For those who embrace nature and all things natural--Reno and Tahoe have it.
Reno is Nevada's other big city. While the glitter of Vegas may not be present, the city offers much in the way of entertainment and was voted "number one in outdoor fun" by Rand McNally, according to the Visit Reno Tahoe website. You can ski the morning away at one of the Reno Tahoe ski resorts and spend an afternoon at the beach on Lake Tahoe. You can fish, then go rock climbing or horseback riding before enjoying a night on the town at area casinos and clubs. If, before that night out, you have time for a meal and prefer vegan, raw or vegetarian fare, you'll have little trouble finding it in Reno.
Anthony's Dandelion Deli and Cafe
Anthony's Dandelion Deli and Cafe offers vegan and vegetarian salads, sandwiches and entrees as well as burgers and other meat-based dishes. The cafe walls are painted vivid reds, blues, pinks and greens, and the restaurant's signature flower, the dandelion, decorates tables. Specials include homemade hummus and tabbouleh with lettuce, tomato, onion, sprouts and a side of spicy mustard. The cafe is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open for dinner most Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 pm. It features takeout but not delivery, is wheelchair accessible and does not take reservations or have outdoor seating.
Anthony's Dandelion Deli and Cafe
1170 S. Wells Ave.
Reno, NV 89502
775-322-6100
Indian Garden Restaurant
The Indian Garden Restaurant, according to its website, offers a menu of "authentic Indian cuisine" in a fine-dining, family-style restaurant. Non-vegetarian dishes are also available. Vegetarian menu options include rice specialties such as the vegetable birayani which features cashews, almonds and raisins, the Indian Garden vegetarian dinner for two which includes vegetarian soup, vegetable samosa and choice of two vegetarian entrees as well as dessert and coffee or tea. Other vegetarian dishes include aloo chole which is comprised of whole chickpeas and potato chunks cooked with spices and fresh spinach and garnished with coriander. The chana saag is chickpeas cooked with fresh spinach and spices and garnished with coriander. Seven days a week, the restaurant serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.and dinner from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. It is wheelchair accessible, takes reservations and offers takeout. It does not deliver or have outdoor seating.
Indian Garden Restaurant
1565 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502
775-337-8002
indiangardenrenonv.com
Pneumatic Diner
The Pneumatic Diner serves affordable vegan, vegetarian, raw and organic dishes for lunch and dinner, made from locally grown products when possible. Atmosphere is casual and decor leans toward neon. Dishes include homemade hummus and salsa, burrito plate, tofu scramble, slab taco and falafel sandwich. Drink options include beer, shakes and the Klingon Blood Wine (beet, celery, carrot, parsley, garlic and serrano). Desserts include pumpkin bread, toasted macaroons and vegan brownies. The diner is open Monday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Takeout service is available. The Pneumatic Diner has neither outdoor seating nor wheelchair access and does not take reservations or make deliveries.
Pneumatic Diner
501 W. 1st St.
Reno, NV 89503
775-786-8888
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