Maybe this will help:
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?p...

Thanks. I have posted there as well.
Fingers crossed.

Yup, doing the FB thing and Twitter. Thanks!

Hi all,
Two committed vegetarians would love 2 tix to Vegan dinner - June 1 thru June 9th (except June 4th).
Please keep us in mind!
Thanks so much.

Their fb page implies that it's the same ownership.

https://www.facebook.com/JewelOfHimal...

Gino's Pizza
1615 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003-5008
Tel: (516) 561-6664

That's all I know.

Have not been,but happy to provide link.
http://thekeenanhouse.com/

Bagel Boss on South Oyster Bay Rd in Hicksville is pretty good.
http://www.theoriginalbagelboss.com/i...

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/201...

Shop Rite, Stop and Shop, Mrs Greens...I've bought it many times at various places, but not recently.

http://www.friedas.com/find-friedas/?state=NY#friedasMap

Also available online
http://www.melissas.com/Products/Prod...

Hope this helps!

Appreciate your response, botrytis9, but have to ask, what's so interesting about Siggy's? Believe me, if they offer something unique and wonderful, I'm totally there. I'm in Bkyn now and hope you see this and respond!
We had dinner tonight at Theresa's ( veg and non veg options) and all delicious.
TIA!

They have a new food page; at least they do online.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20130216...

The place is old fashioned (note: no credit cards). I haven't been there in years, but I remember it was totally old-school. Hope you have a good time and a great meal.

Yes.
http://lamandas.com/LaMandas.com/WELC...

I don't know why that's happening. I tried the website on both Chrome and Firefox, and it def loaded for me. Sorry!

Totally agree.
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/restaura...

Website:
http://www.dumplingnoodle.com/

Have never been, but there's a new Thai place in Larchmont called Durian:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/durian-larchmont
http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Bl...

I'm vegetarian and have relied on Hunan Cottage in Plainview as my go-to veg Chinese on LI. Tao in Syosset seems to offer veg meat options, and I was wondering if anyone has sampled any of these dishes. I'd like an alternative to Hunan Cottage just to mix things up.
Thanks in advance.

Thank you, jen, and to all who responded to my queries. I am looking forward to some great meals, which will be a major consolation for my assuredly painful performance at the tournament.
If I had to choose between a high score or a great meal, believe me, meal wins!
Thanks to everyone and will report back.

Hi budinado,
As a vegetarian, I so appreciate your review. I live about 2 miles from this resto, and I hope it will become a regular on my rotation. Thank you so much for your input.
My only concern is the peanut sauce (which I love). Did you have to specify no fish sauce? How did you handle the whole fish sauce issue?
Thanks again.

Hey egit,
I'm pretty spry (love that word!). It's the cold that does me in. Hate it mucho. I def know about Maimonide and remembered when they opened. It sounds kinda hipster, which I am most def not (not that there's anything wrong with it). Vegan not important. I was actually thinking I should investigate the logistics of Paulee Gee. Love me some good pizza!

Tex, I know about the "gypsy" type car services, and have no issue. They've worked for me in other cities. Just curious, do you establish a rate before you start out or rely on the driver's price upon arrival at your destination?
I wouldn't expect to have a problem getting a yellow cab from the hotel; it's just the return which, depending on where I wind up, that concerns me.

Thanks! We should all wear Chow name tags!!

Hi Peter!

A fellow competitor! My second contest was in 2011, so we crossed paths. Cool.

I've investigated Siggy's. You're right - it just doesn't tick the right box.

I hadn't considered cabbing around, but your and tex s toast's suggestion to go outside the immediate area is a really good one. I will have to give that further consideration.

Much appreciated.

Thanks tempe - you answered my question about Wild Ginger. I think it will be the top contender. Also appreciate your other suggestions!

fishermb, I very much appreciate the suggestion. I will for sure do a recon of Tripoli. My son, who is going to the contest with me, isn't veg, so this might well be an appropriate option. He's a go-along guy who humors his veg mom (has been to Vegetarian Ginger with me multiple times and enjoyed it, or at least claims he does!).

I'd really love to find an upscale place within walking distance of our hotel, where we both could enjoy a lovely meal. Money is not an issue, and since I only get to see my son a few times a year, and we are both foodies, a really great meal which would accommodate our geographic and gustatory requirements is my goal. I know that differs from my original post.
Thanks in advance!

Thanks, Bookistan. Will def keep Perelandra in contention.

If you go thru ebates.com portal to restaurant.com, there are offers and 15% back from ebates. Warning tho - if you use coupons/incentives not listed on ebates, you won't get the 15%.

Staying at the Marriott Bklyn Bridge (Adams St) for NYT Crossword Tournament in early March. I've been to Vegetarian Ginger on Montague a few times, and was looking for alternatives. I noticed a place called Wild Ginger on Smith St. Does anyone have any comparisons or opinions on Wild vs Veg Ginger?
As far as other veg options, I've been to Teresa's, which was OK - particularly as Polish restos aren't common in Westchester, where I live.
I have access to an abundance of Italian, Mexican and Indian restaurants at home, as well as being a pretty fair veg cook myself, but if anyone has suggestions as to good/unusual veg friendly (doesn't have to be strictly veg, but must have veg options - no fish) places near the Marriott, I'm all ears (and stomach!).
Thanks in advance!