The Moosewood Restaurant on Seneca Street in downtown Ithaca is world renowned for its' vegetarian menu. One of the co-owners and cooks is Dave Dietrich who prepares a mixed vegetable curry. 1. Moosewood Known for their natural foods cuisine, Moosewood Restaurant has operated successfully for 40 years and has been acclaimed as a leader in vegetarian cooking. Meals are prepared with fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits, whole grains, nuts, beans, high-quality oils, spices and seasonings, and fine imported and domestic cheeses. Organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Menu items include Coconut-Vegetable Curry, Salmon Cakes and West African Groundnut Stew.