Vegan day 200: Quintessence (4): Pasta & Burger
Quintessence is quickly becoming my favorite vegan restaurant. It is giving my other favorite, Cafe Blossom a run for it’s money- or shall I say my money. Yes, all these niche restaurants are not really cheap! lol
If today is not your first time reading my blog than you already know that I am a PASTA LOVER- all things pasta– the more shapes, colors and textures than the more I will have to try it! The thing is though that I have given up all pasta products- it was my #1 BINGE FOOD! I don’t really care if it’s made from the healthiest flour in the world- it’s a GIANT NO! Only those in recovery programs would understand what I’m talking about! lol Anyway, I passed the threshold that if this “so called pasta” is indeed NOT MADE from a flour based ingredient and is indeed NOT really pasta as we know it today- then OK!!! This dish here is called pasta and ravioli but I assure you although it’s a million percent delicious and fulfilling for me- it’s not pasta as you know it! .. and hurray for that! Here is the exact info on my favorite dish at QUINTESSENCE:
Ravioli Combo with Primavera Pasta – NEW!
“A combination of two tasty fillings; sun-dried tomato basil and “cheese”, inside paper-thin turnips.Served with yellow squash pastatossed with fresh chopped tomato and onion. Top with your choice of rich tomato Napolitano or pesto sauce.” (Quintessence)
Next up- my second favorite dish:
The All American Burger
“Two pieces of baby romaine leaves filled with our “back by popular demand” mock tuna salad.Topped with chopped tomato, cucumber, avocado and our new, improved mayo and home-made mustard sauce.” (Quintessence)
“Satisfy your burger craving with our new garden burger patty seasoned with smoky BBQ seasonings. Two burger patties sandwiched with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, our home-made pickles, ketchup and mustard. Your choice of kamut or veggie bread. Served with corn chips.” (Quintessence)
One of my best friends wanted to go to dinner tonight. She knows I am eating only raw vegan and feels out my desire and choices for a restaurant. She was unsure but curious especially for Quintessence which is becoming a regular spot for me. I PROMISED HER A FULL ON “MEAT” BURGER from anywhere in the East Village if she wasn’t completely satisfied. Not only did her carnivore-self LIKE everything we ate but she wouldn’t even let me order dessert because she was so full!
I can’t forget about the new appetizer we tried today too!
Mock Tuna Salad on Romaine – NEW!
“Two pieces of baby romaine leaves filled with our “back by popular demand” mock tuna salad.Topped with chopped tomato, cucumber, avocado and our new, improved mayo and home-made mustard sauce.” (Quintessence)
I was hesitating to order this the last few times but it turns out that it was really good – I would definitely order it again!
Obviously, I eat here a lot – so it’s time for GROUPON. My friends sent me the info for this so I took advance of it!
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[Wednesday July 18th 2012 blog]