Day 1 of 21 as a vegan… and it was great! What?!?! Okay, so I’ve decided that for the next 21 days that I would forgo the pleasures of meat and dairy products. This is an idea that I’ve been toying with for the last few months, but was not ready to commit to it. Now, I’m still not ready to commit, but I’m ready to give it a try. So what made day one great, better yet, delicious? Two words - Seasoned Vegan.
Unforeseen circumstances landed Danielle and I in NY early this week. Luckily all went well, and we were able to grab a bite to eat. I checked Yelp for Vegan restaurants and amidst several listing for Vegan restaurants in NY, I decided to go with Seasoned Vegan – it was in Harlem, served soul food, was vegan, and had 5 stars. Since it was on our way our location, Danielle and I decided to give it a try – man am I glad that we did.
Seasoned Vegan is located within Lee Lee’s Bakery on 118th and 8th Ave – a quaint little shop in the middle of Harlem. Being that this was day one for me, I didn’t want to feel deprived, and I wasn't. We walked in and found out that it was Italian Wednesday, I was hoping for soul food, but honestly by the time that I got there, I didn’t care. Danielle and I both ordered the “Meat”balls with spaghetti, and for our sides, sautéed broccoli and stuffed Portobello mushrooms.
OMG! It might not have technically been soul food, but between the ambiance and the meal, I felt like I was at home, around loved ones. I judge a good meal by how delicious it is when I eat it, the company I'm with, customer service and how energized I feel after wards. I give this place a 5 star rating all around.
The ingredients were all organic and fresh and every bite tasted like it was. There was no additional salt added to the meal and with all of the wonderful spices blended within the sauces and veggies, I honestly didn’t need it. Even before she knew that I blogged, Ms. Brenda, came over and chatted with us about her food, and it was obvious that she took care to prepare each and every item. She spoke with us about the importance of putting good things in your body - when she started talking like that, y'all know that I was sold. On top of that, she also let us sample the other items that were available - what a gracious host.
So... Whenever your in Harlem please make sure that you drop by Seasoned Vegan located at Lee Lees. Be sure to tell her that Stephanie and Danielle from DC sent you. Oh yes: and after you have a deliciously vegan meal from Seasoned Vegan, please be sure to grab a cup of homemade Ginger beer from Lee Lee's it was simply divine :-)
Here's the yelp link: Seasoned Vegan Harlem
Sounds yummy!
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