Classic Auto Group’s Local Eats Guide: Vegan and Vegetarian Options, Portable BBQ Grills for Your Car, and Veggie Campfire Meals

Today is National Veggier Burger day, and we’re glad it’s arrived just in time for the start of summer barbecue and camping trip season!  We’re going to help you find some great options in the local area for vegetarian and vegan food, as well as some perfect meals for grilling out.  We’ll help you find the best recipe and suggestions to pop into your cooler so you can feed everyone in your party at the beach, the campsite, or even in your own backyard.  Check out our latest Local Eats Guide today!

Great Recipes for Make-Ahead-Meals and Veggie Burgers For Camping and Beach Cookouts!

Veterans of the barbecue will have no problem dishing up a delectable platter of meats and sausage treats, but when it comes to feeding vegetarians it can be a bit of a challenge. Here are some of our picks for awesome meals to bring along to your next family outing. Easy to pop in the cooler and into your trunk so you can get on the road to adventure and fun!

• 12 Vegetarian Campfire Meals
• Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
• Camping Food Veggie Burgers
• Fiery Campfire Veggies
• Plantbased Campfire Meals

Looking for some great portable grills to make all these delicious meal ideas? We’ve got you covered:

The Cuisinart CGG-180T Petit Gourmet Portable TAbletop Propane Gas Grill is under $200 on Amazon and great for space-saving options to take to the beach or the campsite.

The Eureka SPRK Camp Grill is powered by butane and gives you 90 minutes of cook time per fueling.  It’s lightweight, only 8lbs 8oz, and its compact design makes it travel friendly. Under $150 at REI CoOp.

Go back to basics with the Fire Sense Notebook Charcoal Grill for a portable, collapsible, charcoal fire grill on the go. It’s incredibly affordable and priced under $50 on Amazon right now.

Not in the DIY mood?  Let’s take a look at some fantastic local eateries that highlight some of the best vegan and vegetarian options in the Chicago Area:

Some of the Best Veggie Burgers in Chicago:

Delicious Vegan Fast Food at Plant Based Junkie in Chicago from The Black Foodies:

The Best Veggie Burger in Chicago via Parts and Labor:

Chicago Vegan Food Tour:

Check out some of these great restaurants just a short drive away from Classic Auto Group’s stores and Classic Auto Body Shop:

• Mod Pizza of Waukegan, IL
• Papa Marcos Restaurant in Waukegan, IL
• Living Foods Pantry in Waukegan, IL
• Be Market in Lake Bluff, IL
• Fresh Cafe in Mundelein, IL
• Momcorn in Gurnee, IL
• Healthyums in Zion, IL
• Holcomb Hollow in Mundelein, IL
• Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe in Libertyville,IL
• Pita Inn in Mundelein, IL
• The Silo Restaurant in Lake Bluff, IL
• Spirit Elephant in Winnetka, IL
• Taste of the Middle East in Mettawa, IL
• Royal Thai in Gurnee, IL
• SLYE Coal Fired Pizza Company in Wauconda, IL
• The Otherdoor in Lake Bluff, IL
• Blue Bear in Racine, WI
• The Maple Table in Racine, WI
• Asiana Korean Cuisine Restaurant in Racine, WI
• Krung Thai in Racine, WI
• The Buzz Cafe in Kenosha, WI
• Noodles and Company in Kenosha, WI
• Madame Pho in Kenosha, WI
• Gyro Grill in Kenosha,WI
• Harborside Common Grounds in Kenosha, WI

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