Vegan in Vegas? Diana Edelman will keep you in the know. In addition to being the mastermind behind Vegans, Baby—an online resource for vegan-friendly fare—she recently launched Vegas Vegan Dining Tours in Downtown Las Vegas. Here, she shares a few of her luxury faves.
Tea Lounge, Waldorf Astoria (formerly Mandarin Oriental) “This classic English tea time offers a vegan option with 24 hours’ notice.” 888.881.9367, waldorfastoria. com
Nobu, Caesars Palace “I named this the Best Splurge in my Las Vegas Vegan Food Guide and with good reason: For around $100, the team at Nobu creates the most exquisite vegan omakase tasting menu.” 702.785.6628, caesars.com
Julian Serrano Tapas, ARIA “Julian Serrano has created a vegetarian/vegan menu with some of my favorite Spanish dishes, including a vegan paella, that are exceptional.” 702.590.8520, aria.com
Jardin, Encore “I love their whole plant food dishes, and that patio is perfect on a gorgeous night.” 702.770.3463, wynnlasvegas.com/dining/ casualdining/jardin
Border Grill, Mandalay Bay “After working with chef Mike Minor for the vegan dining month I created in January—Veganuary Las Vegas—Minor and his team created fantastic Mexican versions of traditionally nonvegan dishes including nachos, tacos and more.” 702.632.7403, mandalaybay.com
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DIANA EDELMAN PHOTO BY ALEXIA LOMBARD