Simple Pleasure Mondays: Delights of the Vegetarian Station

O'Donovan's On The Waterfront is proud to celebrate its 1 week anniversary! Thank you all for spreading the word; we currently have over 1400 views to date. We are excited to announce our new weekly posting entitled Simple Pleasure Mondays. Every Monday, we highlight a simple yet under-appreciated facet of Leo's. These simple pleasures are perhaps not as O'donnovative as our regular posts, yet they represent the spirit of what this blog is all about: easy ways to make your Leo's experience more enjoyable.

This Monday's simple pleasure hails from the upper floor of O'Donovan's on the Northern end of the facility: the Vegan/VegetarianStation. Many shy away from the Station, as they are neither vegan nor vegetarian. Others may show a preference for different vegan/vegetarian options, such as the salad bar or certain items at the Bistro. Even further, some may not view the items at the Station as tasty compared to alternative dishes.
While we certainly show a propensity toward dishes that include meat, we would like to shed light on a few particularly appetizing aspects of this station:
1. Brownies: Perhaps the best-made dessert option in Leo's, the vegan brownies are touted as better tasting than their non-vegan counterparts. Unfortunately the vegan brownies are only made about once a week, so it is worth keeping a sharp eye out for them; they are often gone as quickly as they are served. For non-vegans, the brownies go great with a tall glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They also go great just by themselves.
2. Banana Bread: Another inconspicuous treat served about once a week at the Station is the vegan banana bread. Even without the use of eggs, butter, or milk, the bread is incredibly flavorful and moist. As is the case with most anything, the inside slices are far better than the ends. The bread is fantastic as a snack or a more healthful dessert substitute.
3. Toasted Flatbread Triangles: Usually served at lunch next at the far left end of the Station, these skinny flatbread triangles are a perfect compliment to a main course--they go especially well with pasta dishes. They are reminiscent of pita chips, toasted and seasoned to perfection with what appears to be parmesan cheese and herb spices; a fantastic alternative to bread rolls.

Stay tuned for our regular O'Donovan's posts throughout the week, and take a look at the new pictures of some of our previously posted dishes!