"Meet MDR’s best option for a waterfront dinner that just so happens to be vegan. Planta Cocina's glitzy space is right on the boardwalk, and it feels like the West Coast version of the Versace mansion. Expect vegan sushi, pasta, and bar snacks that, for the most part, hold up against their meat-and-fish counterparts. We especially love the miso-glazed eggplant nigiri, which beats whatever you’d find at your average sushi spot. Book a table on a “Maki Monday” (AYCE rolls) or “Pour Decision Wednesday” (half-priced wine bottles) to make the most of Planta’s weekly specials and hopefully impress that vegan DJ you met on Hinge. " - nikko duren, garrett snyder, sylvio martins