Out on the town

Hungry? As a vegan, sometimes it feels like there is nothing to eat in Boston. I'm fine at home where I can cook meals to order exactly how I like them, but its awkward when you are out and try to convince the Chinese line cook to make some fried rice without the egg.

But have no fear--your stomach grumbling stops here. I have a huge list of vegan-friendly restaurants in Boston that will serve you something edible.

I have not been to all of these restaurants, but the list is a compliment of VegGuide.org. I encourage you to try them all out, and let me know which are the best.

My all-time favorite vegetarian and vegan restaurant is Veggie Planet in Harvard Square. Living in the South End of Boston, it takes a lot to get me across the river and over the bridge to Cambridge, but the food and ambiance at this place is well-worth the trip. It's a little whole-in-the-wall restaurant and music joint that offers pizzas and rice bowls with all sorts of toppings. It was the first place I ever went where I had more than one item to choose from on the menu. Great for vegetarians, vegans and seekers, and the food will even satisfy the most carnivorous, pouting little sisters.

So grab a map and your wallet, choose a restaurant off the list and be ready to be satiated!