I am looking for sugestions for vegetarian cuisine. Somewhere from Del Mar\Solana Beach towards Oceanside or heading eastward to Escondido.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks Funtime69...

Well if you want to go "Vegan" there is a new place in Chula Vista of all places, but it is devine.  They serve totally "Live" food.  It is called "Cilantro Live".  They have the very best "live" food you could imagine.

Cafe Zinc in Solana Beach serves excellent vegetarian fare.  

Best veggie burger (Zinc burger) in the City, a homemade secret recipe.

If you go on the weekend during lunch, expect a long line.

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Most of the "natural" restaurants in North County are small...like the smoothie shop on 101 in Leucadia that is run by the people from Swami's.  

I think that Roxy's on 101 in Encinitas serves a variety of veggie stuff, but it is pretty casual.

The closest real veggie "restaurant" to North County that I can think of is Galoka in Bird Rock.  It is Indian in style, but has a braoder variety than just that.


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Thank you all for your help. Perhaps I should expand to San Diego to ensure that don't miss out on any othere fine establishments.
Thanks again..

is alive because it hasn't been 'killed' by the heat of cooking - it's all 'raw', uncooked.

Actually, I went there yesterday, and it was great. Too bad it's so far for me, as I'm interested in hearing some of their speakers.

If you're interested in some rawfood websites, or books, let me know, but here are a few.

www.rawfood.com (in San Diego!)
www.rawguru.com
www.eatraw.com
www.living-foods.com

and another famous restaurant: http://www.treeoflife.nu/cafea2.html

Unfortunately, the best vegetarian restaurant in town (Vegetarian Zone, near Balboa Park) closed its doors a couple of years ago.  I was a regular customer and still miss it and the people who worked there very much.

The next best is Jyoti Bihanga, in Normal Heights, at the corner of Adams Avenue and Felton Street.  Hours are strange, so call before you go (619-282-4116) to ensure they will be open.  

The soups are exceptional, and my favorite entree is the Brahma Burrito.  The only disappointing meal I've had there is brunch, which is mostly egg-based, and not that exciting.

Thank you for your input.


Thank you to everyone who responded.
Funtime69...