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The raw food movement. Anyone who is anyone swears by it – Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman and Natalie Portman, just to name a few. Followers assert that heat processed and artificial foods have reduced amounts of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals necessary to the well-being of our bodies, while a diet consisting of uncooked, unprocessed, and unpasteurized ingredients provides maximum nutrition. By eating only “pure” food, the “raw foodists” claim to be cleansing their bodies of harmful toxins while gaining a brighter mind and a more positive attitude on life. And by the looks of the celebrities who have pledged their allegiance to the crude cuisine, it also gives you a great figure! CitySaheli offers you this guide to New York City’s best raw food restaurants.
Pure Food and Wine
If you are gluten intolerant, susceptible to dairy products, or just interested in a different type of food, this Gramercy Park eatery is for you! Opened in 2004, Pure Food and Wine offers a raw, plant-based vegan menu with no processed ingredients and no food heated above 118 degrees. Indulge in asparagus sushi rolls, zucchini lasagna, or Thai coconut noodles – but make sure to leave some space for the dark chocolate-coated Indian spiced ice cream and the Bombay Chai! While the restaurant only serves dinner, there is a shop around the corner that offers lunch, drinks and sweet treats ready for takeaway straight from the kitchen!
54 Irving Place
New York, NY
(212) 477 1010
Quintessence
Located in the East Village, this intimate and serene cafe brings you 100% organic, vegan and raw food while you listen to soothing music. The menu features a cucumber curry that combines bell peppers in a creamy coconut sauce with chic peas in an almond sauce and mango chutney. At the price of $20, the Indian platter promises to satisfy your appetite while keeping you energized, revitalized and refreshed! Digest it all with a Tazo Chai or Chai latte.
263 East 10th Street
New York, NY
(646) 654 1823
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