The Wild Cow

Why We Love It: At The Wild Cow, one of the few dedicated vegetarian-vegan restaurants in Nashville, you could say that every plate celebrates the vegetable. Look for specials, which could be a plate of stewed okra and tomatoes, embellished with kale, batons of grilled squash, and toasted sunflower seeds. But one celebratory favorite is a menu mainstay: the bowl of organic quinoa topped with roasted seasonal vegetables and garlicky aioli. (Nancy Vienneau, Vegetable Plates We Love)