Interview with With Gil Cohen of Perky Superfood Rolls I was first introduced to Perky Superfood Rolls at Goddess on the Go. It was the perfect mid day treat that kept my energy sustained throughout the long day. I was also pleased to find out that it only...
Lighter Revamped Vegetarian Indian Food: Bombay Sandwich Co When I suggest an Indian restaurant to my friends, the response is always the same – “No way, it’s just so heavy.” Time and time again I agree to disagree, and come to terms with eating Indian on my...
Raw, Organic, Vegan Food since 1999! Quintessence in the East Village After such a delicious and eye opening experience at Rockin Raw, I was interested to find other raw vegan eateries in New York City. So my quest began and led me quickly to Quintessence. Located in the east...
Organic and Freshly Made Pasta in Brooklyn: Pazzi Pasta To be honest, I’ve never been a pasta lover. I don’t know exactly why, but maybe because it was never a staple in my family dinners, or maybe because once I became interested in health and nutrition, pasta...
For a Healthier Sweets Craving: DF Mavens NYC After dinner in St. Marks the other night, I (naturally) had a craving for something sweet. Hoping for something on the healthier side, I was pleased to turn the corner and find DF Mavens. This non-dairy ice...
Behind the Kitchen with the Chef of Rockin Raw Creating delicious and creative meals out of raw food seems like an impossible task, but for Tere Fox, the co-owner and chef at Rockin Raw, it seems to come naturally. Rockin Raw is a true family affair as...
Delivering Real Food to your Door: Kitchen Therapy NYC At last week’s BodyLocal Networking Luncheon I attended, they served some delicious plant-based, gluten free food. I was so impressed with the complex and interesting flavors, and the colorful variety of...
Delicious Food and Sustainable Wages – Colors Restaurant NYC Colors Restaurant, the former East Village venue that reopened last year on Lafayette Street, opened their doors to us last week to try their upscale gluten free, healthy comfort food. Some of their most...
Having Brunch at the Beach – Pizza Beach This Upper East Side spot just started serving brunch and what could possibly be better than runny eggs, cocktails and pizza on a weekend morning? Pizza Beach is the perfect spot to embrace the warmer weather....
Market Menu Catches our Eye at Westville For the Behind the Kitchen series, one of my favorite questions I ask chefs and restaurateurs is what catches their eye on menu? After hearing their answers, I’ve had time to reflect on what my own answer...
Our Zucchini Gratin Recipe Just Like Mom Made Zucchini Gratin makes a great side to any main course. You can also serve it with some farro or even brown rice to make a gluten free meal. As a side dish, Zucchini Gratin will serve 3-4 people and as a main...
Indie Fresh at the Gotham West Market Hits the Healthy Spot Mason jars, Paleo friendly cuisine, and bone broth are three of the hottest food trends right now. And you will find them all at Indie Fresh at the Gotham West Market. This healthy food concept offers fresh...