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Certified Green
We are proud to be  one of only a handful of restaurants across the nation to carry this prestigious Seal of Approval. Read More Here.

Greetings!

We're blossoming!

Golly gee, we are BUSY! Keeping pace with all the happy folks who come through our door - loyal regulars who have been with us since the get-go, new folks who are finding us every day & friends from out of town who find our little oasis - are all stoked to see our success.

For the better part of the past year I've been upgrading to our kitchen facilities to increase our efficiency, allow for more flexibility in our menu and best of all, allow you, our guest, to relax more and enjoy your time at Dandelion.

We're right on the cusp of some change, so we need to devote a day to training our amazing tribe so that the transition is as smooth as possible. For this reason, we will be CLOSED Sunday, April 6th, All Day for training. If you forget, we've got some food vendors who will be outside to fill your belly!

The Magic Stays! Here's what will NEVER change:

  • Our down to earth, eclectic, diverse, everyone's welcome all the time friendliness & approachability.
  • Casual atmosphere & space for local artists, musicians, poets and YOU to showcase your creative talents in a community atmosphere.
  • Our commitment to a sustainable business: we will always strive to be greener, will never stray from our vegetarian roots and will always be your authentic, grassroots stomping ground.
Want the inside scoop? Read about our TRANSFORMATION here!
JulieSustainably yours,
 
Julie Norris
Julie Norris, Proprietor
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
Certified Green by Co-op America
 
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
Mohandas (Mahatama) Gandhi
Go See an Indie Movie This Week! or Two, or Three!

Well, the Florida Film Fest is going on through Sun, April 6th. Since Chris Blanc, co-owner of Dandelion, also happens to be the Ops Director for the Enzian, I happen to have some inside info that this year's
film selections are awesome. Click here to read my suggestions, but feel free to peruse the listings & go see some great independent films! More at: http://floridafilmfestival.com
Central Florida Earth Day, April 19th -20th

Central Florida Earth Day (CFED) is a weekend-long celebration taking place April 19-20th. A weekend of education and mobilization to take responsibility for a healthy local environment and a healthy, sustainable planet!

Join local environmental organizations, businesses and municipalities as we share our support of Mother Nature by participating in local events throughout the weekend.

Saturday the 19th will feature a FREE outdoor festivalat Lake Eola with The Legendary JC's headlining a diverse music line-up. We will have environmental workshops, a kid's play area and much more. Click here for more info.

Sunday the 20th will feature action events presented by dozens of Central Florida environmental organizations and municipal agencies. These events include park clean ups, natural habitat restoration, plantings, invasive species removal and educational events. Explore event listings here (or submit your own event for consideration!)
Brian Feldman is Crazy Awesome
 
On Friday, February 29, 2008 -- "Leap Year Day," an unprecedented (and entirely unexpected) performance art piece, happened directly in front of Orlando City Hall. For 24 consecutive hours, every 3:56 seconds and a total of 366 times, performance artist Brian Feldman lept off of a 12-foot-high summit. See videos of the event here: http://www.brianfeldman.com/leapyearday/

Also, Brian recently brought us Pillowlando - click the photo below to see the play by play, or go here and see some hilarious videos. I love this town.

Pillowlando

That's me in green, btw, beating the crap out of my nieces Katie & Kayla.
Conscious Consuming
Concious Consumin
I just found a great resource that you might want to check out.
Conscious Consuming seeks to increase awareness of the impact of buying decisions on our health, happiness, and environment. Through education and discussion we encourage people to live in line with their values by better prioritizing time, money, and material things.
Mark Your Calendars!

Live SimpleEVERY TUESDAY:

Diverse Word Poetry & Spoken Word @ Dandelion 9pm
Tarot & Astro Readings by local psychic Dikki Jo Mullen @ 8pm, $20 suggested donation

EVERY WEDNESDAY at Noon: Front Porch Radio hosted by Julie Norris, proprietor of Dandelion. Featuring local music & local guests making a difference!
Save The Date!
Global Green Expo
May 15th - 18th @ The Convention Center
http://www.globalgreenalliance.com/

World Fair Trade Day
May 10th @ Drunken Monkey
http://ftgoc.org/events.html


Enzian
Enjoy Dandy Tea at
the best Indie Cinema
in the country!
Check out the Florida Film Fest!
 
Bring in your ticket stub after the movie & receive a complimentary cup of tea at Dandelion to enjoy with a delicious vegan sweet from Sweet Tooth Vegan Goodies!
 
Check here for showtimes: http://www.enzian.org/index.html
Offer Expires: Offer good within 24 hours of showtime.