This week I got to check out Wholism, a new vegetarian eatery that opened up on Hawthorne. Everything on the menu is gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free. With the exception of eggs, it’s also entirely plant-based/vegan.The space and menu are definitely designed with Instagram in mind. You’ll find plants galore, gold cutlery, cute teacups, and everything topped with edible flower petals. There are plenty of tables, enough for large groups, and a coloring corner for kids or adults. I enjoyed a rose and hibiscus latte, not too overpowering or sweet. My friend Kirsten had a cardamum and saffron latte. Both were super creamy, made with a coconut-almond milk blend. I was blown away with how colorful and beautifully presented each dish was! My absolute favorite was the avocado toast, made on fresh gluten-free focaccia. We also shared the Turmeric Coconut Waffle. The coconut, turmeric, fruit, chocolate and corn created a contrasting combo of sweet and savory. The Blue Majik Smoothie Bowl was not the most flavorful dish, but what a showstopper with that amazing color!Unique ingredients like chlorella, cordyceps, dragon fruit, reishi, maca, and gingko will appeal to superfood lovers, but also bring the price point up. I’m not exactly a “health food” vegan, but Kirsten was definitely geeking out over all the superfoods and adaptogens on the menu! Thank you so much to Wholism for the beautiful meal!