Coletta Italian Vegan Restaurant

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"My Eastern European friend’s meal of choice is beef and potatoes, accompanied by bread slathered with butter, so I knew suggesting a vegan restaurant might not be met with enthusiasm, but he was open enough to take a risk, so we headed for the Italian-accented Coletta. I ordered the “steak filet”, a fermentation of soy and wheat protein, with some coconut fat, and beets for color, which was pretty tasty and surprisingly meaty. But it was the butternut squash ravioli ($27) that was so good, we wanted to order a second plate. Al dente pasta pillows were filled with a mix of roasted butternut squash and cashew, scented with sage. Though this type of ravioli usually relies heavily on a butter sauce, the plant-based version here was made with white wine, cherry tomatoes, lemon, and hazelnuts, dusted with vegan parmesan, making it rich enough without any dairy. I plan on picking up a take-out order to add to my family’s Thanksgiving." - Bettina Makalintal