ORLANDO, Fla – If you're currently a vegan or vegetarian, or considering making the change, a new report suggests that Orlando has a great amount to offer you.
The city was recently named one of the "Best Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians" by Wallet Hub.
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Orlando was ranked third out of the 100 most populated cities in America according to an average of different dimensions based on affordability, diversity, accessibility, quality, and vegetarian lifestyle ranking.
Ahead of Orlando in the rankings were Portland, OR and New York, NY respectively. Also included in the rankings were six additional Florida cities: Miami #9, Tampa #15, Hialeah #29, Jacksonville #32 and St. Petersburg #71.
Wallet Hub's ranking came out of a methodology of the previously mentioned dimensions graded on a 100 point scale. Only city propers were considered, with surrounding cities excluded.
Specifically, Orlando scored the highest of any other city in the metric of "highest percentage of restaurants serving vegan options," and tied for first with New York and San Francisco in "most salad shops per capita."
Earlier in the week, Wallet Hub also included Orlando in the top ten of their "Best Foodie Cities in America," at number six.
For more information on the methodology of the rankings or to take a look at the rankings themselves, Wallet Hub's article is located at https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-vegans-vegetarians/39706/#methodology
I always boast about our diverse food scene. @wallethub agrees as Orlando is #6 on their list of the best foodie cities in America. https://t.co/gwB5muXFE9
— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) October 15, 2017