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What is vegan food? A vegan diet excludes all animal products, comprising vegetables, vegetable oils, grains, legumes, nuts, fruits and seeds. Meat, eggs, dairy products, and other animal derivatives are not consumed.
Why do people choose a vegan diet? There are many reasons for choosing a vegan diet, whether for overall health, food allergies, animal rights, environmental reasons, or ethical, religious or spiritual beliefs.
Do I have to be vegan to eat at Ethos? Certainly not! Diet and nutrition are not a one shoe fits all situation. We believe that choices about diet and nutrition are private decisions that must be determined by each person's own health factors, personal taste, and inclination for cooking. While part of our motivation in opening Ethos is to showcase how delicious a vegan diet can be, we do not intend to convert the world to veganism. We welcome guests of all nutritional backgrounds. However, if you interested in learning more about the benefits of a vegan diet, please visit our Links page.
What does "Ethos" mean? By definition, ethos means "the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution." We chose the name Ethos because it implies the ethical and moral nature of our beliefs about operating a socially responsible and environmentally sound business.
Do you accept take-out orders? Yes, we do! You can place a take-out order by phone by calling the restaurant at 407-228-3898. Our friendly staff will be happy to let you know about today's specials.
What is the "Employee Fund" Jar? Isn't it just a tip jar? We are a tip-free establishment. All of our employees are paid a regular hourly wage, and do not rely on tips for any part of their income. You may have noticed that there is no tip line on our credit card vouchers. However, market research has indicated that our guests would like the ability to show their appreciation for service that exceeds their expectations. Therefore, we have created an "Employee Fund" Jar, which is distributed based on majority vote of the entire staff (excluding Officers and Managers). The Employee Fund can be distributed as an all-employee bonus, donated to charity, used to fund a particular staff project or event, or distributed in any other manner duly suggested, voted, and approved by the staff.
I only have an hour for lunch. Do you think I can eat lunch at Ethos and make it out in time? The length of your dining experience will depend on how busy the kitchen is and what you order. Generally, an hour should be plenty of time. Because most of our food is prepared to order, you can speed your order along by ordering items that are quick to prepare. For instance, it takes us much longer to prepare a pizza than a sandwich. If you are on a short timeline, please ask our friendly counter staff for help in choosing menu items that will come out of the kitchen quickly. You can also consider placing a to-go order, and taking your lunch with you.
Can I bring my dog (or other pet) if I plan to eat outside on the patio? While we are a dog-lovin' family, we must insist that our entire facility remain animal free. In addition to being prohibited by the health code, other outdoor diners may not be comfortable with having a dog in near proximity of their food, regardless of how small or well-behaved he or she may be. Please observe our policy.
Do you serve alcohol? No, we don't. And, in accordance with local ordinance, BYOB is not acceptable at our restaurant.
May I smoke if I sit in the outdoor seating on the patio? We are a 100% non-smoking restaurant, and, as others are dining on the patio, we request that all guests refrain from smoking at all times. We also request that guests avoid smoking anywhere that smoke would float into our patio dining area, for instance, on the sidewalk just outside of the gate or fence. May we suggest a walk in the park to go with that cigarette? Thank you to all for observing our policy.
Why Orlando? Well, besides the obvious fact that we live here, we felt oppressed by the shortage of local vegan dining options whenever we tried to coordinate a family dinner. Laina's meat-loving brother Randy was not always excited about ethnic vegetarian fare. The vegans and vegetarians in our family would get tired of salads. Few restaurants purposefully offer vegan alternatives, and oftentimes, lack of ingredient disclosure makes choosing a menu item difficult. We hope Ethos will be an oasis in dining out for not only vegans, but vegetarians, health-minded diners, and non-vegans alike.
Can I reserve a table or room for my large party? Because of our casual format, we are not able to reserve table space for a particular group. However, we have plenty of tables both indoors and outdoors and should be able to accommodate your party without a reservation. Large parties are welcome to pull together several tables to accommodate their party. Please request assistance from our staff while in the restaurant if you need help finding a place for your party to sit.
Do you deliver? Currently we do not offer delivery service. However, we may introduce delivery service to a limited downtown area in late 2008/early 2009. Check back to our website again later for more info, or sign up for our monthly email newsletter to stay informed.
Is your menu all organic? No. We estimate that 75% of our ingredients are organic. Although our preference is for locally-grown and organic produce, we have decided not to attempt an exclusively organic menu, as some of our dishes would require organic ingredients that are not consistently available or are not cost effective. If you're interested in organic resources, please visit our Links page.
I am very strictly vegan. How can I be sure your definition of "vegan" is the same as mine? Our menu is crafted with ingredients that pass our vegan standard: no meats or byproducts, eggs or egg derivatives (ovo- ingredients), dairy (milk, butter, yogurt, cheese) or dairy derivatives (including whey, casein, and lact- ingredients), or honey. If you have questions about a particular menu item or ingredient, please ask one of our friendly staff members. We also have a menu ingredient list available for your review.
Can I special order bakery goods? Currently we do not offer special-order bakery goods. We may introduce this as a bakery option if we determine that market demand is sufficient. Check back to our website again later for more info, or sign up for our monthly email newsletter to stay informed.
If you have a question, please do not hesitate to contact us for an answer!
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