We didn’t know it was possible to make eating your greens exciting, but Vinaigrette has raised the (salad) bar. We’re partial to the Cherry Tart salad with lemon-herb chicken; the Beet Goes On, with roasted beet and honey balsamic dressing; and the All Kale Caesar!, which put this casual eatery on the map in three cities. Pair your salad with mushroom stew for a fall twist.
Finalists: Bouldin Creek Cafe, Café No Sé, Honest Mary’s, Sour Duck Market
