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So, today is my real birthday. BUT, Matt and I both have work and school until very late–so, we did a lot of celebrating this weekend (including my bday party below).
Last night Matt took me to a place I have been wanting to go foreeever, but haven’t because it’s a little on the expensive side. It’s an all vegan, all organic restaurant that specialized in teas of all kinds.
This is what we ordered:
ziti al forno (ME)
organic semolina pasta tossed with a creamy tofu ricotta cheese + spinach filling — topped with house marinara sauce + nut parmesan cheese-served with toasted garlic foccacia bread includes side salad + dressing infusion of choice
mandala masala platter (MATT)
organic garbanzo beans, onions + tomatoes stewed to perfection with traditional Indian spices-served with brown rice + sautéed garlic spinach
I forgot the names of the teas we ordered, but I do remember they were magnificent!
Everything was REALLY good. We will for sure be going back for special occasions.
We took pics of our meals with Matt’s camera phone-so, I’ll post them later.
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Julie, this sounds so classy and lovely! I’m glad you guys got to celebrate even *more*!
Comment by jess (of Get Sconed!) December 4, 2006 @ 10:15 amJulie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I think they have a website, http://www.mandalatearoom.com
I have been wanting to go there since they opened in March! Your meals sound wonderful. I haven’t been also because it is on the expensive side, and for my birthday we ate at Green for $18 and we feasted!!!
I agree, this is a special occasion place and I’m glad you have good revies… I can’t wait to try it.
Comment by Eat Peace Please December 4, 2006 @ 12:03 pmJess~I have never been to an up-scalish vegan restaurant-it was super classy-I loved it!
Thanks, Les! We should think of a special occasion and go there!
Comment by Julie December 4, 2006 @ 12:46 pmThat sounds great. I hope you had a really good birthday!
Comment by Nikki December 4, 2006 @ 1:23 pmSounds fantastic! Happy birthday!! Your fiesta below looked very cool, and the tea room sounds classic. I’m glad you’ve had a great time–that’s how birthdays should always be!
Comment by laura jesser December 5, 2006 @ 8:52 amThanks nikki and laura!!
Comment by Julie December 5, 2006 @ 9:31 amHappy birthday! (yesterday) hehe. It looks like you had a ton of fun and the food looks yummy 😀
Comment by theONLYtania December 5, 2006 @ 3:56 pmYay, now with pics! I would have gone with your meal as well.
Comment by jess (of Get Sconed!) December 6, 2006 @ 11:09 amHappy belated! What a wonderful feast you had.
Comment by Urban Vegan December 7, 2006 @ 7:39 pmHappy Birthday.
And a great review too! I’ve actually heard of the place (have reletives in town) but since I live far, far away in Washington State, I’ve never been.
The fiesta sounded like great fun too! Way cool!
Comment by Fairly Odd Tofu Mom December 18, 2006 @ 10:21 amThanks for all of the wonderful comments…hopefully there will be a new post soon!
Comment by Julie December 19, 2006 @ 11:55 pm