"Originating in Ithaca, New York, this long-running restaurant spawned a self-published cookbook in 1974 and retains the charm and earnestness of the hippie food movement; its approach emphasizes simple, nourishing, in-season vegetarian dishes, with an extensive focus on hot and cold soups and straightforward comfort recipes like carrot-and-mushroom loaf and gazpacho, and the kitchen’s playful, illustrated publications reflect an unpretentious, homey vibe." - Dayna Evans