The Hottest Restaurants in Town Are on a Major Veggie Kick

Veganism has officially gone mainstream. You can now walk into your choice of several fast-food establishments and order a plant-based burger or breakfast sandwich with a patty made of protein extracted from peas. But while these menu items might represent the last stage in the vegetable’s evolution from perennial side dish into legitimate main course — not to mention a major sustainability milestone — the truth is that they feel too much like something cooked up in a