It’s Spring Break season, and whether you’re in school or the office, we could all use a vacation right about now. This year, plan your travels around April 22 to celebrate Earth Day in Las Vegas. This year, the bustling city known for its opulence is scaling back its carbon footprint by focusing on food. In 2018, Las Vegas experienced a boom in vegan restaurants, and the omnivore restaurants are quickly catching on. Check out these five dedicated vegan menus, give your boss your vacation notice, and make your reservations today—it’s for the good of the planet!
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1. La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway, Wynn Las Vegas
For the self-proclaimed wine-os, there’s no need to look elsewhere. La Cave is here for you. With a selection of 250 bottles and 50 wines by the glass, you’re guaranteed to find a vegan-friendly wine to pair with dinner. To help you narrow down the beverage choices, take a glance at the vegan menu, which includes Warm Salt-Roasted Beets, a Seasonal Vegetable and Marinara Flatbread, Fettuccine with a Lemon Herb Vinaigrette, and more palate-pleasing entreés. Follow the meal with a dessert wine and vegan Tapioca Pudding or the Seasonal Vegan Ice Cream.
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2. Therapy Restaurant, Downtown Las Vegas
In the mood for Korean? Reserve a table at Therapy before you enjoy the nightlife downtown. Start with the Drunken Tofu Bites, made with IPA-marinated tofu and blistered shishito peppers served with spicy peanut dipping sauce. Cool down with a Classic Red or Blackberry house-made sangria, then move on to the vegan Korean BBQ Bao. This tender pocket sandwich is stuffed with seasoned tofu, Korean barbecue sauce, and spicy kimchi. No matter what you order, Therapy delivers a kick!
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3. TREVI Italian Restaurant, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
Enjoy dinner with a view of the “Fountain of the Gods” inside Caesars Palace. The vegan menu is prepared by Executive Chef Jose Navarro and includes a rich Minestrone Soup, a vegetable-heavy Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, and Zucchini Oreganata, made with petite white beans, green beans, tomatoes, and oregano gastrique.
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4. Best Friend, Park MGM
This Las Vegas outpost from celebrity chef Roy Choi is sure to please the entire Earth Day dining party. Skim past the meat options on the menu and order the BBQ Veg and the Eggplant Schnitzel, found under the cleverly titled “LA Sh*t” portion of the menu. The Soondubu Pot (a spicy veggie and tofu stew) and the Commissary Carrots (no cotija) are also standout vegan options.
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5. Craft Kitchen, Henderson
Let’s brunch! This daytime cafe serves a plethora of excellent vegan dishes from 7:30am-3pm. If you like your breakfast on the sweet side, opt for the Oatmeal Brûlée with steel cut oats, caramelized raw sugar, nuts, and dried fruit. Craving something more savory? The Vegan Stuffed Burrito will keep you satiated all day long. This popular entreé includes everything a proper breakfast burrito should: soy chorizo, chipotle potatoes, caramelized onions, guacamole, vegan cheese, and pico de gallo. Add on an order of the bottomless mimosas (a daily offering) and raise a glass to Earth Day!
Tanya Flink is a Digital Editor at VegNews as well as a writer and fitness enthusiast living in Orange County, CA.
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