One New Thing: Zen Palate

Today Kristin and I finally got to go to this Haitian restaurant we've had our eye on for a long time. We get there and sit down and Poppy immediately starts being a terror, so we have to leave. It was such a tiny little place it seemed too disruptive. So we went on our way and ended up at a vegetarian place called Zen Palate.

I got Shepard's Pie Croquettes. They were very delicious! Fried mashed potatoes? Yes please! There may have even been little cut up mushrooms inside. I kept telling myself it was some sort of tiny tofu pieces and was okay.

Poppy was much happier at this restaurant, perhaps because she got her own high chair. Perhaps because the atmosphere was more inviting. I learned that she can slurp up noodles really well. A really disgusting process, but it gets the job done. It reminded us of the monster from Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children that has tentacles coming out of its mouth. Or maybe Squid Face from Pirates of the Caribbean. Either way - Grosso! The hostess lady didn't think so. She took pictures and video. I asked Kristin if it was weird that a stranger has pictures of Poppy on her phone. She wasn't too worried about it.

- Megan Leigh

I had gotten carryout from this place before a few times, and I thought it was OK. But when I ate here in person, I thought the food was much better. This happens all the time! Is the food really better when you eat at the restaurant? Or is it just about presentation and ambience? We should test this out sometime. Anyway, Megan didn't say this was a vegan restaurant. But it is. And it is still yummy!

Look at Poppy. So tiny! You would never know the chaos she can cause! 

-Kristin

I didn't say it was vegan, because the website says VEGETARIAN. I don't want this blog to contain lies.

- Megan Leigh