Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Follow Your Heart

Tonight we went on a little adventure to Follow Your Heart, a natural market and restaurant. They actually invented Vegenaise and have their own line of vegan and gluten free dressings, "cheeses", and spreads (the brand is Follow Your Heart). I would not have expected this place to be where it is; a neighborhood behind Westfield Topanga.

We went in and walked back to the cafe section. I asked for the gluten free menu and perused my many options. I got the melt sandwich (vegan cheese, sprouts, tomato, avocado, and Vegenaise) on gluten free garlic bread. My waiter said nobody had ever ordered it on garlic bread before, and I was super excited to try it. It was THE best gf sandwich I've had. They use bread from Rising Hearts (allergen free bakery) in Culver City who also sources Real Food Daily and Larchmont Bungalow. I was thrilled. Tip: if its available ask to sit outside.

While my sandwich was being made, I couldn't help but explore the market, and they have everything. This market really rivals even gluten free markets, and everything is vegetarian, so only some products have dairy. They had all sorts if products I've never seen! They also sell Rising Hearts products in the freezer section (breads, cupcakes, rolls, muffins). I found some delish vegan butter popcorn (from earth balance...they have great products), gf + vegan chocolate chip cookie, their own creamy ceased dressing (omg I haven't had Caesar in about a year), and beautiful produce. They do have a hippy vibe going on but don't be fooled. They have amazing food and a wonderful selection of gluten an dairy free products. I am so going back for breakfast to try their gf + df french toast!




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