My girlfriend and I had the most amazing organic and vegan dinner last night at New York’s Candle 79. A huge thank you to Benay Vynerib for making it such a memorable experience, we can’t wait to come back!

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1. Appetizer - GRILLED ARTICHOKES & ASPARAGUS

(grilled portabello mushroom, basil-pine nut pesto). 

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2. Salad - STUFFED AVOCADO

(baby greens, quinoa, zucchini, spring peas, grape tomatoes, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, chipotle-avocado dressing) 

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3. Main Course - CARIBBEAN JERK GRILLED SEITAN 

(pilaf, collard greens, black bean sauce, mango-papaya salsa, jalapeño-cilantro coulis)

MUSTARD SEED CRUSTED TOFU 

(cauliflower & sugar snap peas, basmati rice, tomato-chickpea curry)

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4. Dessert - CANNOLI 

(vanilla cream filling, vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate drizzle)