Observed arrival · 2026-09-15
The Pauper's Palate Field Guide
A searchable menu decoder for vegetarians, vegans, and plant-curious diners, with a Bay Area restaurant guide.
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The field guide organizes 202 menu terms by diet status, cuisine, category, and warning, with each entry intended to explain both the term and what to ask about. Its table-side checklist specifically covers meat or fish stocks, fish sauce and related condiments, animal fats, cheese rennet, and whether a dish can be adapted without losing its main flavor. A separate starting list covers restaurants in San Francisco, Oakland, and the Peninsula.
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