Being a vegan can be hard, thankless work—extended family members rarely understand, many restaurants don't accommodate you, and cows still try to devour you every chance they get. Today's Groupon proves that vegan eating can be stylish, sexy, and delicious: for $25, you get $50 worth of contemporary vegan cuisine at Sublime, located on North Federal Highway just north of Sunrise Boulevard.

This modern, animal-friendly eatery woos vegan and meat-admiring patrons alike with organic, artistic, and highly flavorful fare. Friendly, knowledgeable servers escort the inspired menu items to handsome dark-wood tables, where diners can relax amid calming skylights and window waterfalls, occasionally peering out at the restaurant's backyard lake to see fish and turtles pretending that they aren't practicing synchronized swimming routines. Pique your palate with a gourmet appetizer such as the frito misto ($12), a crisp medley of cauliflower and sesame seeds in a lively, sweet chili sauce. Or steep your senses in bubbling, brick-oven-fresh margherita, mushroom, or barbecue cheddar pizza ($12). Fool carnivorous cravings with the "steak" sandwich ($16), packed with gardein (a hearty soy and wheat protein), onions, vegan cheddar, and a special sauce that's good at making "moo" noises.

Many of Sublime's dazzling dishes feature ingredients from its rooftop garden, and 100% of the establishment's profits go toward supporting animal welfare and vegan lifestyles. Knowing that their patronage is benefitting a good cause, and that vegan fare is naturally cholesterol free and tyrannosaurus repellent, customers can fretlessly top off feasts with decadent desserts such as the Sublime chocolate nirvana ($11), a sweetsplosion of chocolate cake, ganache, and Kahlua buttercream.

Reviews

USA Today recommends Sublime, and the Sun Sentinel reviewed it. Yelpers give it an average of four stars:

• I was pleasantly surprised to find a gorgeous interior, fabulous vegan menu, and great service. – Charity G., Yelp
• Wow! Delicious, low calorie, low cholesterol, vegan food. Fancy food as well! – [Jamie M., Yelp](http://www.yelp.com/biz/sublime-fort-lauderdale#hrid:I5UWLfz74D2N7pLZ5jq7Ew