Monday, February 11, 2008

Ethos Vegan Kitchen

Well, this is the first post on Orlando Veg and what better way to start it out then to talk about Orlando's new Vegan restaurant, Ethos Vegan Kitchen.

Ethos opened its doors last month and so far, business is going well. The owners, Kelly and Laina Shockley, really know what it means to run a business. Ethos is their baby and it shows. They take your order, cook your meal and bring it right too you-all with a smile.

I've eaten their twice since it has opened and the food is beyond delicious. Even my meat-eating friends like it.

The menu consists of sandwiches, burgers and meals that your mother would have cooked for a Sunday family dinner, but of course, all vegan.

My personal favorite is the Philly. Sauteed seitan, onions and peppers, mozzarella cheese and veganaise, all pilled high on Ciabatta bread.

Now, if you've never heard of seitan, try something a little less daring like the Pumpkin Seed and Pesto Penne Pasta or the Pecan Encrusted Eggplant.

Located on Orange Avenue at Lake Ivanhoe, Ethos is the perfect place to enjoy an after dinner stroll. But if you'd rather experience the great outdoors sitting, pull up a seat in Ethos outdoor dining area complete with canopy for those unexpected Florida showers.

Now the price for most meals is about $7.00 which is amazingly reasonable for the quality of food you receive.

Orlando has been long overdue for a place like Ethos, and let me tell you, the Vegan Punks are loving it.

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