Vitality
By Thomas McCabe
Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery, Emporium and Education
3038 West Irving Park Road,
Chicago, Illinois 60618
(773) 478-6868
Since 2006, Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery has been serving some of the freshest, most delicious and creatively - presented raw foods in the Chicago area. A warm and relaxed atmosphere is offered here, with great service always provided by friendly staff members. This family - friendly Chicago, Illinois raw foods restaurant is very popular with local residents and visitors to the area alike. Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery is a true raw foods restaurant, serving only raw, vegan foods. Befitting a real raw foods eatery, this establishment prepares all food items within certain temperature ranges and offers a wide variety of raw versions of traditional dishes. For instance, many items are soaked, rather than being steamed or boiled, pasta noodles are made from zucchini and burgers are made with nuts, mushrooms and seeds.
The talented chef - owner and his kitchen staff here consistently produce a large selection of tasty items, including several Turkish - style dishes, made with top - quality vegetables, nuts, seeds, fruits, superfoods and more. A comprehensive juice bar is featured at Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery and catering for up to 500 people is provided. In addition to offering top - rate raw food dishes, Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery, Emporium and Education also features a retail store and regularly offers a range of programs and workshops.
The extensive menu here features a broad spectrum of raw appetizers and small dishes. These include Nut - Tuna Wrap, Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Mini Flax Pizzas, Almond Pate, Dolma, Peppers stuffed with pine nuts, Spinach Fritata, Tabouleh, Stuffed Mushrooms and Soup of the Day. Other standout meal - starters at this raw foods restaurant are Mujver, made with zucchini, walnuts and chives, Sushimake, Sunflower and Snow Pea Sprouts, Turkish Olives, Romaine Lettuce Tacos and Guacamole.
An extensive selection of raw entrees are offered at Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery. Among them are Mediterranean Pasta, made with zucchini noodles, Living Burger, made with walnuts, flax seeds and mushrooms, Falafel Wrap, Spicy Adana Kebab, Hummus Platter, Swiss Chard Burrito, Spicy Cashew Pate with Mango Salad and Guacamole, Beet Pasta Ravioli, Nut Tuna Wrap, Musakka, Mediterranean Noodles with Pesto and Vegetable Skewer and Caesar Salad.
Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery also serves several decadent and delicious raw desserts. Their impressive raw dessert selection includes such treats as assorted flavors of Cheeseless Cheesecake, Chocolate Fig Mousse and Durian Pudding with Cacao Sauce.
The juice bar here offers a range of apple, carrot, celery and orange juice - based drinks. Among the myriad beverage choices at this juice bar are lemonade, wheat grass, coconut juice, Ginger - Carrot Punch, Cleansing Cocktail, coconut milk and pomegranate - grapefruit juice. A variety of “Boosts” are also available and can be added to any beverage. These include Raw Power, Spirulina, Bee Pollen, Hem Seed, Coconut Oil and Hemp Oil.
Beer and wine are served at Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery. Prices here are quite reasonable and portions are large. Take - out service of all menu items is also available.
Living Light Cafe’
By Thomas McCabe
Living Light Cafe’
301 B North Main Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(800) 816-2319 (707) 964-2420
Living Light Cafe’ is a unique raw foods restaurant that is actually part of a nationally - acclaimed organic raw vegan school. The Living Light Culinary Arts Institute operates this top - rate raw foods cafe’ and restaurant. This delightful eatery is bright and cheery and is staffed by warm and friendly individuals who always extend excellent customer service. Open seven days per week, Living Light Cafe’ is well - known for offering incredibly delicious raw food specialties at reasonable prices. An attractive and colorful decor and comfortable seating are featured in the impeccably clean dining room here. The atmosphere here is relaxed, yet lively and is family - friendly.
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Tasty meal - starters at Living Light Cafe’ include a host of raw soups and salads. In addition, a Hot Soup of the Day is usually available and their garden - fresh salads are available as main dishes. Among the delicious raw soups served at this healthy eatery are Russian Borscht, Best of the Garden Blend Soup, Classic Gazpacho, Tortilla Soup, Minestrone and Curried Carrot Soup. Salad selections here include Classic Caesar Salad, Taco Salad and Gorgeous Greens. A cornucopia of Deli Salads, such as Wakame Noodles with Sprouted Quinoa, Kale Cole Slaw, Teriyaki Vegetables with Pineapple, Fiesta Corn Salad, Greek Wild Rice and Mexican Seasoned Cabbage are also available.
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The extensive assortment of raw pates and dips served at this organic gourmet raw vegan cafe is impressive. Pates and Dips here include “Not Tuna” Pate, Pesto Almond Torte, Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Tahini Dip, Herbed Almond Cheese, Creamy Sunflower Pate’, No Bean Hummus, Guacamole and Salsa Fresca, with Vegetable Crudités also available.
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Living Light Cafe’ features many delightful raw main dishes, including sandwiches, pasta dishes, raw pizza and more. Great raw sandwiches here include Avocado Sandwich, with Cashew Dijonaise, the Sunflower Burger, made from carrots, sunflower seeds, onions and flax seeds and their “Not Tuna” Sandwich. Other delicious raw items served here are the Green Burrito, Nori Rolls, with “Not Tuna”, Zucchini Angel Hair Pasta, Sicilian Style Pizza on a sprouted seed crust, Vegetable Enchiladas and Dolmas.
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A wide range of delectable raw desserts are served At Living Light Cafe. Items such as Chocolate Mousse Cup, made with avocado and cocoa, Fruit Cobbler with Pecan Walnut Crumble, Black Forest Cherry Brownies, Apple Baklava, Carrot Apple Kuchen with Cashew Cream, Hand Rolled Truffles Fudge and Candies and Lemon Tartlet with Macadamia Coconut Crust are popular sweet treats at this organic gourmet raw vegan cafe. Other tasty desserts available here include Chocolate Pecan Tart, Cashew Cream Raspberry Parfait with Brownie Crumble, “Pumpkin” Pie with Pecan Raisin Crust, Frozen Fudge Bites or Bars and Cheesecake with Pecan Currant Crust.
Several varieties of tantalizing raw ice cream, such as Chocolate, French Vanilla, Coconut and Banana are also served at Living Light Cafe, with Berry, Chocolate and Mocha sauces available as toppings.
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Living Light Cafe’ offers myriad healthy and flavorful beverage choices. Juice selections here, such as Green Giant, Apple Ginger Lime Blast, Crimson Sunset, Just Juice, and Carrot Top are available in three sizes. Also available are Lemonade, Coconut Water, Almond Milk, Chai Spice Mate Latte, Cocoa Latte and Hot Organic Blossoming Teas. Power Shots and Boosters that are served here include Wheatgrass, Spirulina, E3 Brain On, Flax Meal, Agave, Hemp Seed, Gogi Berries, Flax Oil, Chlorella and Vitamineral Green.
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A large selection of smoothies are served at Living Light Cafe’. These include Cherries Jubilee, Berries n’ Cream, Orange Jewels, Rise n’ Shine, Blueberry Hill, Banana Blast, Berries Sensation, Creamy Delights and Island Paradise.
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All things considered, Living Light Cafe’ is a top - notch raw foods restaurant that is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys eating delicious and healthy food in a warm and welcoming environment.
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Adelina Vegetarian Kitchen
By Thomas McCabe
Adelina Vegetarian Kitchen
119 E 17th Street
New York, NY 10003
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Located between Irving Place and Park Avenue South, Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant not only serves a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, but has also established itself as one of the leading raw foods restaurants in New York City. One of the factors that set Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant apart from other healthy restaurants in the area is that they feature many raw, vegan and vegetarian variations on traditional Italian - style dishes. The selection of raw dishes offered here is fairly extensive, with raw salads, soups, sandwiches, nori and wraps, pizza, entrees and desserts available.
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The atmosphere at Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant is comfortable and relaxed. The friendly staff members here always provide excellent customer service, all of the food is very tasty, portions are large and the prices are fair and reasonable.
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Several raw items are available as meal - starters at Adelina Restaurant. These include salads such as Power Salad, with kale, hijiki, mushrooms and carrots, Sea Caesar Salad, with romaine lettuce, dulse, nori and”unbread” croutons and their House Salad, with romaine, apple, cranberries, walnut and celery. An excellent raw soup named Zuppa Del Giorno is also regularly available. Very flavorful raw Daily Nori Rolls and raw Daily Collards Wraps are popular menu items here. The raw nori rolls are filled with shredded carrots, spinach, zucchini and lentils sprouts and the collards wraps are filled with shredded carrots, spinach and zucchini.
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The raw pizzas and raw sandwiches served at Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant are favorite menu items of many customers. The raw pizzas here feature crusts made from flax seed and vegetable pulp, with large slices and whole pies available. Pizza slice choices here include marinated tomato and marinated mushroom varieties. Raw sandwich choices at Adelina Restaurant include their Flat Bread Panini, with avocado, carrots, lettuce, tomato and zucchini, the Sun Burger, which is a raw veggie burger, with lettuce, tomato and avocado on “unbread” and the Adelina Salad Sandwich, which features a creamy vegetable slaw on “unbread”. The fresh and exciting raw sandwiches here are also available with House Salad on the side.
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Raw entrees at Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant are not only delicious, but they are also very creatively - presented. Raw entree selections here include Zucchini Spaghetti Marinara, with zucchini pasta and tomato sauce, Zucchini Spaghetti Al Pesto, with zucchini pasta and pesto sauce, Zucchini Spaghetti Primavera, with zucchini pasta, squash, carrots and celery and their succulent Raw Lasagna. Their outstanding raw lasagna features fresh zucchini pasta, yellow squash, tomatoes, arugula and marinated mushrooms, with a delectable creamy nut sauce. All of the wonderful raw entrees here are also available with a House Salad on the side.
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Another factor that sets Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant at the head of the class in raw foods and vegetarian restaurants in New York City is their fairly extensive selection of exquisite raw desserts. Among the delightful raw desserts served, here are Raw Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Mulberry Ball, Orange Carob Balls, Nut Shell Bars, Raw Homemade Granola with nut milk, Maca Chocolate, Super Food Chocolate Bar and Coconut Lemon Cheese Cake. Not only are these raw desserts delectable and aesthetically - pleasing, but they are also affordably - priced.
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Be sure to try the awesome organic fresh juices and organic fresh smoothies served at Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant. The smoothie varieties here include Blueberry Abbondanza, Himalayan Heaven, Chocolate Mylkshake, Raspberry Refresher, Green Dream and Liquid Libido. In addition to their large assortment of raw items, Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant also regularly serves a range of vegetarian sandwiches, entrees, Italian Bread Sandwiches and salads. For great raw food dishes in New York City, Adelina Vegetarian Restaurant consistently offers some of the finest choices available.
Leaf Cuisine
By Thomas McCabe
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Leaf Cuisine Restaurants
11938 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90066
(310) 390-6005
14318 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, Ca 91423
(818) 907-8779
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There are two Leaf Cuisine restaurants in the Los Angeles Metro area. One is located in the heart of the city itself and the other is located in Sherman Oaks. Both restaurants are clean and cheery establishments that are staffed by friendly employees who always provide excellent customer service. The atmosphere at these raw food restaurants is warm and relaxed and dining at them is always a pleasure. These certified organic vegan, raw eateries enjoy a well - deserved reputation for consistently serving fresh and healthy raw foods that are delicious and very reasonably - priced.
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Certified by both the Green Restaurant Association and Quality Assurance International (QAI), which is widely known as the world’s leading source of organic certification, Leaf Cuisine Restaurants recycle extensively, compost and use no animal products of any kind. Staying true to raw food principles, Leaf Cuisine restaurants do not heat process their delicious living foods above 110 degrees F and most of the nuts, grains and seeds used there are soaked and sprouted.
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The food menus at Leaf Cuisine Restaurants are large and diverse. Raw appetizers served at these restaurants include Mock Salmon Nori Rolls, Raw Slaw, Taco Mexicano, Hummus with Flax Seed Crackers, Guacamole and Savory Seaweed Salad. Soups, which are served slightly warm, include Miso Carrot Ginger and Middle Eastern Lentil varieties. The extensive selection of salads are other great meal - starters, as well as main plates at Leaf Cuisine Restaurants. Among the many salads that are served at these eateries are Veggie Sunburger, Mediterranean Medley, Flying Falafel, Holy Moly Guacamole, Bedouin, Bombay, Fortuna, Supremely, South of the Border, Wakame Wonder and Garden varieties.
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Wraps are popular menu items at Leaf Cuisine Restaurants and are available in half and full sizes. Wrap varieties at these raw food restaurants include Garden Delight Wrap, Fortuna Fantasy, made with mock tuna, Supremely Caesar, Bombay Burrito, Veggie Sunburger, South of the Border, Mediterranean Medley, Flying Falafel, Bedouin Burrito, Wakame Wonder, Veggie Sunburger and Holy Moly Guacamole wraps.
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Some of the raw House Specialties served at these raw food eateries are Pad Thai, made with kelp and squash noodles, Pizza Margarita, made with a sprouted grain crust, Rawmesan and sun - dried tomatoes, Kale Salad, Harvest Sandwich, with an “Unturkey” patty and mango bread and Rawsagna, made with yellow squash, spinach, raw - cotta cheese, mushrooms and marinara sauce.
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A huge selection of smoothies and healthy drinks are served at Leaf Cuisine Restaurants. Smoothie options include Very Berry, Protein Dream, Blueberry Bonanza, Chocolate Milkshake, Immuno Blast, Mudslide Slim and Green Lean Scene. Other drinks that are available at these organic, vegan raw restaurants are Got Greens, Lively Lemonade, Carrot Juice, Coconut in the husk, E3 Live Shot, Wheat Grass, Orange Juice and Veggie Combo.
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The raw desserts served at Leaf Cuisine Restaurants are deliciously - edible works of art. Among the desserts available at these eateries are Strawberry Mouse Torte, Oraweo, made with coconut, cacao nibs and chocolate sauce, Chocolate Brownie, Apple Pie and Carrot Cake. Breakfast is also served at these top - rate organic vegan, raw food restaurants, with items such as Cinnamon Rolls and Apple Spice Oatmeal available.
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posted by mikeRawstar Cafe
By Howard Portnoy
Rawstar Café
687 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (Btwn St. Marks Ave & Prospect Pl)
(718) 975-0304
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Good things, they say, come in small packages. For proof of this claim, look no further than Rawstar Café, a shoebox-sized gem of a place on Washington Avenue in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Bamboo, an imitation thatched grass roof, and the lilting strains of reggae as you enter signal an island connection. Sure enough, the chef, Mawule Jobe-Simon, is a native of Trinidad. The West Indies influence is present in several of the dishes, all of which tend to be boldly spiced.
To ensure maximum nutritional value, the menu promises that no temperature higher than 95°F is applied in the preparation of the food. You’d never guess this from tasting the spinach cheese puffs or the sundried tomato ravioli that two of us started our meal with. Both were first-rate. The third person in my group ordered the hummus (listed among the side dishes) as a first course and thought it was good as any he had eaten in a Middle Eastern restaurant; the chickpea dip was smooth but with plenty of body and not overly blended.
Appetizers that I plan to try on my next visit include the cashew cheese and flaxseed crackers, broccoli and cheese cannellini, the chipotle hand roll, and falafel, which come with either tahini or cashew sauce. There is also a tempting 5 bean soup, which I’m eager to sample, and several fabulous-looking salads that I saw coming out the kitchen. I am particularly intrigued by the one made with kale and pears!
Dishes are artfully presented, but service is ultra-casual, which perhaps was the reason that not everybody at my table was served at the same time. This is a minor quibble I’m willing to overlook after tasting the veggie pizza, a pie-shaped wedge of deliciously grainy crust topped with a cheese-like spread, crunchy peppers, and tomatoes. Another winner was the pasta in a pesto sauce made from pistachio as well as pine nuts. The curried tempeh delivers a jolt of strong curry flavor from lots of raw ginger, but its Indian-inspired tamarind sauce helps mitigate some of the heat. The dish comes with two sides. My companion opted for curried plantains, which were one of the best things I sampled during this visit, and the bok choy. All the entrée portions were large and filling, and as an added bonus all dishes are gluten-free.
Other main courses to be considered on future forays to Rawstar include nut loaf, garlic-stuffed mushroom, lasagna, spinach pie with spicy ginger sauce, and stuffed bell pepper. A woman at a nearby that we struck up a conservation with was enjoying the napa sandwich, wrapped in leaves of audibly crunchy napa cabbage.
Don’t miss the fresh juices (I found the cane juice with pineapple to be especially refreshing), and by all means save room for dessert. The banana coconut cream pie was amazing, creamy and rich under a blizzard of coconut shavings. The tropical berry pie could have been a tad sweeter for my tastes, but on balance was also good. The fruit parfait makes for a light and agreeable finish after two hefty courses.
It is worth noting that Rawstar has a weekend brunch Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 pm. Choose from quinoa porridge with dried fruits, banana pancakes (which I’m told taste amazingly like the cooked version), or coconut bread with avocado medley, among other dishes.
One of the people I dined with at Rawstar lives in the East Village across the river. In his opinion, Rawstar was at least on a par with—and in the case of several dishes surpassed—his local raw food restaurant of choice, Quintessence. The prices at Rawstar are lower, which is another huge plus. No main course costs more than $13, appetizers run from $6 to $6.50, and desserts are in the $6 to $7 range.
Estimated Cost Per Person for Three Courses: $19 - $26
Red Pepper Deli
By Tracy Rose
Red Pepper Deli
116 W Main St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 773-7671
The Red Pepper Deli has been steadily gaining popularity since it opened its doors in September 2008. This Northville, MI raw food restaurant is a part of a new line of restaurant that focuses on organic, vegan and raw menu items. “All organic, all the time,” is their motto.
The menu is relatively small, but there are some interesting choices. They offer topics, smoothies and shakes, liver and kidney tonics, wheatgrass, salads, sandwiches and sides.
Popular sandwich choices include:
- Raw Tacos with romaine, walnut meat, tomato salsa and spouts.
- The Redwhich made with cashew cheese, mixed greens, zucchini, red pepper and spouts.
- The Greenwich made with seed cheese, spinach, cucumber, avocado and sprouts.
- Marinated Portabella topped with tomatoes, red pepper, greens and house mayo.
At just $7 per sandwich, they are comparable in price to their meaty counterparts found at most delis. The Red Pepper Deli is far from your typical deli. You won’t find sandwiches stacked a mile high with sliced meats. What you will find might surprise you. The sandwiches are fresh, light, tasty and healthy.
Other items of interest are the raw lasagna, raw pizza, jicama fries and no bean hummus. They also carry hot vegan soup.
The restaurant is a brightly lit, lively place that sits on . The floor, walls and tables are colorful. The atmosphere is refreshing and airy. Photos of fresh vegetables accent the walls. The vibe of this deli goes along with the food theme, clean and fresh.
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Carolyn Simon is the owner of the Red Pepper Deli. She created the menu items using a little creativity. Raw foods are dehydrated, chopped, blended, soaked and juiced. She is also quick to point out the benefits of eating a mostly raw food diet, which is high in fiber, improves digestion, increases energy and helps with weight loss. Eating foods that are not heated over 116 degrees is said to be healthier and decrease the risk of heart disease.
One thing vegan customers need to watch is the use of honey at the Red Pepper Deli. Ask about the ingredients before you order if you are unsure.
Not only does the Red Pepper Deli offer smart food choices, but they also use recyclable to-go containers, which appeals to the environmentally conscious customers. This makes it the perfect place to dine in or carry out.
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Go Raw
By Thomas McCabe
Go Raw Cafe
2910 Lake East Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
(702) 254-5382
Go Raw Cafe is widely - recognized as being one of the premier raw foods restaurants in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. All of the delicious foods served here are raw and many are vegan and organic. Most of the foods served at Go Raw Cafe are made with vegetables, fruit, seeds and nuts and they feature many raw variations on traditional dishes. Raw food variations here include pasta made from zucchini, “cheese” and “fries” made with nuts, herbs, vegetables and spices, raw “Salmon Sushi” made with mock salmon and Veggie Sushi.
No foods are cooked and no animal products are used at this Las Vegas, Nevada raw foods restaurant. No ovens are used here, instead, a dehydrator is used to prepare foods such as their delectable “living breads” at temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees. Only the highest - quality organic ingredients are used here, all raw dishes are creatively - presented and are available for take - out service.
The atmosphere at Go Raw Cafe is warm and inviting, with a peaceful decor and vibe offered. This restaurant is very popular with diners of all ages. The staff members here are very friendly and always extend excellent customer service and prices are very reasonable. Besides being a top - rate raw foods restaurant, Go Raw Cafe also features an excellent raw and living foods store. Among the items that can be found there are books and videos, breads and crackers, cleansing products, nuts and seeds, oils, raw cookies and snacks, supplements, teas and much more.
The extensive menu at Go Raw Cafe features starters such as Chips, Salsa and Guacamole and Pate’ Platter with veggie chips and flax crackers. Salads here include Go Raw House Salad, Kale Salad, Mediterranean Salad and several salad wraps. All of the raw pizzas at Go Raw Cafe are awesome. The flavorful pies here are made with raw, sprouted, living buckwheat crust. Among the tasty raw pizza selections are Mediterranean, Traditional and Mexicali. Several raw soups, served with whole grain sprouted bread and a range of tasty “Toasts”, which are Living Breads with a choice of toppings are also available.
Some of the delicious raw entrees served at Go Raw Cafe are Beet (veggie) “Cheese Burger”, “Neat Loaf” and “Fries”, “Salmon” Cakes, Purple Cabbage Burrito, “Vegi - Cotti”, Zucchini Pasta and Raw Lasagna. Several types of Sampler Platters and an assortment of raw wraps are other crowd - favorites at this raw foods restaurant.
This charming raw foods restaurant offers an array of delicious desserts, including “Cheesecakes”, cobbler, fudge, brownies, pies and cookies. Whole raw, vegan pies are available here and they even serve a range of raw breakfast items.
Go Raw Cafe also serves many types of veggie juices, such as Apple, Carrot, and Beet, Garlic, Carrot, Celery and Parsley and Parsley, Kale, Carrot and Apple. In addition, a nice selection of Super Juices, smoothies and Super Smoothies are served here, with many extra ingredients that can be added, available.
posted by mikeKaryn’s Fresh Corner Cafe. Raw Vegan Gourmet Restaurant
By Thomas McCabe
Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe.Raw Vegan Gourmet Restaurant
1901 N Halsted Ave (at Armitage Avenue)
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 255-1590
Located in the Lincoln Park section of Chicago, Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe is one of the most popular raw foods restaurants in the Chicago area. This clean and well - run establishment features an organic juice bar, a retail store and a fine - dining raw foods restaurant. In addition to being a raw foods restaurant and retail store, Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe is also a holistic wellness center, which offers classes and workshops on preparing healthy foods year - round. Featuring a tastefully - decorated dining room with subdued colors and lighting, this Chicago, Illinois eatery offers many types of raw food dishes made with fruits, vegetables, grains, sprouts and much more.
The atmosphere here is casual and relaxed and service is always friendly and efficient. This family - friendly restaurant also features a popular outdoor dining area.
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Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe offers an extensive and inspired menu of raw, vegan foods. An array of raw sandwiches and half sandwiches are served here. These include Tuna Sandwich, made with Almond - not tuna, BLT, with beet - infused eggplant, lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts and raw mustard, Egg Salad Sandwich, made with coconut meat and pine nuts and Nut Butter and Jelly, made with almond butter and raw strawberry jam.
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A well - stocked raw salad bar here features items such as Raw Lasagna, Ravioli, Bean Burro, California Roll, Chicago Roll and Nut Loaf, as well as several types of spreads and an assortment of greens. All raw salad bar items are sold by the pound and / or as an all - you - can - eat option. For an extra charge, a tasty Energy Soup is also available.
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The fine dining menu at this Chicago, Illinois raw foods restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious items. Appetizers include dishes such as Sea Dim Sum, Cheese Plate, Italian Bruschetta, Shiitake Carpaccio, Nachos, Stuffed Sliders, made with almonds and Zucchini Hummus. Raw soups and salads at Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe are always impeccably - fresh, delicious and creatively - presented. Salad varieties include Zucchini Boat and Wild Arugula Salad and soup varieties include Spanish Ajo Soup and Mango Lassi Soup.
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Among the vegan raw food entrees served at Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe are Portobello Napoleon, Swedish Crepe, Wild Rice Medley, Pad Thai, made with coconut noodles, Empanadas, Falafel and Tamales, made with cornhusks, organic masa, mushrooms and asparagus.
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On Sundays from 11:30 am through 3:30 pm, Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe hosts an all - you - can - eat Raw Gourmet Brunch. Some of the items available at this raw foods brunch are a range of soups and salads, tasty side dishes and several mouth - watering entrees, or main dishes. Included among the main dishes at this raw foods brunch are Nut Loaf, Samosas, Collard Wrap, Lasagna, Nut - Free Garden Burger, Spanish Pilaf and Salmon Roll.
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Raw desserts at this Chicago, Illinois raw vegan gourmet restaurant are positively exquisite. All desserts here are raw, vegan and made from all - natural ingredients. Counted among the desserts here are many types of sumptuous raw cakes, including Carob Oat, Carob Pecan, Coconut, Strawberry, Carrot and Carob Pecan Banana. Just some of the other incredible raw desserts available at Karyn’s Fresh Corner Cafe are Lemon Squares, Fondue for Two, Cheesecakes, Spiced Apple, Berry Parfait, Muffins and Fruit Tarte. Several types of raw ice cream are also featured at this excellent raw foods restaurant in Chicago, Illinois.
Bonobo’s
by Thomas McCabe
Bonobo’s Vegetarian Restaurant
18 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 505-1200Cuisine Type : Raw Foods and Vegetarian Foods
Bonobo’s Restaurant is a hip and funky vegetarian and raw foods restaurant that is very popular with local residents and visitors to the city alike. Named after a type of great ape that maintains a diet of fruits, nuts, seeds and vegetables, Bonobo’s Restaurant offers a range of delicious menu items that could make a raw foods lover out of the most devoted carnivore. In keeping with raw foods standards, foods at Bonobos are not heated above 118 degrees Farenheit and are served with live enzymes intact.
Bonobos is a clean and attractive restaurant that is staffed by people who seem to really enjoy their jobs. The atmosphere here is warm and welcoming and service is always fast and friendly. The portion sizes at Bonobo’s are generous and prices are reasonable, by New York City standards. This raw foods restaurant is also in a great location, overlooking Madison Square Park, which is a prime people - watching spot.
The exciting menu at Bonobos Restaurant features a multitude of tasty raw and vegetarian items that are not only healthy and delicious, but they are also creatively - presented. Fruit Blends, made with coconut water and a choice of 1 - 3 ingredients are popular items here. Flavors include grape, melon, carob, young coconut meat, blueberry banana, strawberry, pineapple and more.
Bonobos regularly serves several types of raw soups, such as Carrot Ginger, Sesame Cucumber, Gazpacho and Spinach Avocado. Warm soups at Bonobos include Minestrone, Vegetable Puree’ and Winter Veggie. The garden - fresh salads here, Chopped Romaine, Baby Spinach, Greens du Jour, Herb Mixed Greens and Mesclun, are bountiful and aesthetically - pleasing. A large selection of organic salad dressings are served at this raw foods and vegetarian restaurant. They include Green Pesto, French, Italian, Thai Coconut, Berry Vinaigrette and Lemon Garlic Tahini.
A nice assortment of “Scoops” are available at Bonobos. These raw food blends are particularly enjoyable when eaten with any of their wonderful salads. Among the varieties of Scoops that are served at Bonobos are Thai Pate, Organic Mixed Veggie, Organic Curried Almond Pate, Nut Pate, Organic Italian Herb Pate, Pate du Jour, Scoop du Jour, Guacamole Salad, Organic Almond - Sesame Hummus, Nut & Seed Mousses and Assorted Nut & Seed Salads. Additionally, a nice variety of organic seed / nut crackers, crisps and wafers are available here.
The various entrees that are served at Bonobos are often chosen based upon the availability of fresh ingredients. By far, one of the most frequently - ordered entrees at this raw foods restaurant is their delectable Lasagna. This creative and highly - flavorful lasagna is made with fresh organic vegetables, with layers of nut pate and delicious tomato sauce.
A special feature at this vegetarian and raw foods restaurant is their large selection of exquisite desserts and sweet items. Some of the treats available at Bonobos are Mixed Fruit Ambrosia du jour with fresh coconut, Bonono’s Carob, Bonobo’s Frozen Fudge, nut - crusted fruit pies, Fruit & Nut Sinless Ice Creams and Sorbets, Mesquite Coconut Banana Split, puddings and candies.
To quench the thirst, Bonobo’s offers Young Florida coconut water, pressed sugar cane juice, orange and grapefruit juices, Agave Lemonade, warm Lemon Ginger or mint tea, warm Coconut Chai and more.
If you’re looking for a great vegetarian / raw foods restaurant in New York City, look no further than 18 E. 23rd Street at Madison Avenue, chances are, you’ll be truly impressed with Bonobo’s.
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Body Cafe
By Thomas McCabe
Body Cafe’
333 Cordova Road,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
In the Santa Fe, New Mexico area, the most well - known and popular raw foods restaurant is undoubtedly Body Cafe’. While not everything served at Body Cafe’ is raw, they do offer a large selection of raw dishes that are reasonably - priced and very tasty. This top - notch organic cafe is part of a well being and health center, which also features a day spa and studio. More than 90% of the menu items here are organic, with many of them being locally grown. The highly - flavorful dishes served at Body Cafe’ are dairy, sugar and wheat - free, with many being suitable for vegan, raw and other types of diets. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily at this Santa Fe, New Mexico restaurant, with a range of daily specials regularly offered. For those who wish to partake of adult beverages, Body Cafe’ serves organic beer, sake and wine, as well as Hydrosols, Elixirs and Veggie Cocktails. Another special offering at Body Cafe’ is their selection of handmade organic chocolates, including raw organic Truffles. The raw chocolate served here is incredibly delicious and is sweetened with Agave Nectar.
The atmosphere at Body Cafe’ is relaxed and comfortable, yet lively and their friendly staff members always provide excellent customer service. The restaurant itself is very clean and attractive and the decor is quite pleasant. All of the food is fresh and delicious, portions are large and the prices at Body Cafe’ are very affordable.
Many Santa Fe area residents regularly enjoy eating breakfast at this healthy cafe. It is a wonderful place at which to enjoy the start of the day with a healthy and delicious breakfast. Some of the raw breakfast items that are served at Body Cafe’ are Breakfast Ambrosia, Granola, soy milk, coconut milk and raw nut milk.
Sushi is very popular at Body Cafe’. The very fresh sushi here is served with pickled ginger, wasabi and sauerkraut salad. Among the types of sushi that are available at this top - rate restaurant are Wild Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Vegetable, Kim Chi and Avocado and Raw Sushi. Their Raw Sushi features avocado, bok choy, carrot, cucumber, jicama and raw sauerkraut and contains no cooked rice.
Body Cafe’ regularly serves several types of creative and flavorful raw entrees. These raw entrees are organic and vegan and are gluten and dairy - free. They are made with high - quality ingredients and are prepared using individual dehydration and / or marination. The raw entrees served at Body Cafe’ include Raw Lasagna, made with zucchini, spinach, tomato and pine nut cheese, Raw Pizza, made with a zucchini - almond crust, sun - dried tomato marinara and pine nut ricotta cheese, Caesar Salad, with romaine hearts, jicama and sunflower croutons and the Raw Veggie Burger, made with avocado, cucumber, lettuce, miso, onions,sunflower seeds, tomato and walnuts. Other outstanding raw entrees at Body Cafe’ are Raw Pesto - Ghetti, made with zucchini, cauliflower, sun - dried tomatoes, olives, ginger, basil pesto and pine nut cheese and Raw Thai Curry, which features tomatoes, mango strips and zucchini in a Pad Thai sauce with crushed cashews.
A nice assortment of smoothies are also served here. Smoothie varieties at this organic, raw and vegan eatery include Blueberry - Mango, Nut Choconana, Tropical, Banana Chai, Strawberry, Banana, Berry and Green. Besides their wonderful smoothies, Body Cafe’ also serves coffee, tea, chai, juices, whole fresh coconut and Kombucha.
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