Larchmont Village Farmers Market and Raw Food at Cafe Gratitude in Mid Wilshire
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Dear members,
It's not just because I love the name of the place) but I've heard a good thing about it and I have many members who like raw food. Detoxing and rebuilding my strength and health is my priority now and I'd like to try this place with you.
The first time I learned about Raw food was four years ago when a member showed me a Sunfood cookbook and the photos of Kirlian photos of vegetables and fruits really shocked me. Well, I haven't been seriously exploring, but now it's time for me...
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 580-6383
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From their website:
"Cafe Gratitude is a collection of 100% organic vegan restaurants specializing in gourmet raw and cooked cuisines. Our cafes create gourmet dishes with organic produce from our very own farm in Vacaville, CA (Be Love Farm). We honor the earth as we honor ourselves and have created a menu that promotes consciousness and sustainability for both our well being and health as well as the planet and all of its inhabitants. We practice business through a view of love we call Sacred Commerce, where we celebrate mistakes, commit to strong communication, and give gratitude for our lives. Check out our menu and come dine with us. Come to our workshops and classes and learn with us. Visit our online store and support us. Check out our blog and connect with
The menu is below:
http://www.cafegratitude.com/menu
I also plan to go to Larchmont Farmer's Market earlier. I love hanging around in Larchmont village))
Larchmont Village Farmers' Market
250 N. Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(North of 1st Street, just south of Beverly Blvd
the city parking lot with the clock on the west side of the street,
across from the Rite Aid Pharmacy)
Every Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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I will email my cell phone number when it gets closer. When you RSVP, please indicate if you'd like to come to the cafe only or farmers market as well. Thanks!
See you there,
Sally
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http://www.cafegratitude.com/menu
Soups & Salads
I AM WARM
Hot miso soup with vegetables 7.5
I AM THRIVING
Cooked soup of the day 7.5
I AM FULFILLED
Cafe salad with mixed greens, carrots, beets, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, sprouts, Brazil nut Parmesan and teriyaki almonds 10.5
Dressings: tahini-garlic, Caesar, fig-balsamic, sesame-ginger
I AM DAZZLING
Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, avocado, Caesar dressing, capers and Brazil nut Parmesan 8.5
I AM PURE
Seasonal market salad: Spinach salad with pears, pecans, cashew mozzarella cheese and fig balsamic dressing. Served with a sprouted flax cracker 12.75
I AM GIVING
Ginger-tahini kale salad with sea palm, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and green onions topped with sprouts and teriyaki almonds 13.75
Raw Specialties
I AM ELATED
Enchilada in a live tortilla with a sprouted seed filling, topped with spicy mole, cashew sour cream and scallions. Served with spicy Mexican coleslaw 13.75
I AM NOURISHED
Live sandwich with almond pate, carrot, lettuce, tomato, avocado and spicy mustard sauce on apple curry bread 13.75
I AM TRANSPARENT
Sushi with sprouted almond-sesame seed pate, carrots, beets, kim chee, avocado and sprouts wrapped in nori. Served with wasabi and wheat free tamari 13.75
I AM HEARTY
Deep-dish pizza with sun-dried tomato marinara, pesto, olive tapenade, Brazil nut Parmesan and cashew ricotta cheese on our live onion sunflower pizza crust 12.75
I AM TERRIFIC
Pad Thai with kelp noodles, carrots, shredded kale, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, basil, mint and scallions topped with teriyaki almonds and sprouts 13.75
Cooked Specialties
I AM GROUNDED
Garlic-roasted organic potatoes topped with spicy cashew nacho cheese 6
I AM VIBRANT
Seasonal greens sauteed with garlic and pumpkin seeds 7 .5
I AM ACCEPTING
Steamed local brown rice tossed with kale, cucumber, avocado, nori, scallions, basil, cilantro and sesame-ginger sauce 12.75
I AM TRUSTING
A handmade corn tamal made with stone-ground heirloom masa and butternut squash. Served with salsa verde, black beans and spicy Mexican coleslaw 11.5
I AM EXTRAORDINARY
Our BLT with sauteed maple coconut bacon, romaine lettuce, sliced tomato and avocado. Served with spicy chipotle aioli on an organic wheat bun 11.5
I AM TRANSFORMED
Two handmade corn tacos with brown rice, black beans, salsa roja, guacamole and cashew nacho cheese 11.5
I AM FORTIFIED
Sauteed seasonal vegetables, steamed quinoa or local brown rice topped with a choice of sesame-ginger, tahini-garlic or Thai-almond sauce 12.75
I AM WHOLE
Sea vegetables and kale, steamed quinoa or local brown rice, house-made kim chee, carrots and sprouts with tahini-garlic sauce and teriyaki almonds 12.75
I AM WARM-HEARTED
Grilled organic polenta with a fresh spinach and mushroom ragu, topped with cashew ricotta and Brazil nut Parmesan 11.5
I AM GRATEFUL
Our community supported grain bowl. Shredded kale with local brown rice, black beans and tahini-garlic sauce. We created this bowl to allow for those in financial need to have access to organic vegan food. Payment is by donation. No one is turned away. Suggested value is 7. Minimum set price for to-go is 7. Feed yourself and someone in need for 14 or more. Learn more about this bowl here. (http://www.cafegratitude.com/component/content/article/40-home-area-three/90-the-grateful-bowl)
Breakfast
I AM GREAT
Live buckwheat granola with fresh almond milk 8.5
I AM BRIGHT-EYED
A blend of coconut milk, nuts, fruit, vanilla and cinnamon 8
I AM PEACE
Live sesame onion bagel with cashew cream cheese, nori lox, tomato, red onion and capers 6.5
I AM SUSTAINED
Steamed quinoa with seasonal fruit, cinnamon, pecans, almond milk and agave 8
Sides
Sauces or dressings 1.75
Grains, beans, sauteed coconut bacon or sauteed onions 2.25
Pesto, cheeses or avocado 2.25
Live breads or crackers 3.25
Warm corn tortillas or toasted garlic bread 3.25
Guacamole or kim chee 3.25
Beverages
I AM RENEWED
Wheatgrass shot. Essential amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
1 oz. $3 2 oz. $5
I AM ENLIVENED
E3Live. The world’s only fresh algae from Klamath Lake, Oregon. High in protein and trace minerals 3.25
I AM BRIGHT
Be Love Farm kombucha. A detoxifying probiotic tea known as a digestive aid as well as a rich source of antioxidants and B-vitamins 4
I AM EFFERVESCENT
Ginger and lemon juice with agave and naturally sparkling water on ice 4.25/7.25
I AM REFRESHED
Fresh lemon juice and agave with sparkling water on ice 4/7
I AM REJUVENATED
Wheatgrass, apple, ginger and lemon juice with
sparkling water 6/9
I AM ALOHA
Fresh young Thai coconut water (when available) 4/7
I AM SUCCULENT
Grapefruit, celery, apple and mint 5.25/8.5
I AM HEALTHY
Kale, celery, cucumber and lemon juice 5.25/8.5
I AM WORTHY
Kale, beet, celery, apple and ginger juice 5.25/8.5
I AM ENERGIZED
Alkalizing green smoothie with kale, cucumber, celery, lemon, cilantro, avocado and jalapeno (sole on request) 8.5
I AM LUSCIOUS
Hazelnut milk, fig, date, raw cacao, and vanilla bean
smoothie 8.5 (Add coffee elixir) 1
I AM GRACE
Young coconut milk, almond butter, date and vanilla bean smoothie 8.5
I AM BEAUTIFUL
Orange creamsicle milkshake with vanilla ice cream and fresh pressed orange juice 8.5
I AM COOL
Mint chocolate chip milkshake with Vitamineral Green and raw cacao 8.5
I AM ETERNALLY BLESSED
Cold-processed espresso milkshake 8.5
I AM ETERNALLY YOUTHFUL
Vanilla bean milkshake 8.5
I AM ETERNALLY SWEET
Raw cacao milkshake 8.5
Tea & Coffee
I AM COURAGEOUS
Organic slow-drip coffee (decaf available) 2
Cold-processed espresso elixir served iced or hot
Americano-style 2.5
I AM LOVED
Caffe latte with almond or hazelnut milk 4.25
I AM MARVELOUS
Raw cacao mocha with almond or hazelnut milk 4.5
I AM INSPIRED
Masala chai latte with almond milk and agave 4.75
I AM OPEN
Rishi Earl Grey black tea with natural bergamot 4.5
I AM GLORIOUS
Rishi green tea with jasmine blossoms 4.5
I AM PRECIOUS
Caffeine-free African rooibos. Renowned for its minerals, vitamins and antioxidants 4.5
I AM COZY
Lemon and ginger juice with honey and cayenne 4.5
Make any tea latte-style with almond or hazelnut milk, add 2
Beer & Wine
BISON IPA (India Pale Ale) Berkeley (12 oz) 5
BISON CHOCOLATE STOUT Berkeley (12 oz) 5
ORGANIC WILD SALMON PALE ALE 4
LAKEFRONT BREWERY ORGANIC ESB 4
BUTTECREEK BREWING ORGANIC PILSNER 4
WHITES
GIRASOLE PINOT BLANC Mendocino Light, crisp and floral with a taste of honeydew melon. Made with organic grapes. 7/21
REINKING 2010 CHARDONNAY Potter Valley A true dry Chardonnay with bright fruit flavors of pear and melon with a hint of apricot and red-delicious apple notes. Certified organic. 8/24
FAMILIA ZUCCARDI VIDA ORGANICA Argentina
A light, dry, sparkling chardonnay. 8.5/26
REDS
CAFÉGRATITUDE ORGANIC RED Sonoma County
A custom wine from Coturri Vineyards blending Barbera, Syrah, Primitivo and Carignane. Mouth watering, ripe fruit with a fine oak finish. 9/27
ZAYANTE MERLOT Santa Cruz Aromas of cherries, blackberries, chocolate and cedar. Full bodied with a long finish. 9/27
PHILO RIDGE ZINFANDEL Mendocino A very approachable Zinfandel. This is not an over the top jammy or high alcohol style. Hints of Blackberry and Ollaberry with white and black pepper that gives it a hint of spice. 8/24