Today we visit Citizen Eatery in Austin, Texas, where you can choose from a delicious menu of plant-based dishes while dining in a bright, modern space peppered with earthy accents. White walls maximize the natural light streaming in from a series of large windows, while special touches such as round hanging planters and tabletop persimmon arrangements make a big impact.*All photos by Kate Simmons for DecoistThe Citizen Eatery StoryEven more inspiring than admiring the inviting interior is chatting with Aimee Walden-Moyer, who opened Citizen Eatery with her husband Michael Moyer after years of experience in the restaurant industry. In addition to Michael’s 25 years in the business, Aimee worked in fine dining for 10 years, honing her skills at Terence Conran’s London restaurants under chef John Torode.RELATED: Surprisingly modern: Alice in Wonderland-themed restaurantTheir path to opening Citizen Eatery began eight years ago, when they embraced the challenge of developing veggie burger recipes filled with just the right combination of healthy fats, proteins, amino acids and fiber. In fact, Walden-Moyer wanted each patty to rival the protein content that can be found in a four-ounce patty of meat. Since the nutritional requirement was a key element in the process, she and Michael enlisted the help of Spirited Food Co.‘s chef Andrew Brooks. The rest is history!Citizen Eatery offers five delicious veggie burger options, such as the Paleo, which is made from...