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12.16.2013We invite you to enjoy our traditional Holiday Plate special: oven-roasted Tofurkey and Stuffing, served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Roatsed Rosemary Vegetables, and Stewed Apples. Mmmmmmm! Available all day on Monday, December 23rd and on Tuesday, December 24th, from 11am to 3pm.
12.16.2013Holiday Hours. We will be open on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th, for Lunch only, from 11am to 3pm. We will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th. We will re-open on Thursday, December 26th with hours as usual, 11am to 11pm. Happy Holidays!
12.09.2013We have Ethos logo t-shirts available for purchase! Our logo tees are sweatshop-free, and the logo is printed locally by discharge with water-based colors. Camel brown, sizes XS-XL, $15 each.
 12.09.2013Give the gift of Ethos! Our gift certificates never expire, and when purchased online, we’re happy to include a customized message and send it directly to your recipient at no extra charge! Purhcase online by 10pm on Wednesday, December 18th to ensure delivery before Christmas! Gift certificates are also available for purchase in person at the restaurant.
»Shop Gift Certificates Online
12.02.2013 BETA Center is our December 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, December 14th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause! BETA Center works to help families in need, with a particular emphasis on teen mothers and at-risk families. BETA provides a wide range of services, including live-in facilities for expectant mothers in need, parenting education, special services for pregnant and parenting teens, and emergency family services such as crisis counseling and emergency food pantry access. BETA has been serving the Central Florida area since 1976.
»Visit the BETA Center Website
11.18.2013Please note that we will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on Kelly’s delicious Thanksgiving Tofurkey! Monday, November 25th through Wednesday, November 27th, we’ll be running a Thanksgiving Plate special – oven-roasted Tofurkey complete with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Collard Greens, and our made-from-scratch Cranberry Sauce. Don’t forget to end with a slice of our gingerbread crust pumpkin pie! Mmmmmm!
11.18.2013Ethos is participating in American Express’s Small Business Saturday promotion. Spend $10 or more on your American Express Card at any registered small business AMEX merchant on Saturday, November 30th and you will receive a $10 statement credit from American Express. It’s like taking $10 off your bill! Note: Cardholders must opt-in their AMEX card to participate.»Visit the Small Business Saturday website
11.11.2013Every year, we at Ethos “adopt” a Turkey for Thanksgiving, and you can, too! The annual Adopt-A-Turkey Project is a program of Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit that protects farm animals through rescue, education, and advocacy. Sponsoring a turkey costs just $30, and includes an adoption certificate with a full-color photo of your chosen bird. This year, we picked Clove, a sweet looking hen whose favorite foods are pumpkin and tomatoes.
»Visit the Adopt-A-Turkey Website
11.04.2013 In honor of Thanksgiving, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is our November 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, November 16th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause! Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida works to fight hunger in the Central Florida area. In addition to direct distribution at their facilities, Second Harvest provides food supplies to more than 500 partner agencies in the six Central Florida counties for distribution to the hungry.
»Visit the Second Harvest Food Bank Website
11.04.2013 For the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, we have both whole Pumpkin Pies and Take-Away Thanksgiving Meals available for purchase!
•Our Take-Away Thanksgiving Feast is tofurkey with all the traditional fixings. At just $15.50 per serving, you can order enough for your entire Thanksgiving table, or, just one to accommodate the lone vegan or vegetarian in your group. Simply reheat in the oven and serve. Pre-order by 11pm Saturday, November 23rd to guarantee availability for pickup between Monday, November 25th and Wednesday, November 27th.
»More Info
•Our signature Pumpkin Pie is prepared with a handmade gingerbread crust. A whole 9″ pie is $18.50, and yields 8 servings. Orders must be received by 11pm on Sunday, November 24th to guarantee availability for pickup on Tuesday, November 26th or Wednesday, November 27th.
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Visit our catering page to learn more, or, contact us to pre-order these holiday items today!
11.04.2013Voting is now open for Orlando Sentinel’s 16th Annual Foodie Awards! Cast your vote for Ethos and your other favorite local establishments online at www.orlandosentinel.com/foodies. Please consider us for Best Vegetarian. Hurry! Voting ends on Monday, December 31st.
»Vote Now!
 11.04.2013Here at Ethos we celebrate veganism every day! In honor of World Vegan Month, why not introduce a friend or family member to vegan food by taking them out to eat at your favorite local vegan restaurant, or by cooking them a tasty vegan dinner at home? Your guest just might enjoy their vegan meal enough to eat vegan more often, and every meal makes a difference!
»Explore Veganism at TryVeg.com
10.28.2013We are thrilled to have won the Orlando Business Journal’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Vegetarian Restaurant for the fifth year running! Thank you to our guests for your continued support, and to our staff for your hard work – we couldn’t do it without you!
Orlando Business Journal’s »View Complete Results
10.28.2013Now introducing Happy Hour! Stop by Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm to enjoy our new Happy Hour specials – Wings and Pitchers! During Happy Hour all of our delicious draft beers are available by the pitcher (60 fl-oz). Wings can be served as Buffalo or BBQ and don’t think we forgot about the celery sticks! Round up some friends and enjoy!
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10.21.2013Cookies for costumes! Whether you’re headed to a costume party or to partake in the Halloween hub-bub downtown, or just showing off your cleverness, we invite you to wear your costume to Ethos on Thursday, October 31st, and earn a free cookie for your guise! We’ll also be featuring dollar-off beer and wine from 5pm to close.
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10.21.2013New menu items! New additions include the Vegetable Galette, All American Burger, Rustic Italian Pasta, BBQ Chickun, Blackened Tempeh, Kids’ Pasta Primavera, and Milk Shake. We have several new items on our beer menu as well! Visit our online menu for item descriptions and come on in and try something new!
»View Our Full Menu Online
»Updated Take Out Menu (.pdf)
 10.21.2013Mark your calendar: World Vegan Day is the first day of November! Join other folks around the world in going vegan for a day. An easy way to participate would be to take a friend or loved one out to eat at your favorite vegan restaurant!
10.14.2013Visit our Ethos food booth at VegFest 2013 at Orlando Festival Park, a festival celebrating all things vegetarian, on Saturday, October 26th! Our menu at VegFest will include Meatball Subs, Veggie Burgers, Mac ‘n Cheese, and Corn on the Cob. Plus, you can win one of three Ethos gift certificates in the VegFest raffle. The restaurant will be open with hours as usual, and if you don’t eat your fill at the festival, you can stop by our place on your way home!
»Visit the VegFest Website
 10.14.2013Our delicious made-from-scratch Pumpkin Pie with gingerbread crust is back on the menu! And there’s plenty of time to enjoy it – pumpkin pie by the slice will stay on the dessert menu through Thanksgiving.
10.07.2013Page 15 is our October 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, October 12th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. Page 15 provides supplemental reading and writing education to public school students in Orlando. Their programs include tutoring, creative writing workshops, and other programs designed to encourage students to embrace and explore the language arts.
»Visit the Page 15 Website
09.30.2013we invite you to try our new Wednesday lunch special, the Sausage Hero: Italian sausage, caramelized onions, red and green peppers stuffed into French bread then topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and baked in the oven until warm. Mmmmmm!
09.16.2013The eponymous Tom Vann (aka Drunky the Bear) and Dan Dennis of the “Tom and Dan Show” are regular guests of the restaurant and the Show recently stopped by to chat with owner Kelly Shockley. Those of you who listen to Real Radio 104.1 may be familiar with Tom and Dan from their work with the Monsters in the Morning show. The segment with Kelly is available as a bonus podcast on their website at tomanddan.com. Thank you, Tom and Dan!
Note: The Tom and Dan Show is intended for an adult audience and may be unsuitable for children.
»Visit the Tom and Dan Show Website
09.09.2013Here at Ethos, we love Saint Patrick’s Day so much we celebrate it twice a year! We invite you to join us for St. Paddy’s in September (a la Christmas in July), on Monday, September 23rd, when we’ll be offering a selection of our favorite traditional Irish dishes (all vegan, of course!) and $2 draft beers all day long!
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09.09.2013Our pizzas are newly improved! After a successful test run, we recently changed the preparation of our pizza to include ten ounces of our housemade pizza dough instead of eight. This results in a softer, loftier crust, which does a better job of holding all your toppings! Give it a try and let us know what you think!
09.09.2013 In honor of National Literacy Month, Orange County Library System is our September 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, September 21st, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. Our local library system includes the Main Library Downtown plus 14 area branches and offers a variety of programs and services, including home delivery of library materials! Our library system is only partially funded by tax dollars and relies on donations to meet its operating budget.
»Visit the Orange County Library System’s Website
09.09.2013Last call for tacos! Drop in on a Wednesday to enjoy Taco-Waco Wednesday, when we feature our delicious three-hard-taco special all day long! Taco-Waco Wednesdays will run every Wednesday through September 25th.
 08.26.2013The results are in for the Orlando Sentinel’s Best Bets Orlando 2013, and we are thrilled to have won “Best Vegetarian”! Thank you to both our guests and our staff!
»View Complete Results
 08.26.2013We will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, for our annual Staff Appreciation Picnic. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 11am. Enjoy your Labor Day!
08.19.2013Voting in the VegNews 2013 Veggie Awards is now open! Put Orlando on the vegetarian map by voting Ethos as your Favorite Casual Vegan Restaurant in the USA! Note: you will have to write us in at the bottom of the list. Hurry – voting ends August 31st! You may even win one of many prizes, from a vegan vacation to goodies from vegan suppliers!
»Vote Now!
 08.05.2013Results are in for the Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando 2013, and we are proud to have won the Readers’ Poll award for Best Vegan (1st Place)! We are thrilled to be the Readers’ choice for the sixth year in a row! We also received an editorial award for Best Restaurant Relocation! Thank you to our guests for your business and support, and thank you to our staff for your invaluable contribution to our operation. And, of course, thank you to the Orlando Weekly for its steadfast support of Orlando’s independent businesses!
»View Complete Results
08.05.2013We would like to thank and congratulate Kim Brown on five years of employment with us. Thank you, Kim, your hard work and commitment is deeply appreciated!
07.27.2013 August is our Customer Appreciation Month! Thank you for your business and support! We invite you to participate in our customer appreciation events in August:
•Thursday, August 8th: Customer Cookie Day! Enjoy a free cookie!
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•Monday, August 19th: Customer Appreciation Day! Receive 20% off on your check! (Some limitations apply.)
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•Tuesday, August 27th: Customer Beer & Wine Day! Enjoy your choice of beer or wine on the house!
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 07.27.2013Animal Welfare Alliance of Central Florida (AWACF) is our August 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, August 10th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. AWACF aims to reduce pet homelessness and euthanization by providing affordable spay/neuter services to pet owners and by educating the public on the importance of these services. To further this purpose their ultimate goal is to open a low cost spay/neuter clinic here in Central Florida.
»Visit the AWACF Website
 07.08.2013Together Every Animal Receives Support (TEARS) is our July 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, July 20th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. TEARS aims to preserve the lives of rescue animals in several ways: by working to place rescue animals in forever homes, by educating the public about pet overpopulation and the importance of spaying and neutering, and, finally, by raising funds to provide critical medical care to rescue animals. TEARS works in conjunction with local animal rescue shelters and also sponsors public outreach and rescue animal adoption events. Sadly, thousands of homeless cats and dogs are euthanized each year in Central Florida alone. Have you ever thought of adding a special dog or cat to your family? TEARS urges you to adopt!
»Visit the TEARS Website
 07.01.2013We have been named one of the top “Family Friendly” restaurants in America by UrbanSpoon, representing Orlando along with two other Central Florida eateries. We are also the only fully vegan restaurant on the list! We are always thrilled when our restaurant receives national recognition – thank you to both our hardworking staff and loyal guests for your support!
»View the Complete List
 06.10.2013Voting is now open for Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando 2013! Cast your vote for Ethos and your other favorite local establishments online at orlandoweekly.com. Shameless plug: please consider us a contender for Best Vegan Restaurant!
»Cast Your Vote Online Now!
 06.03.2013Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th. Join us between 9am and 3pm for Father’s Day Brunch! Our special will be Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast, a special we’ve created in honor of Laina’s Dad, Raymond, who attends an average of 51 Ethos Sunday Brunches per year! View the rest of our delicious brunch menu online.
»View Our Brunch Menu Online
06.03.2013 Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida is our June 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, June 15th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida serves families in a 10-county area and is the leading voice for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. They offer hope, encouragement and acceptance through advocacy, education and awareness with the goal of enabling individuals with Down Syndrome to realize their full potential as members of our community.
»Visit the DSACF Website
 05.27.2013Our Ethos Scrub Jays finished the Spring 2013 co-ed softball league in 5th place. While we didn’t make the playoffs, our team, well, had a ball during the 10-week mini-season. Special thanks to team manager Sunny Dingman and Coach Kelly. Summer league starts June 24th – go Scrub Jays!
 05.20.2013We competed over the weekend in Charity Challenge XXVIII with Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge as the recipient of our registration donation. While we didn’t win any events, we were awarded Best Sportsmanship for the Hospitality Division! Kudos to our team for besting 35 other restaurants and hotels where it matters most – fair play, positive attitude, teamwork and fun! Thanks to all of our staff members who competed with special thanks to Team Captain Kim Brown!
05.13.2013 Simple Living Institute is our May 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, May 12th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. Simple Living Institute is a volunteer-run organization that exists to create opportunities within our community by teaching people how to live a more sustainable lifestyle with emphasis on organic gardening, reducing consumerism working towards zero waste, and teaching methods to increase self-sufficiency.
»Visit Simple Living’s Website
05.08.2013Taco Waco Wednesdays have returned! Enjoy our delicious three-hard-taco special each and every Wednesday from May 8th through September 25th. Fans of the current Wednesday special, the All-American Burger, do not despair – the All-American is moving to Saturday.
 05.06.2013Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th – why not treat Mom to our Mother’s Day Brunch? Our Brunch special for Mother’s Day will be French Toast – two perfectly browned pieces of French Toast topped with cinnamon-sugar and your choice of maple syrup or agave nectar, plus your choice of side and choice of beverage for just $8.95. Add some fresh Florida strawberries for just 50¢ to really make Mom smile. Also, Moms love our Mimosas – a combination of vegan Champagne and your choice of cranberry, apple or Florida orange juice! We serve Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm. View the rest of our delicious brunch menu online!
»View Our Brunch Menu Online
05.06.2013 The results are in for the Orlando Magazine’s 2013 Dining Awards, and we are thrilled to have won “Best Vegetarian” for the third year running! We are also second place in the “Best Healthy Selections” category. Thank you to our guests for your continued support, and to our staff for your hard work – we couldn’t do it without you!
»View Complete Results
 04.22.2013Cinco de Mayo falls on Sunday, May 5th, and we’ll be celebrating with vegan Mexican dinner specials from 5pm to 11pm! Stop by to enjoy vegan tacos and chickun fajita burritos! Plus, enjoy $1-off beers all day long! Cinco de Mayo also marks the return of Taco-Waco Wednesdays, when we feature our delicious three-taco special every Wednesday from May 8th through September 25th.
»View Cinco de Mayo Flyer
04.01.2013 Sea Shepherd (Jacksonville) is our April 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, April 13th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. Sea Shepherd’s mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas.
»Visit Sea Shepherd’s Website
Do you know of a worthy local non-profit? Please encourage them to apply to participate in our 5% Day for Charity program by sending them our 5% Day Information Packet (.zip).
 03.18.2013Easter Sunday this year falls on Sunday, March 31st. Join us between 9am and 3pm for Easter Sunday Brunch! We’ll be decorating the restaurant with spring flowers, and our Brunch special will be French Toast. View the rest of our delicious brunch menu online!
»View Our Brunch Menu Online
 03.14.2013Heavy vehicular traffic is expected in Winter Park this weekend for the Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival. In an attempt to keep our parking spaces available to our guests, the Fairbanks entrance to our lot will be closed on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th. However, we are open! Use the entrance on New York Avenue next to Hot Olives to access our parking lot. A security guard will be posted to keep out the “parking crashers.” Visit our Location page for information on overflow parking.
»Overflow Parking Information
 03.11.2013In honor of Meatout 2013 we’ve selected CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm as our March 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, March 23rd, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause! CJ Acres is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that exists to rescue, rehabilitate, and reintroduce in-need animals, while promoting compassionate animal care to the community. Their sanctuary is home to horses, goats, chickens, pigs, and ducks.
»Visit the CJ Acres Website
 03.11.2013Meatout occurs on March 20th every year. Organized by the Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM), the intent of Meatout is to encourage and help folks to “kick the meat habit.” In honor of Meatout 2013, why not introduce a friend or family member to vegan food by taking them out to eat at your favorite local vegan restaurant, or by cooking them a tasty vegan dinner at home? Your guest just might enjoy their vegan meal enough to eat meatless more often, and every meal makes a difference!
»Visit Meatout.org
 03.04.2013Saint Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, March 17th! Because St. Paddy’s this year falls on a Sunday, we’ll be doing things a little differently than normal. Boxty, Sheep’s Pie and Potato Leek Soup will be available from Noon to 11pm. Irish Stew and Bangers and Mash will be available during Dinner, from 5pm to 11pm. Plus, enjoy $1-Off Beers all day long!
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 03.04.2013We are now hiring! We have open Cook, Dishwasher, Host/ess and Server positions available for immediate employment. To view a job description and submit an application, please »Visit Our Employment Page.
02.04.2013 The Edible Schoolyard Project at Orlando Junior Academy is our February 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, February 16th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. The Edible Schoolyard Project educates children about food by coupling hands-on experience in a teaching garden with food preparation in a real kitchen. The concept aims to not only teach children about the wheres and hows of food, but also to reinforce the lessons in their academic curriculum as well.
»Visit the Edible Schoolyard Website
 02.04.2013We invite you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart at Ethos! We’ll have a special Valentine’s Day Dinner starting at 5pm on Thursday, February 14th, featuring Valentine’s dinner and dessert specials, plus a special price on bottled beer, glasses of wine and champagne. As usual, reservations are not accepted; all seating is first come first serve. Happy Valentine’s Day!
»View Flyer
 02.04.2013Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Ethos on Tuesday, February 12th, when we’ll be featuring creole food specials and $1-Off Beers all day long!
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01.28.2013Ethos is the Reader’s Pick for the Best Vegetarian Foodie in the Orlando Sentinel’s 15th Annual Foodie Awards! We are honored to win this award for the fifth year in a row! Thank you to all for your continued support of our restaurant! We couldn’t be here without you.
»View Complete Results
01.20.2013We would like to thank and congratulate Jonathan Hughes on five years of employment with us. Thank you, Jon, your hard work and commitment is deeply appreciated!
 01.13.2013This month at Ethos we’re celebrating five years in business! Thank you to our staff and all of our guests for your support of our restaurant – we couldn’t be here without you! We invite you to celebrate with us on Saturday, February 2nd, when we’ll be offering a variety of complimentary sample-size food and beverage items throughout the day. We’ll also have a special price on draft beers and glasses of wine all day long. (No coupon required; subject to availability while supplies last.)
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01.07.2013 Orange Audubon Society is our January 5% Day beneficiary. Simply dine in or take out on Saturday, January 19th, and we’ll donate 5% of your check to this cause. The Orange Audubon Society in Maitland, Florida, works to promote public interest and understanding of birds and wildlife and the environment critical to their existence. Their educational classes, field trips and outreach programs foster an appreciation of nature and encourage conservation both for Florida and the world at large. The Orange Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society and of the Florida Audubon Society.
»Visit the Orange Audubon Society Website
Do you know of a worthy local non-profit? Please encourage them to apply to participate in our 5% Day for Charity program by sending them our 5% Day Information Packet (.zip).
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