Whether you’re a longstanding vegan or exploring Meatless Mondays for the new year, we have delectable vegetarian cuisine to tempt your tastebuds. At Bixby’s, the onsite restaurant at the Missouri History Museum, a flaky crust holds a bed of butternut squash puree and tender, roasted root veggies (pictured; Lindell & DeBaliviere, 314.361.7313, Map 4-2D). Gokul, in The Loop, offers a 100% veg buffet and menu of Indian specialties like aloo saag (spiced potatoes and spinach) and paneer tikki masala (cheese, peppers and tomatoes in a creamy tomato sauce), plus all-vegan buffet 2nd and 4th Mondays from 5-9 p.m. (6101 Delmar, 314.721.1888, Map 4-1D). For the full monty—raw, vegan, gluten-free—have dinner at Pura Vegan; try the sweet potato pasta or Mexi-tacos (307 Belt, 314.282.5834, Map 4-1D).