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 One plant-based buffet and one carnivore buffet for week-day lunches. 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 $-$$ One plant-based buffet and one carnivore buffet for week-day lunches. Not as spicy as some Thai food we've eaten. Most dishes can be prepared with tofu. Remind waiter to omit oyster or fish sauce. 1109 Magnolia Av W Henderson Fort Worth 817 927-3220 Thai $-$$ |
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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 staffs 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
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Veggie, Earth, Animal & Related Events
March 2010
This calendar covers an extended period of time. Changes happen. If we are informed of new events or changes, they will be posted here and designated Changed. But we don't always get notified so please call number listed before driving to an event.
And remember we can still have bad weather this month so events might change.
Sun, Mar 14 - Guided walk at Texas Texas Buckeye Trail, 700 Bexar St, Dallas 75215, about 4 miles south of downtown. Learn about the Trinity bottomland, see buckeyes in bloom, and enjoy a moment in the great North Texas outdoors. Cancel if weather is unfriendly or Trinity is flooded in that area. Check with jdflood@airmail.net or 9732 557-1144. Guided by North Texas Master Naturalists at 10 am & 1 pm Free
Sun, Mar 14 - 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, Mar 14 - Family Nature Walks at Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma and Bethany Drives in Allen. The two-hour event begins at 2:00 pm at the main parking lot with a suggested donation of $10 per family. Please register by phone to 214-351-0990 .
Mon, Mar 15 - 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
NEW Tuesday, Mar 16 - North Texas Clean Air Task Force, a new group is initiating a DFW public hearing on the proposed new EPA ozone pollution standard at Arlington City Hall, 101 W. Abram Street, Arlington from 3pm to 7 pm. We need you to join us in this effort to ensure a large and compelling response that is heard all the way down in Austin. Call for information. or to volunteer to speak for five minutes or less. 972 251-1532 or 817 545-0140
Wed, Mar 17 - Denton Organic
Society meeting at 7 pm. Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Av, Denton.
940-382-8551.
Thu, Mar 18 - Dallas Downriver
Club monthly meeting at 7 pm, 3701 N. Buckner Blvd. (just north of IH 30 and
south of John West Road) Dallas, 75228
Sat, Mar 20 - Bicycle Ride around White Rock Lake. Meet at 9:30 AM at the Stone
Tables near Lake Highlands Drive and Buckner Blvd. This will be a leisurely trip
of 9 miles in about 1-1/2 hours. Any bike and any body is welcome but you must
wear an approved helmet. The trip will be canceled if it is raining at White
Rock Lake. Optional brunch afterwards. Mark Adams leads this. 972 658-128. Free
NEW Sat, Mar 20 - - Animal Connection of Texas sponsors Petland puppy mill protests which are held in 5 locations every Saturday. For more information, contact petlandgoingdown@sbcglobal.net
NEW Sat, Sun, Mar 21-22 - Family camp-out with Texas Outdoor Family workshops designed to familiarize families with the outdoors and teach them how to tent camp, cook outdoors and get the most out of their outdoor experience. Ray Roberts Lake’s Isle du Bois Unit near Pilot Point. For information and reservations with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, contact by phone, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at (512) 389-8903. By email, tofsp@tpwd.state.tx.us
Sun, Mar 21 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Prices have been lowered--it is a bargain. 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 for info: James Bisby 469-371-1938
Tue, Mar 23 - Fort Worth Organic Club meets at 7 pm. at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, north of I-30, turn left into main entrance from University. Free.
Tue, Mar 23 - Tarrant County Interfaith Environmental Alliance meets at 7 pm at Unity Church of Fort Worth, 5051 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Thu, Mar 25 - Arlington Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Bob Duncan Community Center Garden Room, 2800 S. Center St. in Arlington. 7 pm. Free.
NEW Sat, Mar 27 - Southlake Green Day from 10 am - 5 pm. Southlake Town Square. Vendors and speakers. Howard Garrett is the keynote speaker on organic gardening. Other speakers/topics Tim Yatko on composting and Terry Jensen on renewable energy. Square is located on Southlake Blvd just east of North Carroll Av.
NEW Sat, Mar 27 - - Animal Connection of Texas sponsors Petland puppy mill protests which are held in 5 locations every Saturday. For more information, contact petlandgoingdown@sbcglobal.net
Changed Sun, Mar 28 - Dallas Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Northaven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas. 2 pm. Free. This group did meet on Thursday, now meeting on Sunday at a different location.
NEW Sun, Mar 28 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas monthly luncheon, 1:30 pm, at Queen of Sheba Restaurant, 14875 Inwood Rd, Addison, 972.980.9450. Event is free except for cost of your food and beverage.
Sat, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Cancel because it is Easter
Sunday:
Sun, Apr 4 - 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 (FM157 also known as Collins in Arlington). Thai,
plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Larger restaurant, more room, good food. Ask for Terry at the door to
meet/converse with an interesting group of people. Or sit with your friends and
family. Event is free except for your cost of food and beverage. Organizer:
Terry Jensen 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532. Pay only for what you eat/drink. Next
Vegan Buffet at Papaya Garden is May 2.
Directions to Papaya Garden, 817 684-9378, located on the southwest corner of Airport Fwy and Industrian in Euless. Restaurant is located across from Ross and actually faces Industrial. 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, Euless, near the south entrance to DFW Airport. Airport Fwy is Hwy 183 and Industrial is FM157, From Dallas take Hwy 183 and turn left on Industrial. From Fort Worth, take Hwy 183 and turn right on Industrial. From Arlington, come up FM 157 which is also known as North Collins in Arlington..
Directions to Botanic Garden, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, Fort Worth. Driving west from downtown Fort Worth, take the University exit and turn north or right. The Garden has two entrances on your left about 1.5 miles north of I-30. The Garden Center is located at the second entrance. When you enter the building ask for the Sierra Club or turn right to find the Azalea Room.
Directions to Spiral Diner, 1314 W. Magnolia Av, NE corner at 6th, 817 332-8834, Fort Worth. Going west from downtown Fort Worth on I-30, exit on 8th and turn left. Turn left on Magnolia and Spiral Diner will be on your left.
Directions & Map to Sunflower Shoppe (formerly Healthy Approach Market), 5100 Hwy 121 Colleyville 76034. From Hwy 121 in Grapevine, exit Hall-Johnson Road and remain on west access road, From Hwy 121 north from Airport Freeway, exit Hall-Johnson Road and turn left under freeway to west access road.
Stay on west access road past Gateway Dr and past Rio Mambo and Mac restaurants. Immediately past the restaurants, turn right into Healthy Approach parking lot. Sign is hard to see because of trees. If you reach Glade Rd, you have passed entrance to Healthy Approach.
Community room is on second floor with stairs in the far right hand corner of the restaurant. Telephone number of store is 817 399-9100. See map below:
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