MENU OPERATIONS Metz Culinary celebrates Vegetarian Awareness Month with new plant-based recipes Diners are able to enjoy dishes such as roasted pear flatbread with smoked blue cheese and candied walnuts. By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Photo: Metz Culinary Management October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and Metz Culinary Management is serving up a variety of veggie-based dishes throughout the month to celebrate. As part of its VegFest promotion, diners are able to enjoy dishes such as roasted pear flatbread with smoked blue cheese and candied walnuts, chimichurri quinoa stuffed peppers, and black bean and asparagus frittata. Metz has also been offering cooking demonstrations throughout October and allowing guests to sample different dishes. 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