From time to time, I plan to review restaurants that offer (and some that don't offer) vegetarian fare and how they stand up to vegetarian foodie standards. I know that it can be difficult sometimes when going out to eat with special dietary needs, and some places make you feel more welcome and planned for than others.
One place that I love for vegetarian food that you might not think of when thinking vegetarian is Caffe Boa:
I love the Caffe Boa on Mill Ave. The whole restaurant is just adorable. I often sit in the bar because they have a great happy hour from 4-7 (half priced select appetizers, wines by the glass starting at only $5, and a large selection of beers that are all $2 off). I am a vegetarian, and they have plenty of food that I can eat that doesn't seem like an afterthought like many other places, especially for happy hour. Their happy hour menu includes such gems as the house made ricotta with arugula and campari tomato, penne with mushrooms, delicious bruschetta with olives and capers, and fettucine in a slightly spiced white wine sauce. The menu changes often, so even though you might fall in love with one particular item (RIP cheese and heirloom tomato board), you are sure to find something else that might appease your appetite.
Though a the actual bar is bit small, it has fantastic tall white doors separating the beautiful red brick walls that make it feel much more spacious. Get their early though to ensure you have enough room for the large plates and even larger glasses of wine, especially if you are going with a group.
I would absolutely recommend Caffe Boa for their happy hour, the fantastic and well thought out vegetarian options, delectable pasta, and the great wine selection.
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