On a recent busy Saturday afternoon, I took time to stop by a relaxing casual vegan spot. Restaurant: Dandelion Community Café, Orlando, Florida Dish: Ranch TLT with Loaded Potato Salad Reading: The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan If you want to feel like you’re at home and just eating in the dining room […]
Review: The Sanctum Coffee & Juice Bar Loaded Toast
I wanted a hearty comfort food breakfast after an unexpected cold front barged into town, dropping temperatures. Not wanting to go far, I headed for The Sanctum Coffee & Juice Bar. Restaurant: The Sanctum Coffee & Juice Bar, Altamonte Springs, Florida near Orlando Dish: Loaded Toast Reading: The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan […]
Review: Dajen Eats Chick’n Biscuit
Dajen is a groovy little spot to pop in for a casual bite at any time. Or ice cream, which is also a big draw. But today I’m looking for breakfast and I’m eager to try Chef Jenn’s biscuits. Restaurant: Dajen Eats, Eatonville, Orlando, Florida Dish: Chick’n Biscuit and an extra Biscuit Reading: The Sibling […]
Review: Ethos Vegan Kitchen Cookies
Of course a vegan diner will have amazing baked goods! Every dessert is mouth-watering but these cookies are the perfect end to any meal. Or a take-home treat. Restaurant: Ethos Vegan Kitchen in Winter Park, FL Dish: Orange Cookie and Cowboy Cookie Reading: The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About […]
Review: Ethos Vegan Kitchen Garlic Knots
In the mood for yeasty, buttery, garlic bread that’s vegan? This is where you should go. Restaurant: Ethos Vegan Kitchen in Winter Park, FL Dish: Garlic Knots Reading: The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us by Jeffrey Kluger Arriving mid-afternoon after the lunch rush was the perfect time. No […]
Review: Ethos Vegan Kitchen Gyro Sandwich with Coleslaw
What can be better than eating vegan comfort food in a snug booth while reading a good book in a warm, modern diner? Restaurant: Ethos Vegan Kitchen Dish: Chickun Gyro Sandwich with Coleslaw Reading: The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us by Jeffrey Kluger Ethos Vegan Kitchen is always […]
Review: Dajen Eats Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream
In Florida it is never too cold for ice cream. (It’s not often cold, period.) On a recent Saturday afternoon, I swung by a favorite eatery for some cold creamy goodness. Restaurant: Dajen Eats, Eatonville, Orlando, FL Dish: Two of scoops vegan ice cream, one vanilla and one chocolate Reading: Solitude: In Pursuit of a […]
Review: Toasted Restaurant Vegan Grilled Cheese and Vegan Truffle Cheese Fries
With Florida temperatures a little on the cool side as we say goodbye to the Florida winter, it seemed a great time to get a vegan grilled cheese sandwich at Toasted. I had heard from a fry expert friend that the fries were very tasty, so I decided they were also worth a try. A […]