OFM_DiningReview_7_19_SW_DiningReview 6 / 24 / 19 4 : 46 PM Page 1 The Heartbeet DINING Green Cuisine Leading the way in upscale plant - based cuisine , Proper & Wild offers diners healthy , By Brittany Ann Morrisey satisfying plates . bread had a little bit more cheese to cut the acidity For our appetizers , we chose of the lemon and sprouts but overall we enjoyed it the Popcorn ( $ 4 ) and the Chickpea and ate the whole thing . Fries ( $ 9 ) . Popcorn is a bit un - The curry was filled with sliced king oyster orthodox for a restaurant to serve mushrooms , lentils and wild rice , with a dash of but I never pass up the opportunity coconut raita . The flavor was on point with warm for this movie theater snack . It was Chickpea Fries spices and a creamy sauce . Although , I would have heirloom corn popped in organic liked for it to have had more rice and lentils as there coconut oil and spiced with red was so much sauce that it resembled a soup . We miso , which gave the light , fluffy flakes a nice kick . f there were ever a right time to open an ended up ordering a side of House Pita ( $ 3 ) to try The bowl was rather big and we ended up snacking upscale plant - based restaurant serving to scoop up the rest of the sauce and temper its on it throughout our entire meal . healthy eats in Orlando , it’s certainly now . I spiciness . The Chickpea Fries resembled those French With “ wellness ” becoming the most commodi - For dessert , we chose the All the Above ( $ 17 ) toast sticks you get from the frozen foods section of fied buzzword on the planet and more chefs and sampler , which came with a chocolate mousse the supermarket but they were so much better . The restaurants embracing entrées that give veggies a cake , a dark chocolate truffle , and a passion and texture was soft and buttery and they were perfectly starring role , timing is on the side of Proper & orange flavored custard . While all three were complemented by vindaloo curry almond aioli and Wild . delectable , the chocolate cake , which was made cilantro pistou . I could have ordered three rounds The restaurant , which opened up this past with avocado and chocolate , had an amazing tex - of this appetizer . January , is the creation of husband - and - wife team ture , while the custard was bright and creamy . Jamie and Chelsie Savage , who also own Stella sourdough At this point we ordered some hot beverages : Colonialtown’s The Sanctum Cafe . Like Sanctum , flatbread the Drip Coffee ( $ 3 ) and Chai Tea ( $ 4.50 ) . Proper & Wild focuses on meatless dishes that are Sourced from Central Florida’s Golden Hills plant - centric . Here , the produce is local ; preserva - Coffee Roasters , the drip coffee was an ideal pairing tives , artificial dyes , and refined flours and sweet - for our desserts , while the chai tea was creamy and eners are forbidden ; and ingredients are organic warmly spiced . It’s worth noting that Proper & when possible . Wild is very accommodating to those who are lac - My friend and I arrived at the Winter Park tose intolerant with almond , hemp and soy milk restaurant on a weekday evening and were seated at available . Vegans and gluten - free eaters will also be a small table in the dining room . The space was happy to find that the menu clearly marks what chic with a glossy bar , greenery and the option to they can and cannot eat . sit street side if the weather permits . Diners looking for healthy , meat - free meals For our first round of drinks , we ordered two should not skip Proper & Wild . While sometimes cocktails : the Heartbeet ( $ 10 ) and Life’s a Peach I find that vegan or vegetarian dishes leave me ( $ 10 ) . The Heartbeet consisted of Yuki Otoko wanting , those served up by this upscale eatery are sake , Cocchi Rosa , beet , super berries , rose , lemon satisfying all on their own — and judging by our and aquafaba ( liquid left over from cooking ild selection of dishes and drinks , no one could accuse legumes like chickpeas ) . It was mildly sweet with a W them of being underspiced . Other restaurants lovely rose flavor and a velvety texture thanks to & the er looking to incorporate more plant - based menu aquafaba . rop items should take note : Proper & Wild is leading The Life’s a Peach , made up of Yuki Otoko P f the way . sake , CVNE Monopole white wine , Dolin oBlanc sy For entrées , we shared the Stella ( $ 15 ) sour - vermouth , local peaches , cinnamon , lemon and rte Proper & Wild u dough flatbread and the Spicy Makhani Curry cayenne , had some real spice to it . The cinnamon o 155 E . Morse Blvd . | Winter cPark ( $ 18 ) . The flatbread was topped with shaved was a little overpowering , while the cayenne hit at os ( 407 ) t543 - 8425 Brussels sprouts , garlic , Gouda , truffle , lemon and the end of each sip . My friend said the spices were ho ProperAndWildWP.com red chili flakes . My friend said she wished the flat - enough to clear her sinuses . P ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM july 2019 ORLANDO FAMILY 55