"8"^^ . "6"^^ . . "4"^^ . "2016 Yelp 100 Review Challenge 60/100\n\nSimply Pure is a fresh, modern take on vegan food and less hippie dippie than most people think. A while back I tried her vegan lasagna at a startup event at The Innevation Center and most recently tried her sampler platter and I can say that Chef Stacey Dougan does vegan food well! \n\nI liked the lasagna and it was flavorful and better than expected. This was my first time having vegan lasagna and I would definitely order it again. \n\nThe Ultimate Sampler Platter #3 was delish as well! It had a little bit of everything on the menu. \n\nI've had many of these items before, but some items (like the jicama chili cheese fries) were a first for me and may be a little out there for those new to vegan food. The sampler included: \n\n- Zucchini Pasta Trio -- spiraled zucchini - refreshing and flavorful. Loved it.\n\n- Nachos Grande, Vegan Taco & Chicken Salad Lettuce Wrap were delish. These were my fave in the sampler.\n\n- Jicama Chili Cheese Fries -- a little different, with the combination of refreshing jicama slices and chili cheese, but I enjoyed it. This may be an acquired taste for some, especially those new to vegan food. \n\n All I can say is that I enjoyed it! Her dishes made my body feel good, physically. Felt less tired, felt more energized and nourished. (It was a Saturday with the family and I usually have Hawai'ian or \"junk-cheat day food.\")\n\nI'm looking forward to having the lasagna again and trying the juices, enchiladas, tacos, and of course, the desserts!"^^ . "2016-12-09T00:00:00"^^ . . "8"^^ . .