he area known as Chelsea is really starting to blossom, especially with the introduction of its first-ever organic, haute-vegan restaurant. Amid a comfortable yet sophisticated decor, the food takes center stage, likely under the eyes of suspicious carnivores getting their first taste of vegan cuisine. Well if you want to see what all the fuss is about, Blossom is a good place to start

The menu borrows from an array of cuisines from Thai, Brazilian, Mexican and Japanese, serving up complicated vegan versions of original dishes. For sandiwch fare, there's the Stuffed Portobello with Cashew-Tahini Sauce which comes with a herbed tofu-walnut stuff, apricot cous cous and steamed asparagus. The Feijoadinha with Smokey Tempeh is a lighter version of Brazil's nation dish served in a stew of black beans, chayote squash and sweet potatoes in an orange-lime broth. For dessert, a rich chocolate ganache might be just what you need. There's also a maple-almond tarte, gelato and ice cream.

With so many people opting for healthier lifestyles these days, its nice to know you can eat out and not feel guilty about a little indulgence. All of the food at Bloosm comes from small farms and local distributors.