Posts Tagged ‘restaurant’

A bimonthly menu focusing on local and seasonal ingredients.
Tamari-glazed tofu on a bed of snow pea shoots with roasted potatoes, grilled zucchini, and rosemary-lemon aioli  $15
Summer platter of marinated tempeh, herb-roasted tomatoes, steamed kale, corn on the cob with habanero butter, and quick-pickled beets & green beans $18
Pizza with tofu cheese, [...]

[ October 27, 2010; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Last Wednesday of October, we will donate a portion of the evenings dinner to University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, an organization devoted to the promotion and protection of human rights at home and abroad through distinguished multidisciplinary leadership in human rights research, education, and public service to The [...]

[ September 29, 2010; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Last Wednesday of September we will donate a portion of the evenings dinner to Think Bicycles, a bicycle news and advocacy group. This is a new organization based out of 30th Century Bicycle, on Prentiss St in Iowa City. This benefit dinner is from 5pm – 9pm, Wednesday, August 25th at The Red Avocado. Click [...]

Thanks to all who came for the Farmer’s Market Chef’s Demo on July 3rd. As promised Dave is putting together recipes of the dishes he prepared a couple of Saturdays ago. Following is the noodle dish. Look for the Kohlrabi-basil relish and Spiced Cabbage with Sugar Snap Peas to come later in the week. Enjoy!
Sesame-Shiitake [...]

[ August 12, 2010; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] An informal gathering of environmentally-minded folks. Open to all. Happy hour prices on tap beer and select wines. Visit their website. At The Red Avocado, second Thursday of every month, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 12th.

[ July 13, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join Chef David Burt of The Red Avocado for a Sushi rolling class hosted by New Pioneer Food Co-op in Coralville. Click here for more information.

[ August 19, 2010; 4:30 pm; ] Come celebrate with us on Thursday August 11, 4:30 – 10pm. Music from Jon Eric, Sarah Cram, Sam Knutson, Josh Carrollhach and others. Complimentary chips and salsa, drinks specials and full menus available Kids welcome to come and make it an after 1st day of school party. Somewhat guided kid’s activities will be available.

[ August 25, 2010; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Join us on the last Wednesday of August for dinner. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Backyard Abundance. Backyard Abundance is an environmental education nonprofit residing in Johnson County, Iowa. Backyard Abundance teaches simple and effective ways to grow food, improve water and soil quality and provide habitat. Through this, it achieves its [...]

Peanut Satay with mixed grains, black beans, and seasonal vegetables topped with toasted seeds  $9

Yule
Zucchini-corn fritters & cilantro sauce with lemon-pepper tofu wedges and spicy glazed carrots. 16
Dijon-sesame-breaded tempeh wedges topped with caramelized onions; served with sautéed red cabbage & beet, grains, fresh green apple matchsticks, and red chard. 17
Grilled zucchini & red bean pepperoni pizza on herbed whole wheat crust with housemade tofu cheese and rich tomato sauce.
(serves [...]