"If you crossed a Zen garden with a museum café, you’d get something like Vital Root. Menu must-tries include the nutty sunflower risotto with almond-chive pesto and a shower of mixed seeds; the bánh mì–inspired tacos featuring edamame “pâté” and lemongrass-marinated tofu; and the Cobb salad reimagined with lentils, dates, feta, and coconut “bacon.” Throw in a side of yuca fries with grilled-banana ketchup while you’re at it." - Ruth Tobias