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Brunch Menu

House Specials

Wine & Beer

Catering Service


 

Call to hear Bart recite the Daily Specials.
Stay on the line to order
delivery, takeout, or make reservations.
We can also fax a Daily Special Menu sheet to you.
We accept reservations for parties of 3 or more.
18% gratuity will be added
to parties of 6 or more.
212-472-0970


very veggie JUICES


Green Goddess
Mixed greens, apple, lemon, and ginger.
$3.50/   $5.00

Carrot Apple Snap
Carrot, apple and ginger.
$3.50/   $5.00

Candle Cocktail
Carrot, celery, beet, cucumber, parsley, spinach, kale and ginger.
$3.50/   $5.00

Viva Verde
Mixed greens.
$4.00/   $6.00


SENSATIONAL Smoothies

$5.50

Limonade
Refreshing blend of lemon, lime, agave nectar and ice.

Classic Combo
Orange, berries and banana.

Berries -N- Cream
Soy milk, berries and banana with vanilla protein powder.

Apple Betty
Apple, pear and banana blended with cinnamon.

Mocha Latte
Mocha soy ice cream blended with coffee, soymilk and fat-free fudge.

Supreme Protein Shake*
Loaded with nutrients and soy protein and banana.
Chocolate or vanilla.

*Protein powder contains the supplement bee pollen.

farmacy

Flu and Cold Fighter
Ginger, orange, carrot, lemon,
and grapefruit. An immune system booster.
$5.00

Shot of Wheat Grass
Packed with vitamins and minerals. Natures own healer.
$2.00/$3.95

Refreshers

Lemon - Ginseng Iced Tea $2.75
Natural Sodas $2.00
Organic Herbal and Caffeinated Teas Mint, Chamomile, Green, Jasmine Green,
Bancha, Decaf Earl Grey and English Breakfast $1.50
Organic Coffee, Soy Cappuccino, Grain Coffee and Espresso
Organic Hot Cocoa $2.75
Organic Soy Chai Latte $2.75
Organic Hot Mulled Apple Cider $2.75

appetizers

Edamame
Soybeans steamed in the pod and sprinkled with sea salt.
$6.50

Harvest Roll
Shredded red cabbage, fennel, carrot, apple and red onion wrapped in rice paper.
Served with creamy apple ginger sauce.
$6.95

Asian Dumplings
Plump, steamed spinach dumplings, served with ginger-soy dipping sauce.
$7.95

Seitan Chimichurri
South American marinated seitan skewers with creamy citrus herb dressing.
$6.50

Mezze Plate
Hummus, quinoa tabouli and babaganoush with olives and baked pita chips.
$7.95

Quesadilla
Whole wheat tortilla filled with bean puree, grilled portobello mushrooms, and soy cheese*.
Served with daily salsa.
$6.95

Daily Soup Selection and Magical Miso
pint $5.00/   quart $9.00

Grilled Bread
Served with miso-tahini spread
or drizzled with roasted garlic olive oil $3.95

* Contains casein.

salads

House Salad
Mixed field greens with carrots and beets. Served with your choice of a Candle dressing.
$6.95

Classic Caesar
Romaine lettuce tossed with capers and herbed croutons in a creamy caesar dressing.
Sprinkled with toasted dulse.
$6.95     (Add tempeh bacon $1.00)

Living Crunchy Sprout
Mixed field greens topped with an assortment of sprouts,
carrots, raisins and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of a Candle dressing.
$8.95

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
Fennel, parsnips, beets and toasted pecans over mesclun with a maple dijon dressing.
$8.95

No substitutions


Balsamic Vinaigrette /   Carrot Ginger
Ginger Soy /   Tahini /   Maple Dijon

farmers market entrees

Ginger-Miso Stir-Fry
Shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, peppers, and onions, stir-fried with
tofu in a ginger-miso sauce and served over brown rice.
$12.95

Paradise Casserole
Layers of sweet potato, black beans and millet. Surrounded by steamed greens. Served with mushroom gravy.
$11.95

Tempeh Lasagna
Artichoke pasta layered with a hearty tempeh ragout and spinach-herb tofu ricotta, topped
with plum tomato sauce and sprinkled with soy mozzarella*. Served with steamed broccoli.
$12.95

Hearty Chili
Pinto and kidney beans simmered with sweet potatoes, spices and smoked chiles.
Sprinkled with soy cheese* and served with blue corn-quinoa cornbread.
$9.95

Char Grilled Seitan Steak
Savory herb marinated seitan steaks topped with caramelized onions.
Served with herb roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli and mushroom gravy.
$15.95

Macrobiotic Life Platter
Nutrient-rich, well balanced platter of brown rice, daily vegetables, daily bean, steamed greens and sea vegetable salad. Served with your choice of two Candle dressings.
$12.95

Aztec Salad
Quinoa, black beans, red onions and jicama tossed in a chipotle vinaigrette, topped with spiced
pumpkin seeds and barbequed grilled tempeh, and served over mixed field greens.
$11.95

No substitutions


* Contains casein.


sandwiches & burgers

Tofu Club
Grilled tofu, tempeh bacon, lettuce and sprouts on mixed grain toast.
Served with pickles and vegan mayo.
$8.95

Grilled Soy Burger
Soybean burger on a sesame seed bun. Served with lettuce, raw onion, coleslaw and pickles.
$7.95

Grilled Tempeh & Portobello Panini
Grilled tempeh, roasted portobello, romaine lettuce, red onion with parsley pesto on ciabatta bread.
Served with roasted garlic vegan mayo and a mesclun salad.
$9.95

Tuscan Seitan Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded seitan cutlet topped with melted soy mozzarella and marinara sauce on a rosemary roll.
Served with mesclun salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
$10.95


Extra Toppings $1.00 each

toppings Caramelized onions  |  Soy cheese*  |  Tempeh bacon

No substitutions


*Contains casein


good food side dishes

Brown Rice
Yellow Basmati Rice
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Bean of the Day
Steamed or Sauteed Daily Vegetables
Steamed or Sauteed Greens
Sea Vegetable Salad
Baked Sweet Potato
Baked Beets (cold)
Caramelized Onions
Cabbage Slaw
Blue Corn-Quinoa Corn Bread
Grilled Tempeh
Steamed or Grilled Tofu

Choose One $3.50 each  |  Choose Three $9.95

[Includes one dressing/sauce per plate]


dressings Balsamic Vinaigrette  |  Carrot Ginger  | Ginger Soy  |  Tahini  |  Maple Dijon

sauces Mushroom Gravy  |  Plum Tomato  |  Spicy Peanut


candle cafe desserts

Decadent Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Icing
$5.25

*Pumpkin Tofu Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust
$5.25

Seasonal Fruit Crumb Pie garnished with Tofu Whip Cream
$5.25

Chocolate Mousse Pie with Chocolate Chips and Chocolate Crumb Crust
$5.25

Brownie Sundae with Vanilla Soy Ice Cream, Fat-Free Fudge and Sliced Almonds
$5.50

* Soy Ice Cream or Fruit Sorbet
Chocolate, Vanilla, Mocha Swirl, Passion Fruit or Coconut
One scoop $2.25 Two Scoops $4.50

* wheat-free


glossary

Agar-Agar
A seaweed which is a jelling agent. Rich in calcium
and soothing to the digestive tract.

Agave Nectar
Natural sweetener derived from a succulent plan, with the color and consistency of honey.

Arame
Sea vegetable harvested in Japan which is nutrient rich and low in calories.

Babaganoush
Middle Eastern dip of roasted eggplant and spices.

Chapati
Indian flat bread.

Casein
A phosphoprotein derived from milk which is often added to soy cheese products to
improve texture and promote melting.

Dulse
Sea vegetable native to the Atlantic coast which is nutrient rich and low in calories.

Hijiki
A sea vegetable, very high in calcium, phosphorous, iron, protein and vitamins A, B1 and B2.

Millet Gluten free, easily digested grain. Nutrient rich and high in protein.

Miso
Fermented soybean paste. Rich in amino acids and live enzymes. A fantastic source of protein and a remarkable digestive aid.

Organic
Organic foods are grown naturally, with no synthetic chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers or fungicides.

Quinoa
An ancient grian like seed with a delicate yet crunchy texture. Good source of protein.

Refined Foods
Foods depleted of some or all vitamins, minerals
and fiber.

Seitan
Whole wheat flour, water-rinsed to extract the gluten, leaving a high protein and low fat vegetarian 3wheat meat2.

Succanat
Organic dehydrated cane juice.

Tabouli
Light and refreshing Middle Eastern dish, traditionally made with abundant parsley.

Tahini
Sesame seeds ground into a paste, rich in
calcium, phosphorous and protein.

Tempeh
Traditional Indonesian fermented soy product.
Rich in B-12 and protein, with a nutty flavor.

Tofu
Soybean curd. A source of high quality protein, rich in calcium and cholesterol-free.

Vegetarianism
A way of eating that eliminates animal consumption
(meats, fish, chicken, game, etc.).

Veganism
A way of eating that avoids all products of animal origin, including dairy products and sometimes honey.

Ovo-Lacto Vegetarianism
Allows products of animals obtained without slaughter, such as milk and eggs.

Lacto Vegetarianism
Allows milk and its derivatives, but not eggs.

Whole Foods
Foods that are not altered, chemically treated or irradiated. These foods include beans, grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. By eating the whole foods, we sustain a healthy life-style.

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