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Healthy Eating!
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A VOTRE SANTE
13018 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, CA
Phone: (310) 451-1813
Cost estimate: $8 - $13
* Since 1987 this restaurant has offered a healthy world fare of vegetarian and vegan selections that are long on taste. For those who don't want poultry to pass by their veggie or vegan kitchen, beware that A Votre Sante's menu also includes Chicken selections.
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FRAGRANT VEGETABLE
11859 Wilshire Boulevard, West Los Angeles
Phone: (310) 312-1442
Cost estimate: $7 - $10
* Chinese vegetarian Buddhist restaurant has very pleasant taoist paintings as part of its decor. Be prepared for robust sauces, chilis and spices with a number of faux "duck," "steak," "poultry" and "seafood" dishes that are actually made from tofu or gluten. For those maintaining a gluten-free diet, do ask.
GREEN & LEAVES
8351 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
1769 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Feliz, CA
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* Vegan, vegetarian and organic restaurants with two locations.
REAL FOOD DAILY
514 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA
Phone: (310) 451-7544
Cost estimate: $5 - $10
* Health conscious South California coffee shop style restaurant serves American vegetarian that is great for vegans because no animal products are used in the kitchen.