VEGITARIAN
Antipasto’s
1028 Route 146 at 146A (Clifton Park Plaza), Clifton Park,
383-1209. Vegetarian-friendly restaurant with a Mediterranean
accent, serving gourmet specialty salads, pizzas with gourmet
toppings, pasta, greens and beans and such creative dishes
as the Thomas Jefferson (baked polenta with Portobello mushrooms).
Also featuring nightly specials and homemade vegetarian
soups. Extensive beer and wine list includes more than 40
beers and ales by the bottle, and more than 400 wines (50
by the glass). Catering for any event. Serving 4-9 Sun-Mon,
4-9:30 Tue-Sat. Late-night menu Fri-Sat until 11 PM. Reservations
suggested for large parties. Cash and checks only. $$$
Four Seasons
33 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 584-4670. Natural-food restaurant
and store offering a vegetarian buffet featuring healthful,
flavorful whole foods, soups, desserts and breads. No alcohol.
Off-premises catering. Serving 11:30-8 daily; store open
9-8 daily. AE, D, DC, MC, V. $
Madison’s End Café
See listing under “American.”
Shades of Green
187 Lark St., Albany, 434-1830. The healthy choice of the
downtown crowd, serving unique gourmet vegetarian food with
influences spanning several continents and a wide variety
of cultures. Freshly made soups, fresh-squeezed fruit and
vegetable juices, tasty shakes and inventive salads and
entrées, including many vegan options. Now offering catering.
No alcohol. Currently serving 11-9 Mon-Fri, closed Sat-Sun;
open Saturday beginning in late May. Cash and personal checks
only. $$
Stone Soup Deli
Honest Weight Food Co-op, 484 Central Ave., Albany, 482-2667.
Fresh, healthful soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods
and ethnic specialties made daily. Serving 8-8 Mon-Fri,
9-6 Sat, 10-6 Sun. AE, D, MC, V, personal checks. $
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