{"id":3439,"date":"2018-09-06T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T17:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/?p=3439"},"modified":"2018-09-06T21:43:13","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T02:43:13","slug":"mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Mam\u00e1 Meza Recommends Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants: 2018 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3440\" style=\"width: 244px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3440\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition\/dustin-mom-edited\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/dustin-mom-edited.jpg?fit=650%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"650,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"dustin-mom-edited\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/dustin-mom-edited.jpg?fit=244%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/dustin-mom-edited.jpg?fit=650%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-3440 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/09\/dustin-mom-edited-244x300.jpg?resize=244%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo of lead organizer, Dustin Meza, with his mom, Moyra Meza.\" width=\"244\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/dustin-mom-edited.jpg?resize=244%2C300&amp;ssl=1 244w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/dustin-mom-edited.jpg?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo of lead organizer, Dustin Meza, with his mom, Moyra Meza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Would you believe it, we once again have a completely omnivorous local organizing team! For our vegetarian and vegan friends, we wanted to make sure you have a quick reference post for all the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants, so we went to the only vegetarian we knew in Nashvile, lead organizer Dustin Meza&#8217;s mom, Moyra Meza. She was so kind last year to provide us a list of her favorites, so we&#8217;re going to re-share those here with you now, and at the bottom, we&#8217;ve shared a brand-new new recommendation as well!<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>SUNFLOWER VEGETARIAN CAFE<\/h2>\n<p><strong>2834 Azalea Pl, Nashville, TN 37204<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunflowercafenashville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.sunflowercafenashville.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"googlemaps\">\n\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3223.18744777459!2d-86.77002778535126!3d36.113290780095866!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x886465c724a8cdf1:0x33b67bc832eb557f!2sSunflower%20Cafe!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1508001755684\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3448\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition\/sunflower-cafe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/sunflower-cafe.jpg?fit=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,429\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sunflower-cafe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/sunflower-cafe.jpg?fit=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/sunflower-cafe.jpg?fit=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3448 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/09\/sunflower-cafe-300x215.jpg?resize=300%2C215&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/sunflower-cafe.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/sunflower-cafe.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/sunflower-cafe.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Mam\u00e1&nbsp;Meza Says:&nbsp;<\/strong>The Sunflower Cafe serves vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food to Nashville. They are known for their gourmet veggie burgers and vegan barbecue!! They use fresh, local and organic ingredients wherever possible. And they have awesome daily specials. A very popular choice is the Thai Ginger Bowl with Roasted Tofu &amp; Carrots, Tahini Ginger Sauce &amp; Sesame Kale-delish!!!<\/p>\n<h2>THE WILD COW VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1896 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thewildcow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/thewildcow.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"googlemaps\">\n\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3220.3465935767763!2d-86.73758088534883!3d36.18245178008034!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8864687bb88b413b:0xdd19c7a3be21e109!2sThe%20Wild%20Cow!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1508001803675\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3449\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition\/wild-cow\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/wild-cow.jpg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wild-cow\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/wild-cow.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/wild-cow.jpg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3449 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/09\/wild-cow-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/wild-cow.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/wild-cow.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/wild-cow.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/wild-cow.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Mam\u00e1 Meza Says:&nbsp;<\/strong>The Wild Cow serves vegetarian &amp; vegan fare in a fun, casual environment in the heart of East Nashville.<\/p>\n<p>Most of their produce is grown locally and much of it is organic. They are proud to not have a microwave or freezer. One of my favorites is the Far Eastern bowl with sauteed garlicky kale, grilled tofu, carrot-daikon slaw, peanut sauce and sesame seeds over organic brown rice.<\/p>\n<h2>Woodlands Indian Vegetarian<\/h2>\n<p><strong>3415 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/woodlandstennessee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/woodlandstennessee.com\/<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"googlemaps\">\n\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3222.167406668178!2d-86.82179868535039!3d36.138136980090366!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x886466ab0b11655f:0x2178d3bba12fb19d!2sWoodlands%20Indian%20Vegetarian%20Cuisine!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1508001864881\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3450\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition\/woodlands-indian-vegetarian\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/woodlands-indian-vegetarian.jpg?fit=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,429\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"woodlands-indian-vegetarian\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/woodlands-indian-vegetarian.jpg?fit=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/woodlands-indian-vegetarian.jpg?fit=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3450 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/09\/woodlands-indian-vegetarian-300x215.jpg?resize=300%2C215&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/woodlands-indian-vegetarian.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/woodlands-indian-vegetarian.jpg?resize=420%2C300&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/woodlands-indian-vegetarian.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Mam\u00e1 Meza Says:&nbsp;<\/strong>An extensive all vegetarian menu &#8211; and great lunch buffet. They offer fresh, innovative Indian cuisine at moderate prices, along with an extensive selection of south and north Indian dishes. Among the standout dishes were their samosas, and a mango curry!!!!!<\/p>\n<h2>Graze<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1888 Eastland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.grazenashville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.grazenashville.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"googlemaps\">\n\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3220.3469676767163!2d-86.73776978534882!3d36.182442680080484!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8864687bc135c22b:0x2a2d541308a58f51!2sGraze!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1508001951054\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3446\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition\/graze-nashville\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/graze-nashville.jpg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"graze-nashville\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/graze-nashville.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/graze-nashville.jpg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3446 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/09\/graze-nashville-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/graze-nashville.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/graze-nashville.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/graze-nashville.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/graze-nashville.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Mama Mez\u00e1 Says:&nbsp;<\/strong>Vegan fare is the focus at this simple Lockeland Springs hangout offering all-day, plant-based options, plus dessert, in relaxed digs featuring industrial ceilings, colorful walls and basic table seating. Brunch is a must for veggie lovers, great items only available on the brunch menu.<\/p>\n<h2>Grins Vegetarian Cafe<\/h2>\n<p><strong>2421 Vanderbilt Pl Nashville, TN 37212<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bongojava.com\/grins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bongojava.com\/grins\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"googlemaps\">\n\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3221.896593457572!2d-86.80855568535017!3d36.14473098008886!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x886466bcad1092c7:0xdf6f64eb32d84656!2sGrins%20Vegetarian%20Cafe!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1508001990452\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3447\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition\/grins\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/grins.jpg?fit=428%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"428,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"grins\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/grins.jpg?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/grins.jpg?fit=428%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3447 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/09\/grins-214x300.jpg?resize=214%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/grins.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/grins.jpg?w=428&amp;ssl=1 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>Mam\u00e1 Meza Says:&nbsp;<\/strong>Add Grins Vegetarian Caf\u00e9 to the list of fast vegetarian, it\u2019s located on campus but easily accessible for non-students too. Try the Nashville hot tofu panini or mac and cheese panini. Great for a quick bite!<\/p>\n<h2>BONUS: New Recommendation from&nbsp;Mam\u00e1 Meza<\/h2>\n<h3>Avo<\/h3>\n<p><strong>3 City Ave #200, Nashville, TN 37209<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatavo.com\/\">https:\/\/www.eatavo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"googlemaps\">\n\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3221.5712847412965!2d-86.82228368440897!3d36.152650511579914!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x886466b4e3877841:0x2a47c1ab3d2b1aa3!2sAVO!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1536113608076\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3445\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/mama-meza-recommends-vegetarian-and-vegan-restaurants-2018-edition\/avo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/avo.jpg?fit=600%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"avo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/avo.jpg?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/avo.jpg?fit=600%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3445 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/09\/avo-300x240.jpg?resize=300%2C240&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/avo.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/avo.jpg?resize=375%2C300&amp;ssl=1 375w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/09\/avo.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Mam\u00e1 Meza Says:&nbsp;<\/strong>Avo features complex, seasonal, and satisfying Raw &amp; Cooked Vegan Dishes. They provide options for healthy habits &amp; plant-based diets. Check out the Avocado Margarita and the Pad Thai, fan favorites!<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of drinks, their bar features a Seasonal drink menu with local, Gluten-Free, and reduced gluten Beers, and organic, biodynamic, &amp; Kosher Wine<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Leave us a recommendation!<\/h2>\n<p>Are you a vegan or vegetarian and know of an awesome spot that we don&#8217;t have listed here? Leave us a link in the comments! Your suggestions are appreciated!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/2018.us.wordcamp.org\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your ticket today!<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>For just $40, your ticket gets you admission to WCUS for all three days, admission to the afterparty at the Adventure Science Center, and lunch and snacks all three days. Rest assured vegetarian and vegan friends, all of our catered meals, snacks, and appetizers at the afterparty include vegetarian and vegan options that are being vetted by real vegans and vegetarians.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Featured Photo Credit: Taylor Gorman at WordCamp US 2017<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to Moyra Meza for her recommendations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you believe it, we once again have a completely omnivorous local organizing team! 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