"At some point, you’ll have to repay your meat-loving friends for all the times they took you to a steakhouse and you ate a solo potato. When that time comes, demand they take you to Midtown Village’s Vedge for an upscale vegan experience. You can get excellent vegan food here, like mushroom carpaccio, spicy grilled avocado, and a creamy rutabaga fondue with soft pretzels. It’s fancy, but not in a tops-and-tails kind of way, and it works great for a dinner with friends or family when you deserve more than a meal made from side dishes (for once). " - candis mclean