Day 57 (Starting to lose track) -- Red Wine, Success by Cold War KidsSo after about a month of drooling over the Oleana menu online, I managed to drag two carnivore pals over to this Turkish, vegetarian-friendly spot in Inman Square. This place is the perfect happy-medium for both vegetarians and meat eaters.
Besides having a great selection of vegetarian options, Oleana also offers a menu that changes seasonally. So, you'll always be eating the freshest ingredients. The restaurant even gets all of its produce from a local, independently owned farm out in Western Massachusetts. At this progressive restaurant, your inner-hippie will dine in peace, knowing that your produce grew pesticide-free!
Onto what you're interested in -- the food! I went with the vegetarian 5 tapas sized-course tasting menu for only about 36 bucks. Seems a bit pricey, but it's completely worth it for the innovative food that your evening has in store. If you're a picky eater, this might not be the best option as your dinner is entirely up to the chef's whim.
First Course -- Creamy Carrot soup
Second Course -- Chickpea yogurt deliciousness (honestly, I wasn't sure what I was eating, but I wanted more).
Third Course --Fried Beans with Mushrooms & Celery Salad
Fourth Course -- Ricotta & Bread Dumplings with Red Wine, Porcini & Black Kale
If you do make it out here, get the whipped feta as an appetizer. As you scoop the last mound of cheese, you'll throw all manners out the window and be licking the bowl clean. (Don't worry, I didn't have that much wine yet to resort to this).
To polish off this entirely gluttonous evening, I got a sorbet dessert. It was good, but I'd rather eat the calories in a chocolate form. Let's just say you had to roll me home, because I was so full!
Rating: 4.5 tofu cubes
Tip: Make a reservation as this is a hot spot. Also, it's a great date place!
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