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, homemade vegetarian
soups, gourmet pizzas and pasta; creative gourmet specials
featured weekly. Extensive wine and beer list includes 40
wines by the glass and more than 40 beers and ales by the
bottle. Takeout available; catering for any event. Light
bar menu. Reservations suggested for large parties. Serving
4:30-8:30 Sun-Mon, 4:30-9 Tue, 4:30-10 Wed-Sat. Wine bar
open Fri-Sat until 11 PM. Orders must be placed 15 minutes
prior to closing. 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 served
until one hour prior to close. Serving 7 AM-8 PM Mon-Sat,
9-7 Sun. Hot breakfast served till 11 daily; hot lunch entrée
11-2 daily. AE, D, MC, V, ATM, personal checks. $
Four Seasons
33 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 584-4670. Natural-food restaurant
and store offering a vegan 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, moonandrivercafe.com.
Chef-owner Richard Genest continues to offer his healthy
cuisine from around the world. Menu is 90-percent vegetarian-
and vegan-friendly. Greek gyro, Hawiian chicken, grilled
eggplant sandwiches, large Mexican section including the
ultimate nachos and the big enchilada. Breakfast anytime
includes Paris bistro omelet, Moroccan eggs and turkey sausage.
Ginger soy chicken to die for; try the avocado salad with
fresh lime and cilantro. Large drink and dessert list includes
smoothies, iced chai and homemade carrot cake. No alcohol
served; BYOB for responsible parties. Serving 9 AM-11 PM
daily. Cash only. $