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Candle 79 Cafe NYC

Apr

19

Organic vegetarian food meets haute cuisine at this Upper East Side gem. Candle 79 has a classic vegetarian menu complete with a glossary to define such things as agar agar to the different degrees of meat-free diets. The food sounds healthy and delicious. One dish, Aztec Salad: Bi-color quinoa, black beans, red onions & jicama topped with spiced pumpkin seeds and barbequed grilled tempeh served over mixed field greens with a toasted cumin vinaigrette, reminds me of something I enjoyed at Native Foods where they call it 'Ensalada Azteca'. Their mission says

"We at the Candle Cafe are dedicated to your health through our commitment to excellent vegetarian cuisine. Our inspired creations are comprised of a seasonal array of organic ingredients. By supporting organic farming and avoiding animal products, we acknowledge the interconnectedness of environmental, spiritual and physical well-being. "
If New York is out of range you can try cooking up some of Candle Cafe's delights yourself with their acclaimed cookbook with more than 150 enlightened recipes.


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