Dirt Candy

At Amanda Cohen’s vegetarian restaurant, any dish can be made vegan, but don’t be deceived – the menu is not only for juice-cleansing health nuts. With appetizers like southern hush puppies, comfort food is abundant, and everything is beautifully plated. While some dishes may sound a little too “earthy” for some (kale matzo ball soup and onion chocolate tart), they’re delicious; Cohen’s Lower East Side spot has been earning rave reviews since opening in 2008.