{"id":9437,"date":"2016-08-01T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/?p=9437"},"modified":"2016-07-29T10:37:51","modified_gmt":"2016-07-29T14:37:51","slug":"a-distinguished-treat-for-the-dainty-herbivore-blossom-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2016\/08\/01\/a-distinguished-treat-for-the-dainty-herbivore-blossom-in-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"A Distinguished Treat for the Dainty Herbivore &#8212; Blossom in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-9437 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2016\/08\/01\/a-distinguished-treat-for-the-dainty-herbivore-blossom-in-new-york-city\/20160723_191535\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/20160723_191535-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2016\/08\/01\/a-distinguished-treat-for-the-dainty-herbivore-blossom-in-new-york-city\/20160723_185610\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/20160723_185610-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2016\/08\/01\/a-distinguished-treat-for-the-dainty-herbivore-blossom-in-new-york-city\/20160723_183725\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/20160723_183725-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>By Alicia H\u00fcckmann, VRG Intern from Germany<\/p>\n<p>Known to be one of the best places to visit as a vegan, the vibrant city<br \/>\nof New York offers a broad variety of restaurants and caf\u00e9s that serve<br \/>\ndelicious plant-based alternatives. A considerable number of these are<br \/>\nnot just vegan-friendly but manage to run without using any animal<br \/>\nproducts altogether. One of the most famous of these restaurants is<br \/>\ncalled Blossom. The first Blossom restaurant was founded in Chelsea<br \/>\n(Manhattan) in 2005 and thanks to its ever growing popularity, two new<br \/>\nbranches with their own different menus have been opened in Carmine and<br \/>\nColumbus (both in Manhattan) over the last few years. According to their<br \/>\nwebsite, each of them uses organic and local products and supports small<br \/>\ndistribution companies.<\/p>\n<p>I decided to dine in the original Blossom location in Chelsea which is<br \/>\nonly a couple of minutes away from the 23rd Street A and C train subway<br \/>\nstation. It is located in a modern and young yet rather quiet<br \/>\nneighborhood and can be spotted easily thanks to its big sign that is<br \/>\nimpossible to miss. Upon entering the door, I was amazed by a classy,<br \/>\ndim-lit interior with about a dozen bigger and smaller plants that added<br \/>\nperfectly to the elegant ambiance. Although I had not made a reservation<br \/>\nin advance, I managed to get a table immediately.<\/p>\n<p>After being welcomed by a very attentive waiter, I ordered vegan lasagna<br \/>\nas my main dish. The food arrived within less than 10 minutes and could<br \/>\nbe eaten right away because of its perfect temperature. I almost could<br \/>\nnot believe the melting tapioca cheese was actually not a dairy product<br \/>\nconsidering its appearance, smell, and texture. The taste came very close<br \/>\nto that of traditional lasagna as well although it is possible to tell<br \/>\nthem apart. Despite this, the meal was excellent in its very own vegan<br \/>\nway thanks to the great balance of seitan, tofu, and spices as well as<br \/>\ndelicious slices of roasted eggplant and saut\u00e9ed escarole that were<br \/>\nserved along with the lasagna. Compared to the non-vegan equivalent, its<br \/>\nflavor was also much richer and less greasy. Considering the size of the<br \/>\nportion I was served, however, this twenty dollar meal was relatively<br \/>\npricey for me (on a student budget), which is the only fault I can find.<\/p>\n<p>I also ordered, apple cobbler with a tiny scoop of ice cream for ten<br \/>\ndollars. Again, the meal was delicious. When the dish arrived, I could<br \/>\nalready smell the deliciously blended combination of flavors that<br \/>\nawaited me: Fruity baked apple complimented by savory cinnamon served<br \/>\nwith a sweet vanilla sauce and creamy vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, I strongly recommend Blossom to anyone planning to eat<br \/>\nout on a special occasion. Both the classy ambiance and the exquisite<br \/>\nfood fit the needs of a romantic candle light dinner, a birthday dinner,<br \/>\nor even a business dinner. Students and low-budget travelers who cannot<br \/>\nafford to pay $35 for the occasional dining out (including taxes and<br \/>\ntip) should probably save this experience for a very special occasion<br \/>\n(or person).<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Blossom, check their website: <a href=\"www.blossomnyc.com\">www.blossomnyc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about dining out in New York as a<br \/>\nvegetarian or vegan, go to the VRG&#8217;s online restaurant guide at<br \/>\n<a href=\"www.vrg.org\/restaurant\/New_York.php\">www.vrg.org\/restaurant\/New_York.php<\/a> or visit our national restaurant<br \/>\nguide at <a href=\"www.vrg.org\/restaurant\/index.php\">www.vrg.org\/restaurant\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alicia H\u00fcckmann, VRG Intern from Germany Known to be one of the best places to visit as a vegan, the vibrant city of New York offers a broad variety of restaurants and caf\u00e9s that serve delicious plant-based alternatives. 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