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Winter Restaurant Guide by Cuisine
VEGETARIAN AND HEALTH FOOD
ALL NATURAL FOODS AND DELI
5517 Magazine St. 891-2651
Whether you're in need of the revitalizing power of organic, fresh
squeezed juices or something more substantial, All Natural is a good bet for
the perfect pick-me-up. Warm up a cold afternoon with one of their fresh, hot
soups, on special daily, or try the roasted portobello mushroom sandwich with
sun-dried tomato pesto and Havarti cheese. You can shop for organic groceries
or earth-friendly beauty products while you wait. No reservations. Lunch and
early dinner daily. Credit cards and checks.
THE APPLE SEED SHOPPE INC.
336 Camp St. 529-3442
The healthy diet alternatives found at the Apple Seed include a number of
fruit smoothies, sandwiches and green salads. The fruit salad is piled high with
apples, bananas, pears, grapes, kiwi, oranges, melon, pineapples and strawberries,
with topping options of raisins, coconut or granola honey. Delivery available.
No reservations. Lunch weekdays. Checks and cash.
BACK TO THE GARDEN
833 Howard Ave. 299-8792
Back to the Garden's practice of using turkey meat as a healthy substitute
is found throughout the day. At breakfast, it replaces pork bacon and sausage
on plates that include eggs, grits and hash browns. Croissants and omelettes
are popular breakfast items. During lunch, find turkey sausage in the red beans
and rice special on Mondays. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through
Saturday. Credit cards and checks.
COLUMBIA STREET NATURAL FOODS
415 N. Columbia St., Covington (985) 893-0355
Northshore gets healthy at this organic grocery and specialty store. Choose from
fresh egg salad sandwiches, tuna and chicken salads, and a variety of vegetarian
selections highlighted by veggie and hummus wraps. The grocery features the products
of local organic farmers; all the beef is nitrate- and hormone-free; and the
chickens are free-range and organic-fed. No reservations. Lunch Monday through
Saturday. Credit cards and checks.
OLD DOG NEW TRICK CAFE
517 Frenchmen St. 943-6368
www.olddognewtrick.com
Old Dog New Trick is safe harbor for vegetarians, vegans and diners looking
for some respite from heavy sauces and fried seafood. Try Tofu Rancheros, which
is made with a chile tortilla, black beans, tofu, grilled vegetables, cheddar
cheese and tomatillo salsa. Fresh-squeezed watermelon mimosas will tame the chile
heat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SOPHISTICATED SALADS
438 Henry Clay Ave., Jefferson 250-0764
6387 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan 737-1860
Salads seem like a culinary adventure at this aptly named eatery. The popular
spinach salad starts with baby spinach, covered with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese,
eggs, walnuts and raisins, then finished with Jezebel dressing, made with pineapple
preserves, apple jelly and horseradish. The less adventurous can choose grilled
chicken topping romaine lettuce with honey-mustard dressing. Delivery only at
Jefferson, delivery available at Harahan. Lunch and early dinner Monday through
Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
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