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iPhone applications for the traveling vegetarian

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There’s a new set of tools for the traveling vegetarian. The latest version of iPhones now feature hundreds of small applications from silly games to comprehensive suites. Amongst this long list of applications are a few that are great for vegetarians and vegans.

Locate restaurants and shops nearby

Finding a restaurant has never been easier. The iPhones have built in location devices. The following applications allow you to quickly find highly rated places within walking distance.

The following links may prompt your computer to open iTunes. Blame Apple, not me for such silly linking behavior.

Where (free)
Local Picks – by Trip Advisor (free)
iWant (free)

Language Tools

Foreign travel is much better when you have a basic understanding of the local language. Fortunately, there are a few applications that help you learn a foreign language — or at least get by when trying to order something to eat. Many of the applications give audio and written translations.

French – iLingo ($9.99)
Talking French Phrasebook (free)
French Phrasebook – Lonely Planet ($9.99)
Talking Italian Phrasebook (free)
German – iLingo ($9.99)

More Applications?

What are your favorite applications for vegetarian travelers? Have you found an application not mentioned above? Leave a comment below.

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Pain, Vin, Fromage – a Wine and Cheese Bar

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on August 5, 2008

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Paris is filled with niche restaurants, cafes, and bars. You can find cafes that serve massages with lunch (No Stress Cafe), cafes centered around philosophy, technology (La Cantine), there was even a restaurant whose dining room was in complete darkness. Pain, Vin, Fromage is a new niche restaurant worth checking out for lacto vegetarians.

Pain, Vin, Fromage features 50 artisinal cheeses and 40 wines available by the glass or bottle. They also serve charcuterie (sausages, salamis, and other meat products). They are a new restaurant in the Marais/Republique neighborhood. It may take a little bit of searching but looks like a nice place for those that enjoy cheese and wine.

I didn’t have time to eat here the night I discovered it. However, the menu and restaurant looked interesting and unique. The prices were reasonable, the clients were happy, and the location is great. They also offer catering and group parties.

Pain, Vin, Fromage: 9 rue Crussol (11°); Metro: Oberkampf, Filles du Calvaire; 06 15 33 58 46; Restaurant

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