Healthy Fare & Vegetarian Friendly: Tarrant County and the Communities
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Healthy Fare & Vegetarian Friendly: Tarrant County and the Communities
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Restaurants: Vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants offering healthy fare for vegetarian eating in Tarrant County and the communities surrounding DFW Airport and between the cities of Fort Worth and Dallas, TX.
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Corner Bakery Café Seven
vegetarian entrees including sandwiches and pizza. No vegan but cheese can be removed in
some. Foods vary from location-to-location and from time-to-time ihere.
Breakfast is served at some locations. Good sweets!! 3810 S Cooper Arlington. 817
465-6690. 7403 N MacArthur Blvd MacArthur Park Irving 214 574-5135. 100 State St Southlake
Town Square Southlake 817 329-1127. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy Grapevine Mills Grapevine
817 539-6400 615 Main St Ft Worth 817 870-4991 Sandwich $ Empress of China Nine vegan entrees, many with tofu, plus one vegetable luncheon special (vegetables only--no tofu on lunch specials) plus two appetizers and one soup. Atmosphere varies at each location. 10045 N MacArthur 129 Irving 972 556-1899. 1429 Rochelle E Irving 972 830-6288. 2030 Glade Rd @ Hwy 121 280 Grapevine 817 442-0088. 2648 N Beltline Rd Irving 972 252-7677 Chinese $ Four Star Coffee Bar Two veggie burgers. Soup normally has dairy. Austin-type atmosphere. 3324 W 7th Fort Worth 817 336-5555 Sandwich $ Genghis Grill You can be as healthy or as decadent as you please at this lower Greenville spot. Choose your own raw ingredients from a large variety of fresh veggies and tofu. Give them to the cook who stir-fries/steams them before your very eyes. Be aware that grill is also used to cook meat. 3000 S Hulen, Ft Worth 817 732-5426. 2970 E Southlake Hwy 114 Southlake 817 749-5426 Mongolian $$ Greek House Two vegetarian sandwiches plus falafel and several appetizers offer a reasonable selection and quick service for vegetarians. Atmosphere could be improved. Meat and vegetarian selections share a grill. 2426 Forest Park Fort Worth 817 921-1473 Greek $ |
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Gyros House Middle Eastern
and Greek take-out spot with good hummus, crispy falafel, tasty tabbouleh. Excellent
eggplant dip and several plant-based choices make this place a good place for healthy
eating. 720 W Division Arlington Mediterranean $
Hedary's Lebanese Grill Try the falafel dishes and hummus. Traditional Lebanese fare, slightly overpriced. Lebanese 3308 Fairfield Av, Fort Worth 817 731-6961 H-HH $$-$$$$ Hunan Dynasty This restaurant has been in business in Irving since 1984. Now located on a hill in Valley Ranch with a great view and the same really good Chinese food with many veg selections. Owner understands vegetarian/vegan. 8150 MacArthur, #190, Irving. 972 444-9760 Hunan Wok Very pleasant staff with several well-seasoned (spicy or not spicy), vegetarian selections. Tofu is tasty but it is fried, soft tofu that lacks a chewy, texture. 5142 Rufe Snow N Richland Hills 817 656-0817 Chinese $ Italy's Pasta and Pizza Several vegetarian entrees plus one vegan: Pene Pomodoro Bring your own wine or beer to this large, laid-back spot. Many children here so come as a family or alone. 6851 Bridge St Loop 820 E Fort Worth 817 457-2444 Italian $It's Greek to Me Varied lunch buffet features tasty Greek and Lebanese fare. Some plant-based choices. Owner understands vegetarian/vegan. Good pita sandwiches. Bring your own alcohol. 500 E FM 3040 Lewisville 972 459-9798 Greek $-$$ Jazz Café . Greek cuisine offers several plant-based entrees. In fact, one-half of menu is vegetarian. Live music from time-to-time. Lunch only during week but breakfast served on week-ends. 2504 Montgomery St Fort Worth 817 737-0043 Greek $-$$$ Joe's Pizza, Pasta, Subs Plain jane décor with pizza and several vegetarian pasta options. Egg in pasta? Young counter help says "no" but anything is possible. Primavera pasta is good and probably vegan!! 2420 Westport Pkwy Fort Worth 817 439-3331. 7832 South Freeway Fort Worth 817 293-0067. 4750 Bryant Irvin Fort Worth 817 263-1133 9501. Clifford Av Fort Worth 817 367-7744. 2733 Denton Hwy Fort Worth 817 831-4555. 4407 Little Rd Arlington 817 483-0200. 420 Grapevine Hwy Hurst 817 428-2332. 837 E Price Keller 817 431-0361. 1101 E Hwy 114 Southlake 817 421-2482. 4300 Matlock Arlington 817 468-2900. 1060 N Main Harwood 100 Euless 817 358-4558 Italian $-$$ Junsuree Thai House Won FW Best of Thai in 2005. Still really good and not as spicy as some Thai food we've eaten. Most dishes can be prepared with tofu. Remind waiter to omit oyster or fish sauce. 1109 Magnolia Av W Henderson Fort Worth 817 927-3220 Thai $-$$ |
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Vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants serving healthy-fare in Tarrant County and the communities between Fort Worth and Dallas, TX. |
King Tut Restaurant Excellent Middle Eastern and Egyptian fare with the best eggplant dip around that is served with pita! Several plant-based choices in unpretentious surroundings. Most dishes can be ordered vegan. 1512 Magnolia Av W Hurley Fort Worth 817 335-3051 Egyptian $-$$ Maharaja features fine
Indian cuisine, with many vegetarian . About half the items on their
very reasonable lunch buffet ($5.95 M-F and $7.95 Sat-Sun) are vegetarian.
Their mango lassi is to die for. 6308 Hulen Bend Boulevard, Fort Worth.
817 263-7156; Metro Masala Masala Indo-Pak Restaurant. The first time I visited this restaurant at night, I left because there were very few veg dishes. This week I tried again and found a week night buffet that abounded not only in veg dishes, but many which were vegan. Food was really good; spices were on the medium to mild side, service was excellent. 415 N Main St just north of Airport Fwy., , Euless. (817) 267-2800 Indian $ Marco Polo's Italian Eight vegetarian entrees including eggplant sandwich and vegetarian pizza but only one vegan entree. Luncheon buffet 1001 NE Green Oaks Arlington 817 461-7656 Italian $-$$ Mezza Mediterranean Mezza translates as "spread of food." It is a family style of dining with small portions of many foods for all to sample. Several vegetarian choices in this elegant restaurant served as "Mezza" and ordered separately. Manager grows some food served in greenhouse on property and in his yard at home. Definitely vegetarian-friendly management. 1015 Cedarland Randol Mill Arlington 817 794-0393 Mediterranean $$-$$$ Mijo's Mijo's has changed. It it not nearly as veg friendly as with previous owners. 2304 Park Row W Arlington 817 226-3001 Mexican $ New Tai-Kee Four vegetarian and three vegan items in clean surroundings. 2216 New York Av 205 Arlington 817 261-8889 Vietnamese $ Original Mexican Eats Three or four vegetarian items can be made without cheese for vegans. Broccoli enchiladas. No lard or animal broth in beans, rice. 4713 Camp Bowie Fort Worth 817 738-6226 Mexican Oscar's Great (and strong) margaritas plus spinach or squash or mushroom enchiladas for the vegetarian. Skip rice and ask to cut dairy for vegetarian. This vegetarian-friendly spot is not open on Sundays. 3400 Denton Hwy Haltom City 817 222-9020 Mexican $-$$ Disclaimer: Remarks are only the opinions of the reviewer. We ask questions but have accepted the restaurant staff’s answers as accurate. We suggest you verify lard, eggs, fish sauce, and the like before you order because information we were given could be mistaken. Also, be aware that most grilled items share the grill with meat and are meat contaminated.
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Calendar: Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex
Veggie, Earth, Animal, Green & Related Events
November 20-December 15, 2011
This calendar covers an extended period of time. Changes happen. If we are informed of changes, they will be posted here and designated Changed. But we don't always get notified so please email me or call number listed before driving to an event. We also add events as we hear of them. Look for NEW.
Sun, Nov 20 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call host for info: James Bisby 469-371-1938
Sun, Nov 20 - Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake at 8 m. Meet at Doctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas. 972-489-3072 for more information. Small charge.
Sun, Nov 20 - Transition Dallas Hub potluck and meeting in Carrollton. Discuss Transition Town Initiative goals of localizing food production. lowering our carbon footprint, and building community. RSVP to highclassmusic@yahoo.com for location. 6 pm, bring dish to share.
Sun, Nov 20 - Dr. Melanie Joy will speak at 7 pm at First Unitarian Church, 4015 Normandy Avenue, (Preston Rd at St Andrews) Room Room #305, Dallas, 75205. Dr. Joy is the author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows. Using powerful imagery, thought-provoking analyses, and a compelling narrative, Dr. Joy says how, although unjust ideologies (racism, sexism, ableism, carnism, etc.) all are unique, the mentality that enables such interlocking systems is strikingly similar. When unnoticed, these ideologies can cause us to act against our core values, our own interests, and the interests of others. Free
Mon, Nov 21 - The Dallas Chapter of Native
Plant Society meets. Social time begins at 6:30 with refreshments at the
back. A speaker is scheduled at 7:30 pm. REI store, located on
the north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch. Take the stairs to the
second floor and turn left to find the meeting rooms. Free
Tue, Nov 22 - North Texas River Runners Club meet at 7 pm at the Lake Arlington Meeting Room, Richard Simpson Park, 6300 West Arkansas Lane, Arlington. NTRR, P.O. Box 171522, Arlington, TX 76003
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Thu, Nov 24 - Gentle Thanksgiving Veg'n Buffet at 1 pm
at
Madras Pavilion, 101 S Coit #359, Richardson, 75080. PLEASE RSVP to Terry
if you are coming so we will have a large enough table for all at 817
443-2553 or gentle@dfwnetmall.com
Madras Pavilion is having a special vegetarian buffet and several vegan
choices are available. You will pay for your own food and beverage. Good
veg'n, animal, and earth-friendly camaraderie is free for all!
Happy Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 26 Vegan Potluck, Come share vegan recipes, good vegan food, and good veg company on the 4th Saturday of each month at 5:00 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 901 Page Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76110. Contact Russell at relleven@gmail.com for more information.
Thu, Dec 1 - North Texas chapter of Native Plant
Society meets at 7 pm at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, located off University
Drive west of downtown at 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. From Interstate
30, exit north on University Drive; the Botanic Garden begins on the west
side of the street. Free
Sat, Dec 3 - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner,
6:30 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary;
look for FWVS sign. Event is free except for cost of your food and
beverage.
Sat, Dec 3 - SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving
the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference
room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.
Sun, Dec 4- Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya
Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of
Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Fort Worth
Vegetarian Society has a table if you want to ask for them at door.
Mon, Dec 5 - Fort Worth Bicycling Association meeting at 7 pm at the
University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.,
Fort Worth, TX, Building #2, room 2-100. Park in lot A and enter the lower
level. Look for the yellow FWBA signs. Free
Tue, Dec 6 - Sustainable East Dinner at 7 pm to socialize, get-acquainted,
and plan an abundant future for the eastern area of DFW which is
energy-lean, time-rich, less stressful, healthier and happier. Come
meet some new people and get involved in this Transition Initiative to
build a resilient local economy for a bioregion that is from the towns
around Lake Ray Hubbard to the area around Lake Tawakoni and from I-30 to
I-20, give or take a few miles. For those who are interested in general
sustainability in their own community. Networking and documentaries, of
course, but also talks about organic gardening, Permaculture, green
building/remodeling, homesteading skills plus invitations to public
officials to make our communities more sustainable. Koung's Thai
Restaurant, vegetarian and vegan options available here at 2006 S Goliad
St, Ste 218, Rockwall on the corner of I-30 and SH 205
(Goliad St). Please RSVP to Terry at 972 251-1532 or
gentle@dfwnetmall.com
Thu, Dec 8 - Fort Worth Audubon Society meets 7:30
pm, Research and Education (RES) Bldg, Everett Hall, Room 100, at the
University of North Texas Health Science Center (formerly Texas College of
Osteopathic Medicine) at 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard at Montgomery, Fort
Worth.
Sat, Dec 10 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas food preparation class
will be at 11:30 am, at the Nash-Davis Recreation Center, 3710 N. Hampton
Rd, West Dallas (214.670.6194). We eat what we prepare. The cost is just
$10 for BVSTX members and $15 for BVSTX friends. Fees for the class may be
mailed to: BVST, P O Box 116950, Carrollton, TX 75011-6950
Sat, Dec 10 - Bird and nature walk on interpretive wetlands trail at Texas
Fisheries Center, 5550 F.M. 2495, Athens, 75752. Entry fees apply. 903
676-2277.
Sat, Dec 10 - White Rock Lake Cleanup. Walk and talk while helping to pick
up trash and recyclables at White Rock Lake Park. Meet from 8 am - 9 am at
the Love of the Lake office, 1152 N Buckner Blvd, #123, Dallas, on the
Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd for a free continental
breakfast that includes free juice, coffee, other goodies. Gloves, trash
bags, etc. provided. There are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy.
Clean-up finished by 11 am.
Sat, Dec 10 - Guided Trinity River Expedition via canoe. In addition to
seeing the beauty (and sometimes the lack of same) of the river, veteran
canoe guide Charles Allen will point out American Indian sites and other
historical artifacts as you paddle. From 8:30 am until mid-afternoon. $45
payable when reservation made. Trips are rain or shine. Other details by
calling 214-941-1757. Although trips may change because of local boating
conditions, scheduled trip is for West Fork, Hwy. 157 to Hwy. 360, 7
miles, River Legacy park, proximity of Bird's Fort site, Woodbine
sandstone, seldom paddled, difficult access.
Sat, Dec 10 - Holiday Market from 9 am - 3 pm. White Rock Local Market 702
N. Buckner Blvd, at the corner of Northcliff Dr. in Dallas.
Wed, Dec 14 - Free Attorneys from 5:30 pm to 8 pm by the Dallas Bar at 214
220-7476. Lawyers answer any kind of legal question. You remain anonymous.
Wed, Dec14 - Arlington Conservation Council meets at 7 pm, Fielder
Museum,1616 W. Abram St at Fielder, Arlington.
Thu, Dec 15 - Audubon Dallas meets at 7 pm at Trinity River Audubon
Center..Trinity River Audubon Center' (TRAC), 6500 South Loop 12, Dallas,
75217. 214 398-8722. Free.
Thu, Dec15 - Trinity River Audubon Center's (TRAC) free day. Take a hike,
listen for frogs, watch the river roll by, enjoy the LEEDs building.. Free
all day. all day and evening at 6500 South Loop 12, Dallas, TX 75217. TRAC
is an amazing place.
Sat, Dec 24 - Vegan potluck from 5-7 pm at Westside UU Church, 901 Page Av, Fort Worth, 76110. Free and open to all. Bring a vegan dish to share.
Remember that we make additions and sometimes changes or deletions to the calendar all month. Check back and find changes/additions here: http://cyberparent.com/dfw/index.htm
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