We are big fans of Folke. They are a completely vegan restaurant that operates with a no tipping policy but still pays a living wage. They also have a creative powerhouse kitchen that does not use (at least not to my knowledge) processed products such as faux meats. Not that I have anything against faux meats or even processed foods for that matter but anyone can cook that stuff at home if they have a craving. Folke is creative on a more impressive level transforming good old fruits and vegetables (not to mention grains, legumes , etc.) into delicious and beautiful dishes. Read about our experience with their tasting menu here... Yes! We're Eating Vegan Again!: Search results for folke. Now we are back to try their brunch menu.
Still located at 2585 West Broadway and now serving brunch from 10 to 2 on Saturday and Sunday. Make a reservation.
We met my brother and his wife a certain Sunday morning. It meant that we could all try something different and get a good cross section of the brunch menu. We started with the Potato Rostii. Crisp potato cakes served with creamed leeks, vegan sour cream and dill. Not your typical brunch hash browns but something a few notches up. Loved it!
My brother tried the consummate brunch dish, Chicken and Waffles. The chicken of course was neither chicken nor 'chick'n' but deep fried oyster mushrooms. To me eye there could have been a few more mushrooms but it was certainly delicious. It was a sourdough waffle (bonus) and served with cinnamon maple butter. Nice!
I had the Filet O Fysh and this was served as a burger, to my surprise. Again, not a processed product but celeriac and amazing. I was convinced it tasted like fish but I obviously have no idea and everyone else agreed that it did not but tasted more like root vegetable (duh). Aright, well the texture was definitely like fish. Served on a bun with melty cheese, tartar sauce, and maybe the best fries I have ever had.
My sister-in-law, had the Shakshuka. This dish is made with chick pea tofu which I can't help thinking is made in house (otherwise, I don't know where you'd get it). Served with a spectacular focaccia and everything else you'd expect from a good shakshuka.
For a change, I remembered to ask about flax seeds (as my wife is allergic to them) and we discovered that quite a few things on the menu had them (possibly frying in flax seed oil?). One thing that she could have was the Carbonara Risotto. This was not a hardship as the risotto was excellent. The carbonara part featured ruta-bacon which is what exactly? Google results turned up nothing except vague references to rutabaga but really? So I ended up phoning the restaurant which they are clearly not keen on (being phoned that is) and learned that it is indeed, dehydrated and cured rutabaga. I still don't know how that works other than to spare a pig but still taste like bacon and contribute to a very good risotto.
You can get a cake plate for your table, which we did. There are many choices and you select them yourself! Don't get too greedy!
Obviously we tried a few things and shared around. It made an impressive conclusion to an impressive meal.
Pleasant surrounding and pleasant staff (and good conversation) made this a wonderful meal and a credit to Folke that continues to shine.
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