Looking for plant-based dishes? These local restaurants are part of Lexington Vegan Week

Janet Patton
·2 min read

It’s spring, which means Lexington Vegan Week is back, highlighting some of the city’s best plant-based eating.

Nine local places are participating in this year’s event, which is April 19-28. This year’s event is organized by Black Soil Kentucky, which has information about hours and delivery options on its web site, blacksoilky.com.

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Items generally are available at regular menu prices, usually under $20.

There also will be a plant-based cooking class on April 20 at La Bonne Vie at 1060 Chinoe Rd., which also will host a Chef’s Table Vegan Dinner Experience on April 26.

Register for those events at lbvcooking.com.

There also will be a special Yalla Y’all Passover or Pesach pop-up event on April 28 at The Annex at 732 National Ave. (formerly Myriad Meadery), with a menu pf Sesame Tzimmes (roasted carrots and root veg with dried fruit in a sweet and spicy sauce.)

Restaurants, menus for Lexington Vegan Week

Here is a list of participating restaurants and vegan specials:

During Lexington Vegan Week, Bourbon n’ Toulouse will have Thai Peanut Sauce at both locations.
During Lexington Vegan Week, Bourbon n’ Toulouse will have Thai Peanut Sauce at both locations.

Bourbon n’ Toulouse, 829 Euclid Ave. and 1080 S. Broadway Suite 107: Thai Peanut Sauce with baby corn, fresh mushrooms and sweet red bell peppers served over white rice and a side of toasted Sunrise Bakery French bread and vegan Cajun butter. Also available: BBQ Jack Fruit Sandwich, Black Beans and Rice.

GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos, 395 S. Limestone: Vegan Meatball Burrito and Vegan Gyro Burrito.

GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos will have several vegan options for Lexington Vegan Week.
GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos will have several vegan options for Lexington Vegan Week.

Lussi Brown Coffee Bar, 114 Church St.: Pennies From Heaven, a double shot espresso over house-made vanilla syrup with Black Soil Ky basil, lemon and tonic, on ice.

Moody Mike’s Food Truck, 962 Delaware Ave.: Sage Sausage Sliders with thick cut potato wedges, in addition to regular all-vegan menu.

Vegan food truck Moody Mike’s will participate in Lexington Vegan Week.
Vegan food truck Moody Mike’s will participate in Lexington Vegan Week.

North Lime Coffee & Donuts, 101 W. Loudon Ave. in Greyline Station and 3101 Clays Mill Rd.: Glazed Carrot Cake Donut.

For Lexington Vegan Week, North Lime Coffee and Donuts will have a vegan special carrot cake doughnut.
For Lexington Vegan Week, North Lime Coffee and Donuts will have a vegan special carrot cake doughnut.

Pearl’s Pizza, 133 N. Limestone: Dirt Farmer pizza with tomato sauce, arugula, artichoke, ricotta, fennel sausage and Parmesan.

Rolling Oven, 725 National Ave.: Caprese Pizza topped with olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, vegan cheese, fresh basil and balsamic reduction.

Woke Junk Food Vegan, 440 Hilltop Ave.: Fried Vegan Shrimp Taco with a side of street corn.

Zundo Izakaya, 127 W. Tiverton Way #184: Vegan Shotu Ramen with bamboo shoots, seaweed and green onion. Fried tofu bao bun, avocado salad and vegan sushi roll also available.

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