Archive for the 'Raw Restaurants- Connecticut' Category
Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe
By Thomas McCabe
Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe
487A Campbell Avenue
West Haven, Ct 06516
(203) 521-7648
Cuisine Type : Raw Foods
Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe is widely - recognized as being the pre- eminent raw foods restaurant / cafe in the West Haven and New Haven, Connecticut area. A relaxed, yet lively and fun atmosphere is offered here, with an assortment of tables and chairs at which to relax, as well as interesting artwork and other decor present. The owner of this eatery is warm and engaging and very helpful and knowledgeable regarding raw, live and organic foods. Service here is always friendly and efficient, portions are large and prices are very reasonable.
Everything served at Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe is raw and organic. Most of their dishes are made from fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds and oats and all food is prepared without cooking. Everything served here is prepared by using dehydrators, blenders, food processors and juicers and all foods are prepared at temperatures of 118 degrees or lower.
Billing itself as a place for Live Food, Green Smoothies and SuperFoods, Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe regularly hosts a range of special events, including raw food prep classes, pot - luck dinners on Sunday nights and guest speakers. They also stock and sell some raw foods - oriented retail items, cell - food, E - 3 Live, books and DVD’s. In addition, this raw foods eatery carries items such as Elements For Life SuperFoods, Island Fire, Gold Rush, Immune Detox, Goji, Cacao and Inca.
The varied menu here features items such as the Wrapwich, which is Almond Pate, avocado and tomato wrapped in romaine lettuce, several garden - fresh salads, raw Zucchini Pata, with side salad and Garlic Bread, Nori Wraps, raw BBQ Burger, a nut seed hemp burger with BBQ sauce, Caesar Salad, with avocado and garlic croutons, Tomavo Sandwich, with avocado, tomato and almond pate and Nut & Hemp Burger, made with pecan, walnuts, almonds, herbs, spices and hemp seeds.
Several excellent side dishes are served at Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe. These include flax crackers, kale chips, nut pate, raw onion bread and garlic bread, among others. Breakfast is served at anytime at this raw foods restaurant, with items such as Rawnola and Nut Milk, Cashew Cheese and Tomato and Cinnamon Rolls available.
Some of the most popular menu items at this raw foods restaurant are their refreshing smoothies, juices and desserts. Just some of the tasty smoothies served here are Banana Boat, Grateful Green, Tropical Trip, Holy Cacao, SuperFood Hero, Minty Chip and Mocha - Chino. An array of boosts are available for smoothies at Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe. Among them are Revitiphi, Spirulina, Hemp, Maca, Acia and Raw Power.
The exquisite raw desserts served here include Chia Seed Pudding, un - pasteurized almonds, fresh, raw vanilla or chocolate macaroons, Kompucha, Chia Seeds, Raw Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies and dairy and sugar - free raw ice cream. Juice fans will love the assortment of fresh juices served at Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe. Some of them are wheat grass shots, coconut water, ginger shots and raw chocolate shots.
If you are seeking a fun and relaxed raw foods restaurant on the Connecticut shoreline or in the New Haven area, Catch A Healthy Habit Cafe is undoubtedly the place to go.
Estimated Cost Per Person : $15.00 - $20.00
Alchemy Cafe
by Thomas J. Mccabe
Alchemy Cafe
203 New Britain Avenue
(next to Trinity College)
Hartford, Ct 06104
(860) 246-5700
Open Mon - Sat 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Fridays until 10:30 pm
Sunday Organic Brunch 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Cuisine Type : Raw Foods
There are not very many raw foods restaurants in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Fortunately for local residents, there is one top - rate restaurant that serves a large selection of fresh and delicious raw foods. Alchemy Cafe is located next to Trinity College in the city’s southwest section. Open seven days per week, Alchemy Cafe is wildly popular with students and health - concious individuals throughout the local region. In addition to raw foods, this restaurant also serves vegetarian, vegan, organic, local and sustainable foods. Staying true to raw foods principles, Alchemy Cafe does not maintain or use a microwave oven, nor does it serve foods that contain refined sugars, irradiated spices or processed foods. All of the food served here is prepared fresh daily and their raw foods are both vegan and gluten - free. They also offer ongoing food support groups, food preparation classes, films, lectures and food delivery services.
The extensive menu at this Hartford, Connecticut raw foods restaurant offers many healthy and delicious choices, most of which are reasonably - priced. An array of raw platters are served at Alchemy Cafe. These platters are creatively - presented and feature a wide variety of raw ingredients. With various types of greens serving as a base for many of them, these platters include such items as Spring Roll wraps, Hummus, Flax crackers and an assortment of pates. Some of the delectable pates served here are Walnut Pate, a Mock - Salmon Pate, which is rolled in noori, much like a sushi wrap and Sunflower Seed Pate.
Some of the other healthy and delicious raw foods that are regularly available at Alchemy Cafe are their sumptuous raw lasagna, kale chips, marinated veggies, raw pizzas and assorted Sampler Platters. Salads are well - represented here, with Mediterranean Salad, Greek Salad, Spinach Salad, Lovers Salad and the Alchemist Salad available. Sandwiches and wraps are very popular at Alchemy Cafe. Among the standout varieties are Spicy Tofu Wrap, Portabella Burger, Avocado Wrap, Sunshine Burger, Tofu Salad Wrap and Waldorf Wrap. Some of the wonderful entrees served at this raw foods restaurant are the Alchemist Platter, with brown rice, black beans, yams and a side salad, Mexican Platter, Portabella Platter, Miso Platter, Nacho Platter and Tofu Platter. Flavorful and comforting soups are also regularly served at Alchemy Cafe. These include Soup du Jour and Soup and House Salad, with warm rice and seeds available at a small additional charge.
A range of 100% organic juices here include Pure Carrot, Carrot and Apple, Carrot, Beet, Kale & Ginger and Apple, Pear, Carrot and Celery. Organic juices with added fresh sprouts and greens named Ultimate Juices and live raw smoothies are available here, as are 100% organic smoothies, with names such as Berrylicious, Tantric Love, Got Green ? and Super Green. A nice selection of delectable raw desserts are offered at Alchemy Cafe, including a range of raw cakes and exquisite raw fudge. Coming in 2009, is the addition of raw ice cream to the creative menu here. In addition to their top - rate raw foods restaurant, Alchemy Cafe also operates a green - living co - op and offers a large selection of raw live healing foods. For high - quality, fresh and delicious raw foods in the Hartford, Connecticut area, Alchemy Cafe is highly recommended.
Estimated cost per person :Â $ 15 - 20 and over
