Austin has a large vegetarian community, and this is one of its most popular restaurants. The dining experience is easy and relaxed. The restaurant is part of a larger environmentally sound project -- from the Parkside Montessori school at the front of the property, a shaded walkway leads to the dining room in back, past a book/gift shop, massage rooms, and a yoga studio. The dining room is a...
Casa de Luz Restaurant Review:
Casa de Luz is hidden in a lush, shady compound a stone’s throw from downtown. So tucked away in its own forest, one can’t even detect the neighboring high-rise condos that sprout by Lady Bird Lake. The vegan cuisine is prepared according to macrobiotic principles, creating a seasonal and balanced menu. To a vegan, Casa de Luz may be a mecca, yet even meat-eaters dine here frequently. Each day...
Casa De Luz is a self-contained,:
Casa De Luz is a self-contained, magical little world of wellness, with for-rent yoga and massage spaces, a bookstore, and a macrobiotic cafeteria. There's a set menu here every day with one flat price (usually $10-$15), and no waiters to tip -- you just bus your (family-style) table at the end. Go for the Sunday morning brunch, where a typical spread includes piping hot corn muffins, pumpkin buckwheat pancakes, and a little bowl of savory black beans.
Austin has a large vegetarian community, and this is one of its favorite restaurants. The dining experience is easy and relaxed. The restaurant is part of a larger environmentally sound project -- from the Parkside Montessori school at the front of the property, a shaded walkway leads to the dining room in back, past a book/gift shop, massage rooms, and a yoga studio. The dining room is a...