What to do when you find yourself starving on the East Side around dinner time? Hit up Candle Cafe, obviously.
Since this was an impromptu dinner out, I didn’t have my camera on me…but at least Kyle’s iPhone was on hand. I wish my job gave me fun tech toys (although I’m not sure I would be a fan of having to answer at my boss’ beck and call…so maybe not).
Since we were absolutely starving, we started with guacamole and chips while browsing the menu. The chips were like Doritos – sans lard. Delicious.
Kyle got a Caesar salad to start, while I licked the chip crumbs.
For his dinner, he got the (unpictured) Chile-Lime Grilled Seitan (if you want to see a pic, it was the exact dish I ordered last time I was at Candle).
For my dinner, I got my beloved Seitan Chimichurri skewers and a Caesar salad.
I love love love these seitan skewers and I haven’t had them in a very long time. They used to have them at the Upper West Side Whole Foods’ prepared foods section all the time, but they’ve been MIA the last few months. I actually asked the person behind the counter last time what the deal was and he said I should write it on the store’s comments cards, so I did…still no luck.
So, as you can see, I was VERY excited to get my hands on the chimichurri. 
For dessert, I whipped an apple out of my backpack that I crunched my way through on the bus ride back to the West side.
Kyle felt it was necessary to take a pic of this momentous occasion…4 inches from my face. Sweet.
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I love the apple whipp-age. I frequently do that in random places as I usually have an apple in the depths of my bag or purse for such emergencies and I get the strangest looks!!
haha, whipp-age. love it.
Do Doritos really have lard in them?! Narst!
I’ve only been to CC once, but it was so good! There were so many things I wanted to try, so I must surely go back soon.
im not actually sure about that…but i know most generic tortilla chips do…maybe the regulations have rid them of the lard by now? we need to have a date before i leave the citayyy!
i love your foodie NYC adventures. and the fact you snacked on an apple on the way home. i expect nothing less from you lady…
i’m a new yorker (well, was born and raised one) and have never been to candle cafe! when i journey home in may, i’m totally going to make a pitstop there. yum.
definitely! when are you coming in may?
may 21 – 23…. are you moving before then?
im moving on the 15th. darn.
Wow, that seitan chimichurri sounds so wonderful. The chips and guac look delicious too!
I’ve only been to NY a handful of times but this is one of the my favorite places I ate at while visiting!! I will be in Connecticut this summer and I think a NY trip SPECIFICALLY for the candle cafe is in order. yummmmmo
it’s SO great. i have a hard time trying new restaurants because i always wanna go to my faves. have you tried blossom yet? thats another great one too.
Yep. Snacking on an apple after a fancy dinner out. That’s our girl. Glad that Kyle snapped you for our benefit…
Oh and yay on the Earth Day loving yesterday!
Love their presentation of the guac!
I’ve only been to Candle once, but it was a delicious experience. I’m going to 79 tomorrow with my parents, and I can’t freaking wait!!
I always stash fruit in my bag…my boyfriend makes fun of me, but I like to be prepared!
Hope you have a great weekend!
i still havent been to 79…what did you think?!? lucky girly!
Have you found a place like Candle Cafe here in lala land yet? If yes, I can scope for you in preparation for your arrival,
p.s. lovely solo photo. Kile is a terrific photog, don’t hate.
i’ve found SO many vegan places. if you go on happycow you can find all the veg options in santa monica and the surrounding area. eff yeah!!
they had the seitan skewers at the union square whole foods today!! hadn’t seen them in forever so i obviously had to grab them
are you running the more/fitness half on sunday? if so, good luck and perhaps i’ll see you there.
ooooooooooohhhh, thanks for the heads up. im definitely going to hit up the USQ WF soon then. did you go to the race today?? i took one look outside and said no thanks. but i did log 13.2 miles at the gym instead
I love that you pulled an apple out of your purse; good thing you were planning ahead!
ummm what’s wrong with larded doritos…
well. i guess nothing, if youre into that kinda thang…haha…im trying to keep my life lard free for the wedding. after that, bring on the doritos!
Mmmm…I love the vegan eats that NYC has to offer. I went to Peacefood Café for the first time because of this blog back in feb…yuuuummmm
yeah!! im assuming you liked it? that place is great
i’m really upset that you’re leaving NYC. i love your blog so much and i love reading your restaurant reviews!
no worries sara, ill still be blogging from the west coast…although i may be fairly sporadic with my posting sched during the move/wedding months
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