Veg-O-Rama

on August 11, 2009

I really, really love going to restaurants that cater to vegetarians. :) Makes me feel included for once!

Veg-O-Rama is a great vegetarian restaurant in Knoxville. It has such a quaint interior with tons of funky art work.

I ordered the juice of the day, which was watermelon with a hint of mint:

And for my entree, I ordered a bowl of corn chowder:

Which was huge (should’ve gotten the cup). I also ordered the noodle bowl, which had whole wheat noodles, peanut sauce, hot sauce, and raw veggies:

I liked both entrees a lot, but I think the corn chowder was a tad too peppery. The noodle bowl was excellent!

My mom ordered the BBQ baked tofu and loved it (I love the cat painting behind her):

Then we did MORE shopping. I know, I’ve shopped my entire vacation away! But today’s shopping was important…. I was buying supplies for the Healthy Living Summit! Can you BELIEVE I leave for Boston in two days?! I can’t!

I munched on apricots and almonds in Target:

And left this Operation Beautiful note:

What’s your favorite type of restaurant to go to? I love going to vegetarian/vegan restaurants, since I can order anything. But I also love THAI!

{ 49 comments }

Anne Marie August 11, 2009, 12:08 pm
that noodle bowl looks so tasty!
Leianna August 11, 2009, 12:12 pm
I love Thai or really anything Oriental/different! I've never been to a strictly vegetarian restaurant but everything you had looks so good and fresh! Happy Shopping!
emily - eatventures August 11, 2009, 12:13 pm
My favorite type of restaurant is Thai food, hands down! After that I like anywhere that feelys themey (like Serendipity).
Dori August 11, 2009, 12:24 pm
Your noodle dish looks and sounds so great! I love noodles with sesame or peanut sauce from Chinese, but never get it because it is so unhealthy. I wish I could find a version like the one you ordered. Maybe I will make it! Hmmm.

I have two favorite types of restaurant: Pancake houses and Mexican! Pancakes and french toast are my favorite foods ever, and for some reason I crave Mexican food every day!
seesaraheat August 11, 2009, 12:29 pm
I love that you put that note on those pills, yay!

I think my favorite type of restaurant is Indian or Greek but anywhere small, with good food that isn't a chain or stuff I could get anywhere is good in my book 😉
Nicole (anotheronebitesthecrust.wordpress.com) August 11, 2009, 12:30 pm
I love going to any kind of vegetarian or vegan restaurant. I love being able to order whatever I want. Besides that, I love Middle Eastern food (FALAFEL!!) and of course, veggie sushi! My favorite restaurant, Miya's, deserves it's own category 😀
Amelia (AC/DC: Highways to Health) August 11, 2009, 12:34 pm
That restaurant looks great! My favorite restaurant is probably Mexican. There are always a lot of options.

Love that Operation Beautiful note!!!
Help Meghan Run August 11, 2009, 12:34 pm
Any healthy restaurant! 😉 Or New American, since they usually have creative salads, or seafood. Anyplace with good vegetarian options.
Olga August 11, 2009, 12:37 pm
I love that you felt that note on weight loss pills! Great idea.

I love thai, Mexican and Indian restaurants! They have their share of healthy options.
Olga August 11, 2009, 12:38 pm
…and by "felt," I really mean "left"…hahah
VeggieGirl August 11, 2009, 12:38 pm
Italian, Japanese, Indian, Thai… holy yum.
Lovely Lacey August 11, 2009, 12:39 pm
What a good place to put an operation beautiful note. I have not got around to leaving a OB note yet but I will soon!!
dailygoods August 11, 2009, 12:43 pm
just wanted to let you know that the operation beautiful note i put in my work bathroom a few weeks ago… i checked on it and its still there 🙂
Rose August 11, 2009, 12:45 pm
Love the name of that place. And cute too.
Gina August 11, 2009, 12:46 pm
Definitely Thai and Japanese. I wish we had vegetarian/vegan restaurants near my house, I would probably eat there almost every day 🙂
recipesforcreativity August 11, 2009, 12:50 pm
I love vegetarian restaurants, too, but I get overwhelmed since I have so many choices! I'm used to going to a restaurant and having only a few things. If not a veggie restaurant, I love me some Indian food! And veggie sushi. And Noodle bowls. And Mexican! Give me ethnic food of any kind and I'm happy 🙂
beesknees August 11, 2009, 12:54 pm
I have to go with Thai, too. It helps that my husband is a big fan as well!
Glo August 11, 2009, 12:58 pm
Your lunch looks sooo delicious! Veggie restaurants rock. When I go out to eat it's always Thai, Indian, or Greek/Middle Eastern. I love my ethnic foods!
Stephanie August 11, 2009, 1:04 pm
tapas!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) August 11, 2009, 1:06 pm
Veg-o-rama looks awesome!

I love Middle Eastern, Italian, Japanese (sushi!)
Kristen @ Simply Savor August 11, 2009, 1:10 pm
I love eating at places where I can try tastes of a bunch of different foods! My favorites are:
-Spanish tapas
-Chinese bento boxes
-Lebanese tasting platters (hummus, falafel, chicken, tahini, etc.)
Sheri August 11, 2009, 1:12 pm
My favs have got to be sushi and Thai! So good! Oh, and Indian love that too!

Your noodle bowl looks so tasty! H
Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write August 11, 2009, 1:15 pm
GOOD idea. I love that you left that note on diet pills. Much needed.
Cait (Cait's Plate) August 11, 2009, 1:20 pm
That place looks so cute! I wish I had places like that! My favorite type of place to eat at? Hmm, that's a tough one but probably anywhere that has a rockin' salad bar 🙂

I LOVE the Operation Beautiful note on the Alli pills! PERFECT place for it!
Eve August 11, 2009, 1:21 pm
I love going to nouveau continental cuisine – where you can get anything, and the combinations are always very unique!
brandi August 11, 2009, 1:24 pm
that place is so cute! and the noodle bowl looks excellent. glad you're enjoying your time with your mom!

i love REAL mexican places, thai, and a lot of our local places here (not chains)
Taylor August 11, 2009, 1:58 pm
That restaurant looks so cute! My favorite restaurant is Dragonfly, which is a sushi place in town! It's so freakin good!
Therese August 11, 2009, 1:58 pm
Your mom is so pretty and put together! I guess like mother like daughter 🙂

Hey shopping is cardio too…
christina- MINDFUL LIVING August 11, 2009, 2:00 pm
i love italiano! i also love small little healthy/organic cafes.
eatingmachine August 11, 2009, 2:12 pm
that was a great placement for the note!
Christina August 11, 2009, 2:26 pm
What a cute restaurant. I love the cat picture too! It looks very homey.
Paige@ Running Around Normal August 11, 2009, 2:29 pm
Mmm the noodle bowl looks lovely! And hey, there's nothing wrong with shoopping all vacation 🙂
Jolene - EverydayFoodie August 11, 2009, 2:32 pm
I love Veggie restaurants too, even though I am not a vegetarian. My husband and I like to eat veggie meals a few times a week, and non veggie a few times too! My favorite restaurant makes organic rice bowls with fresh raw veggies, tofu and brown rice! Yummy!!
Heather O'Donnell August 11, 2009, 2:50 pm
I recently started reading your blog. I'm a runner too….but just started. Running a 5K this weekend, only my 2nd one. Also love eating healthy…my favorite is Thai, without a doubt. Or, anywhere that I can get something veggie and the husband can get red meat. I don't eat red meat, so he hardly ever gets it at home.
Marissa {sparkles and fate} August 11, 2009, 3:18 pm
I LOVE vegetarian restaurants!!! My husband is a vegetarian too and usually we have to get creative with menus.
Beth @ CrossBorderCravings August 11, 2009, 4:35 pm
My favorite kind is anything contemporary casual. I like to try things from chefs who think outside of the box, but I also like a relaxed, friendly environment. I agree that thai is also great!!
inmytummy August 11, 2009, 4:42 pm
I like sushi and mediteranean. (I can never spell that right!)
HD@Losing Weight-Healthy Heart August 11, 2009, 4:46 pm
I like to go to places that serve local, fresh fare… not any one type of cuisine. And I LOVE the Operation Beautiful note and its placement – so great!
Elina August 11, 2009, 4:59 pm
What a cute little restaurant. My favorite is Italian, I think, but it's been forever since I've been to one. Funny.
I can't believe all you girls will be here in Boston in just 2 days. I'm so excited to meet everybody!!! 😀
Andee (Runtolive) August 11, 2009, 5:11 pm
I love going to Greek restaurant, you can always count on a healthy yummy Greek salad. My boyfriend loves Italian and we always try to seek out the "little Italy" places in different cities
Susan August 11, 2009, 5:13 pm
I love veggie restaurants too. Mostly because they usually have the BEST veggie burgers 🙂

Greek/Lebanese food is my all-time fave though. I'm happy anywhere with homemade hummus and falafel!!
Lauren August 11, 2009, 5:32 pm
I wish we had more vegan restaraunts around her, but sadly, there is nada! 🙁

I would say my favorite places to go are ones that have food that I couldn't recreate up to their standards, like sushi, thai or any ethnic fare.

Glad you are enjoying all the shopping. Sounds like a great week!
roseyrebecca August 11, 2009, 6:21 pm
I love Asian Fusion Restaurants and Bistros!
jesseklittle August 11, 2009, 6:40 pm
Love that you left a note on a bottle of diet pills-you go, girl! You have to read "Dreams from My Father" too-it is so honest and genuine, and he writes so elegantly.
theskinnyplate August 11, 2009, 7:06 pm
Great place to leave the "operation beautiful note."
Emily August 11, 2009, 8:49 pm
I LOVE where you posted that note!
heyitstay August 11, 2009, 9:09 pm
I also love going to vegetarian/organic type of places because they have dishes I can eat (I'm not a vegetarian, but I don't eat red-meat), and usually have delicious/unique type of dishes. And they're usually trying to be a bit healthier!
Caroline August 11, 2009, 9:25 pm
Excellent placement of the Operation Beautiful note!
NatalieK September 1, 2009, 4:48 pm
Hey, I know your mom!! I go to church with her!! 🙂

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