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Silverton Is Gettin’ Hot & Healthy On Hooper Avenue!

Hot & Healthy Kitchen will be having its grand opening this Sunday, August 13th, at 11:30 am, at 1846 Hooper Avenue in Silverton. Toms River Mayor Mo Hill is expected…

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Hot & Healthy Kitchen will be having its grand opening this Sunday, August 13th, at 11:30 am, at 1846 Hooper Avenue in Silverton.

Toms River Mayor Mo Hill is expected to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony. This makes Hot & Healthy Kitchen the newest eatery to open in the Silverton section of Toms River this year. What a busy year it has been in that department. With the new Pizza Hut, Salad House, Roxy's Bar and Grill, and Wavershak's all opening this year. Plus, McIntyre's Pub getting new ownership and a makeover. Meanwhile, the Speedway has given way to a new Shell gas station and convenience store, while Kuts For Kids In The Kingdom has opened its children's salon as well. Silverton has truly rebounded from the Pandemic, with more to come. As we all anxiously await Sweet Carolina's BBQ to open, hopefully by the end of the year in the Rand's Plaza.

The plan for Hot & Healthy Kitchen is pretty cool.

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According to posts on their Facebook page, Hot and Healthy Kitchen will be sharing a wall with Shore Fresh Meal Prep. So everything will be cooked, well, Hot & Healthy. This should make for a fresh unstoppable duo of deliciousness! Furthermore, for Sunday's grand opening, all meals will be discounted for the day. The menu leaves a lot of options open to the customer. There's Build Your Own Tacos. Also you can build your own meal, by choosing a starch base, vegetable, protein, and seasoning. Moreover, according to their Facebook page, Hot & Heathy Kitchen's menu will also feature fresh made salads, meat and vegetable quesadillas, as well as wraps and side dishes.

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Speaking of options, it's nice to have more options in town, when it comes to grabbing a quick bite. Silverton has taken quite a liking to Shore Fresh Meal Prep. Thusly, it wouldn't be surprising if Hot & Healthy Kitchen experienced similar success.

4 Fast-Food Restaurants Flavorful Plant-Based Picks

The once-challenging quest for vegan options at fast-food restaurants has gotten a lot easier in recent years. Gone are the days of painstakingly customizing orders to suit specific dietary needs. Or worse, just having French fries and lettuce. Fast-food chains have taken significant strides in recent years, expanding their menus to offer an array of plant-based choices.

Plenty of fast-food chains have recognized the shifting dietary preferences of their customers and have embraced the challenge of providing satisfying vegan options. The evolution of vegan choices at these establishments has been impressive. From the golden arches of well-known burger joints to the cozy corners of popular sandwich shops, the vegan revolution has made its mark.

Plant-based and vegan fast-food options

Vegans no longer have to rely solely on customizing existing meals to meet their dietary requirements. Instead, they can revel in the sheer variety that now graces the menus of fast-food chains. These establishments now proudly feature vegan burgers that sizzle and satisfy, dairy-free milkshakes, and even plant-based twists on classic comfort foods.

With an increasing number of people embracing plant-based lifestyles and seeking sustainable dining choices, the fast-food industry has risen to the occasion. These establishments understand that providing diverse options isn't just about following a trend but about fostering inclusivity and catering to many people with specific tastes and needs. So, the next time you're in a hurry and hunger strikes, rest assured that the vegan options at fast-food restaurants are not only abundant but also thoughtfully crafted to satisfy your cravings and nourish your values.

Whether you’re on a diet, dairy-free, vegetarian, or simply vegan there are fast-food places for you to grab a quick bite. Check out these fast-food vegan restaurant menu items. If you're a very strict vegan, you might consider checking with the establishment regarding any potential cross-contamination with meat products when placing your order.

Taco Bell

According to Taco Bell, most of their products are vegan. They say to order any item "fresco style", which replaces mayo-based sauces, cheeses, and reduced-fat sour cream with freshly prepared diced tomatoes. Then, substitute the protein with black beans, refried beans, or potato bites. In June, the chain announced that they’re testing a new Vegan Crunchwrap which is meatless and dairy-free. If all goes well, you can soon see that on menus too.

Dunkin’

For a restaurant known for its coffee, you may be surprised by the vegan options. Dunkin offers more than 20 vegan menu items, according to their site. Dunkin' features avocado toast and a selection of non-dairy milk alternatives such as oat, almond, and coconut milk to accompany your coffee. In addition to avocado toast, vegans can enjoy other choices like avocado and roasted tomato toast, a bacon avocado tomato sandwich minus the bacon, various bagels including plain, cinnamon raisin, everything, and sesame without cream cheese, an English muffin, and hash browns.

Chipotle

For those seeking plant-based options, Chipotle has consistently offered a reliable meal comprising rice, beans, fajita veggies, salsa, and guacamole. The year 2013 saw a transformative addition to Chipotle's menu with the introduction of vegan sofritas. This was a game-changing choice; it features flavorful spicy braised tofu. As confirmed by the restaurant chain, their sofritas option has been given the seal of approval for both vegans and vegetarians alike.

Burger King

Burger King offers the Impossible Burger patty, which is widely available across their fast-food outlets nationwide. The Impossible Whopper, just like the classic version, features an Impossible patty crafted from plant-based ingredients. Both Burger King and Impossible Foods representatives informed INSIDER that, upon request, the Impossible Whopper can be prepared separately to ensure it is not cooked on the same surface used for meat products. Additionally, Burger King has begun testing Impossible chicken nuggets.

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