such as teh tarik, putut hitam, chendol, etc. 
 +  * Fiftythree. 53 Armenian Street, Singapore 1799. http://www.fiftythree.com.sg 
 +  * Bombay Cafe. 
 +  * Bollywood vegies. in the singapore "country side"  
 +  * Orgo. rooftop bar. fruit juices & cocktails on the esplanade roof. 
 +  * http://www.ladyironchef.com/2010/02/25/breakfast-places-singapore/
  
-  * 'vineria'+still to try... 
 +  Screening Room bistro. Film + food (european style). 12 Ann Siang Rd. http://www.screeningroom.com.sg 
 +  * Iggy's. The Regent Singapore, Level 3, 1 Cuscaden Road. http://www.iggys.com.sg
  
-==== singapore ==== +  
- +
-  * mock-meat place(s) +
-  * outside hawker place(s) +
-  * tea shop (onn fat hong). block 4 sago lane #02-101 & #02-117, singapore 050004) +
-  * Saint Pierre. 3 Magazine Road, #01-01 Central Mall, Singapore 059570. Tel: +65 6438 0887. http://www.saintpierre.com.sg/restaurant/generalinfo.asp +
-  * Original Sin. Blk 43, #01-62 Jalan Mera Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore http://www.originalsin.com.sg/ +
-  * Ling Zhi Veg. Gourmet Restaurant (é ˆèŠ ) #05-01 Liat Towers, 541 Orchard rd. Singapore. ph. +65 67343788+
  
 ==== tokyo ==== ==== tokyo ====
 +  * tan-etsu > [[tan_etsu | menu]] http://www.tan-etsu.jp/main.html 
 +  * Taiyoji
   * himalayan place / veg. curries   * himalayan place / veg. curries
  
 ==== linz ==== ==== linz ====
- +  * "p'aa" / vegie. altstadt 28, 4020 linz, 070 776461. http://www.paa.cx ( -> lekker und deftig)
-  * "p'uu" / vegie. altstadt 28, 4020 linz, 070 776461. http://www.paa.cx ( -> lekker und deftig)+
   * 'alte welt' for rustic austrian goodness   * 'alte welt' for rustic austrian goodness
  
 ==== wien ==== ==== wien ====
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   * vegie place aka 'beast in the woods' > Wrenk, is it still there?   * vegie place aka 'beast in the woods' > Wrenk, is it still there?
  
-==== paris ==== 
  
 +==== paris ====
   * l'Arpège. 84, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris. 0147 050906. (passionatly dedicated to cuisine végétale)   * l'Arpège. 84, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris. 0147 050906. (passionatly dedicated to cuisine végétale)
   * la truffiere. 4 rue blainville, 75005, paris. 0146 332982. (excellent truffle suffused traditional french cuisine)   * la truffiere. 4 rue blainville, 75005, paris. 0146 332982. (excellent truffle suffused traditional french cuisine)
-  * Pierre Gagnaire. 6, rue Balzac 75008 Paris. 0158 361250. (see also MolecularGastronomy)+  * Pierre Gagnaire. 6, rue Balzac 75008 Paris. 0158 361250. (see also [[Molecular Gastronomy]]) 
 +  * Sola (par Hiroki Y). 12 rue de l'Hotel Colbert, 75005 Paris. (excellent french/japanese fusion)
  
 ==== maribor ==== ==== maribor ====
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   * jerusalem   * jerusalem
   * (ask dejan...)   * (ask dejan...)
 +
  
 ==== amsterdam ==== ==== amsterdam ====
   * apple-pie at the Noordermarkt or 'Zeezicht' at Torenstraat.   * apple-pie at the Noordermarkt or 'Zeezicht' at Torenstraat.
   * best Indian place in Amsterdam is a small 'toko' close to the Torenstraat, in the Oude Leliestraat on the other side of the Multatuli statue.   * best Indian place in Amsterdam is a small 'toko' close to the Torenstraat, in the Oude Leliestraat on the other side of the Multatuli statue.
-  * for chinese go to Zeedijk ofcourse.+  * for chinese go to Zeedijk of course.
   * vegans can go to 'Overtoom 301' (Overtoom is a street)   * vegans can go to 'Overtoom 301' (Overtoom is a street)
   * best friet-boer (snackfarmer) is 'DOP' at > Taksteeg near Spui.   * best friet-boer (snackfarmer) is 'DOP' at > Taksteeg near Spui.
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 ==== edinburgh ==== ==== edinburgh ====
 +  * ndebele 57 home street. South African, features some vegan/vegie south african food, http://www.ndebele.co.uk/eating/index.asp -- 02 Feb 2006(BrianDegger)
 +  * David Bann 56-58 St. Marys St, Edinburgh - 0131 556 5888. All vegetarian, inventive, recommended, not cheap http://www.davidbann.co.uk -- 28 Sept 2008 (BrianDegger) 
  
-  * ndebele 57 home street features some vegan/vegie south african food, http://www.ndebele.co.uk/eating/index.asp -- BrianDegger - 02 Feb 2006 
  
 ==== riga ==== ==== riga ====
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   * garlic restaurant / Kiploku Krogs /   * garlic restaurant / Kiploku Krogs /
   * Kamala: (I-2) Jauniela 14. - excellent indian, ayurvedic food.   * Kamala: (I-2) Jauniela 14. - excellent indian, ayurvedic food.
  
-==== toronto ====+==== Reykjavik ==== 
 +  * Sjávarkjallarinn - "Seafood Cellar" - excellent fusion menu based around icelandic seafood [veg.options] 
 +  * Lækjarbrekka - traditional icelandic ingredients, modern touches.  
 +  * Dill - New Nordic Cuisine - http://dillrestaurant.is/ 
 +  * Tapas barinn (generally open late) - http://www.tapas.is/
  
 +==== toronto ====
   * every restaurant, in order, until 2035 -> http://www.probability.ca/diners/rules.html   * every restaurant, in order, until 2035 -> http://www.probability.ca/diners/rules.html
  
 ==== vancouver ==== ==== vancouver ====
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   * Naam. 2724 W. Fourth Ave. - 24hr vegetarian diner   * Naam. 2724 W. Fourth Ave. - 24hr vegetarian diner
   * Lumière. 2551 W. Broadway. - a stylish and expensiv setting with an excellent vegetarian menu   * Lumière. 2551 W. Broadway. - a stylish and expensiv setting with an excellent vegetarian menu
  
-==== online ====+==== china ====
  
-  * in general +=== dalian === 
-  * http://egullet.com +  * 'fishermans wharf' - fantastic eggplant and veggie dumplings
-  * http://www.foodtourist.com/ +  * ??veggie - ph83673110 (see: photo for name in mandarin)
-  * in singapore http://www.makantime.com/+
  
 +=== beijing ===
 +  * 'made in china'. Grand Hyatt - Contemporary {re}interpretation of Chinese classics. http://www.timeout.com/cn/en/beijing/restaurants/venue/471/made-in-china.html 
 +  * Pure Lotus. Vegetarian. http://www.timeout.com/cn/en/beijing/restaurants/venue/966/pure-lotus.html
 +  * lily veg. restaurant 
 +
 +=== shanghai ===
 +  * shanghai tang cafe
 +  * whampoa club, 3 on the bund
 +  * (misc. veggie places)
 +  * (place with frogs in bamboo tubes..)
 +  * (desert place)
 +==== london ====
 +  * Mildred's - Lexington st. Soho. "great veggie place for lunch"
 +  * Lalibela (Ethiopian) - Kentish Town - London - NW5 2HR 
 +  * Mangal1 Ocak Basi (Turkish) [[http://www.mangal1.com/]] not for vegetarians, and not to be confused with [[http://www.mangal2.com/]]
 +
 +==== barcelona =====
 +
 +  * Sant Pau: http://www.ruscalleda.com/
 +  * Epai Sucre: http://www.espaisucre.com/index.php?page=intro.language - desert bar
 +  * La Bascula / La Cerreria - cooperative making their own flour from various grains & making delicious pizzas, creppes etc. veggy friendly
 +  * GELONCH RESTAURANT | COCINA DE AUTOR: http://www.gelonch.es/
 +  * El Celler de Can Roca: http://www.cellercanroca.com/
 +  * Moo: http://www.hotelomm.es/moo/menu-en.html
 +  * Tapas 24: http://www.tapas24.net/index.php?lang=eng
 +  * Commerc 24: www.comerc24.com/ 
 +  * Alkimia: http://www.alkimia.cat/
 +
 +
 +==== lisbon ====
 +  * Bistro 100 Maneiras, Largo de Trindade, Lisboa
 +
 +==== helsinki ====
 +
 +  * Manala‎, Dagmarinkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. traditional Finnish food, and 19th century paintings
 +
 +==== camp, county kerry, ireland ====
 +
 +  * Ashe's Pub
 +
 +==== Fort Bragg, California ====
 +
 +  * 'Piaci' - great selection of beers, vines. Thin crust seasonal pizzas. Good local crowd. http://www.piacipizza.com/
 +
 +==== online ====
 +  * in general
 +    * http://egullet.com
 +    * http://www.foodtourist.com/
 +  * in belgium
 +    * http://www.sensum.be/
 +  * in singapore 
 +    * http://yum.sg/ or http://www.makantime.com/ 
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