Dallas: the Fairmont

For special occasions, sometimes we like to spend a night in Dallas.  It's not too far to drive, but it feels so far away to be in the downtown area with so much in walking distance.  We typically choose the Fairmont.  It's just a few blocks from the Dallas Museum of Art, has a lovely pool with amazing views, and has this cozy restaurant called Pyramid.

Pyramid has been one of our go-to places because of their healthy lifestyle sub-menu that has options for all kinds of special diets.  You can find macrobiotic, diabetic, heart healthy, and, yes, vegan.  We were so disappointed to find out that the company is discontinuing this special menu.  However, the chef assured us that gourmet vegan food can be had at any time.  So here is what we were treated to recently, pictured above:

top left: roasted beet salad with white balsamic vinaigrette

bottom left: herb crusted tofu on a bed of quinoa and vegetables, including baby artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, etc. with a blueberry sauce on one side of the plate and balsamic glaze on the other

bottom right: chocolate avocado mousse with fresh berries and edible flowers

top right: breakfast in the Gold Lounge (purchased with room) of oatmeal with nuts and fresh berries, espresso with soy milk and grapefruit juice

Yes, it will cost more to stay and eat here.  It was worth it.  We had the kids with us and the restaurant was even so thoughtful to bring out smaller salads for them.  When traveling and looking for vegan options with no avail, I find it's helpful to call a restaurant with a trained chef.  They have prepared for this kind of thing in culinary school and can put some amazing dishes together with advance notice.  The chef at Pyramid did just that and made our celebration so special.  Our compliments and thanks!

For more on amazing vegan food in Dallas, check out DallasVegan.com