Healthy Korean spot opens in former bathhouse. Super-simple dining room, brick and plaster on the walls, pop music soundtrack. Owner Steve Kim takes pride in his open kitchen. Plenty of tofu option... read more
Less crunchy hippie, more "wow, I'd love not to have my heart explode at age 53" crowd. Bi-level lunch spot by day, romantic candlelight and fireplace sit-down by night. Views of the open kitchen f... read more
Eating right isn't just about salads and calories; you should also know where your food came from and how it got to your plate. Otarian's concept is to serve tasty, healthy vegeterian fare along ... read more
It's a ballsy move by nearby Dhaba chef-owner Shiva Natarajan to open up yet another Indian restaurant in a hood full of competitors, but hey, it's called confidence. And he has every reason to be... read more
Vegan chocolate spot from Blossom do-gooders. By the bar, bark, or bonbon, enviro confections compensate for lactose intolerance with quality cacao, wine pairings. Still fiending for mother's milk ... read more
Zen pocket of organic, vegan eats. Damn, we feel healthy already. Food is actually plenty flavorful despite the lack of killing animals. General Tso is rolling in his grave over soy protein in his ... read more
Less crunchy hippie, more "wow, I'd love not to have my heart explode at age 53" crowd. Café and juicery by day, proper candlelight and fireplace sit-down by night. Looking to fill citywide ... read more
Chinatown proximity, but Asian-inflected bites prettied up like what you'd find in Soho. Shades of Pukk and Red Bamboo in the all-vegetarian lineup. Meats are of the faux variety, so why don't they... read more
Space-age Thai spot delivers Bizarro World menu where all the meat is made of veggies. Crispy fake-duck to start you off, with pineapple, cashews, and lime-chili paste dressing. Follow with steak t... read more
Where to take your veggie friend. Second generation of Zen Palate (literally the owners' sons). Communal tables encourage a friendly, somewhat noisy vibe; warmly lit room sustains it. Menu is Asian... read more
Organic, healthy eats, and all manner of tea leaves for table brewing. Clean, shiny, white just like its ex-owner, M-M-Moby! Full of attractive, body-conscious people who find spiritual validation ... read more
Ideal for passive, clean-living people. Pass through upbeat orange awning, nod to Ganesha, and enjoy thali of the day (no menus, they're serving you what's fresh). Meals conform to Ayurvedic philos... read more
Chilly room, tricked out with grandma lamps and Islamic keepsakes, may not look like much, but food is all that. Dunk gigantic, piping-hot pita into thick hummus and realize store-bought doesn't co... read more
Already organic, vegetarian, and vegan menu also caters to macrobiotic eaters and gluten allergies. No cell phones, no booze, no credit cards. No coffee either, the stuff they peddle doesn't even c... read more
Quirky one-off spot for the upper Upper West Side's healthy set. Menu leans Japanese, but also definitely does its own thing. Tahini and miso, or tamari and ginger, in the saucing. Fish of the day ... read more
Vegetarian and Vegan specialties for the health conscious and lovers of all things delicious. Upper East Side favorite for this brand of cuisine, and a hotspot for WASPy mom's and closet hippies. L... read more
All menu items are vegetarian or vegan, but faux pork, impostor duck, and deceitful chicken can fool even the hardest-core carnivore. Successful veggie takes on Chinese-American classics like Gener... read more
Nothing cooked above 118 degrees. Hmmm. Sounds suspicious...Fortunately, what's on your plate is subtle, intriguing, and totally delicious. Cheese made from soaked nuts, lasagna that's never touche... read more
Cheeky vegetarian restaurant concept (it's candy, from the dirt, they're vegetables, etc.) in East Village, where they're not exactly rare. Place looks like it could give, say, Angelika Kitchen a r... read more
Raw food menu spans breakfast, lunch, dinner, with colorful options far beyond salad. Organic and kosher bites lean on the pricey side but include healthful alternatives to pizzas, burgers, and ple... read more
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