Ecopolitan Restaurant
by Thomas McCabe
Ecopolitan Restaurant
2409 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
(612) 874-7336
In the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, the most well - known and popular raw foods restaurant is by far, Ecopolitan Restaurant & Eco - Shop. Run by a non - profit organization that promotes eco - raw living, this raw foods restaurant serves only raw, uncooked plant - based foods with 100% organically - grown ingredients. Additionally, no additives, GMO’s or toxic processing are present in any of the raw foods served here.
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The entire menu at Ecopolitan Restaurant is vegan and no refined sugars or flours are used. All of the fruits and vegetables used here are cleaned with purified water, organic hemp napkins are used and they serve reverse - osmosis purified drinking water. This excellent raw foods restaurant offers a handicapped access ramp, bicycle racks and free parking. Prices are quite reasonable and the staff members here are very friendly and always provide top - rate service.
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The extensive menu here features appetizers such as Hummus & Flax Crackers, Veggies & Cashew “Ranch”, Pine Nut Not - Cho “Cheese” and Guacamole & Salsa. Salads here include Purple Kale Salad, Taco Salad, Baby Greens & Seeds Salad and Custom Salad. Several soups and side dishes are other great meal - starters at this raw foods restaurant.
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The assortment of raw entrees at Ecopolitan Restaurant is large and impressive. Among the delicious entrees served, here are Rawvioli, Hummus Plate, Flaxseed Tostadas, Lasagna Plate, Spicy Thai Noodles and Macadamia Alfredo Pasta. An array of buckwheat - herb crust pizzas are served at Ecopolitan Restaurant. These include Taco Pizza, Pesto Pizza, Red Avocado Pizza, Mediterranean Pizza and Hawaiian Pizza. A large selection of pizza toppings here includes items such as beet, cabbage, avocado half, seaweed, sun - dried tomatoes, dried pineapple, sunflower seeds, zucchini and fresh basil.
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Breakfast is served all day here, with items such as Rawnola, Oat Porridge, FlaxJack “Pancakes”, Fruit Salad and “Rawmelettes” available. Ecopolitan Restaurant urges customers to bring their own to - go ware and offers bio- degradable, sustainable to - go containers, at a nominal fee.
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Smoothies are well -represented at this Minneapolis, Minnesota raw foods restaurant. Some of the delicious raw smoothies served here are Apple Pie, Mango Fusion, Mint Machine, Sesame Mocha, Coconut Supreme, Hazelnut Fudge, Orange Julia, Pina Colada, Sweet Basil, Eco - Green Sweetie and Custom Smoothie. A large selection of Smoothie Additions are available here, including dried figs, dried apricots, fresh mint, parsley, spinach, cilantro, lemon and lime, among others. Other beverages served at Ecopolitan Restaurant include a nice selection of teas and organic red and white wines.
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Desserts are no mere afterthought at Ecopolitan Restaurant. Among their delightful dessert offerings are Ecopolitan UnCookie, Ecopolitan Pie, “Ice Cream” Parfait, Carob Fudgy Brownie, Ecopolitan Cake Slice and Dessert Balls. A wide range of pre - packaged “Extras” are also available here, including organic tea boxes, raw savory crackers, Power Wrap, pink sea salt and virgin coconut oil.
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Besides serving a wide range of delicious raw foods, Ecopolitan Restaurant also offers a host of health services such as oxygen therapy, infrared cedar sauna and a “Sweatless Sauna”. Free lectures and films are hosted weekly at this raw foods restaurant and “Uncooking” classes are held here. All things considered, Ecopolitan Restaurant is a wonderful raw foods restaurant that is highly recommended.
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Estimated Cost Per Person: $15 - $20
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Alive
By Edmund Atanasio
Alive! 1972 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 923-1052
Alive! is All the Way Live!
We went to Alive! the other day and to say that I was reticent is putting it mildly. I must admit, I am not exactly what you’d call a disciple of this raw food movement. I am still very comfortable and quite used to food that has been cooked. I will take a boiled carrot (al dente, of course—I gotta have that crunch) over a raw one every time. I like sushi and steak tartare, but I’ll opt for the cooked versions over the raw ones every time. But, when we visited Alive! recently, we were more than pleasantly surprised. Described on their menu as a “serene and sophisticated dining destination for raw, vegetarian, animal-free cuisine using only the freshest local, seasonal, and organic produce,” we were anticipating a bunch of rah-rah tree-hugging environmentalists preaching “save the planet” while serving us this barely edible, extremely bland fare. Not so. Everything we sampled at Alive! was delicious, packed with flavors and featured organic produce and ingredients that are local, seasonal and regional. The restaurant’s modern Zen dining room and hidden urban garden made us feel supremely comfortable almost instantly. The knowledgeable and very professional wait staff at Alive! are true followers of the raw food movement, but they aren’t pushy about it—they know their stuff and can answer any and all of your inquiries about the food; but only if you ask, which is nice. Sometimes I like to be educated about what I’m consuming, and other times I just want to be left alone to eat it without a narrative. First we tried some of well-known specialties at Alive! These are the dishes that Chef Leland Jung is most known for, so we were anxious to sample them. I always like to experience a place’s signature dishes, so we had the open-face avocado peppercress sandwich (amazing!); their sun dried tomato shiitake mushroom torte (man-o-man!); the signature sweet sesame ginger zucchini ribbons with seasonal vegetables and walnuts; (oh, the flavors!); and then capped it off with an amazing candy cap mushroom cheesecake (I know, it sounds weird, but it is so incredible, you HAVE to try it!). Prices are fairly reasonable at Alive! with soups and starters running, $10–$12, and entrees going for $12–$20. I’ve paid a lot more for food that wasn’t even half as good as what you’ll encounter at Alive! They also have an extensive, very smart wine list at Alive! The restaurant has Chris Tavelli, Yield Wine Bar, San Francisco as their wine consultant, and he’s one of the best in the Bay Area, so you can be certain that the list is extensive, deep and top-tier in every way. The most amazing thing is that EVERYTHING we ate was 100% raw. The freshness of the ingredients coupled with the astute flavor combinations made for a very memorable meal. Now I can see why Alive! has gotten so many positive reviews and has been called a “leader of the Raw Food movement” in the Bay Area and beyond. We’ll be back here again and again, because not only is the food very healthy…but it’s also very, very good.
posted by mikeCafe 118
By Thomas McCabe
Café 118°
153 East Morse Blvd.
Winter Park, Florida 32789
(407) 389-2233
Café 118° is a very popular raw foods restaurant that consistently serves the finest Living Cuisine dishes in the Orlando, Florida area. A bright and cheery place, Café 118° has become a favorite lunch and dinner destination spot for many local residents and tourists alike. Known for their use of the highest - quality, locally - grown organic ingredients and high standards of integrity, this raw foods restaurant regularly converts even the staunchest carnivores into believers and devotees of raw and living cuisine.
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The staff members here seem like they really enjoy what they are doing and they always provide great service. A pleasant and friendly atmosphere is present at Café 118°, with comfortable seating and a soothing decor offered. A host of delectable and creatively - presented raw dishes here include juices, smoothies, entrees, salads and desserts. The karma here is very positive and the vibe projects a sense of healthy vitality and community.
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Tasty and healthy raw juices served here include Super Green Juice with Lemon & Ginger, Local Orange, Raspberry Agave Lemonade, Green Tea Lemonade, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Beet and Green Apple, Coconut Water and Pineapple with Celery and Mint.
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A large assortment of raw smoothies are available at Café 118°. Among the smoothie varieties, here are Strawberry Pearfection, Banana Berry Bliss, Venus Verde, Sundae Drive, Divine Cherry, Rain Forest Rapture, Goji Gold and Tropical Mint.
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An array of inventive raw variations on traditional dishes are regularly presented here. The main raw dishes, or raw entrees served at Café 118° include Avocado, Mango and Shiitake Maki Rolls, Portobello “Steak” with South American Potato Salad, Chile Rellenos, with Monta - Raw Jack Cheese, Bell Pepper Sauce and Mole, Crispy Vegetable Summer Rolls with Macadamia Dressing and Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce, Spicy “Bean” Burrito, with Salsa and Guacamole, Shiitake Mushroom Lasagna and Spinach and Beet Ravioli with Cashew Ricotta and Pear Wine Sauce.
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Among the impeccably - fresh garden salads served at Café 118° are Mexican Chopped Salad, with Avocado, Sweet Corn, Tomato, Chili Chips and “Queso Blanco” and Arugula Salad with Avocado, Hemp Seeds, Pignoli Parmesan and Sun - Dried Tomato.
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A range of exquisite raw desserts here include Chocolate Hazelnut Tart with Macaroon Crust, Pumpkin Tart with Pecan Crust and Whipped “Cream”, Raspberry Parfait with Vanilla Bean Cream and Dark Chocolate Sauce, Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Crust and Lime Whipped Cream, Mocha Pudding with Cacao Nibs and Agave Caramel and Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake with Cinnamon Glazed Cherries and Cherry Ginger Syrup.
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Several flavors of delicious raw ice cream are also served at Café 118°. Ice cream flavors here are Banana Almond Butter Cup, Cacao Mint Chip, Cinnamon Maple Crunch and Coconut Macaroon.
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If you’re a fan of raw foods, or have never even tried them before, you would be hard - pressed to find a better raw foods restaurant than Café 118°. Because it is affiliated with a raw foods culinary institute, only the highest standards of food safety and quality are practiced here. This delightful raw foods restaurant is highly recommended.
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Borrowed Earth Cafe
by Thomas McCabe
Borrowed Earth Cafe’
970 Warren Avenue
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
(630) 795-1729
Chicago, Illinois area diners now have the option of enjoying top - rate raw food cuisine in a colorful and inviting restaurant located close to the city. Borrowed Earth Cafe’ is a clean and comfortable raw foods restaurant that offers great food and excellent customer service in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The eco - conscious decor here features a waterfall, intriguing artwork, an interesting bamboo floor and soothing wall colors. An open kitchen is also featured at this raw foods restaurant, with overhead TV monitors that enable customers to closely watch their food being prepared. Borrowed Earth Cafe regularly serves a wide range of delectable raw, vegan appetizers, salads, wraps, entrees, desserts, smoothies, teas and more, at reasonable prices.
Raw appetizers served here include Hummus & Crackers, Nori Rolls, Cheese Perogies, Dolmas and Stuffed Mushrooms. Salads such as Kale - Licious Salad, Borrowed Earth’s World Famous Salad and I can’t Believe It’s Not Egg Salad and their tasty raw soups are other great meal - starters at this Chicago, Illinois area raw foods restaurant.
Raw wraps are very popular with many customers at Borrowed Earth Cafe’. Wrap varieties include the Oriental - style Far Easter, Falafels, Falafels, Falafels, made with ground nuts and exotic spices and the Greek - inspired Gimme a Gyro, made with seeds and nuts in a zucchini flax seed wrap. All wraps here are served with two flavorful side salads.
The kitchen staff at Borrowed Earth Cafe’ really shines when it comes to their delicious raw entrees. Among the great raw entrees served here are their delicious raw pizzas, made with sprouted rye crusts and almond - ricotta “cheese”, the carrot / walnut garden Earth Burger, Burrito Loco, with spicy sunflower seeds, beans, guacamole and salsa in a corn tortilla, Raw Lasagna, made with zucchini noodles, spinach and vegetables, marinara sauce and cashew ricotta “cheese” as well as a Spinach Frittata. A Mediterranean - style Earth Sampler platter is also available, with items such as falafel, stuffed mushroom, dolmas and kebab, as well as three side salads.
Some of the other great items that are available for children as well as adults at Borrowed Earth Cafe’ are Ants on a Log, which is stuffed celery, with almond or hemp butter and raisins, Spaghetti Marinara, made with zucchini pasta, the Un - Grilled Cheese Sandwich, PB & J Sandwich and a Banana Split.
The various raw desserts served at Borrowed Earth Cafe’ are not only delicious to eat, but they are also creatively - presented. Raw desserts here include Out of this World Cheese Cake, Sweet Tooth Rainbow Pie, Guilty Pleasure Ice Cream and Savoy Truffles.
Beverages are no mere afterthought at this Chicago, Illinois area raw foods restaurant. Several types of delightful smoothies, including Mixed Berry, Pina Colada, Earth Green and Holy Cacao are available, as are a Chocolatte, Yerbamate Latte’ and young Thai coconut milk served in the shell. A very large selection of hot or cold teas is also served at this delightful raw vegan restaurant. The tea selection here includes Chamomile, Hibiscus, Yerbamate, Jasmine, Green, Rooibos, Mint, Clove and White varieties. A side of agave is also available with all of the teas served at this Chicago, Illinois area raw foods restaurant.
In addition to serving some of the finest raw foods in the Chicago, Illinois area, Borrowed Earth Cafe’ also regularly hosts an array of classes and events. All things considered, Borrowed Earth Cafe’ is a wonderful raw foods restaurant that consistently offers an excellent dining experience for each and every customer.
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posted by mikeBlossoming Lotus Vegan Cafe
Blossoming Lotus Vegan Cafe
925 NW Davis
Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 228-0048
Cuisine Type : Raw Foods
When it comes to raw, live, vegan and sustainable foods restaurants in the Portland, Oregon area, Blossoming Lotus Vegan Cafe is widely - regarded as being one of the best. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here, with a host of fresh and delicious items always available. The staff members at Blossoming Lotus are caring and friendly and consistently provide fast and efficient service. The overall atmosphere here is warm and relaxed, with an interesting decor and comfortable seating offered.
Many Portland area residents regularly enjoy partaking of the excellent raw breakfasts served at Blossoming Lotus. Among the breakfast dishes served here are Oatmeal, Tofu Scramble and raw items such as Live Breakfast Parfait and Live Buckwheat Granola, with pumpkin and hemp seeds, fruit, walnuts
and hemp milk. A range of fresh juices, teas and other drinks are served at this vegan and raw foods restaurant. Fresh juices here include Carrot, Apple Lemon Ginger, Carrot Ginger and Apple Celery Cucumber. Half - a - dozen organic teas are served here, as are Kauai Chai, Iced Tea, Hemp Milk and Kombucha. The fresh smoothies served at Blossoming Lotus include varieties such as Blueberry Banana, Berry Fusion Mixed Berry Banana, Strawberry Banana and Peanut Butter Banana. Their smoothies are made with a choice of rice milk, hemp milk or soy milk and many additions are available.
An array of organic and raw soups, salads and appetizers are served at Blossoming Lotus Vegan Cafe. Among them are raw items such as their House Salad, Live Cashew Hummus, Live Seasonal Soup du Jour, Chef’s Choice Soup du Jour and Miso Soup. All of the entrees served here are raw, or live dishes. These include Live Pasta, made with zucchini pasta, vegetables, pesto and cashew cheese, Live Wrap and LivePizza. The Live Wrap features cucumber, carrot, sprouts and avocado in collard greens and the Live Pizza is made with a buckwheat crust, cashew cheese and basil pesto, as well as their daily topping.
A nice selection of sandwiches and wraps served on spelt bread or wheat tortillas are available at Blossoming Lotus Vegan Cafe. Some of the raw sandwiches and wraps here include Hummus Wrap, made with cashew hummus, vegetables and kalamata olives, Garden Veggie Sandwich and Spicy Avocado Sandwich, with sprouts, romaine and tofu. Several “Bowls” and additional dinner entrees are served here, including their Live Sampler Platter, which features live pasta, cashew hummus, flax crackers, live pizza, eden salad, cucumber and tomato.
Blossoming Lotus Vegan Cafe also offers several top - rate desserts, including live, or raw varieties. Desserts here include Live Fudge, Assorted House Made Cookies, Chewy Chocolate Brownie and Seasonal Live Dessert.
This vegan and raw foods restaurant practices sustainable means and utilizes local organic products. All menu items are available to - go and they now also offer several gluten - free dishes. They also offer catering and delivery to the Portland, Oregon area.
Estimated Cost Per Person : $12 - 20
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
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Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery, Emporium and Education
By Thomas McCabe
Cousin’s Incredible Vitality Live Eatery, Emporium and Education
3038 West Irving Park Road,
Chicago, Illinois 60618
(773) 478-6868
Cuisine Type : Raw Foods
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.
Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe
By Thomas McCabe
Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe
294 Cabot Street,
Beverly, Ma 01915
(978) 922-0004 Open Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 - 8:00 pmCuisine Type : Raw Foods
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One of the oldest raw foods restaurants in the United States, Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe is well - known in the Boston, Masachusetts area and beyond for consistently serving delicious, top - rate raw foods at reasonable prices. Since 1999, this eatery has been owned and operated by a longtime chef and advocate of raw and natural foods. In addition to being an excellent raw foods restaurant, Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe also maintains an on - site raw foods “Megastore”, a prepared raw foods section and a comprehensive juice bar.
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Staying true to raw foods principles and practices, Rawbert’s utilizes modern, high - quality food dehydrators for “cooking” foods at temperatures between 95 and 110 degrees. While Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe is widely - regarded as being one of the premier raw foods restaurants in New England, with every recipe being essentially raw, they also sometimes utilize (other) healthy cooking methods in the preparation of their gourmet natural and raw food dishes. Examples of this are their inclusion of bread, which is not baked on the premises, with some dishes and offering customers the option of having their soups heated. Rawbert’s is 100% vegetarian and vegan and all of the recipes here are wheat - free and gluten - free as well. This raw foods restaurant does truly amazing things with nuts, seeds and grains, creating edible works of art that are actually quite flavorful.
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The extensive menu here features a range of raw garden - fresh salads, roll - ups and clubs that are always fresh and creatively - presented. These raw items include Hummus, Falafel, Thai Dumpling, Sprouts, Sea Vegetable and Avocado & Guacamole. Other outstanding salads at Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe include Harvest Salad, Spinach Salad and House Salad, all of which are available with their selection of all organic homemade dressings. Healthy, raw wraps are very popular at Rawbert’s and all wrap fillings are made only from 100% living or raw food ingredients. Just some of the other delicious raw food menu items available at Rawbert’s are their extraordinarily - tasty Lasagna, Nori Dumplings, organic pizzas, Organic Maki - Sushi, such as Macadamia - Avo Roll and California Roll and their delectable organic soups, including Soup du’ Jour (raw or heated) and their House Miso Soup. For hungry customers who are un - decided on what to order, Rawbert’s also offers an entree Sampler Plate.
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Don’t forget to try some of the exquisite raw desserts that are served at Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe. Although they are made without flour, dairy products, sugar or artificial sweeteners, all of their desserts are very tasty and satisfying. Standout desserts include their Raw Brownies, cookies and Raw Coconut Rolls.
A large assortment of beverages are served at Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe. These include many types of organic teas and coffees, decaf teas and lots of organic juices and smoothies. For those seeking stronger beverages, this Boston, Massachusetts area raw foods restaurant serves a large selection of organic wines, sakes and beers.
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A warm and relaxed atmosphere, which is accented by excellent service and a soothing decor is offered at this raw foods restaurant. Rawbert’s Organic Garden Cafe is wheelchair accessible and also features a children’s menu.
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Estimated Cost Per Person : $15 - $20
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Cafe Gratitude
by Ed Attanasio
Café Gratitude
With two cafes in San Francisco, one in Berkeley, one in San Rafael, and with their newest location in Healdsburg, Café Gratitude has gained a much-deserved reputation in the alternative culinary community for its inspiring environment and distinctive, flavorful organic cuisine.
This amazing place is not just about putting food and drink into your stomach and then paying the bill. It’s about the entire experience – nourishing the heart, mind and soul. They want you to leave there feeling better about every aspect of your life.
I must admit that I was skeptical when I went to Café Gratitude. I am a steak and chops kind of guy. But, I was really surprised when I found myself really liking it.
When you walk through the door, this sign greets you:
Welcome to Cafe Gratitude serving all organic, vegan and mostly live foods! Come play the Abounding River Game and experience an unfamiliar view of BEING ABUNDANCE!
Café Gratitude does not serve anything with a face, or anything that comes from something with a face. This includes eggs, honey, milk or cheese. It also serves live food, which means nothing is nuked or charred there. Most of the food is cold, room temperature or slightly undercooked to keep the cells within the food alive.
When I went to the Haight-Ashbury location yesterday for lunch, I was expecting a bunch of hippies chanting mantras and smelling of patchouli oil. Not even close. Café Gratitude is a great place, with wonderful food, a relaxed, totally laid back attitude and people who will make you feel at home almost immediately. We were only there for about two hours, but when we left, you would have thought we’d known each other all our lives. If felt the same pangs of guilt I feel when I leave a rocking party early. I really didn’t want to go!
One of the coolest things about the place is the way you order your food. Every item on the menu is an affirmation. For instance, the almond milk is called “I am Youthful.” When you order it by name, the wait staff replies, “You are Youthful.” At first, it seemed kind of strange, but after awhile I got into it. When the food came promptly, I was happy, because “I was Hungry.”
The menu at Café Gratitude is extensive, featuring a wide range of over 100 items, including soups, salads, appetizers, smoothies, teas, fresh juices, elixirs, shakes, organic sparkling and white wines, beer, sake and cider, organic coffee, organic ice cream, live pizzas and assorted desserts.
Some of the things we tried at Café Gratitude were:
The “I am Warm” Soup: A Faux Pho miso soup. This is a warm miso with spiralized vegetable noodles, shiitake mushrooms, scallions and sprouts in a big bowl ($9.00).
The “I am Thankful” Soup: This is Thai coconut curry soup with avocado, tomato, cucumbers and shiitake mushrooms ($7.00).
The “I am Fabulous” Live Pizza: A living, breathing pizza with lasagna-zucchini noodles layered with cashew ricotta cheese, fresh tomatoes, basil, pesto and marinara sauce ($12).
The “I am Festive” Taco Salad. A flavorful salad with shredded romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy dressing topped with crumbled walnut-seed taco filling, guacamole, salsa, nacho cheese and green sprouts topped with flax seeds ($12.00).
To complete the experience, we had the “I am Praising” dessert – a dish of Café Gratitude’s vanilla soft serve ice cream. It was less heavy than your standard ice cream, because, of course, it contained no dairy.
On the way out we picked up a copy of I Am Grateful, a book written by Café Gratitude’s co-founders Terces and Matthew Engelhart. It presents their view of life and their business philosophy. In the book, Terces also relates her own story of personal healing, sharing highlights of her recovery from food addiction while explaining the benefits of an organic lifestyle. The book’s incredible full-color photographs accompany easy-to-follow recipes for the café’s most popular items, making it easy for readers to prepare live foods at home.
Recipes include café favorites for satisfying smoothies such as the “I am Luscious” raw chocolate variety, as well as juices, soups, and appetizers. There’s also entrancing entrees like the “I am Elated” spicy rolled enchiladas and delicious desserts including the “I am Amazing” lemon meringue pie with macadamia nut crust.
Café Gratitude has five locations. To find the one nearest you, visit their Web site at: www.CafeGratitude.com. It’s an experience that will leave you feeling healthy, happy and qualify you as a member of the Grateful Fed.
Grezzo Restaurant
By: Thomas McCabe
Grezzo Restaurant
69 Prince Street
Boston, Ma 02113
(857) 362-7288
Open for lunch Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Open for dinner at 5:00 pm Wednesday - Sunday
Cuisine Type : Raw Foods
Located in Boston’s North End, Grezzo Restaurant is a very popular raw foods restaurant that is known for consistently featuring fresh and creatively - presented organic raw vegan cuisine. This 28 - seat eatery offers a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that is accentuated by candlelight. Referring to themselves as a vegan raw and living food restaurant, Grezzo regularly utilizes fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables and seeds as the basis for their delectable gourmet raw dishes. They do not use dairy, animal products or animal - derived products here, nor do they use honey, maple syrup, cooked vinegars, nutritional yeast, canned food or processed ingredients.
Befitting a true raw foods restaurant, Grezzo, which means “raw” in Italian, prepares and keeps all foods below 112 degrees farenheit. They only use fresh herbs, they do not use extracts or processed powders and they also use whole spices. Grezzo is widely - known for its use of highly - flavorful sauces, including several types of cheese sauces. In actuality, the cheese sauces at Grezzo are nut cream sauces, which do not contain any dairy products. Their sauces, like all of the other tasty dishes at Grezzo, are so delicious and creatively prepared and presented, that even carnivores and those unfamiliar with raw and living foods are often very impressed and become new - found fans of these healthier types of cuisine.
The lunch menu at Grezzo features soups such as Winter Melon Stew and Mushroom Tea and salads that include Sea Vegetable and Baby Arugula varieties. Some of the outstanding raw entrees from the lunch menu at Grezzo are BLTA Italian Bread Wrap, made with eggplant bacon, Greek Pizzeta, “Free - Range” Chicken - Less Salad, Kelp & Wild Mushroom Bistro Burger, Gnocchi Carbonara and Land and Sea, made with mushrooms, ricotta and kelp.
The dinner menu at Grezzo Restaurant offers a large selection of toothsome raw food delights. These include Spring Vegetable Maki, Pickled Asparagus Salad, Zucchini Cannelloni, Seaweed Salad and Vietnamese Coconut Soup. Among the other acclaimed raw dishes on Grezzo’s dinner menu are Wild Rice Jumbalaya, Native Tomato Ravioli and Star Anise Crusted Pappaya Steak. In addition to their regular menu items, Grezzo Restaurant also features nightly specials and periodic menu - changes, in order to capitalize upon the freshest ingredients available.
Be sure not to overlook the desserts at this Boston, Massachusetts raw foods restaurant. Each and every one of the exquisite desserts at Grezzo is an edible work of art, garnished with fruits, flowers, nuts and more. Just some of the incredible desserts offered here are Hemp Seed Brownie, Apple Pave and house - made gelato. A range of alcoholic and non - alcoholic drinks are served at Grezzo, as are a wide variety of vegan and biodynamic wines and sakes. Standout alcoholic drinks include Dirty Tomato Water Martini, Chai Mudslide, Lemon Drop Martini and Winter White Sangria. Some of the great non - alcoholic drinks at Grezzo are Kombucha, Green Drink, Chai Frappe and Juice of the Day.
Open seating is featured at Grezzo, but reservations are accepted. All menu items are also available for take - out service.
Estimated Cost per person : $20
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