Lots of hype around sustainability. Kudos for local food and recycled materials and green renovation. But can you go the next step to walk the talk and reduce (or eliminate) the animal products on the menu?
There was only one entree for which the waitress was able to offer a vegan version. Even the pommes frites were off the list, as they're fried in duck fat. A number of other dishes were made with parmesan-based broth.
So, we ordered a bunch of sides. Disappointed with miniscule portions for the price. 3 ravioli's for $9? 4 pencil-thin carrots for $8? C'mon, we're not expecting to leave overstuffed or with a doggy bag of leftovers, but we don't want to leave hungry enough to need another snack when we get home. And we are thin, healthy and small eaters!
Please see the film Forks Over Knives. There is a bigger market out there for vegan than you think. It's not just for the granola-set anymore!