| For the vegetarian traveler, there is almost | | | | found at 166 1/2 Old Hope Road in Kingston, |
| always one question to be dealt with every | | | | Jamaica, the diner will probably find a |
| day. Where to eat? In years past, the answer | | | | stronger local culinary influence present on |
| was often difficult to come up with and the | | | | the menu. This establishment serves many |
| answers less than satisfying. However, now, | | | | dishes that are enhanced by creative and |
| as more people turn to vegetarianism for | | | | original use of local produce and spices. |
| numerous reasons - ranging from the health | | | | |
| conscious to the philosophical to the | | | | Velisa's Gourmet Whole Food Restaurant, on |
| religious - and the globalization of the | | | | Devon Road, while not an all-vegetarian |
| world economy allows the culinary influences | | | | restaurant, does offer several vegetarian |
| of many cultures to flow to all parts of the | | | | options, and uses many organically grown |
| globe, finding good vegetarian restaurants | | | | ingredients. It boasts an excellent wine list |
| while traveling has become easier than ever | | | | and a fabulous juice bar. |
| before. | | | | |
| | | | Starapples also offers vegetarian dishes and |
| In Kingston, Jamaica, like many other travel | | | | can be found at 94 Hope Road. This restaurant |
| destinations, there are few strictly | | | | is open daily, with doors opening at 11:30am |
| vegetarian restaurants, but there many | | | | Monday through Thursday and closing at 9pm. |
| restaurants that offer fine vegetarian | | | | On Friday, Starapples opens at 1:30 pm, |
| dishes. The vegetarian traveler will | | | | closing at 10pm. On Saturdays, the hours are |
| certainly be able to enjoy dining out in | | | | from 8:30am to 10pm and Sundays from 10am to |
| Kingston. | | | | 2pm. |
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| The Eden Vegetarian Restaurant, located at 13 | | | | There are many vegetarians in India, so for |
| Constant Spring Road, is one of the | | | | the traveler that does not eat meat. Indian |
| completely vegetarian restaurants in | | | | restaurants are usually a safe bet. Akbar is |
| Kingston, Jamaica. Open daily from 10am to | | | | the best Indian restaurant in Kingston, |
| 8pm, this restaurant offers a wide variety of | | | | Jamaica. Located at 11 Holburn Ave., Akbar is |
| vegetarian favorites. Naturally, local | | | | open daily for lunch from 12pm to 3:30pm and |
| produce and flavors has an influence on the | | | | for dinner from 6pm to 10:30pm. The menu |
| menu, making for a unique dining experience. | | | | offers the full range of traditional Indian |
| Providing wholesome, quality foods is what | | | | dishes, and includes numerous vegetarian |
| the reputation of Eden Vegetarian Restaurant | | | | options. Fragrant basmati rice and excellent |
| is built upon. Both eat in and take out | | | | flat, Indian breads accompany finely prepared |
| service is available. | | | | meals served in four dining rooms and a |
| | | | garden. Reservations are suggested. |
| In addition to operating the restaurant, on | | | | |
| site there is also a grocery. The Eden | | | | Kingston, Jamaica, is an excellent city to |
| Vegetarian Restaurant is locally known for | | | | dine in for the traveling vegetarian. There |
| the quality of their whole grain breads and | | | | are many restaurants that offer high quality |
| other specialized vegetarian and health | | | | and trustworthy vegetarian dishes. No |
| products. | | | | vegetarian will have to leave Kingston |
| | | | hungry! |
| At Livity Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant, | | | | |