Alanis Morrisette, Alicia Silverstone, Gwyneth Paltrow, and locally, actress KC Concepcion, singer Geneva Cruz and models Isabel Roces and Raya Mananquil have made vegetarian living a chic lifestyle. Far from just adopting trendy eating habits, vegetarianism in all its forms reduce the risk of obesity, cancer and diabetes as well as promote concern for animal rights, global warming and the environment. Also known to encourage spiritual well-being, adopting a food-plant diet is a win-win situation for one's health, the earth and animals.
In Manila, vegetarian fare has become more accessible. While most establishments have vegetarian fare on their menus, the folks at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) had the envious task of eating their way around the Philippines to search for the best meatless meals.
1. Greens Café and Restaurant
92 Scout Castor Street, Quezon City
415-4796 or 376-2781
A place to impress vegetarian dates, Greens is tucked amidst a garden in a quaint and homey Quezon City home-turned-restaurant. The menu is filled with vegan favorites such as the Greens Vegetarian Barbeque (P75), Barbeque Wrap (P80), Vegetarian Sisig (P140) and Cheesy Soy Sticks (P80). For those who can't go without a sugar rush, eggless desserts like the Walnut Caramel Apple Pie and Carrot Cake are on the list. Their Chocolate Cake, according to PETA is "an astounding taste experience that is guaranteed to be the subject of daydreams for weeks to come."
