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- I actually really enjoyed the food. Vegetarian but very good vegan options.
In fact my favorite meal has been the avocado sandwich with guacomole and chips. Delicious!
Though I did go back and tried the greek dish of fake lamb, greecian style salad with rice - the salad kind of threw me off with it's bitterness. But everything else on the plate and that I put into my mouth was yum-o!
Even the desserts - labeled vegan - are scrumptious!
The place is very calming and relaxing - with its own falling water ornaments - very cute and happy.
And the service is pretty good when theyre not busy. Sometimes they can forget about you - but a little look towards their direction will get them back on track.
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- I went there - pretty much - right when it opened (which is probably hte most favorable time since I heard it can get pretty crowded - and it's definately not a place for crowds - very small).
But in any case I thought the food was FANTASTIC (I'm a vegan but don't usually eat raw cuisine - unless you count like salads or avocado sandwiches). I tried the special - portabello mushroom "steak" with Jimaca "potatoes". Small - a little on the expensive side - but boy did it taste DELISH! I struck up a real good convo with the workers there and they trested me very well, I got a Cocoa smoothie (awesome) a Chocolate mouse (awesome) and a piece of chocolate (awesome).
I even got to try a free sample sip of their imported coconut water - and believe me - IT WAS OFF THE HOOK! Best coconut water ever.
SO - yeah - awesome
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- "Decent" vegan options - hrum.
They're vegan selection - I would personally say is lacking - but what can you say for a place that is not even vegetarian to begin with?
The desserts are a no-no - the batter is mixed with eggs and is fried with butter.
And for the actual meal crepes - well you got the one that is obviously labeled VEGETARIAN - and you can make your own - which is what I did - and it was nothing spectacular.
It's a hip place for teens, and since it's small, the staff is prety helpful and attentive. But pretty much unless you're starving and near the area - you could definately skip it and go to Bann Thai (like a block away) a Thai resturant with tasty vegan options.
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- The food there is pretty good
- though definately more on the vegetarian side than vegan (so they still use eggs in a couple of their ingredients) so always be sure to ask for the vegan substitute!
Even though you have to be somewhat wary of the fake meat and baked goods (some faked meat still does contain milk product - as we all know) it still has plenty of options. And even provides birthday/occasional cakes that can be made vegan!
Small - but cozy with staff willing to help - it's a nice little place to kinda get something on the run or quick.
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- For four of the last six Sundays, we have been having dinner at Buddha Bodai, an amazing kosher Chinese vegetarian restaurant in Flushing Queens. And to say that we are thrilled with the dishes we've eaten there would be putting it mildly! The labels of "kosher" or "vegetarian" don't begin to describe their wonderfully creative dishes which are so unique that they go far beyond these simple labels. We started out with dishes such as Sesame Beef, which of course was meatless, in a delicious sauce and served on a bed of broccoli--it was wonderful and we continue to order it as one of our two dishes whenever we go there. The staff there encouraged us to try other dishes such as Mixed Vegetables in a Taro Bowl--which had such a multiplicity of flavors that it was almost overwhelming. This evening, we tried their Mango (mock) Chicken dish, served in a lightly cooked, split mango with peppers and mushrooms. The tastes and presentation of this dish left us almost giddy!
Buddha Bodai has a unique atmosphere and attracts an interestingly diverse clientele, from Orthodox Jews to Pakistani families to Buddhist monks and Chinese social groups. It is never very noisy, and we have become very fond of the wait staff, as well as the chef, who likes to come out of the kitchen and converse with us and other customers. If you come out to Queens to Buddha Bodai, I think you'll find this to be the best Chinese food that you've ever had.
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- Truly disgusting.
The wife and I had several appetizers and a salad. Every bite worse than the last. The only thing I would ever think of having at this dive is the juice. But you can't really mess up juice can you?
We felt taken advantage of because of our dietary and lifestyle choice. Vegetarians should demand better.
Horrible.
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- I went there a couple weeks ago when taking my omnivorous parents out to eat. The food is very tasty, and I can tell that great care is taken in its preparation (though I did recognize some of the mock meats as having come from Mey Wah.) However, I have to give them a lower rating for service, because this restaurant in particular is very unclear about which foods are spicy and which are mild. There are no stars or red type on the menu, like other places do as standard practice. My mom had to return her dish because it was very spicy, when nothing in the menu indicated it would be (actually, it was spicier than my dad's intentionally-spicy dish.) She asked for a more mild dish instead, which still ended up being fairly spicy. Mine was fairly spicy as well, which I didn't prefer, but I wasn't surprised. So, this is a great restaurant for those who are not spicy-intolerant.
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- I was super excited when I heard they re-opened Zen Palate in Union Sq. Now I don't have to feel so angry that TGI Friday's is now in its old location. My boyfriend and I went during their opening week, and even though the food was delish, I was dissappointed with the service. For my entree I chose something on their menu called "mushroom forest" and it was basically their version of lettuce wraps. When our food arrived they apparently forgot to serve the lettuce cups that were supposed to come with my dish. When I called the waiter back to ask, he seemed royally confused, but eventually he took my plate back and later returned with the lettuce cups. I will say that the food was awesome, however I think the zen tofu lettuce wraps at Tacu Tacu are better. My boyfriend got the sweet and sour sensation and that was also pretty tasty. After our plates were cleared, the waiter brought over the check even though we didn't ask for it. I had actually planned on ordering a dessert and was really pissed that they didn't even ask if we wanted anything else. I called the waiter back and told him we were not ready for the check yet, but after that I was so frustrated I didn't even feel like ordering dessert. When we did get the check, the waiter peered around the corner like every two seconds to see if we had finished up yet. I just hate it when wait staff breathe down your neck and that's how I felt the whole time we were there. Also, they used to specify which items on their menu contained dairy or casein but their new menus leave this out completely. On the plus side, the new location looks great and it is nicely decorated. I will probably go back after it's been open for a while because I did enjoy the food, but I think for now I'll stick with takeout ;)
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- Awesome food. Always worth the trip to where ever he is set up. Only wish there were more healthy options like this available on this side of the river.
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- Simple cafe on the same block as Champs Family Bakery!
Food: The day I visited they had a veggie sandwich special that was not only great, but totally trumped the looks of my omni friend's turkey sandwich (obviously). Fresh bread, hummus, and tons of veggies; only disappointed that it didn't come with a couple of chips or something besides a strawberry.
Atmosphere: eclectic decor, but a little too cramped/filled with wifi users for my taste. Most didn't seem to be eating/drinking anything, but they were so spread out that we had to sit outside. This was horrible since it doesn't seem like they have A/C.
Service: Chef was pleasantly chatty and friendly, even delivering our sandwiches to us outside. Cashier seemed to have a problem making change.
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- I got a box of stuff to sample and was impressed with the pignoli cookies. They were soft and sweet, almost like marzipan, and dotted with pignolis--bravo! The crumb cake muffin was excellent and perfect with coffee. The rocky road cookie was delicious, with gooey marshmallow melted into it. The fruit scone was good as were some of the other varieties of cookies we tried--with the exception of the black/white cookie. That one was dry and flavorless. Lifethyme makes the best black/white cookie I've tried so far.
All in all, a trip to Champs is worth a subway ride if you live outside the neighborhood. Especially since I hear they'll be making vegan croissants!!
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- I know it's been closed for a while but I really miss this place. The schnitzel was my favorite mock meat dish hands down. Anyone know why this placed closed? I know the ambience went downhill after they switched from the main avenue to this sub-floor location and the sushi bar in the front didn't help, but the food was excellent. I read a few reviews that said it was expensive, but I thought the food quality was worth it. The owner and staff were really nice too. If they weren't doing well in that location, they should have just moved. What's even more perplexing is how nearby Zen Palate is still in business.....their food has become so processed and tasteless, it's inedible.
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- My omnivore neighbors love this place and since they delivery, and I was too lazy to cook, I gave it a try. Blockheads is a better quality Chipotle or Qdobas. They're menu has a lot of vegetable or bean based vegetarian options and they claim that they can make many vegetarian items vegan; they offer tofu based sour cream and a soy cheese. The food is mediocre--not really good, not really bad--and definitely overpriced for what you get, which is pretty simple, straightforward food. I asked for a burrito with vegan cheese and sour cream, and the very nice woman taking my order didn't understand my request, even though the menu states they have vegan options (When she didn't understand my request for vegan cheese, I asked for the non-dairy cheese, to which she replied "We have soy cheese, but no non-dairy cheese"). So I requested the veggie medley burrito with soy cheese, tofu sour cream, and guac. They gave me dairy sour cream, but otherwise got it right. I'm used to omni restaurants screwing up my orders, so no biggie, I just tossed the dairy sour cream. The portion sizes are huge and the soy cheese looks like cheese whiz. I don't know what they're using (shitty vegan here, I didn't think to ask), but it's very plastic-y. If I order again, I'll skip the soy cheese. My partner got the vegetarian chili burrito and described it as "not bad," but complained because it was a bean and rice burrito, with three bean chili poured on top--nary a green or vegetable in sight and a bit bean overload, even for a vegetarian.
Overall, it's ok, but I'm going to try other UES delivery places before trying again with Blockheads.
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Counter reviewed by juls on August 6, 2010:
- I finally got a chance to come here for dinner, and my boyfriend and I loved it so much we went back the next day for brunch. For dinner, I had one of their flat-bread pizzas which was delicious and we split the carrot cake which was devine. When we came back for brunch the next day, they were out of the two dishes we wanted to order (bummer, but we got there very late in the afternoon) and instead I ordered their pastry basket. Man, these were some great vegan pastries which came with this awesome cinnamon butterand vegan nutella. The service was great both days we were there. My only complaint is how their menu is laid out. The waitress confirmed that everything is vegan on the menu except where the "rennet-free cheese" is noted. They should really make it more clear on their menus. That aside, the place was great and I'll definitely be going back.
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Candle 79 reviewed by juls on August 6, 2010:
- so good.....want.....more.....
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- I came here for brunch and got the vegan chocolate chip pancakes - they were soooooooooo good and I also enjoyed one of the best tasting soy lattes I've ever had :)
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- pretty much every meal I've had here has been great. I've tried thier vegan entrees and they've all been really good. Would definitely go back.
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Blossom reviewed by juls on August 6, 2010:
- Every time I've been here the food has been amazing. Make sure you get the Parsnip Cappelletti appetizer. It is one of the best tasting things that I have EVER eaten. The wait staff are always informative, professional, and friendly. My only complaint would be that it's too dim, which is saying something because I enjoy dim light, but if they were to raise the lights ever so slightly it'd be perfect. Highly reccomended though.
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Bliss reviewed by juls on August 6, 2010:
- I have ejoyed their vegan french toast on a few occasions but there are better options for brunch in my opinion. The home fries were just meh, and I wish they had espresso. The food is reasonably priced though.
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- veggie dog was decent.
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