Raw Power
I've been eating a lot of crap lately. Too much work, too little time and energy makes me reach for the easiest and a lot of times, the most gluttonous of foods. Burgers, Pizza, Burritos....ooph.
Last night, I felt the need to brake the circle of carbs and fat. Jenny and I decided to try dinner at Jade Cafe, a fairly new Raw Vegetarian restaurant in the Silver Lake/Sunset Junction area.
The cafe is small but nice, dimly lit and decorated with "hip" photographs. One sole waiter was assisting the three other tables that were occupied (we were fairly early, 8 on a Saturday). The menu was laid on us and we perused. With descriptions using the words stew, fried, grilled and the like, we were a bit confused. We were assured that the words were simply used for the timid who would be scared off if words like dehydrated and almond curd were used. The waiter said that little if none of the dishes reach over 130 degrees. This approach is to maintain the true nutritional make-up of the foods. Also, its all vegan...no dairy, eggs or whatnot. So when it says Cheese....its usually some sort of tofu or almond concoction.
We ordered the Coconut noodles, Fried Yam cakes with Portobello mushrooms, a Ginger Ale, and for desert, a Praline's and Cream ice cream. It was all rather yummy. The noodles were much like a Pad Thai, with a spicy peanut sauce. Actual noodles were cut with shaved carrots and other veggies, garnished with almonds that added a nice crunch. The Yam cakes were oily in a way that attempted to hide its "rawness". Fried actually being dehydrated. Again pretty good. The Portobello mushrooms were marinated and juicy. It was presented on a bed of greens. The Ginger Ale was house made and super tasty. A true Ginger Ale that kicks the back of your mouth with spiciness. The waiter said it was sweetened with Agave Nectar.
After polishing off our entrees, we ordered the ice cream. Actually a bit too sweet for Jenny (amazing, since they claim to limit the amount of sugar used), I thought it was pretty damn yummy. Probably made out of coconut milk and nuts.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the cafe and would definitely check it out again. Prices are a bit high with entrees around 12bucks a plate.
Both Jenny and I have stomachs that were a bit "shocked" by all that raw fiber, so beware.
Jade is at 1521 Griffith Park Blvd in Silver Lake off of Sunset.
Last night, I felt the need to brake the circle of carbs and fat. Jenny and I decided to try dinner at Jade Cafe, a fairly new Raw Vegetarian restaurant in the Silver Lake/Sunset Junction area.
The cafe is small but nice, dimly lit and decorated with "hip" photographs. One sole waiter was assisting the three other tables that were occupied (we were fairly early, 8 on a Saturday). The menu was laid on us and we perused. With descriptions using the words stew, fried, grilled and the like, we were a bit confused. We were assured that the words were simply used for the timid who would be scared off if words like dehydrated and almond curd were used. The waiter said that little if none of the dishes reach over 130 degrees. This approach is to maintain the true nutritional make-up of the foods. Also, its all vegan...no dairy, eggs or whatnot. So when it says Cheese....its usually some sort of tofu or almond concoction.
We ordered the Coconut noodles, Fried Yam cakes with Portobello mushrooms, a Ginger Ale, and for desert, a Praline's and Cream ice cream. It was all rather yummy. The noodles were much like a Pad Thai, with a spicy peanut sauce. Actual noodles were cut with shaved carrots and other veggies, garnished with almonds that added a nice crunch. The Yam cakes were oily in a way that attempted to hide its "rawness". Fried actually being dehydrated. Again pretty good. The Portobello mushrooms were marinated and juicy. It was presented on a bed of greens. The Ginger Ale was house made and super tasty. A true Ginger Ale that kicks the back of your mouth with spiciness. The waiter said it was sweetened with Agave Nectar.
After polishing off our entrees, we ordered the ice cream. Actually a bit too sweet for Jenny (amazing, since they claim to limit the amount of sugar used), I thought it was pretty damn yummy. Probably made out of coconut milk and nuts.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the cafe and would definitely check it out again. Prices are a bit high with entrees around 12bucks a plate.
Both Jenny and I have stomachs that were a bit "shocked" by all that raw fiber, so beware.
Jade is at 1521 Griffith Park Blvd in Silver Lake off of Sunset.
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