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<a href="http://www.blogsoop.com/nyc_rid_1963.html">Pure Food and Wine<br></a> 54 Irving Pl. (b/w 17th & 18th St.)<br> New York , NY 10003<br> (212) 477-1010

Vegetarian $$$$$
54 Irving Pl. (b/w 17th & 18th St.)
New York , NY 10003

(212) 477-1010

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5 reviews

Pure Juice and Takeaway

By Ganjin Girl's Guide to Chinatown Feb 11, 2007

A gourmet establishment dedicated to raw vegan cuisine, featuring specialty dishes such as spicy thai lettuce wraps, chanterelle/kalamata raviolis, and white corn tamales....all prepared at temperatures under 118 degrees. Desserts are on the menu, too, with options such as ice cream and caramel bars... items that you'd think couldn't be done without dairy, let alone without cooking. While reviews for Pure seem to be hit or miss, my choices for the evening succeeded on all levels. One of their flagship recipes--the lasagna--was especially intruiging, made from a blend of sliced zucchini, tomato and pinoli pesto. While far from true pasta, the dish was complex and rich - quite tasty by its own standards. (Not bad, for something which was basically a salad!) The chocolate tart was equally delicious with a rich, creamy and sinfully dark flavor - proof that raw cuisine can be extremely well done. FULL REVIEW

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Pure Food and Wine

By Mona's Apple Sep 15, 2006

My friend PepperChick called to tell me she was in town from Florida. I was shocked and extremely excited and knew I had to plan a fun night for us. She warned me she had a lot of work events, and she wouldn't have a full evening to devote to "girls' night out" festivities, but at least we could squeeze in some quality conversation time to catch up on the past five years of our lives. FULL REVIEW

Restaurant Review: Pure Food and Wine

By Veg Blog May 12, 2005

Raw foodism stresses that for the most benefit from food, it should not be heated above a certain temperature (usually about 110 degrees) because that kills off nutrients and beneficial enzymes that aid in digestion. Whether that's all true or not, I'm skeptical, but I've never had any real interest in raw foodism because it doesn't provide any ethical benefits over veganism. That said, though, I've always been curious about raw food from a culinary perspective. Five years ago "raw food" meant crunchy broccoli to me. But now, I see restaurants and cookbooks sprouting up (har!) and I've gotten curious about what an experienced raw chef can do armed with only a dehydrator and food processor. FULL REVIEW

Pure Food And Wine

By Salli Vates Dec 01, 2004

Feeling rather sheepish about my Thanksgiving overindulgence, I opted for a healthier meal last night. I invited two friends to Pure Food And Wine, the 8-month-old raw-foods restaurant in Gramercy Park. (It's also the city's only raw-foods restaurant that serves saketinis.) FULL REVIEW

Pure Food & Wine

By The Strong Buzz Jul 05, 2004

As you probably know by now, Pure Food & Wine, Matthew Kenney’s first restaurant since he shuttered Commissary in April 2003, is a raw food restaurant—the menu features fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and sprouted grains that can be heated up to 118 degrees. (Keeping the food under 120F preserves enzymes, vitamins and minerals, allegedly helping digestion and absorption of vitamins and minerals.) Rabbit food to some, this is a full time diet for many, including Matthew and his chef-partner (and girlfriend) Sarma Melngailis, who claim that it yields a calmer mind, sounder sleep, constant supplies of energy and clear skin. Funny, I get those results with wine, expensive moisturizers, caffeine, and Tylenol PM, but I guess there’s more than one way to reach your own personal Zen. FULL REVIEW

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