While Philly has its share of all kinds of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, not all of them are consistently tasty, inspired, interesting places to dine. Govinda's is ok, MiLah is good, Farmicia is really good but not totally vegetarian, and Horizons is excellent. This week, we might have another excellent to add to our weekend dining rotation here in Philly. Chef Mike Jackson opens his new Loft District vegetarian grille, Thoreau Restaurant, this Tuesday night.
While I've never eaten at his first restaurant in the suburbs, Blue Sage Vegetarian Grille, I've heard a lot about it. If Thoreau lives up to the reputation of its predecessor, than I think we will see our options begin to expand.
The menu looks delicious, inspired by a range of cuisines like Malaysian, all ranges of Latin American and more with plenty of avocado and interesting vegetable dishes. Jackson certainly doesn't rely on tofu and seitan to fill out the "meat" portion of the plate but instead looks to create vegetable-based meals with layered flavors. Vegans beware--looks like cheese plays a role at times, but fortunately most meals don't appear to rely on dairy.
Looking forward to writing a review soon!
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