On Line Menu

In response to the many requests, here is an online menu!

Food For The Planet
(607)319-4977
704 West Buffalo St. Ithaca, NY 14850


Starters

Guacamole w/ chips- $8

Pico de gallo w/ chips- $6

Nachos Veganos- $8

Vegan style South of the border bliss!

Nachos In The Raw- $8

Raw tortilla chips topped with nutty meat, pico de gallo, guacamole, and raw nacho cheese sauce.
Neatballs- $6

Hearty ‘meat’ balls made from pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, and mushrooms accompanied by a rich sun-dried tomato marinara.

Quesadilla- $9

Whole wheat tortilla filled with vegan, soyfree cheese and kale, topped with pico de gallo, salsa, soy sour cream and cilantro sauce.


Sides
Soup- $4 cup
$7 Bowl

Salad- $4

Potato Kale Hash- $4

Grain of the day- $3

Legume- $3

Veggie of the day- $3

Avocado- $2

Guacamole- $6

Fruit cup- $4




Desserts


Cheesecake- $5

Brownie- $3
a la mode- $5

Black Forest Brownie- $6

Cookie- $2

Ice Cream Sundae- $6
vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or neapolitan

Ask about our raw desserts!


Beverages

Coffee- $2
Organic and fair trade

Teas- $2
Ask about our selection

Soy or Rice Milk- $2
Plain, chocolate, or vanilla

Apple Juice- $3

Orange Juice- $3

Grape Juice- $4
Local and organic

Kombucha Tea- $4

Saratoga Springs Water- $2



Smoothies- $4


Green Power

Super Berry Banana

Raging Reds


Salads

Garden- $7
Leafy greens galore!

Avocado- $9
Avocados, greens, tomato, vibrant veggies, and cilantro

Dressings-
Balsamic- SF
Apple Sesame
Cashew Dill-R,SF
Carrot Ginger
Seasar
Tomato Vinaigrette-R,SF




Children

Mac Un Cheese- $6

Quinoa and corn noodles in soy-free cheesy sauce


Tofu Dog- $6

Soy hot dog on whole grain roll w/ choice of toppings. Ask for gluten free options


Mini Macro- $6

Child-sized simply delicious plate with choice of toppings


Vish N’ Dip $7

Vish cutlets with choice of dipping sauce



Entrees


Lasagna- $11

Brown rice noodles, vegan mozzarella, local tofu, seasonal veggies, and a hearty marinara.

Frittata di Fabuloso- $10

Specially seasoned local tofu and baked to perfection. Choose grain of the day or potato kale hash.

Simply Delicious- $9

A soothing, healing plate of gluten free grain, legumes, and seasonal veggies. Choose from

Burrito Deluxe- $9

Beans, hearty nut meat, soy free vegan cheese and rice wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla then topped with pico de gallo, soy sour cream, and cilantro sauce.

Mac Un Cheese - $9

Quinoa and corn noodles in soy-free cheesy sauce

Raw Pad Thai - $12
Zucchini noodles covered in a lively cashew sauce.

Raw Lasagna- $14

Macadamia and cashew cheese between paper thin vegetable noodles, seasonal veggies and smothered in a sun-dried tomato sauce.

Now Open For Lunch! Mon-Fri 11am-2pm

Tempeh Patty- $6.75

Gume Burger- $7.00... Read More

Vish Sandwich- $6.50

Burrito- $7.00

Tofu Steak and Pepper wrap- $7.50

Tempeh Salad, wrapped or on bed of greens- $6.75

Raw Burger on bed of greens- $8.50

Carrot ‘Tuna’ Salad, wrapped or on bed of greens (95% raw) - $7.75

Soup du Jour-
Cup- $4
Bowl- $7

Chili and Gluten Free Cornbread-
Cup- $5.25
Bowl- $8.25

Gluten Free Corn Bread- $2

Side Salad- $4

Potato Kale Hash- $4

Some Photos!

Our Beautifully Presented and Fabulous Burrito


Chocolate Marble Swirl Cheescake


Raw Pad Thai

Raw Crepe with Fresh Fruit

Happy Vegans Dancing

Sushi!

Cheescake with Fresh Fruit

"Food For The Planet" GRAND OPENING THIS SATURDAY!

It's VEGAN, and offers RAW & Soy-free options, and ALMOST EVERYTHING
ON THE MENU IS GLUTEN-FREE!!!

Ithaca's only VEGAN restaurant! Come to their grand opening!
Host: Ithaca Vegans
Type: Party - Dinner Party
Network: Global
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Food for the Planet
City/Town: Ithaca, NY
*Note: the restaurant is already open for business now, this is simply a grand opening celebration*

Here are some customer reviews:
"One of my favorite things is the black bean, mango,
cilantro salad (that isn't exactly the name of it). They have a vegan cheesecake that is just out of this world. I highly recommend the cheesecake and everything else!!!" - Amie

"shira and i went last weekend and got the incredible crepe with soy
cream and the frittata with potato-kale hash. both were really,
really worth their $10 prices. seriously. it was delicious." - Ari Moore

The food is absolutely delicious. It's important that we all support
this restaurant.

It's open Thursday through Sunday nights from 5 - 8:30 (as long as you
order by 8:30 you're good, you can stay later) and it's open for BRUNCH
on Saturday and Sundays from 10 - 2.

Don't have time to eat out? *Call and order a take-out meal* or smoothies!

Don't forget to check out their *cheesecake* and *brownies*. A 14 year
old from the Bronx said this is the best cheesecake he's ever had, way
better than the "regular" kind. I agree.

The Lasagna is also unbelievably awesome, as is the black bean mango
salad. Every single item I've had there has been REALLY good.

So show your support, and give it a try. And check out the beautiful art show gracing the walls by local photographer, and VEGAN, Frank Muller. You can also see more of his work at www.pbase.com/veganphoto

It's at 704 W. Buffalo Street, right across from Greenstar (look for the
tall blue roof) in the same building with the hearing aide center (next
to Enterprise Rent-a-Car.

Food For The Planet Ithaca, all the details

Our hours of operation are:

Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for dinner.

Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for brunch.

We are located at 704 W. Buffalo St., just west of Enterprise Rental Car and just northwest of Greenstar.

Our phone number is 607-319-4977.

We do yummy vegan catering too. Having a wedding, retreat, party, reunion, workshop or conference in Tompkins or neighboring counties? We can cater it for you!

We hope to see you soon!

"Food For The Planet" Open for Business!

With the help of family and friends we were ready and served our first customers at 5p.m. on Saturday, July 25th! Initially we will be open on Thursdays through Sundays. We had a busy first day last Saturday. We hope you will drop by and check us out.

We also have a great art show of landscape and nature digital photography hanging on the walls by local photographer Frank Muller. You can see some of his work online at www.pbase.com/veganphoto .

Opening Date Changed!

The opening goal of July 18th is pushed back to July 25th. Some technical difficulties with repairs and installations have made the Health Department permit currently unavailable. Everything should be set once those items are taken care of.
Hope to see you then! And I am looking at August 8th for the 'Grand Opening', will post closer to the date.

Catering for Farm Sanctuary

Falafels



Raw Fruit and Coconut Truffles

Avocado Salad

Antipasto Vegano

Jerk Tempeh Skewers

Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits with Pistachios

Mini Pecan Pies

Hummus, Babaganouj, and Herb and Onion Dip

Funding Has Been Approved!

Got the most important call today! Funding was approved by Alternatives Federal Credit Union, and for $2,000 more than requested!

Today was spent painting and enjoying the company of my friend John, and catching up on 10 years or so. With his help the top 3/4 of the dining area is painted, and tomorrow is reserved for the bottom half and trim.

My mother had a great suggestion for the lighting- to paste colored tissue paper on the stained beyond repair frosted glass. I tried the technique and it looks amazing!!!

Photos to come soon!

Catering Menu!

Here is Food For The Planet's Catering Menu!

Example Catering Menus: $23 per person

Menu One- South of the Border Menu Six- Raw
Quesadillas with sour cream and salsa Endive Cups w/ Mango salsa
Black Bean Mango Salad Collard Rolls
Tempeh Fajitas w/ peppers and onions Raviolis
Pinto Bean Enchiladas Avocado Salad
Tapioca Fruit Parfait Coconut and Fruit Truffles
Iced Herbal Tea Fresh Minted Water

Menu Two- Burger Sampler
Crudités with dip
Garden Salad
Home Made Burgers- Tempeh Patty, Vish Patty, Spicy Bean
Burger toppings, whole grain rolls
Potato and Kale Hash
Cheesecake with fresh fruit
Agave Lemonade

Menu Three- Italian
Antipasto Platter
Rice pasta w/ grilled veggies, white beans, roasted garlic and herbs
Eggplant Parmesan
Caesar Salad
Pear Torte
Iced Tea

Menu Four- Mid East Feast
Hummus and Babaganouj with pita bread and olives
Falafel
Garden Salad
Tabouli
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait w/ pistachios
Mint Tea

Menu Five- International Sampler
Sushi
Potato Rye Pies
Crostini with basil, sundried tomato, and olive spreads
Flautas
Jerk Veggie and Tempeh Skewers
Crudites w/ dip
Mini Pecan pies
Sparkling Pear Juice

Or make a request from our regular menu, pick a theme or inspire me!

Vegan Restaurant Now Hiring

Vegan Restaurant Now Hiring: Vegan restaurant soon to open in Ithaca’s West end is seeking employees. Experience with vegan food or food service preferred but not necessary for all positions. Available positions are; wait staff, cook/prep, dish washer, and floater. Some are part and/or full time positions. Email resume or letter of inquiry to soupervegan@yahoo.com.

Wait Staff- one full or two part time
Serving, clearing and cleaning tables and dining area, help plating food
Cook/Prep- one full time or two part time
Prep veggies, some cooking, heating and plating foods, some baking
Dish Washer- one full time or part time
Washing dishes, keeping up with garbage/compost/recycling, cleaning.
Floater- one part timeFill in where needed, help with organizing

Plenty to do!

Getting ready for the targeted opening date of July 18th. Still plenty to do!

We have been scrubbing, painting, and laying the floor. Thank you Jim, Mom, Dad, Viola, Katherine, and Stephen for helping this week!

Goals, set them!

The goal is to open for a trial run on Sat, July 18th. I do realize that is Grassroots weekend, and that will surely effect business. This will be like a 'primer' opening, so I feel like that it is a good idea. That way any problems can be discovered, and the opening ceremonies will be held on the following weekend.
No loan yet, but I have purchased many items already, and am making steady progress. Tuesday I will demand an answer or else give up on funding through the city. It is a better deal than a bank loan, but they are very slow to respond! Very, very slow. Can't take it much longer!
On that note, I feel the nesting urge, and feel metaphorically pregnant with a restaurant. I guess that makes the loan officers midwives! I have the urge to do as much as possible now, since I will be so busy with a life changing and very consuming new role. Does this qualify as my first planned pregnancy? (note: I am only metaphorically pregnant!)
Painting WILL happen this week, and i will post some photos then
Thanks so much for all of the continued support, what a wonderful place to live!

Lighting

This evening I disassembled some broken light fixtures, saving the un-broken. They were in groups of three, still dirty (cleaning them will have to wait for another day), but salvageable. I like them and also the fact that they are salvaged, and I especially like the fact that they were free! Thank you Suzy! Just a little work, some glass fragments in the hands and I have some nice lighting. Good thing, the fluorescent rectangles presently in the space are not dining area appropriate!
Paint is bought and in the car, ready to warm up the white walls. Just have to reserve some time and baby sitting. Hopefully this week.

On Sunday, May 24th, Irja (mom), Ron (dad), Jim, and myself (me), did our first installment of de-greasing the space. Although the landlord had done an excellent job (I hear it was a greasy place before), there is still work to be done to make it 'vegan'!

Mom scrubbed the sinks, dad swept the floors, Jim swept and did some renovation planning, and I tackled the 10 burner. There was plenty of gross food stuffs coated in old grease under the burners. Three hours and I'm not quite done yet. We had Strawberry Chammomile Iced Tea and organic coffee to keep us going.

We did lots of brainstorming, and the most exciting idea was from my mother- to put potted herbs all along the window sills! There is a nice space around the building, where we will put some tables along the inlet too. They will be our tables, but might be take-out only. This is in case it is not allowed in the insurance/codes, they would be 'employee break tables' and customers just happen to sit there with their take out. I don't want to have to put up fencing, blocking the view of the inlet, and do not know the codes. I will be looking into those shortly.

Painting will happen shortly, and the laying of the floor! Plus more cleaning!

The Green Smoothies are kid-approved!


Vegan 'Caviar' Amuse Bouche, with Yellow Pepper Cream, Balsamic Reduction, Caramelized Onion, and Dill



Asparagus and Soy Frittata with Toasted Onions

'Fried' Rice


Raw and Spicy Stuffed Mushrooms

Hazelnut and Marshmallow-Coconut Truffles

Tofu Turkey with Roasted Leeks and Lemons

Menu ready for printing

Starters
Raw Dip Platter- R,SF- $5.95
Veggies and crackers with raw hummus

Crudités de Province- $5.95
Herb and onion dip with veggies and crackers

Nachos Veganos- $6.95
Vegan style South of the border bliss!

Nachos In The Raw- R,SF- $6.95
Raw tortilla chips topped with nutty meat, pico de gallo, guacamole, and coconut sour cream

Neatballs- R,SF- $6.95
Hearty ‘meat’ balls made from pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, and mushrooms accompanied by a rich sundry tomato marinara.

Salads
Garden- R,SF- $5.25
Leafy greens galore!

‘Chicken’ Seasar- $7.50
Romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade dressing, strips of baked tofu, and gluten free croutons.

Avocado- R,SF- $7.95
Avocados, greens, tomato, vibrant veggies, and cilantro

Black Bean Mango –SF- $7.25
Black beans meet luscious mangos in a zesty dressing a top a bed of spinach

Rainbow- R,SF- $6.95
A rainbow of healthy and beautiful veggies

Dressings
Balsamic- SF
Apple Seeded
Cashew Dill-R,SF
Tahini Ginger Carrot-R,SF
Seasar
Tomato Vibratto-R,SF


R-Raw
SF-Soy free

Everything on our menu is vegan, parve, and can be made gluten-free!




Desserts

Fruit and Nut Plate-R,SF- $3.25

Cheesecake- $3.95

Brownie- $2.95
a la mode- $3.95

Tapioca Parfait- $3.95
Soy free by request

Cookie- $1.95

Beverages

Coffee- $1.50
Organic and fair trade

Teas- $1.50
Ask about our selection

Soy or Rice Milk- $2.00
Plain, chocolate, or vanilla

Apple Juice- $2.00

Orange Juice- $2.00

Grape Juice- $2.50
Local and organic

Kombucha Tea- $2.50


Smoothies- $3.95

Choose from apple, grape, orange juice, or ice.

Green Power

Popeye

Super Berry Banana

Raging Reds




Entrees
Comes with choice of soup or salad

Raw Lasagna-R,SF- $12.95
Macadamia and cashew cheese between paper thin vegetable noodles, and smothered in a sundry tomato sauce.

Collard Rolls-R- $12.95
Softened collard leaves stuffed with cabbage, carrots, scallion, ginger, garlic, and cilantro.

Lasagna- $12.50
Brown rice noodles, soy mozzarella, local tofu, seasonal veggies, and a hearty marinara.

Frittata di Fabuloso- $11.95
Specially seasoned local tofu and seasonal veggies baked to perfection.

Breaded Vish Cutlets- $12.95
Tofu breaded and baked with a side of potato and kale hash, and sweet potato or squash. High in omega 3’s!

Simply Delicious-SF- $9.95
A soothing, healing plate of gluten free grain, legumes, and seasonal veggies. Choose from any of our dressings/sauces or three of the following choices; miso, tamari, gomashio, nutritional yeast, olive or flax oil, tahini.

Burgers- $11.95
Comes w/soup, salad or potato kale hash
Choose whole grain roll, gluten free bread or bed of greens

Tempeh Patty-
Seasoned and baked tempeh w/ mushrooms, soy cheese, caramelized onion, and choice of toppings

Spicy Bean Burger-SF-
Homemade bean burger with roasted pepper sauce, avocado, and red onion

Burritos- $11.95
Comes w/ soup, salad, or potato kale hash
soy free by request

Rice n’ bean
Nutty Beefy Bean
Beefy Rice
Topped with salsa, sour cream, and soy cheese


Food For The Planet’s mission is to prove that it does not matter what isn’t in the food, but that it tastes good. We will prove that healthy, delicious meals can be created in an ethical and environmentally responsible manner.


Our priorities when purchasing ingredients are quality, freshness, flavor, organically grown, and local.
To keep menu prices affordable we are not always able to buy local and organic. We are working with local farmers to source our produce and ensure the success of small scale, local, organic agriculture.

-Maija Cantori
Sole proprietor
Food For The Planet
704 W Buffalo St
Ithaca NY 14850
(607)216-2652
Sides
Soup- $3.95 cup
$6.95 bowl

Salad- $3.95

Potato Kale Hash- $3.95

Grain of the day- $2.95

Legume- $2.95

Veggie of the day- $2.95

Avocado/Guacamole- $2.00

Raw Hummus- $2.00

Children
Comes with soup, salad, or fruit

Mac Un Cheese- $6.95
Brown rice noodles in cheesy sauce
Monkey Dog-SF $5.95
A banana tucked inside a whole grain roll with almond, sunflower, or peanut butter and organic jam. Ask for gluten free options
Tofu Dog- $5.95
Soy hot dog on whole grain roll w/ choice of toppings. Ask for gluten free options
Plain Plate-SF $5.95
Child-sized simply delicious plate with choice of toppings
Vish N’ Dip $6.95
Vish cutlets with choice of dipping sauce



Sauces
Tartar
Agave Mustard
Herb and Onion
Roasted Pepper
Secret Sauce
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayo
Relish
Salsa
Sour Cream
BBQ
Hot Sauce




Food For The
Planet

Fine Vegan Dining
And
Catering

Specials
Dinner Combo
Soup, Salad, Entrée, and Dessert
$19.95

'Before' photos of the restaurant

Kitchen and Dining areas

These are the before photo's of Ithaca's soon-to-be vegan restaurant, Food For The Planet.

The opening date is expected to be around June-July 2009

I am waiting for the funding to come through to set a solid date.