FUD: A Vegan Delight

FUD is the creation of Heidi Belle, celebrity chef and local vegan genius. The restaurant has been open for a little over a year now, with a few opening hurdles. However, Friday night, they seemed to have everything together. They have a beautiful print menu, daily specials, friendly staff, quick service, and some tasty food. I went with a group of friends and we all enjoyed our meal. My only complaint concerned my Reuben, which lacked a bit on the sauerkraut and sauce, but the waitress kindly brought me more toppings for my sandwich. I also had the mac 'n' cheese, which was quite tasty and a cacao shake made with her homemade chocolate sunflower milk, raw cacao nibs, and homemade cacao fudge sauce. Quite a treat. My friend Selena loved the raw red pepper soup, a daily special. The tacos were also raved about, and the other items enjoyed as well. This is a CASH ONLY establishment, so make sure you come prepared! It's located at 17th and Summit, just down the street from the Bluebird. They are open for lunch Tuesday-Friday from 11am-3pm, brunch Saturday 11am-3pm, and dinner Thursday-Saturday nights from 5:30-9:00pm. I highly recommend checking out this cute little vegan establishment. Now, savor the photos, and try not to drool on your keyboard.

Chocolate Chai Smoothie

Raw Red Pepper Soup

Portabella Wrap

Avocado Wich

Me with my delicious meal

Jack Reuben

Cheesy Mac Bowl

Tacos

Chocolate Cacao Chip Shake

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Eden Alley: Kansas City's Greatest Vegetarian Restaurant

For most vegetarians, and especially vegans, going out to eat consists of a poorly made salad, side dishes, or maybe choosing from the one entree the restaurant has providing for veggies. Eden Alley is a delightful change for vegetarians. The entire menu is vegetarian, mostly vegan, with most of the food coming from local farmers. The staff is always friendly, the service quick, the food consistent, and the atmosphere comfortable. Located in the basement of the Unity Temple on 47th and Jefferson on the Plaza, Eden's Alley provides meals that satisfy any foodie, regardless of their vegetarian status. I've taken many die hard meat eater and skeptics over the years and I've yet to have anyone who was not impressed by the food. There is something for everyone on the menu.

The standard menu consists of a variety of salads, falafel platter, tacos, smokey tomato bruschetta, sweet potato burrito and several other delicious staples. They also have a daily specials menu, which can have anything from pasta's, to soups, Mexican fare, a raw entree, and my favorite, the Zucchini cake. And the desserts, to live for. Most of them are vegan, and range from the All About Chocolate, to carrot cake, various forms of bread pudding, raw tars, coconut cakes, etc.They also serve brunch on Saturday's, giving you even more options to choose from. This weekend I went to the restaurant with a group of friends; check out these drool worthy photos.

Mung Bean Soup

Tomato Bisque Soup

Cinnamon and Raisin French Toast

Ultimate Garlic Grilled Cheese (vegan)

Egg Salad Bruschetta

Avacado Vera Cruz

Falafel Platter

Zucchini Cake with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sadly we ordered our dessert to go, so I did not get any pictures, but I guarantee they are just as mouth watering. I highly recommend checking out Eden Alley any time you are in Kansas City. They are open for lunch on Monday and Tuesday, and lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday.  

Have you been to Eden Alley? What's your favorite dish?