VEGETARIAN
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, homemade vegetarian
soups, gourmet pizzas and pasta; creative gourmet specials
featured weekly. 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
4:30-8:30 Sun-Mon, 4:30-9:00 Tue, 4:30-10 Wed-Sat. Wine
bar open Fri-Sat until 11 PM. Reservations suggested for
large parties. Cash and checks only. $$$
The Deli at Honest Weight Food Co-op
Honest Weight Food Co-op, 484 Central Ave., Albany, 482-2667.
Fresh homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and
ethnic specialties made daily. All-organic juice bar. Serving
7 AM-8 PM Mon-Sat, 10-6 Sun. Hot lunch entrée 11-2 Mon-Fri.
AE, D, MC, V, ATM, personal checks. $
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. $
Moon & River Café
115 S. Ferry St., Schenectady, 382-1938. www.moonandrivercafe.com.
Chef-owner Richard Genest (of Half Moon and Mother Earth’s
fame) is back with this “evening coffeehouse” in Schenectady’s
historic Stockade. Sandwiches, omelets, salads, appetizers,
Mexican dishes, desserts and more. House specialties include
the pierogies, stuffed eggplant and salad Tangier with almonds,
apricots, figs and dates. Coffees, teas, chai. No alcohol
served; BYOB for responsible parties. Free live music nightly
at 8 PM. Serving 4-11 daily. Cash only. $
Shake Shake Mamas
258 Broadway, Troy, 272-MAMA (6262). Vegetarian/vegan-friendly
café, featuring antibiotic/hormone-free meats, sandwiches,
wraps, salads and soups. Also, all-natural fruit smoothies
and herbal supplements. Takeout available. Serving 9:30-6:30
Mon-Thu, 9:30-5 Fri. Closed Sat-Sun. Cash only. $
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