Blossom

We have visited Blossom restaurant twice so far. This is one of the more high end vegan restaurants in NYC, along with Candle79 and Dirt Candy. With low lighting and plush red interior, friendly staff and good food. Our first visit was a week ago and most recently after seeing Morrissey 25:Live at the Chelsea Cinema. We loved the entree (called the starter here) we both ordered the first time so much that we got the same the next time. The 'cape cod cakes' and the cashew cream ravioli are both amazing. One of the benefits of dining out with a fellow vegan (and your sister) is you always get to share! The main (entree) was a a bit more hit and miss. The first time I ordered a really yummy pistashio crusted tofu filled crepe. Unfortunately Leeanne's 'Hickory bbq tempeh' was a bit overwhelming - must admit some of the flavours they use here are so different/unexpected that there is always a chance some weird tasting dish will arrive. The dessert (only tried one) a berry cheesecake was nice but have to admit it was nowhere near as good as the one our mum makes! On our second visit we struck out again on one of the main meals, a Port red wine seitan which was simply too 'meaty' (and we both love fake meat but this was a little too realistic). The really nice and friendly wait staff (Dylan)who we had a lengthy chat with comparing Australia and the US (he had visited Australia for two months) was kind enough to give us this meal for free so we chalk it up to experience. Must say that the service at both Candle 79 (review to come) and Blossom is fantastic and much more like what we are used to in Australia. So far the service in the US has generally consisted of long waits, being ignored, shrugging of shoulders when you ask a question (that is when you are lucky enough to get the attention of staff) or the most common one, a bemused look followed by 'no'.

Cape Cod Cakes

Cashew cream ravioli

Pistachio crepes

Berry Cheescake