EVERYBODY EATS NO MEAT? NO GLUTEN? NO PROBLEM
SUNFLOWER DINER
PHOTO BY HAYETTE BOURAS
BY EDWIN ARNAUDIN Asheville is home to numerous restaurants that serve awardwinning meat and seafood meals, but its lineup of establishments that specialize in vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other allergyand diet-restrictive foods is similarly strong. From businesses that exclusively serve alternative items to eateries with menus that accommodate all types of diners, there is more than something for everyone. • Now in its 10th year of operation, nationally lauded Plant — most recently named by USA Today as one of the top 20 vegan restaurants in the country — maintains its status as a favorite among vegan and omnivore diners alike with its array of flavorful dishes. The restaurant touts itself as being “90% organic, often local and mostly gluten free,” and most items can be prepared soy-free with advance notice. The five-course chef’s tasting menu includes “limited-availability ingredients, secret preparations, dishes in development and staff favorites.” • Also tapped for USA Today’s top 20 list of vegan restaurants is Rosetta’s Kitchen, a downtown staple for nearly 20 years. Rosetta’s keeps the vegan goodness flowing with hearty entrées, generously filled sandwiches and toasted house-made cornbread that could double as a dessert. Round out your order
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