from my ears to yours... new upscale vegetarian ....

[Robin Garr]

upscale vegetarian restaurant to open on bardstown rd. (cafe mimosa location) called roots.

Isn't that Coco Tran (Zen Garden, Zen Teahouse)? I think we talked about her plans for a vegetarian and tofu restaurant there a few months back. She was the original owner and founder of Cafe Mimosa.

I read that info at another source as well Robin.

http://consuminglouisville.com/2010/10/roots.php

As you’ll recall Broken Sidewalk reported back in January that Coco Tran was planning to take over the old Eggroll Machine/Cafe Mimosa location. Since that time serious progress has been made and I can’t wait for the end results.

Why? The building is going to have two restaurant/retail spaces on the first floor

Just wondering does anybody know what kind of steaks they're going to have?

Just wondering does anybody know what kind of steaks they're going to have?

Field Roasts, of course
Have you tried them?

Just wondering does anybody know what kind of steaks they're going to have?

Not sure....but I bet they will be local and from grass fed cows.

"upscale vegetarian restaurant to open on bardstown rd. (cafe mimosa location) called roots."
Also heard name of Heart and Soy. "Vote"?
They may appreciate.

Just wondering does anybody know what kind of steaks they're going to have?

Field Roasts, of course
Have you tried them?

Or they could make their own from seitan.

Will the place make it? I dont think there are enough people to support a full blown vegetarian restaurant. although I dont keep up with the non meat restaurant scene.

[Robin Garr]

Will the place make it? I dont think there are enough people to support a full blown vegetarian restaurant. although I dont keep up with the non meat restaurant scene.

The same owner has two vegetarian restaurants on Frankfort Avenue, and of that pair, Zen Garden has been thriving for six or eight years or so.

Will the place make it? I dont think there are enough people to support a full blown vegetarian restaurant. although I dont keep up with the non meat restaurant scene.

You'd be surprised.

[Robin Garr]

You'd be surprised.

There are an awful lot of vegetarians, and the Highlands/Germantown/Crescent Hill/Clifton neighborhoods have quite a few of 'em, plus a larger group (including me!) who will happily dive into a good, interesting meatless dish for a change of pace or just because. As I said, Coco does well enough with Zen Garden that she opened Zen Tea House two doors down, so she must be on to something.

Like I said. I like meat with my meals so I didnt know. Best of luck on any venture that may add to our great dining scene, plus new jobs and more cash in the economy. I guess when I think about it I do go meatless once in awhile. Mostly pasta and a good sauce.

You'd be surprised.

There are an awful lot of vegetarians, and the Highlands/Germantown/Crescent Hill/Clifton neighborhoods have quite a few of 'em, plus a larger group (including me!) who will happily dive into a good, interesting meatless dish for a change of pace or just because. As I said, Coco does well enough with Zen Garden that she opened Zen Tea House two doors down, so she must be on to something.

I think Robin hits the point well here. Vegetarian dishes that are well-thought and prepared have an across-the-board appeal. In addition, the plethora of places throughout town that do offer good vegetarian options do it not just to be nice, but because people order them. My verdict: not only will they do well, but we'll be seeing more of these types of restaurants than less down the line.