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 ===== Restaurant Guide ======= ===== Restaurant Guide =======
  
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 ==== bxl / belgium ==== ==== bxl / belgium ====
  
 +(this section is a bit out of date as of May 2012)
   * 'mirante' Pizzeria   * 'mirante' Pizzeria
   * <del>Les Ateliers du grand ille / / russian place (gone downhill)</del>   * <del>Les Ateliers du grand ille / / russian place (gone downhill)</del>
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   * '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. rue des Grande Carmes   * la caneva - italian. rue des Grande Carmes
-  * scirocco - italian. Chaussée de Vleurgat, 50+  * 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
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   * la domaine de lintillac (duck). Vlaamsesteenweg   * la domaine de lintillac (duck). Vlaamsesteenweg
   * Le Fourneau. 8 Sint-Katelijneplein / place Sainte-Catherine (french/fusion)   * Le Fourneau. 8 Sint-Katelijneplein / place Sainte-Catherine (french/fusion)
-  * Manufacture. Rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil 12, +  * Manufacture. Rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil 12, (french/fusion). http://www.lamanufacture.be/
   * Café des Spores, Alsembergsestgeenweg 103, 02 534 13 03 (mushrooms)   * Café des Spores, Alsembergsestgeenweg 103, 02 534 13 03 (mushrooms)
   * Soul. Samaritanessestraat 20. http://www.soulresto.com/   * Soul. Samaritanessestraat 20. http://www.soulresto.com/
   * Kokob - delicious ethiopian cuisine. rue des Grande Carmes 10 (opp. 'la caneva')   * 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/
   * <del>this one was lovely, but it doesn't exist any more: agastache & tonka: http://www.agastache-tonka.be/ </del>   * <del>this one was lovely, but it doesn't exist any more: agastache & tonka: http://www.agastache-tonka.be/ </del>
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 ===belgian beer === ===belgian beer ===
-  * le morte subite. B-1000 +  * "le morte subite" or the "moeder lambic"
 ==== Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK ====  ==== 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   * 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
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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' +  * <del>'The Melting Pot'</del> 
   * Auge   * Auge
   * Chianti Classico   * Chianti Classico
-  * Europa 
   * Esca   * Esca
   * Bistro Dom   * Bistro Dom
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   * the mexican restaurant (can't remember the name)   * the mexican restaurant (can't remember the name)
   * Kabahia (bar)   * Kabahia (bar)
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 ==== singapore ==== ==== 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 (min 6 people. will do veg food if asked in advance). 38A Craig Road. +65 62203546 +  * Ling Zhi Veg. Vegetarian Gourmet Restaurant #05-01 Liat Towers, 541 Orchard rd. Singapore. ph. +65 67343788 - their mock monkey brain is delicious 
-  * Tippling Club, 8d Dempsey Road. http://www.tipplingclub.com/ - delicious, playful, progressive dining. +  * 8 Treasures Vegetarian on the corner of South Bridge Road and Sago Lane (and the many vegan friendly mock-meat place(s) around Chinatown) 
 +  * 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 have both long and short vegetarian degustation menus. for drinks, there is terrace where they serve their amazing cocktails. 
 +  * Iggy's. The Regent Singapore, Level 3, 1 Cuscaden Road. http://www.iggys.com.sg 
 +  * Waku Ghin. in Marina Bay Sands
   * outside hawker place(s) - Lau Pasat, for example (junction Boon Tat street, Robinson rd and Raffles Quay)   * 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   * tea chapter on neil road - for in-house tea ceremonies (with excellent veggy buns) and a great selection of teas to buy
-  * Whole Earth. Geylang Road 593 - excellent perankan vegetarian restaurant+  * 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...)!     * [[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   * 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 +  * 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. 
-  * 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. +
-  * Flutes at the fort. Australian. 21 Lewin Terrace, Fort Canning Park - beautiful place for an al fresco lunch. 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    * 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.   * 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   * Rang Mahaal. Indian fine dining (great veg. buffet for lunch). Pan Pacific hotel, Level 3; 7 Raffles Blvd
 +  * Shish Mahal. 180 Albert Street #01-20 Albert Court Village Hotel & Mall. Nepali section of the menu is great.
   * Komala Villas. Very cheap, great dosas. Different outlets in Little India.   * 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.   * 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   * Bon Gout. Home-style japanese (non veg) in a bookshop. #01-01 Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay
-  * Whatever. Veg. eatery (european style). 18-20/29A-30 Keong Saik Rd 
   * 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!   * 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)   * 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.   * Nonya Bistro. Perankan. Bk. Timah Rd - great deserts. the owner has an amazing collection of local anecdotes.
-  * 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   
   * 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   * 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)   * 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    * 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). Keong Saik Rd. 
   * Food #03 @ the Postmuseum   * 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.   * 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 (either moved to 42 Tras Street, or closed as of  dec 2012)
 +  * Bombay Cafe.
 +  * Bollywood vegies. in the singapore "country side" 
 +  * Orgo. rooftop bar. fruit juices & cocktails on the esplanade roof.
 +  * Screening Room bistro. Film + food (european style). 12 Ann Siang Rd. http://www.screeningroom.com.sg
  
-still to try... +links and reviews 
- +   * http://www.ladyironchef.com/2010/02/25/breakfast-places-singapore/
-  * Screening Room bistro. Film + food (european style). 12 Ann Siang Rd. www.screeningroom.com.sg +
-  * Fiftythree. 53 Armenian Street, Singapore 1799. http://www.fiftythree.com.sg +
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   * 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 [[Molecular Gastronomy]])   * 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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 ==== Reykjavik ==== ==== Reykjavik ====
 +  * Fiskmarkadurinn - modern nordic/asian fusion http://fiskmarkadurinn.is/english/
   * Sjávarkjallarinn - "Seafood Cellar" - excellent fusion menu based around icelandic seafood [veg.options]   * Sjávarkjallarinn - "Seafood Cellar" - excellent fusion menu based around icelandic seafood [veg.options]
   * Lækjarbrekka - traditional icelandic ingredients, modern touches.    * Lækjarbrekka - traditional icelandic ingredients, modern touches. 
 +  * Dill - New Nordic Cuisine - http://dillrestaurant.is/
 +  * Tapas barinn (generally open late) - http://www.tapas.is/
  
 ==== toronto ==== ==== toronto ====
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   * 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
  
 +==== china ====
  
-==== dalian ====+=== dalian ===
   * 'fishermans wharf' - fantastic eggplant and veggie dumplings.   * 'fishermans wharf' - fantastic eggplant and veggie dumplings.
   * ??. veggie - ph. 83673110 (see: photo for name in mandarin)   * ??. veggie - ph. 83673110 (see: photo for name in mandarin)
  
-==== beijing ====+=== 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    * '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   * Pure Lotus. Vegetarian. http://www.timeout.com/cn/en/beijing/restaurants/venue/966/pure-lotus.html
   * lily veg. restaurant    * lily veg. restaurant 
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 +=== shanghai ===
 +  * shanghai tang cafe
 +  * whampoa club, 3 on the bund
 +  * (misc. veggie places)
 +  * (place with frogs in bamboo tubes..)
 +  * (desert place)
 ==== london ==== ==== london ====
   * Mildred's - Lexington st. Soho. "great veggie place for lunch"   * Mildred's - Lexington st. Soho. "great veggie place for lunch"
   * Lalibela (Ethiopian) - Kentish Town - London - NW5 2HR    * 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/]]   * Mangal1 Ocak Basi (Turkish) [[http://www.mangal1.com/]] not for vegetarians, and not to be confused with [[http://www.mangal2.com/]]
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 +==== barcelona =====
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 +  * 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/
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 +
 +==== lisbon ====
 +  * Bistro 100 Maneiras, Largo de Trindade, Lisboa
  
 ==== helsinki ==== ==== helsinki ====
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 ==== Fort Bragg, California ==== ==== Fort Bragg, California ====
  
- * 'Piaci' - great selection of beers, vines. Thin crust seasonal pizzas. Good local crowd. http://www.piacipizza.com/+  * 'Piaci' - great selection of beers, vines. Thin crust seasonal pizzas. Good local crowd. http://www.piacipizza.com/
  
 ==== online ==== ==== online ====
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