For our last meal out in Orlando this evening, we decided to try Ethos Vegan Kitchen, just north of downtown.
We were expected a full-service restaurant, but when we arrived it was an order-and-serve type place. Nothing wrong with that, since it ended up being far cheaper and easier than a sit-down place!
My parents and I each ordered something different. To start, we shared the healthy trio:
Black and green olive tapenade, housemade hummus and tomato-mango salsa served with toasted bread, tortilla chips and raw veggies. The bread and tapenade were our favorites!
As for entrees, my dad ordered the pecan-crusted eggplant:
| Sauteed pecan-encrusted eggplant finished with red wine sauce and served with mashed potatoes, gravy and today's vegetable (asparagus) |
My mom, meanwhile, got the pumpkin seed & pesto penne pasta.
| Penne pasta sauteed in a creamy pesto sauce and tossed with tomatoes, zucchini and squash and tossed with roasted pumpkin seeds |
I sampled both their dishes and they were tasty (my dad's mashed potatoes were outstanding), my entree was by far the best!
Housemade, hand-tossed pizza dough topped with marinara, vegan mozzarella, zucchini, squash and tomatoes. Words cannot even begin to describe how good this was. Thin crust that was crispy on the edges and doughy in the middle. Fresh sauce bursting with flavor. A thick blanket of vegan cheese (I think it was Daiya?). And plenty of veggies. Clearly, I hated it.
We also split a side order of steamed spinach:
And shared a vegan "Cowboy Cookie" with oats, coconut, pecans and chocolate chips for dessert.
Now we're back at the condo to pack up for our trip home tomorrow. These past few days have passed so quickly- back to the cold in less than 24 hours!
Enjoy your night!
