By Thomas McCabe
 

Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery, Emporium and Education
3038 West Irving Park Road,
Chicago, Illinois 60618
(773) 478-6868

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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.
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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.Â
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.