Why We Call It A"Dining Room" Not A "Restaurant"

 
Thict Nhat Nanh might agree with the following equation: Sangha = Buddha.

"It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual.  The next Buddha may take the form of a community -- a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing we can do for the survival of the Earth.

--Thich Nhat Hanh

Or, in the words of Casa de Luz regular Whitley Smith:  "I get a lot of nourishment at Casa de Luz--and the food ain't bad either."

We all enjoy the taste and healthfulness of the Casa de Luz plate.  For some of us, being handed a balanced plate of organic, vegan food, prepared with both compassion and integrity amounts to a sacramental gesture.  But many agree that it is culture of community dining and that which makes Casa de Luz so unique and loved, setting it apart from any other place to eat.  Instead of making different menu selections, we spend time in shared experience at our community tables, eating the same food and exchanging a broad range of ideas, with the full spectrum of opinions.  We meet diners who are new to town and seek connectivity, people who are recovering from illness or improving their health, parents who are trying to raise the consciousness of their family's nutrition and dining culture--and many who long for and wish to reclaim the village. 

When characterizing Casa de Luz to friends, some of us describe the Dining Room as the hearth of our village, where we meet to share food and ideas.  Some Casa de Luz diners enjoy the quiet of solitary dining, and that serenity is available in the Dining Room.  But if you're new to Austin and/or Casa de Luz and don't feel part of our extended family just yet, please join the table, say "hello," and participate in our engaging group discussions.  We feel blessed with the presence of new diners, and no matter how crowded, we'll always pull up another chair and welcome you to the table.