By Laura Burdick Sherman

Gourmet Greenhouse
5809 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood FL 33021
(Behind Costume Shop on 58th Street)
(954) 518-0551
Open: Tues – Sat 11 am – 4 pm

Greenhouse Gourmet is one of those little gems you wouldn’t find in a million years unless someone knew someone who visited. Off in an obscure section of Hollywood, this amazing little Garden of Eden respite offers a plethora of serenity, spiritual ambiance, health related classes, metaphysical objects and trinkets and delicious raw cuisine. Guests are invited to stroll the labyrinth, a bucolic green space cordoned off from a small parking lot by a white picket fence. The minute you cross into restaurant/spa/store private patio, you are escorted into a magical land of healthy raw, vegan and vegetarian cuisine and a fresh breath of air.

Restaurant and shop owner and holistic practitioner Barbara A. Simons, PhD said she created the upstairs eatery as an adjunct to healing therapies. The food and ambiance show the same careful thought and attention. Chef Jason Rapp often works the kitchen and tables, with Chef Maria Nagy interchanging at times. A turnstile filled with sprouts for sale shows how serious the restaurant is about ensuring healthy eating.
The only entrance to the restaurant is through the store, but it’s an inviting relaxing space filled with soothing scents and good vibes. Once upstairs, the dining room has the feel of a cozy, relaxed homespun kitchen. Chef Jason Rapp talks rapidly but it’s clear he has spent many hours of thought and trial into each dish. Rapp said he interchanges with Chef Maria Nagy and they try each other’s dishes in efforts to offer the very best. A cookbook sits perched nearby, and flipping through the recipes, it’s hard to resist picking up a copy ($29 on site or at amazon.com).
Complimentary crackers and homemade humus is served for every patron and the crunchy vegan crackers are surprisingly addicting. Hummus comes in many flavors, but only the garlic hummus deviates from a raw diet since the garlic has been heated.
Exotic choices of soups come both chilled and warm. The raw Chilled Cream of Strawberry is smooth, creamy, with tasty particles of strawberry, and although the creamy is evident, the dish is completely raw. Vegetarians can enjoy warmed exotic versions such as Cream of Pumpkin, Mushroom or Tomato Basil. All soups run $3.75 per cup or $4.75 per bowl.

Salads abound aplenty and offer a colorful inviting appearance. The Raw Salad Explosion ($4.75) was extremely fresh and the mixture of sweet and salty and textures between leafy spinach, mixed lettuce, watercress, and crunchy pine nuts, carrots, figs, sprouts, grape tomatoes and orange zest provides the kind of variety not easily found in a strictly raw salad. A Chinese Mandarin “Chicken” salad offers another interesting option.
Entrees abound, but two dishes in particular stand out. The Yellow Squash Spaghetti and Almond Flaxseed ‘Meatballs’ with a side salad ($8), apparently created by Maria to mimic the textures of the meat version, seems as creative as any raw dish could taste. The meatballs are so filling, yet flavored in such a way that each bite entices you to try another. This dish earns a definite nod. The Chinese Mandarin Salad with sliced almonds, Mandarin oranges, and bamboo shoots on a bed of mixed greens ($4.75) is about as pleasing a dish as you might request. Fresh is the operative word here, with veggies standing out for their crunchiness and clean taste.

Vegetarians can eat to their hearts content here. The Stir Fried “Pork” and vegetables is a tasty slow marinated citrus “pork spare rib” pieces (tofu) stir fried, with perfectly cooked brown rice and mixed vegetables is a definite try ($8). Quinoa comes in many colors and flavors and the red Quinoa Caliente is a delightful side dish. There are plenty of other vegan and vegetarian choices as well, so no one needs to leave this establishment anything but thrilled.
Dessert is amazing and the Vegan Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce ($3.75) is a must have for those wishing to deviate from a strictly raw diet. Fruit juices, coffee, tea, iced tea and bottled waters are available beverages as well.

From start to finish, Greenhouse Gourmet is one of those places where you can’t believe you never found before and can’t wait until you return again.

by Thomas McCabe

The Raw Deal
603 South Broadway
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 231-3255

Cuisine Type : Organic, Vegan Raw

A relaxed and comfortable vibe is present at this large and spacious vegan and raw foods cafe. This is the type of place where you can enjoy a cold or hot coffee or tea beverage, while reading, indulging in a board game or partaking of the free WiFi that is offered. Couches, stuffed chairs, artwork and reading material are on hand at The Raw Deal and customers are welcome to enjoy the surroundings.

Since 2006, this family operated eatery has been serving an interesting assortment of organic, vegan raw foods made with the freshest ingredients available. When possible, local ingredients are utilized at The Raw Deal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here, with a nice selection of raw items offered. The staff members are friendly and seem to really like their jobs. Customer service is very good and prices are very reasonable.

Many people think that the smoothies and organic juices served at The Raw Deal are the best to be found in Menomonie. Made with the freshest of fruits and vegetables, these beverages are always refreshing and delicious.

In addition to straight apple juice, carrot juice and orange juice, several delightful juice combinations are on the menu at this raw foods deli. These include Ginger Lemonade, Beet Me Green, Cran-Apple and Stalking Apples, which contains apples, pineapple and celery.

The interestingly named smoothies made at The Raw Deal are available in a host of flavorful ingredient combinations. One of the smoothie varieties featured here is named ‘I Date a Nut’. This smoothie contains dates and coconut. Another smoothie here, with strawberries, pineapple and kiwi is named Strawkiappleberry.

Other smoothie varieties at this Menomonie, Wisconsin raw foods cafe are Pina Colata, Goki Berry, with blueberries, kiwi and mango, Coconut, Tropics, which contains pineapple, banana and mango, Berry Banana and the Nutty Monkey, a wonderful concoction made with banana, vanilla, almonds and dates.

Fresh-roasted coffee, teas, wine and beer are also served here.

The constantly evolving raw foods menu at The Raw Deal always features tasty and imaginative dishes that can make a raw foods lover out of the staunchest carnivore.

Just some of the flavorful raw dishes that can often be found at this restaurant are raw lasagna, raw hummus, raw spaghetti, raw cabbage rolls and raw enchiladas.

The raw desserts produced at this restaurant are very good. Among them are Raw Chocolate Pie, raw cookies, raw cheesecake, raw brownies, raw pastry bars and much more.

Art exhibits, live music performances, beer and wine tastings, discussion groups and other events are regularly held at The Raw Deal.

The Real Deal also features an online store. Many of the items that are sold at the restaurant can be conveniently enjoyed in your home when ordered through their web site.

www.rawdeal-wi.com

By Thomas McCabe

Sun Cafe
3711 Cahuenga Boulevard
Studio City, California 91604
(818) 308-7420
Open Monday through Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Cuisine Type : Raw Vegan Organic

This award winning raw food and vegan restaurant is a very popular spot that consistently serves some of the tastiest raw and vegan dishes available in the Los Angeles area.

While the menu lists a mixture of raw and non-raw items, many of the non-raw dishes can be prepared raw and are listed thusly on the menu. A relaxed and comfortabe atmosphere is featured at Sun Cafe, portions are good-sized and service is fast and friendly. The staff members are enthusiastic about the foods they create and serve and are very knowledgeable concerning raw foods. The decor is soothing and prices are moderate.

Raw appetizers at Sun Cafe include Lettuce Leaf Tacos, made with SunChorizo, pico de gallo, green onion, avocado, pecan pieces and cashew cheese and the Mezze Plate, which contains marinated beet salad, cashew ricotta, olive tapenade, kale salad, vegetable sticks, tzatziki and flax crackers.

Sun Nachos here are available raw and raw soups are usually available.

Several tasty and aesthetically pleasing raw salads are served at this enjoyable eatery. The Kale Salad features massaged kale, pecan pieces and tomato in a basil ranch dressing and the Marinated Beet Salad is served with quinoa atop baby greens.

Sun Cafe’s Spinach Salad is made with baby spinach, sliced apple, raisins and garlic pecan cheese and balsamic dressing. Their Kale Colossus is a large mixture of kale salad, pico de gallo, marinated pepper, mushroom and onion, raisins and sliced bananas.

Most of the sandwiches at this cafe are available raw. Sandwich choices include Italian Sandwich, Sun Burger and Portobello Sandwich.

The selection of Specialties features a raw Lasagna Bolognese, raw Pad Thai and raw Marinara or Pesto Kelp Noodles. Sun Cafe’s raw Lasagna Bolognese is made with zucchini ‘noodles’, portobello, baby spinach, cashew ricotta, SunChorizo and marinara and is fabulous.

Raw Pad Thai here is a creative and flavorful dish that contains kelp noodles, red cabbage, cashews, tomato, basil and cilantro. Three types of pizza pies; Pesto, Mexican and Supreme varieties are also available raw at Sun Cafe.

When it comes to beverages, this Studio City cafe serves some of the tastiest smoothies and shakes in Los Angeles. Their Strawberry Superfood Shake features strawberry, cashew, agave and goji. The Mint Shamrock Shake is made with spinach, cacao, agave, banana and cashew and the Blueberry Kale Smoothie contains blueberry, goji berry, pineapple, kale and apple.

Fresh juices, such as Apple Carrot, Green Juice, Lemon Ginger and Power Root Juice contain the freshest of juices and are available with shots of spirulina, acai and hemp seed. Fresh coconut, iced tea and other beverages are available.

Assorted varieties of raw cheesecake are served at Sun Cafe, as are various types of raw cookies and dessert specials.

Sun Cafe offers several different cleanse and detox programs. These include a 28-day Ejuva Herbal Detox, a raw vegan cleanse as well as three day and five day juice fasts. Catering and company delivery of food items are also provided by this raw food and vegan restaurant.

http://suncafe.com

By Thomas McCabe

Oasis Living Cuisine
134 Lancaster Avenue
Frazer, PA 19355
(610) 647-9797

Located in the western section of Pennsylvania, Oasis Living Cuisine is a wonderful raw food cafe that also features an on - site retail store. At this clean, attractive and modern eatery, patrons can dine on raw wraps, raw, gluten - free organic salads, raw pizzas and tasty raw side dishes. A special treat offered here is an extensive assortment of hand made raw chocolate items.

Counter service is featured at this bright and cheery cafe, with the seating, or dining space located downstairs from the counter area. All of the menu items are made to order at this raw food spot, prices are reasonable and service is very good.

The House Salad at Oasis Living Cuisine is a large garden - fresh mixture of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and carrots. This salad can also be ordered as a side salad. The Hotel Salad here contains lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, beets, avocado slices and sunflower seeds. A Hummus & Chips plate is also available

Raw wraps at Oasis Living Cuisine include Nori Roll, made with nori, carrots, zucchini and tomato, ‘Meetball’ Sub, which contains ‘meetballs’ made with walnuts and sunflowers in a flax wrap with Brazil nut parmesan and zucchini cashew creme and the Raw Sandwich which features Brazil nut pate, lettuce, tomato, carrots and a cashew dressing.

Some of the other raw wraps on the menu here are the Avocado Flax Wrap, with avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and a spicy cashew dressing in a flax tortilla, the Collard Wrap, which consists of a fresh collard leaf filled with avocado slices, raw hummus, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes and the Raw Enchilada, which features spicy sunflower seed pate, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and spicy cashew creme served in a choice of fresh collard leaf, nori or flax tortilla.

Several different types of raw pizza are on the menu at Oasis Living Cuisine. Among them are Living Pizza, with marinara sauce, zucchini, cashew creme and Brazil nut parmesan, Hummus Pizza, Spicy Garden Pizza and Banana Nut Pizza, made with sliced bananas, sunflower seeds and almond butter.

Other tasty dishes at this casual and relaxed restaurant include their Walnut Burger, Stuffed Avocado and their Zucchini Parfait, which is made with sliced zucchini and marinara cashew sauce.

A nice selection of smoothies, shakes and fresh organic juices are offered here. Smoothies, such as Orange Creme, Mixed Berry Banana and Green Smoothie are made with raw fruit. The raw vegan nutmilk shakes served at Oasis Living Cuisine are available in flavors such as Coconut Creme, Mint Chip and Chocolate Banana, with a range of boosters available. Almost a dozen types of juice drinks, including ‘cleanses’ are also on the menu at this raw foods establishment.

The high quality raw chocolates made and sold at Oasis Living Cuisine are luxurious, decadent and delicious. A wide variety of raw chocolate products are normally in - stock here, as are several other flavorful raw sweet items.

A nice selection of hand made raw organic gluten - free products are available at Oasis Living Cuisine’s retail store, online and at local natural food stores. These include chocolate fudge, macaroons, kale chips, salad dressings, raw chocolate bars, candied almonds, spicy falafel crisps, cocoa grahams, sunflower seeds and chocolate cookies.

Cash and most major credit cards are accepted at Oasis Living Cuisine. Their web site is http://www.oasislivingcuisine.com .

By Thomas McCabe

Simply Natural Cafe
8267 Sunset Strip
Sunrise, Florida 33322

Cuisine Type : All Organic, Vegetarian, Raw and Non - Vegetarian

Located in a town named Sunrise, this clean and attractive restaurant serves a large and varied all - organic menu. Although most of the dishes served at Simply Natural Cafe are vegetarian and / or raw, several different poultry, meat and seafood dishes are also on the menu. Prices here are fairly reasonable and the creatively - presented food items are amply - portioned.

From the neon natural food signs on the front windows, to the bright and cheery decor and excellent customer service that is always provided, this all - organic restaurant exudes a sense of friendly vitality that makes dining there a pleasureable experience.

A nice assortment of raw options are regularly available at Simply Natural Cafe. Proper raw food handling and preparation techniques are observed here, in an effort to consistently present healthy and vibrant food choices.

Several tasty raw soups and appetizers are great meal - starters at this south Florida organic restaurant. Raw soups here include Avocado Soup and Raw Cucumber and Tomato Soup. Among the raw appetizers that are offered at Simply Natural Cafe are Raw Tabbouleh and Raw Hummus.

Salads at this popular restaurant are packed - full of fresh, organic ingredients. Among the salad choices on the menu here are Mango Salad, with mangoes, cucumber, onions and tomatoes and Avocado Salad, which contains avocado, sprouts, tomatoes, red cabbage, cucumber and carrots on a bed of baby greens.

The selection of raw entrees and main dishes served here includes an array of raw versions of standard American menu - favorites. A wonderful raw lasagna is produced at this organic eatery, as are raw pizza, raw ravioli, raw burger, raw taco and raw stuffed portabello mushroom. A raw platter and raw un - stir - fry are also available.

Simply Natural Cafe also offers a tantalizing assortment of sumptuous raw desserts. It’s hard to believe, but the exquisite desserts presented at this organic eatery are made without or flour, sugar, wheat, salt, milk, soy or preservatives.

Raw dessert choices here include Coconut Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Carrot Cake, Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Mousse Cake. Raw ice cream, breads, cookies and crackers are also served at Simply Natural Cafe.

A large selection of fruit juices, vegetable juices and smoothies are on the menu at this healthy eatery. Some of the juices include coconut water, organic carrot juice, home - made lemonade and wheat grass. Among the smoothie flavors that are offered here are Tropical Forest, with orange juice, frozen berries and frozen bananas, Orange Sunshine, which features orange, banana and cranberries and Super Body Power, which contains blueberries, acai, pomegranate, pineapple and banana.

In addition to their juice and smoothie selections, Simply Natural Cafe also serves tea, coffee, espresso, cappuccino, Turkish coffee, organic beers and organic wine.

This organic restaurant also operates a health food store / nutrition center next door to the restaurant

Dine - in and take - out service of all menu items is provided at Simply Natural Cafe, as are catering services. Wireless Internet is also available.

By Thomas McCabe

Omar’s Rawtopia
2148 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 486-0332

Cuisine Type : Raw, Live and Organic

Billing itself as the only raw foods bar in Utah, Omar’s Rawtopia has been in business since 2005. A large and creative menu of organic and raw appetizers, main dishes, combination plates, desserts and beverages is offered at this popular eatery, with moderate prices in place. The brainchild of chef / owner Omar Abou - Ismail, Rawtopia is a very popular restaurant that regularly draws raw foods enthusiasts from near and far.

Utilizing the sprouting method of preparing food, this 100% organic restaurant creates delicious and aesthetically - pleasing healthy dishes by using dehydrators, juicers and other types of equipment. Staying true to raw foods preparation methods, all menu items at Omar’s Rawtopia are prepared at temperatures no higher than 105* F.

A relaxed, casual and comfortable atmosphere is featured here, with dine - in and take - out service of all menu items provided. The staff members at this Utah raw foods and organic restaurant consistently offer excellent service and portions are quite generous.

Only the freshest organic ingredients available are used in the preparation of dishes at this establishment and all of the creatively - inspired dishes are well - presented.

Appetizers at Omar’s Rawtopia include Creme de Broccoli, which is a lovely almond soup, Tabouli Bite, Seaweed n’ Noodles and Almond Hummus Bite, made with live almond hummus.

Among the main dishes served at this raw foods restaurant are Bean Burrito, made with tahini and sunflower seeds, macadamia nut sour cream and collard green wrap, Nut Burger, Hummus Pizza, Seaweed Salad, Raw Pasta, with zucchini noodles and a great tomato sauce and Sweet Basil Seaweed Roll, which is a nori roll filled with hemp seeds or macadamia nut rice, veggies and a wonderful curried almond sauce.

A nice assortment of combination plates at Omar’s Rawtopia feature various appetizers and main dishes presented together. Some of the tasty combination dishes at this organic and raw foods restaurant are Falafel / Seaweed Salad, Sweet Basil Salad / Lebanese Wrap, Tabouli / Hummus and Bean Burrito / Falafel.

Desserts are no mere afterthought at this organic and raw foods restaurant. Several decadently - flavorful raw creations that are sweetened with agave nectar, yacon syrup and various fruits are on the menu at Omar’s Rawtopia. These include Fruit Chocolate Moo, which is a Brazil nut crust, chocolate pudding and fresh fruit, Cereal Bowl with Hemp Chai, Chocolate Fruit Creme Pie and Date Ball.

Some of the delightful beverages served here are Ginger Aid, which is lemonade mixed with ginger, cayenne pepper, goji berries and sea salt, Hemp Milk Chai, Chocolate Goji, Lemonade, Orange Juice and Fruit Smoothie.

All things considered, Omar’s Rawtopia is a healthy, refreshing addition to the dining landscape in the state of Utah.

by Thomas McCabe

Life Cafe
1453 Roswell Road
Marietta, GA, 30062
(770) 977-9583

Located in the Metro Atlanta city of Marietta, Georgia is a great natural foods co op market named Life Grocery that is very popular with local residents.
A wonderful vegan / raw foods cafe named Cafe Life is situated next door to the Life Grocery food market. A wonderful menu of raw foods and cooked foods is offered at the cafe, with a large raw and organic salad bar, hot foods and a juice bar available.

The fresh organic smoothies served at Cafe Life are healthy and delicious, with several interesting varieties offered. Smoothie flavors include Mellow Green, with apple, cucumber, celery, romaine, ginger and parsley, Berry Blast and Chai, made with apple juice, banana, honey, ice and chai spice. Living versions of all smoothies are available, as are several types of fresh organic juice blends.

Whether it be served as a meal - starter or as a pick - me - up at any time of the day, the Fresh Organic Energy Soup served at this Marietta, Georgia raw and organic foods cafe is a tasty and beneficial menu item that is loaded with ingredients such as kale, avocado, sunflower sprouts, sprouted mung beans, kelp, lentils and a choice of cucumber or apple.

A nice selection of raw living foods dishes are on the menu at this comfortable cafe. The raw Organic Soft Shell Tacos here feature raw taco shells, taco ‘meat’ made with sunflower seeds, onions, peppers and tomatoes, sunflower seed sour cream and salsa. The raw Organic Taco Salad includes the same taco ‘meat’, salsa and sunflower seed sour cream served over romaine lettuce. A dressed salad is also served with the raw tacos.

Life Cafe’s raw Organic Garden Sandwich is a tasty item that consists of a sun - dried tomato hummus spread on Seed Bread, topped with alfalfa sprouts, red onions and cucumbers. Like the raw tacos, this sandwich is served with a dressed salad.

The raw Organic Avo Veggie Sandwich served at Life Cafe is a flavorful item made with raw avocado spread, carrot, cucumber and tomato, served on living onion bread. Another delicious raw item served here is their Organic Hummus Platter, which is served with raw onion bread and crudites.

Among the most popular organic cooked menu items at the Life Cafe are their Organic Avocado Melt and Organic BLT. Somewhat resembling a pizza, the delightful flatbread Avocado Melt features creamy avocado topped with melted vegan cheese. The BLT is made with tempeh ‘bacon’ and is served on spelt bread with “Vegenaise”.

An organic buffet option is also featured at Life Cafe. Raw foods items, cold salads and hot bar items are sold by the pound from the buffet.

The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable at this Marietta, Georgia raw and organic foods restaurant. Prices are generally reasonable and portion sizes are generous.

by Thomas McCabe

Chocolatree Cafe
1595 W. Hwy. 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336

(928) 282-2997

With a name like Chocolatree Cafe, one might assume that tasty chocolate items could be found within. Such an assumption would be true. This organic and raw foods restaurant does indeed stock and sell a wide assortment of artisan raw chocolates, but also offers a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, including chocolate desserts.

Portions at Chocolatree Cafe are generous, prices are reasonable and service is usually very good. A positive and friendly atmosphere is offered at this Sedona restaurant and the meals served there reflect the care and good energy the establishment exudes.

Only the freshest ingredients, including many locally - grown herbs and produce items, as well as local Artesian well water are used in the preparation of food items at Chocolatree Cafe. All raw food items at this restaurant are prepared at temperatures below 115 degrees.

It is only fitting that a restaurant that maintains such a reverence for the earth and all things natural and organic, would have an on - site outdoor garden sanctuary. Filled with trees, flowers, fruit and vegetable plants and herbs, the garden at Chocolatree Cafe is a wonderful spot to relax, meditate, play and commune with nature. Pets are allowed in the garden sanctuary at this organic and raw restaurant.

A nice selection of breakfast items are served until noon each day at Chocolatree Cafe. Classic - style, chocolate chip and mushroom - stuffed pancakes are regularly available, as are banana bread and several types of waffles and tamales. Pancakes and waffles are served with cinnamon agave syrup or Arizona raw honey.

For those who prefer to start the day with a raw foods breakfast, Chocolatree Cafe offers Fresh Fruit Salad with Cacao Nibs, Coconut Kefir Parfait and Apple Honey Granola. Some customers at this organic and raw foods restaurant enjoy eating light breakfasts of toast with coconut oil, sliced apples or even raw organic chocolates.

A broad spectrum of delicious and creative lunch and dinner items are served at Chocolatree Cafe. Raw appetizers here include Spring Rolls made with curry wrap, served with almond chili dip, Guacamole & Crackers, Pico de Gallo & Nori Nachos and Hummus Plate. Several flavorful soups are also usually available.

Salads and noodle dishes are popular menu items at this top - rate organic raw foods restaurant. Among the refreshing and aesthetically - pleasing raw salads are SeaStar Cilantro and Mixed Greens. Raw noodle dishes include Thai Noodle Bowl and Three Cheese Noodle.

The sandwiches and wraps served at Chocolatree Cafe are large and packed with tasty ingredients. Sandwich choices, such as Veggie Burger, Almond Butter n’ Marmalade and the Mediterranean are served on a choice of raw onion flat bread, sprouted grain bread, spelt bread, cinnamon raisin, brown rice wrap, curry or sun - dried tomato wrap.

An exciting mix of main dishes at this fun restaurant includes raw items such as the Viva Burrito and Falafel Platter, as well as non - raw items like their Stuffed Baked Potato, with vegan butter and a creamy garlic mushroom sauce.

Desserts are well - represented at Chocolatree Cafe. A mouth - watering selection of raw, gluten - free pies and cakes sweetened with honey are available. Among the incredibly delicious desserts offered here are Chocolate Puddin’ Pie, Lemon Creme Pie, German Chocolate Cake and Tiramisu. Raw chocolate and ice cream are other popular sweet treats.

An array of hot and cold beverage choices including herbal teas and tinctures, coffee, smoothies, sprouted almond milk and hot chocolate are available at this raw and organic eatery.

In addition to their excellent restaurant, Chocolatree Cafe also maintains an online store (www.chocolatreecafe.com), where a large selection of raw food items, jewelry and health products can be purchased.

Au Lac

16563 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(714) 418-0658

I decided to try Au Lac after a friend mentioned having an awesome dinner there. When we arrived we were greeted by a happy man giving free hugs away at an elixir bar.  The place is dimly lit and quite romantic, a good place for a date. All of the foods are artfully presented and made with the freshest ingredients. I had the Au Lac Raw soup accompanied by the Chimichuri (raw bread). The bread was so close in texture to traditional bread that it might fool you. Both were yummy!  Service was good, waitress was knowledgeable, friendly and the price was right! I will return.