Organic Garden Restaurant

01/21/07

A vegan restaurant that even a carnivore will love!

by shazie at Citysearch

Wow. Not only did I, as a vegetarian love this vegan restaurant, but, quite incredibly, so didn't my meat-and-potatoes-eating brother once he got over his initial shock that the restaurant didn't serve milk, regular apple juice or Coke.

The meals were refreshingly creative and, although it doesn't look like you're getting a lot, the food is unbelievably filling because you're eating "whole foods" that aren't cooked at high temperatures so that you're consuming more nutrients than you would normally with every bit. (They don't even have a stove or microwave there--so, fyi, food isn't piping hot.)

I had a japanese-inspired dish--a salad with seaweed stuff with a macadamia nut based filling. It was delicious and unlike anything I've ever had, but I had to take most of it home because I unintentionally filled up on a glass of cashew milk. Tomato/pesto appetizer was divine--every bite full of flavor and the pesto tasted better than some that I've had in the North End!

The seating area is small; make a reservation if you have a large party. Hip ambience and super friendly waitstaff who are more than happy to explain the wonders of their menu to you. Entrees are a little on the pricey side (~$17), but well worth it. (You can also get a salad or sandwich for less).

Enjoy!

• Pros: creative meals that will please even non-vegans; attentive service
• Cons: parking a little difficult