There's more to life than the university classroom and more than one way to spend tuition money. This turned out to be a wise decision by the now proud owner of this funky juice bar and vegan cafe. She renovated and polished an old greasy spoon, kept the long narrow bar and small wooden booths, and created a menu that is representative of her lifestyle. To name just a few of the energy elixirs and smart drinks on the menu, there's Super Energy Cocktail, Einstein's Theory, Rocket Fuel Mix. Add a shot of wheat grass to any drink and you'll feel the blood coursing through your veins. An innovative three-page menu will amaze with its complex renditions of raw and cooked vegetables, brown rice bowls, hearty pan-Asian and Middle
Eastern fare.
The Sunday brunch menu was one of the first to offer hemp-seed French toast and pair it with maple syrup and fresh fruit. A favourite is grilled corn and potato cakes with salsa. While waiting for a table at peak hours, you may need more patience than you can muster. Call ahead, if you can.
~Sara Waxman