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!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
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
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.
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