2009-12-11 7pm - December's Dinner Date at 222 Restaurant, West Kensington

It looks as if some people are up for this, so I've gone and picked a date. It's a Friday evening--hope it works for enough forumengers to get a decent group together, but no matter if it's just a few of us. Non-vegans most welcome! I suspect we'll need to book, so put your name down early, but also please be committed to honour your booking (lists on the forum normally generate a lot of non-turner uppers).

I've never been to 222 but I've been meaning to go for a while, as it attracts high plaudits. Web-site:

http://www.222veggievegan.com/

Address:

222 North End Road
West Kensington
London W14 9NU.

I thought of getting there for 7, does that sound good/feasible/compatible with work schedules?

The restaurant is rather close to the Greyhound, or other post-meal pubs if locals cared to choose one.

List:

1. Oliver Schick
   

Thanks for the bump, Graham.

Its a good (and relatively inexpensive) restaurant, would be there if I was in London that day!

I just spent the last 2 hours reading a backlog of vegan threads and am really inspired! However, I've got my work x-mas party that night so I will be enjoying whatever veggie options they have at the "New Cannaught Room Covent Garden" that night.

Cheers, serk, would be good to see you again sometime!

Could everybody perhaps let me know whether the date is duff or they just don't fancy the idea?

I'm into this but the date is bad for me - too many Xmas parties around this time. Would be up for it at pretty much any date in the new year though.

http://www.csumeats.com/images/NY%20Strip%20Steaks.jpg

oh look, a steak.

Wot no dead animal?

Nope, just twigs and dirt.

List:

1. Oliver Schick
   
2. Eyebrows and the gf.... if she agrees- shes a bit busy with work atm.
   

This is about as popular as Gary Glitter at an eight birthday party

Ha, do you think he has a 'pulse'?

Barley...

Oh burger off!

Theres a grain of truth in that you know.
Sorry!

"Hello, this is 222 Restaurant, how can I help?"

Oliver: "I vould like a table for von please"

"Fuck Doris, we've got a booking... go and turn the lights on, will ya?"

http://www.csumeats.com/images/NY%20Strip%20Steaks.jpg

http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/milk.jpg

You are all mean.

Oliver, I'll come; I can't put my name down yet as I haven't checked with the other half that he ahsn't made any plans for me, but it should ok.

Thanks for the constant bumping, guys. :)

Will be good to meet you, plurabelle!

And here's the menu:

***MENU

---

Key to Menu
(v) Vegan (w) Wheat Free (wo) Wheat Free Option (o) Organic
Some of our dishes may contain nuts or traces thereof.

STARTERS (v)

    (£3.25-4.50)*

Avocado Pomodoro* (w)

    Sliced avocado with tomato sauce and vegan cream, straight from the oven.         An ideal way to sharpen your taste buds before the main course.

Bean and Tofu Pancake

    Black eye bean and tofu pate wrapped in a wholemeal pancake, topped with         tomato chunks and vegan cream sauce.

Pitta Dips

    Warm wholemeal pitta bread and selection of dips:

Pimento, Hummus, Tofutti dip, Cocktail sauce

Baked Champignons (w)

    This basic dish is made with extra virgin olive oil and our special oat         meal. Crisp baked mushrooms set on a bed of salad and served with cocktail         sauce.

Soup of the Day (wo)

  Served with organic wholemeal bread

MAINS (v)(£7.50-10.50)

      *Daily Special *– made daily with chef’s           inspiration, please ask.

Tofu Medallion Piccata with Spaghetti (wo)

    Marinated organic tofu slices, baked in oat crumbs, and served on a nest         of our own tomato wholemeal spaghetti.

      ![](http://222veggievegan.com/images/222gardens.gif)
     *222 Gardens* (w)
    A taste of Eastern and Afro-Caribbean cooking all on one plate. Baked         plantain, okra, falafels, tomato sauce, marinated aubergines and courgettes.

    *Seitan Stroganoff* (wo)
    Seitan strips, mushrooms, caramelised onions, pepper cubes in cashew         cream and fresh herbs. Served with brown basmati rice.

Broccolini Di Parma

    Fresh pancakes stuffed with tofu cottage cheese, broccoli, and pimento         sauce, re-baked drawing out the fine flavour.         Served with         sautéed baby potatoes.

    *Ben’s Special* (wo)
    This West Indian stir-fry contains whole-grain basmati rice and a creation         of fresh vegetables, with tofu cubes or seitan (according         to your choice) sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, marinated and         lightly spiced.

    *Pasta with Wild Mushrooms* (wo)
    Wild mushrooms, wholemeal pasta and leek well sautéed, turned         in lime, fresh herbs, and finished off with cashew cream. An excellent         combination.

*222 Burger

    *Organic tofu and veggie mince burger on a wholemeal roll, served         with fresh leaf salad, oven-baked chips, and home-made ketchup.

*Chickpea Curry *(w)
Served with fresh seasoned vegetables and brown basmati rice.

    *Chef’s Salad* (wo)
    Seasoned vegetables, greens, avocado chunks, asparagus, potatoes, sun             dried tomatoes, artichokes marinated with extra virgin olive dressing.

SIDE DISHES (v)

    (£1.50-2.20)

Garlic Bread

    Boiled Yam
    Baked Plantain
    Steamed Brown Basmati Rice
    Sautéed  Potatoes

SALADS (v)(w)

    (£1.95-4.75)

Broccoli and Mushrooms

    With red onion and extra virgin olive oil 

Roasted Courgettes and Aubergines

    Marinated with organic tamari soya sauce

    ![](http://222veggievegan.com/images/salad.gif)
    *Tomato, Cucumber and Organic Tofu*
    With light pesto dressing

Sun-dried Tomatoes and Jerusalem Artichokes Salad

    *Mixed Leaf Salad*
  With light pesto dressing

   **DESSERTS** **(v)**
    (£3.70-4.50)

*
Homemade Tofu Cheesecake*

    Served with  ice cream or warm vanilla  dessert (wo)
    Without ice cream or vanilla dessert (w)

    *Cakes of the Day* -Ask for today’s         choice.
    Served with  ice cream or warm vanilla  dessert (wo)
    Without ice cream or vanilla dessert (w)        

    ![](http://222veggievegan.com/images/dessert.gif)        
    *222 Pancake*
    Vanilla ice cream wrapped in a wholemeal  pancake, topped         with warm vanilla and chocolate sauce.

    *Vegan Ice Cream*
  Ask for today’s selection. (3 scoops)(w)

  *Fresh Fruit Salad* (w)

Drinks (v)

    (soft           drinks from £1.50-, lager from £2.50-, wine is £2.50/           glass, £10.50/           bottle)

      **COLD DRINKS AND JUICES**
      *

Sparkling Soft Drinks
*infused with natural ingredients and sweetened with fruit juice –
refreshing, real thirst-quenchers

•Organic Kicking Cola
•Organic Lively Lemonade
•Ginger and Ginseng
•Hawthorn and Elderflower
•Root Beer

• 222 Smoothies*
  •Classico – a blend of orange juice, strawberries and bananas, revered for its taste and vitamin C and potassium content
  •Banana passion – bananas, apple juice, organic soya milk and connamon, packed with potassium and protein, the name says it all – irresistible!
  
  

Fruit Juices
Pear (o)
Carrot and Apple (o)
Apple and Ginger (o)
Cranberry and Apple (o)
Orange Juice (o)
Apple Juice (o)
Pineapple Juice
Freshly Made Juices
Carrot Juice
Apple Juice
Carrot and Apple Juice
(ginger optional in all freshly made juices)

Mineral Water (still or sparkling)

      ![](http://222veggievegan.com/images/drinks.gif)          

WINE AND BEER(o)

      *

Bordeaux Organic Blanc
*light and refreshing dry white wine

      *Côtes de Thongue Organic Rouge
      *red wine with           flavoursome Mediterranean warming fruit
      *Freedom Organic Lager* (33cl)
distinctive fresh flavour of     organic hops

Samuel Smiths Organic Lager (55cl)
lovely, rich golden larger

    HOT BEVERAGES

Teas

    Fairtrade English Breakfast (o)
    Earl Grey (o)

Peppermint (o)
Chamomile (o)
Redbush (o)
Detox (o)
Green Tea (o)
Fruit Tea
Cereal Coffee (o)

      a truly wonderful caffeine-free alternative

Hot Chocolate (o)
Fairtrade Coffee (o)

     *Key to Menu

(v) Vegan (w) Wheat Free (wo) Wheat Free Option (o) Organic
Some of our dishes may contain nuts or traces thereof.*

I love how it gives a key for dishes that are vegan (when everything is vegan) and then puts the little (v)s at the top of each section. :)

If it was just an excuse for a nice meal I'd come but as you've tainted it with links to a religious holiday I am out. Enjoy though, the food there is tasty.