From the Back Cover
This handy, well-organized guide from the former editor in chief of Vegetarian Times doesn't just send you to well-known vegetarian haunts. It lets you in on culinary secrets even longtime New Yorkers don't know, namely, where someone who doesn't eat meat can get the absolute best and most exciting meals in the city.
Inside you'll find all the information you need to navigate the world of healthy eating in New York including:
* Reviews and ratings of more than 200 restaurants, markets, and lodgings throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
* At-a-glance lists of each restaurant's features, including type of cuisine, kid-friendliness, hours, pricing, and "vegetability" (based on the number of vegan and ovo-lacto choices)
* Best of the Best ratings: from most romantic to best splurge to best karma
* Special sections devoted to green markets, mock-meat bastions, vegetarian sushi, raw events, home delivery, and food co-ops, plus the top ten vegan desserts
* Culinary destinations such as Chinatown, Little Italy, and Little Korea, with tips on "hidden" ingredients in ethnic foods
* Detailed neighborhood maps, with recommended establishments clearly marked
About the Author
Suzanne Gerber is a freelance writer on food, health, fitness, and the environment. She was previously editor-in-chief of Vegetarian Times magazine and a senior editor at Redbook, InStyle, and The Cable Guide. She has lived in New York City for 20 years and has been a vegetarian for 30 years.