Moment of Zen
Photo from zenpalate.com
Sometimes you need a break from everything in the middle of the day. A Zen Palate just opened up in the Financial District, so I decided to check it out for lunch with some coworkers. Zen Palate is a Vegan chain restaurant that serves pan-Asian cuisine. Union Square is its most popular location, but it is expanding to other neighborhoods. I was glad to find one near work.
We had to wait 5 minutes or so for a table, but we decided it was worth it. The decor was simple and true to the name (Zen). A cool little shelf in the wall served as a resting place for a golden Buddha. I ordered a Wonton soup (which excited me greatly, since I haven’t had wonton soup since becoming vegetarian a decade ago) and Tofu delight. The food was delicious, and surprisingly filling. My co-workers, all non-vegetarians found their meals equally satisfying. All in all, a nice break from the monotony of the work day.
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