Don Weiner

Review of Crossroads Kitchen

Wow, I had no idea Vegan could be so good! Some fr...

Wow, I had no idea Vegan could be so good! Some friends invited us to experience this place, and we were excited to try it because they kept raving about how good it is. My partner and I arrived a bit early, so we headed over to the bar for a drink. My first impression of the restaurant was how beautiful the interior is. Not your typical vegan restaurant, this place feels more like an elegant fine-dining establishment.

The bartender greeted us promptly, and when I asked about a couple of the red wines by the glass, he immediatly offered me some samples before I ordered a glass. My partner had lost his voice, so we asked the bartender if he knew of a good drink that would help. He knew exactly what do make, and came back with a mix of whiskey, tea, honey & lemon, which was perfect.

When our friends arrived we were immediately seated. Our waiter came over right away, he was great. Very friendly. Since our friends had been here several times, we let them order. We started with the Kale Salad. It was delicious, with a light dressing. Very refreshing. Next was the Crab Cakes. OMG, I could not believe I was not eating crab! These were delicious.

Next was the cheese plate. I could not believe that I was not eating real cheese! It even paired well with the Cabernet I was drinking. The next dish to come was the Fried Calamari, wich was actually rings of artichoke hearts. These were good, but I didn't get the sensation of calamari, just not the right texture.

After that was Cheese Tortellini. I have no idea how they make a pasta shell that's vegan, but it was just perfect. And the cheese inside tasted like rich ricotta.

We also had an order of the Brussel Sprouts, which were just OK. I've had better.

Next we had a vegan Veal Scaloppine, which tasted great. I could not believe I was not eating meat! The sauce is incredible. Following that we had the Chicken Parmesan. I'm a huge fan of Chicken Parm, and that's the first thing I'll usually order when I try a new Italian restaurant. The Chicken Parm here is just OK. But I did really enjoy it because is was vegan.

Overall, I really enjoyed Crossroads. The flavors were better than other vegan restaurants I've been to, and the prices were reasonable. The service is excellent, and the ambiance of the dining room is first-class.