Raw in NYC? [More Comments from a former New Yorker]

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

As a former New Yorker (Manhattanite), and long time raw foodist, and the

editor, publisher and founder of the online magazine

_www.RawFoodsNewsMagazine.com_ (http://www.RawFoodsNewsMagazine.com) , I can

tell you some things about

these places listed below. I'll put my comments in boldface brackets at

various places below...

 

Judy

_vegwriter_ (vegwriter)

 

In a message dated 1/31/2007 12:44:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

jeff writes:

 

I'll keep this on-list for those who like to know about the hot raw

spots (contradiction?) around the country.

 

I don't know about hotels, etc., but you can use the addresses below

to find the best location, then hit Google! (I'll pass on your email to

a NYC raw friend.)

 

Here are some of the raw places I know about:

 

Bonobo's Restaurant

18 E. 23rd Street

at Madison Avenue overlooking Madison Square Park

New York City, NY

212-505-1200

_http://www.bonobosrestaurant.com_ (http://www.bonobosrestaurant.com)

[Excellent, purely raw vegan food; they love to give out free tastes of

anything and everything in the place. They want to make sure you order what you

love. This place is large, with a very high ceiling. They're open for lunch

and dinner, but they don't stay open very late.]

 

 

 

 

 

Pure Food and Wine

54 Irving Place (17th St.)

New York, NY 10003

212-477-1010

_http://purefoodandwine.com_ (http://purefoodandwine.com)

 

[Expensive, upscale, trendy spot. The food is very tasty, but purists

should know that it's not 100% raw. They use some non-raw ingredients. This

place

is a great place to go on a fancy date.]

 

 

 

 

Quintessence (I'm not sure if they are still open - call first)

http://www.quintessencerestaurant.com

 

353 East 78th Street (or 263?)

New York, New York 10021

Phone: 212-734-0888

[This upper East side location is no longer open. Quintessence used to have

three locations, including this one. You will find Quintessence on East

10th Street between First Ave. and Avenue A. It's a small place, and the food

is inventive and wonderful.]

 

 

 

 

 

Caravan of Dreams, An organic vegetarian restaurant in New York City,

presents:

Raw Food on the Run - Manhattan's first raw food delivery service. 405

East 6th Street, New York, NY 10009 _http://www.caravanofdreams.net/_

(http://www.caravanofdreams.net/)

[i once got food poisoning at Caravan, which is only part-raw. I know

someone else who did also.]

 

 

 

 

 

THE PLANT – is a space intended for the creation, experimentation,

distribution and promotion of raw food.

The 4000 sq. ft. commissary kitchen and cafe devoted to raw food

preparation, education and distribution. As the production hub for all

the Blue Green Organic Juice Cafes, The Plant in Dumbo is the first

model of its kind at a time when the need for fresh, clean and organic

nutrition is of paramount importance to us all.

http://www.theplantindumbo.com

25 Jay Street

Brooklyn, NY

718-722-7541

_contact_ (contact)

 

[Fabulous food. But it might not be 100% raw. Ask about the ingredients

before you order.]

 

 

 

Heirloom vegetable cuisine

http://heirloomnyc.com/

191 Orchard St.

New York, NY 10002

212-228-9888

 

[unless this place has changed, it doesn't have raw food on the menu. It was

a cooked place.]

 

 

 

Candle 79

154 E. 79th Street

New York, NY 10021

212-537-7179

Candle 79 is a new vegan/organic restaurant featuring local seasonal

produce, the menu features raw food options. Chef Angel Ramos is always

creating delicious raw desserts to top off your fine dining experience

 

[unless this place has changed, there are only one or two raw options on the

menu.]

 

 

 

Counter Vegetarian Restaurant

105 First Avenue

New York, NY 10003

212-982-5870

A vegan restaurant in New York that serves many raw dishes as well.

Counter is open late!

 

[When I was last there, in 2005, there were very few raw menu items.]

 

 

 

Jubbs Longevity LifeFood Store

508 East 12th Street (@ Avenue A)

New York, NY 10009

888-420-8270

212-358-8068

www.jubbslongevity.com

This is a lifefood café serving beverages, wraps, and sunfood-friendly

products.

 

[This is a takeout place. Excellent food.]

 

 

 

 

 

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