Now, I think it’s silly that some people believe eating soy is such an important part of a healthy vegan diet. Soy is just one kind of bean. There are thousands of different varieties of grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. There’s an infinite combination of those ingredients. If you’re allergic to soy you can definitely still be vegan. But it’s still good news that scientists are discovering that we can have allergen-free soy.

Actually for the seriously soy-allergic in Worcester who want to get some mock meat dishes, check out Red Lantern at 235 Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, phone number: 508-795-0500. They have an extensive vegetarian section on their menu that includes homemade red-bean veg chicken, made with not a single soy bean. Their General Tso’s Veg Chicken is fantastic! They even deliver.

[study via VegCast]

By no means does this list cover every single place to get quality veg food in Worcester. In fact, you can get good veg food at nearly every restaurant in Worcester (even Burger King has a veggie burger). This mini-guide lists local places that are either all-vegetarian or who have a very good vegetarian selection. Leave a comment if you think I left out a really good one.

So print it out. And hang this baby on your fridge!