Vegetarians should have an array of options in most parts of the country, especially along the veggie-friendly West Coast. Let’s Go often indicates vegetarian options in restaurant listings; other places to look for vegetarian and vegan cuisine are local health food stores, as well as large natural food chains such as Trader Joe’s and Wild Oats. Vegan options may be more difficult to find in smaller towns; be prepared to make your own meals. The travel section of the The Vegetarian Resource Group’s website, at www.vrg.org/travel, has a comprehensive list of organizations and websites that are geared toward helping traveling vegetarians and vegans. For more information, visit your local bookstore or health food store, and consult The Vegetarian Traveler: Where to Stay if You’re Vegetarian, Vegan, or Environmentally Sensitive, by Jed and Susan Civic (Larson Publications; $16), or Vegetarian Restaurants & Natural Food Stores in the US: A Comprehensive Guide to Over 2500 Vegetarian Eateries, by John Howley (Torchlight Publications; $16). Vegetarians will also find numerous resources on the web; try www.vegdining.com, www.happycow.net, and www.vegetariansabroad.com.
Travelers who keep kosher should contact synagogues in larger cities for information on kosher restaurants. Your own synagogue or college Hillel should have access to lists of Jewish institutions across the nation. Search for kosher restaurants by state, city, or category at www.shamash.org/kosher. If you are strict in your observance, you may have to prepare your own food on the road. A good resource is the Jewish Travel Guide, edited by Michael Zaidner (Vallentine Mitchell; US$19). Travelers looking for halal restaurants may find www.zabihah.com a useful resource.
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