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Candle Café Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $10 minimum | $10 credit card minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Mon-Sat, noon-9pm; Sun, noon-9pm
  • Delivery Area:
    60th St. to 90th St., East End Ave. to Fifth Ave.

eat in

Summer 2009

appetizers
Edamame soybeans steamed in the pod and sprinkled with sea salt       7
Guacamole ranchero sauce and corn tortilla chips       12
Add crudité       3
Seitan Chimichurri citrus herb marinated seitan skewers       8
Mezze Plate hummus, quinoa tabouli, lemon-date chutney, marinated olives, parata bread and zataar       10
Add crudité       3
Quesadilla whole wheat tortilla filled with bean purée, grilled vegetables and soy cheese. served with daily salsa       10
Add Guacamole       3
Crystal Roll cucumber, cabbage, avocado, rice noodles, cilantro and grilled tofu wrapped in rice paper. served with a spicy peanut sauce       12
Daily Soup Selection or Magical Miso     pint 6   qt 11
Grilled Focaccia served with miso-tahini spread or drizzled with roasted garlic olive oil       4
salads
House Salad mixed field greens with hearts of palm, tomatoes and carrots, with your choice of candle dressing       9
Classic Caesar romaine lettuce with herb croutons in a creamy caesar dressing and sprinkled with toasted dulse       10
Add Tempeh Bacon       3
Living Crunchy Sprout mixed field greens topped with assorted sprouts, carrots, raisins and sesame seeds, with your choice of candle dressing       12
Greek Salad romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, marinated chickpeas, bell peppers, red onions and olives with tofu feta. served with a creamy herb vinaigrette       12
Thai Grilled Seitan Salad grilled seitan, curried grilled pineapple and kim chee topped with spicy toasted almond slivers. served over arugula with a creamy pineapple dressing       16
Aztec Salad bi-color quinoa, black beans, red onion and corn topped with spiced pumpkin seeds and barbequed grilled tempeh. served over mixed field greens with a toasted cumin vinaigrette       15
farmers' market entrees
Ginger-miso Stir-fry seasonal vegetables and tofu in a ginger-miso sauce over brown rice       15
Paradise Casserole layers of sweet potato, black beans and millet over steamed greens with country gravy       15
Quinoa Crusted Tempeh sautéed kale and a brown basmati rice and red kidney bean pilaf served over a roasted garlic tomato sauce. topped with an avocado coulis       19
Sesame Crusted Tofu black rice pilaf, steamed greens and sautéed gingered vegetables over a green coconut curry sauce. served with an arame coulis and kim chee       19
Seitan Timbale chile-lime grilled seitan, quinoa pilaf, sautéed greens and an avocado salad. served with a black bean sauce and chipotle coulis       20
Tuscan Lasagna grilled zucchini, peppers and onions, tofu basil ricotta, soy cheese and seitan ragout topped with tomato sauce. served with sautéed greens       16
sandwiches & burgers
Tofu Club grilled tofu, tempeh bacon, lettuce and tomato on mixed grain toast with coleslaw, pickles and vegan mayo       12
Cajun Seitan Sandwich pan-seared seitan, steamed greens, caramelized onions and avocado. served on toasted focaccia with an ancho chili aioli and coleslaw       14
Grilled Seitan Burger seitan burger on a seeded bun with house-made fries, lettuce, tomato, coleslaw and pickles       12
Smoked Tempeh & Grilled Vegetable Sandwich grilled tempeh, zucchini, roasted red pepper, arugula and sundried tomato pesto on mixed grain bread. served with basil aioli and potato salad       14
Tuscan Seitan Parmesan Sandwich breaded seitan cutlet with melted soy cheese and roasted garlic tomato sauce on a potato onion roll. served with a mesclun salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette       13
sides
Brown Rice       4
Yellow Basmati Rice       4
Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf       4
Quinoa Pilaf       4
Bean of the Day       4
Garlic-shallot-potato Mash       4
Caramelized Onions       4
Coleslaw       4
Steamed or Sautéed Broccoli       5
Steamed or Sautéed       5
Daily Vegetables       5
Steamed or Sautéed Daily Greens       5
Grilled Tempeh       5
Steamed or Grilled Tofu       5
Sea Vegetable Salad       5
Fried Potatoes       5
Potato Salad       5
dressings
Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Carrot Ginger      
Ginger Soy      
Creamy Pineapple      
Tahini      
Toasted Cumin      
Spicy Peanut      
Caesar      
Creamy Herb      
sauces
Country Gravy      
Roasted Garlic Tomato      
good food plate $17
Choose a Combination of Four Sides paired with two candle dressings or sauces      
candle cocktails
Green Goddess mixed greens, apple, lemon and ginger     5   7
Carrot Apple Snap carrot, apple and ginger     4   6
Viva Verde mixed greens     5   7
Solar Power carrot and mixed greens     5   7
Candle Cocktail carrot, celery, beet, mixed greens and ginger     5   7
blended smoothies
Limonade/watermelon Limonade lemon, lime, agave nectar and ice     7   8
Tropical Freeze orange juice, mango, banana, strawberry and pineapple       7
Strawberry Splash strawberries, banana, strawberry soy ice cream and orange juice       7
Pb & J peanut butter, blueberries, banana, vanilla soy ice cream and rice milk       7
Berries-n-cream* soy milk, berries, banana and vanilla protein powder       7
Mocha latté mocha soy ice cream, coffee, soy milk and fat-free fudge       7
Amazon Mania raw acai, apple juice and banana       7
Supreme Protein shake* soy milk, banana, and vanilla or chocolate protein powder       7
The Green Life kale, pineapple, banana and orange juice       7
farmacy
Flu and Cold Fighter ginger, orange, grapefruit, carrot, and lemon. an immune system booster       6
Shot of Wheat Grass packed with vitamins and minerals. nature’s own healer     3   5
refreshers
Lemon- Ginseng Iced Tea       3
Natural Sodas china cola or maine root ginger brew       4
Organic Teas mint, chamomile, green, jasmine green, chai, ginger, bancha, decaf earl grey and english breakfast       3
Cappuccino organic regular, decaf or grain       4
Coffee organic regular, decaf or grain       2
Espresso organic regular or decaf       2
organic red wines
Terra Sana (fr) vin du pays d’oc lurton syrah/grenache, 2007 bright fruits with a satin texture     8   28
Orleans Hill (ca) amador county zinfandel, 2007 light and peppery. smooth, well balanced. no added sulfites     8   28
Coates (ca) humboldt county merlot 2006 cherry fruit enhanced by a deep, spicy oak from start to finish. no added sulfites     11   38
La Rocca (ca) sierra foothill cabernet sauvignon,2006 rich berry fruit, bold character, soft finish. no added sulfites     9   32
Ventura (ch) lontué valley malbec, 2006 smokey plum, black pepper, well balanced, dry     9   32
Nuova Cappelletta (it) del monferrato barbera, biodynamic, 2006 well balanced and slightly spicy     10   35
Culpeo (ch) curicó valley pinot noir, 2007 bright cherry fruit, bold earthy flavor, smooth finish     10   35
organic white wines
Rauen (ger) halbtroken riesling, 2007 sweet lychee and citrus, elderflower notes, crisp finish     8   28
Pascal Jolivet ‘attitude’ (fr) loire valley sauvignon blanc, 2007 medium body, lingering citrus-apple, aromatic finish     10   35
Lolonis (ca) redwood valley fume blanc, 2007 crisp fresh apple, full finish     10   35
Eugene Meyer (fr) alsace pinot blanc, biodynamic, 2007 dry and fresh with floral notes     11   38
Bonterra (ca) mendocino county chardonnay, 2007 smooth and creamy with a light butterscotch complexity     9   32
Coleman Vineyards (or) willamette valley pinot gris, 2007 dry, creamy, elegant fruit, bright finish     11   38
beers
Pinkus Hefeweizen (germany) crisp and refreshing unfiltered wheat beer       9
Samuel Smith’s Organic Lager (england) full bodied with malty character       7
St. Peter’s English Ale (england) brewed with organic hops and barley       (16 oz) 10
Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale (england) creamy balance of malt and hops       (17 oz) 9
Wolaver’s Organic Brown Ale (vt) crispy organic barley malt and target hops       7

take out

Summer 2009

appetizers
Edamame soybeans steamed in the pod and sprinkled with sea salt       7
Guacamole ranchero sauce and corn tortilla chips       12
Add crudité       3
Seitan Chimichurri citrus herb marinated seitan skewers       8
Mezze Plate hummus, quinoa tabouli, lemon-date chutney, marinated olives, parata bread and zataar       10
Add crudité       3
Quesadilla whole wheat tortilla filled with bean purée, grilled vegetables and soy cheese. served with daily salsa       10
Add Guacamole       3
Crystal Roll cucumber, cabbage, avocado, rice noodles, cilantro and grilled tofu wrapped in rice paper with a spicy peanut sauce       12
Daily Soup Selection or Magical Miso     pint 6   qt 11
Grilled Focaccia served with miso-tahini spread or drizzled with roasted garlic olive oil       4
salads
House Salad mixed field greens with hearts of palm, tomatoes and carrots, with your choice of candle dressing       9
Classic Caesar Salad romaine lettuce with herb croutons in a creamy caesar dressing and sprinkled with toasted dulse       10
Add Tempeh Bacon       3
Living Crunchy Sprout Salad mixed field greens topped with assorted sprouts, carrots, raisins and sesame seeds, with your choice of candle dressing       12
Greek Salad romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, marinated chickpeas, bell peppers, red onions and olives with tofu feta. served with a creamy herb vinaigrette       12
Thai Grilled Seitan Salad grilled seitan, curried grilled pineapple and kim chee topped with spicy toasted almond slivers. served over arugula with a creamy pineapple dressing       15
Aztec Salad bi-color quinoa, black beans, red onion and corn topped with spiced pumpkin seeds and barbequed grilled tempeh. served over mixed field greens with a toasted cumin vinaigrette       15
sandwiches & burgers
Tofu Club grilled tofu, tempeh bacon, lettuce and tomato on mixed grain toast with coleslaw, pickles and vegan mayo       12
Cajun Seitan Sandwich pan-seared seitan, steamed greens, caramelized onions and avocado. served on toasted focaccia with an ancho chili aioli and coleslaw       14
Grilled Seitan Burger seitan burger on a seeded bun with fried potatoes, lettuce, tomato, coleslaw and pickles       12
Smoked Tempeh & Grilled Vegetable Sandwich grilled tempeh, zucchini, roasted red pepper, arugula and sundried tomato pesto on mixed-grain bread. served with basil aioli and potato salad       14
Tuscan Seitan Parmesan Sandwich breaded seitan cutlet with melted soy cheese and roasted garlic tomato sauce on a potato onion roll. served with a mesclun salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette       13
farmers' market entrees
Ginger-miso Stir-fry seasonal vegetables and tofu in a ginger-miso sauce over brown rice       15
Paradise Casserole layers of sweet potato, black beans and millet over steamed greens with country gravy       15
Quinoa Crusted Tempeh sautéed kale and a brown basmati rice and red kidney bean pilaf served over a roasted garlic tomato sauce. topped with an avocado coulis       19
Sesame Crusted Tofu black rice pilaf, steamed greens and sautéed gingered vegetables over a green coconut curry sauce. served with arame coulis and kim chee       19
Seitan Timbale chili-lime grilled seitan, quinoa pilaf, sautéed greens and an avocado salad. served with black bean sauce and chipotle coulis       20
Tuscan Lasagna grilled zucchini, peppers and onions, tofu basil ricotta, soy cheese and seitan ragout topped with tomato sauce. served with sautéed greens       16
sides
Brown Rice       4
Yellow Basmati Rice       4
Brown Basmati       4
Rice Pilaf       4
Bean of the Day       4
Quinoa Pilaf       4
Garlic-shallot-potato       4
Mash       4
Caramelized Onions       4
Coleslaw       4
Steamed or Sautéed Broccoli       5
Steamed or Sautéed Daily Vegetables       5
Steamed or Sautéed Daily Greens       5
Grilled Tempeh       5
Steamed or Grilled Tofu       5
Potato Salad       5
Sea Vegetable Salad       5
Fried Potatoes       5
dressings
Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Carrot Ginger      
Ginger Soy      
Creamy Pineapple      
Tahini      
Toasted Cumin      
Spicy Peanut      
Caesar      
Creamy Herb      
sauces
Country Gravy      
Roasted Garlic Tomato      
good food plate $17
Choose a Combination of Four Sides paired with two candle dressings or sauces      
desserts
Banana Cake vanilla frosting       7
Seasonal Fruit Crumb Pie       7
A la Mode       9
Decadent Chocolate Cake chocolate frosting and berry coulis       7
Chocolate Mousse pie* chocolate crust       7
Daily Special Cake       8
Soy Ice cream* chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mocha swirl. 1 or 2 scoops     3   5
Candle’s Daily sorbet* 1 or 2 scoops     3   5
candle cocktails
Green Goddess mixed greens, apple, lemon and ginger     5   7
Carrot Apple Snap carrot, apple and ginger     4   6
Candle Cocktail carrot, celery, beet, mixed greens and ginger     5   7
Solar Power carrot and mixed greens     5   7
Viva Verde mixed greens     5   7
blended smoothies
Limonade, Watermelon limonade lemon, lime, agave nectar and ice     7   8
Tropical Freeze orange juice, mango, banana, strawberry and pineapple       7
Strawberry Splash strawberries, banana, strawberry soy ice cream and orange juice       7
Pb & J peanut butter, blueberries, banana, vanilla soy ice cream and rice milk       7
Berries-n-cream* soy milk, berries, banana and vanilla protein powder       7
Mocha latté mocha soy ice cream, coffee, soy milk and fat-free fudge       7
Amazon Mania raw acai, apple juice and banana       7
Supreme Protein shake* soy milk, banana and vanilla or chocolate protein powder       7
The Green Life kale, pineapple, banana and orange juice       7
farmacy
Flu and Cold Fighter ginger, orange, grapefruit, carrot, and lemon. an immune system booster       6
Shot of Wheat Grass packed with vitamins and minerals. nature’s own healer     3   5
refreshers
Lemon-ginseng Iced Tea       3
Natural Sodas china cola or maine root ginger brew       4
Organic Teas mint, chamomile, green, jasmine green, chai, ginger, bancha, decaf earl grey and english breakfast       3
Cappuccino organic regular, decaf or grain       4
Coffee organic regular, decaf or grain       2
Espresso organic regular, or decaf       2
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