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For brunch my husband and I had (1) french toast with whole grain bread and maple syrup, which was super tasty and french-toasty yet somehow light; (2) "treehouse" sandwich, a vegefied club sandwich with smoked tofu, lettuce, tomato, optional cheese & pesto aioli on rye which was thoroughly satisfying; and (3) rainbow greens salad with sunflower sprouts, shredded carrots & beets and seeds with a tahini lemon garlic dressing, The salad was perfectly balanced, with the sprouts, shreds, and toasted seeds providing texture and crunch and the slightly tart dressing bringing the whole alive.
For dinner the next day we encored the rainbow salad as a starter; I had a glass of rose which complemented the salad perfectly. Then we each ordered a "magic bowl" - though it's listed as one menu item, in addition to steamed/sauteed vegetables you have a choice of 3 proteins (tofu, lentils or chickpeas), 2 grains (brown rice or quinoa), and 4 dressings, so the two dishes we received were actually quite different and both delicious. The peanut satay dressing is particularly yummy, and my husband's green curry was also very good with a hit of fresh ginger.
The service is prompt, friendly, totally unpretentious, and solicitous without being intrusive. The atmosphere is hip and upbeat without being annoyingly "hipster," there's lively tasteful music in the background, and the space is relaxing and aesthetically pleasing with plenty of wood and earth tones accented with splashes of color.
Basically, this place makes you feel comfortable and taken care of, and when you're eating you're thinking "damn this food is good" and you're conscious of a feeling of well-being. And when you leave, even if you've eaten your fill and then some, you feel refreshed and energized. I'm a vegetarian who loves to eat out and this is one of the best vegetarian restaurants I've experienced!
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