Raw Living Foods

This is a fascinating restaurant. They are vegan and in addition to being vegan, choose to not cook anything at all on the menu. The theory is that raw foods have enzymes that are good for you and that cooking your food destroys the enzymes in that food. Nothing is heated to over 125 degrees F. Even with that restriction, the food is wildly creative. I am especially fond of the "pizze", which is a combination of unlikely and flavorful foods on a non-cooked buckwheat crust. They can combine avocado, date, raw garlic and other stuff for a mouthful of fun. They also make something called "kreem", which unlike many other dairy subsititutes, actually has a satisfying mouth feel. Their hazelnut torte is very tasty, and not cooked at all. The staff is very peculiar looking. I think they are all related and came from a saucer in Area 59, but they are very sweet and dedicated. My only complaint is that its a bit pricey for some items. They had a fruit plate that was very expensive and was just ... more

This is a fascinating restaurant. They are vegan and in addition to being vegan, choose to not cook anything at all on the menu. The theory is that raw foods have enzymes that are good for you and that cooking your food destroys the enzymes in that food. Nothing is heated to over 125 degrees F. Even with that restriction, the food is wildly creative. I am especially fond of the "pizze", which is a combination of unlikely and flavorful foods on a non-cooked buckwheat crust. They can combine avocado, date, raw garlic and other stuff for a mouthful of fun. They also make something called "kreem", which unlike many other dairy subsititutes, actually has a satisfying mouth feel. Their hazelnut torte is very tasty, and not cooked at all. The staff is very peculiar looking. I think they are all related and came from a saucer in Area 59, but they are very sweet and dedicated. My only complaint is that its a bit pricey for some items. They had a fruit plate that was very expensive and was just, well, a plate of fruit. I could do that at home. For the full effect, ask for things that have a lot of ingredients and this is where they shine. Meat eaters may find this experience not really satisfying. I've heard complaints that they were hungry later. I get so curious about the food that I order a lot of things and need to be removed via wheelbarrow. Its a quiet restaurant and the decor is very nice. Service is quiet and unobtrusive. less