Dallas has a raw restaurant—who knew? Although I discovered this fact a few months ago, it took me until yesterday to actually get over to Bliss Raw Cafe.
Last summer, I ate amazing Vegan Pumpkin Lasagna.
That lasagna came to mind as I perused Bliss’ menu and saw “Rawsagna,” with the following description: Slices of zucchini and heirloom tomato layered with basil pistachio pesto, sun dried tomato sauce, pignoli ricotta cheeze
Much of the menu sounded appealing: Primavera Bowl, Margarita Pizza, Coconut-Kale Enchiladas… but my imagination kept returning to the Vegan Pumpkin Lasagna from this summer. So I went with the Rawsagna. Good decision!
Aside from the fresh zucchini and side salad, my favorite part of this dish was most definitely the basil-pistachio pesto. Oh no wait, did I say definitely? I take it back: the best part might’ve been the sundried tomato sauce. And the cherry tomatoes were the sweetest I’ve ever eaten. The cashew cheese was a bit boring, but maybe that’s just because my tastebuds were busy being dazzled by the sumptuous pesto.
I’m already planning a return trip. After all, there are coconut-kale enchiladas in need of trying!
P.S. My dining partner—Friend #1 from here–opted for the Pad Thai (which I thought was just okay; kinda bland). But I didn’t ask to take a photo of her meal; I felt awkward enough photographing my food in the company of a non-food-blogger!
Do you feel awkward taking food photos in public?
Does your family “get” it? Do your friends?
I take pics of Jason’s food — mostly because when I don’t he gets kind of sad 🙁
My mom just gets so excited when I take pictures (“ooh will this be on the blog tomorrow?” followed my a big smile) – what can I say, she is my biggest fan!
That lasagna looks so delicious — maybe you need to recreate it and share the recipe? 🙂
Omggg I am absolutely in LOVE with Bliss!!!
You have to try their Avocado Soup and their AHMAZING Spagetti and “meat” balls it is to DIE for I could eat it everyday!!
P.s. I ahdore your blog,I stumbled upon it when I first when vegan! Your recipes are delish and easy to make esp since I’m 16!!
Aww thank you so much, Gabbee! Ok, I’m going to hafta go back to get some s’ghetti!
Katie, that photo of you is SO PRETTY!!! 🙂 You have that glow, probably from all the yummy raw food?
And I love your nailpolish in the first photo too. Hope your having a good day!
You are so sweet!! 🙂
OMG YES!!!! I’m SOOOO struggling with that because I’m still new to blogging, and I haven’t brought myself yet to take pics of my food when I’m out in public (or at friends’ houses, etc.) My hubby is supportive, just lovingly jokes about all the food shots just at home & I feel like my friends would be a little weirded it if I whip out the camera every time we eat! Do you just get over it after awhile???
Hmmm, I dunno… because I still haven’t lol. I guess it depends on the friends. Some of my friends know about my blog now, so I feel less weird doing it in front of them. But the others? Nope, not even going to attempt it!
No way, I have been wanting to go there for the longest time. I Googled vegan restaurants in Dallas and have wanted to check that place out every trip to Dallas since. I’m glad you went and that you enjoyed it!
I do feel awkward taking pictures of my food! No one except my sister knows about my blog, so they don’t know why I’m doing it 🙂
That looks yummy!
I have eaten out at some veg restaurants where I have live, but I have yet to take a picture of the food. I feel so awkward about it. I think I need to tell my other family members that I have a food blog, so maybe they’ll understand and it’ll be a little less awkward.
Wow, that’s in Dallas?! Who knew is right! So cool that Texas is even vegan friendly these days :).
I visited Texas in the 1980s.
The group I was with, including me, got chicken-fried steak (steak with batter) as Texan restaurant food.
Since February 1, 2010, I’ve only eaten vegan food.
Oh yeah, chicken fried steak is a Texas staple :(. And chicken fried chicken too… I don’t understand that, because why isn’t it just “fried chicken”?
Anywhoos, congrats on the vegan journey! 🙂
Nice meal! Considering I live in Austin, we might have to try to meet up someday! I would love to eat some raw food with you! 🙂
Heck yes, come to Dallas! And I’ll let you know when (not if, when) I get back to Austin. I love that place :).
Next time me and the man drive up to Oklahoma I’ll have to arrange a Dallas stop! And yeah, Austin rocks. 🙂