Veggie Grill & Next Level in San Jose
Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill are two legacy brands that have since merged, while maintaining distinct operating brands. Their respective menus offer a variety of comfort foods such as burgers, wraps, mac n’ cheese, vegetable dishes, desserts, tailored seasonal menu items, and more. They have locations in Boston, Los Angeles, NYC, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Austin, and more. Their restaurant build-outs compete with traditional fast-casual venues and are either standalone venues, storefronts within shopping plazas, or nestled within markets such as Whole Foods Market. TVD is yet to visit, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed the experience!
Tane Vegan Izakaya in Palo Alto
Tane Vegan Izakaya provides a high-end, full-service experience. They open early in the evening for dinner service across several locations, including Honolulu, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and Berkeley. Chefs at Tane, such as founder Chef Lui, “blend fresh, locally sourced ingredients with authentic Japanese techniques” to develop visually appealing and delectable menu items. Tane highlights its “sushi rolls, tempura, ramen, and small plates” among other menu items. Tane translates to “seed” in Japanese, symbolizing ‘a commitment to newer ideas of sustainable and innovative dining.’ TVD has yet to visit Tane, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed Tane Vegan Izakaya!
Wildseed in Palo Alto
“Wildseed” in Palo Alto is a vibrant, plant-based restaurant and bar located in the Town & Country Village shopping center, directly across from Stanford University. Similar to its San Francisco flagship, the concept focuses on seasonal, high-quality ingredients sourced from Northern California to create a globally inspired 100% plant-based menu. The restaurant is particularly well-known for its weekend brunch, which features creative dishes such as carrot lox tartine on sourdough, chilaquiles with avocado and coconut queso, and French toast with blackberry agave. Guests can enjoy their meals in a modern, biophilic dining space characterized by teal accents and botanical murals, or on the spacious outdoor patio. TVD has yet to visit Wildseed in Palo Alto, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed the experience!
Loving Hut in San Jose
Loving Hut is a plant-based restaurant located within the Westfield Oakridge Mall in the South San Jose area. As an Asian fusion restaurant concept supported by many sister venues globally, the menu features a diverse range of plant-based dishes inspired by international flavors. This location is known for its convenient counter-service model and its placement near major retail stores, providing an accessible dining option for shoppers. Menu options are varied and include items such as summer rolls, spring rolls, banh mi, ramen, katsu curry, pad thai, chow mein, stir-fried rice, pho, noodle soups, curry soups, desserts, beverages, and more. TVD has yet to visit Loving Hut, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed the experience!
Twelvemonth in Burlingame
Twelvemonth is a sophisticated, fully vegan restaurant and bakehouse located in Burlingame, positioned almost exactly midway between San Francisco and Palo Alto. This plant-based destination features a rotating seasonal menu that includes kebab plates, house-made pastas, and a full selection of pastries from its onsite bakehouse. The restaurant is housed in a modern, LEED Platinum-certified building, offering a spacious and elegant environment that appeals to diners from across the Peninsula. Situated just a short distance from the local Caltrain station, it is approximately a thirty-minute trip from either the heart of San Francisco to the north or Palo Alto to the south. TVD has yet to visit Twelvemonth, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed the experience! [Prompted by TVD and fully generated by Google’s Gemini]
