If you are someone who loves vegetables, then National Eat Your Vegetables Day is perfect for you. National Eat Your Vegetables Day takes place annually during National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. This year, it falls on June 17. To celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day, head on over and visit these five local spots to get your greens in.
Carmo
Carmo, a New Orleans restaurant and bar, was founded in 2010 by Dana and Christina Honn. Carmo is known for serving healthy dishes to vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Its menu is crafted with fresh, local ingredients and unique flavors from around the world. Carmo is open Tuesday to Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Go on over and try out Carmo's specials for National Eat Your Vegetables Day. 527 Julia St., 504-875-4132, cafecarmo.com.
Max Well
Max Well is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Max Well's mission is to educate others about plant-based eating and created a menu with healthy and satisfying dishes. For savvy eaters who like to be knowledgeable about what they are eating and where it came from, Max Well is the place for you. Be sure to visit in celebration of National Eat Your Vegetables Day. 6101 Magazine St., 504-301-0510, maxwellneworleans.com.
Bearcat Café
Bearcat Café in Uptown is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Its menu includes a section of healthy dishes to satisfy both the light diner to those with the heartiest of appetites. Bearcat Café also includes vegetarian, paleo, vegan, and, gluten free offerings. Visit its website for more information and to look at the menu for its other location, Bearcat CBD. Multiple Locations, bearcatcafe.com.
True
Food Kitchen
With many locations across the country, True Food Kitchen, founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, is one of the main local restaurants to be based on science. Its menu is handcrafted into special dishes that allow customers to eat well, feel energized, and to do so with added flavor. Enjoy some of the restaurant's specialties like umami with a grass-fed burger, a kale salad with a lemony and tart dressing, a bowl with healthy grains, or an agricultural handmade pizza. If these dishes appeal to you, head on over in celebration of National Eat Your Vegetables Day. Hours vary, but the restaurant is open daily Monday through Sunday. 801 St. Charles Ave., 504-558-3900, truefoodkitchen.com/locations/neworleans.
Green Goddess
Located in
the heart of the French Quarter, Green Goddess is open Wednesday through Sunday
from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Its menu includes French, Thai, and Cajun style dishes
with plenty of ever-present vegetarian and vegan options. Green Goddess's
cocktails are crafted with fresh juices, and the restaurant offers local,
regional, and international beers. If you wish to experience healthy foods in a
café style atmosphere, Goddess is your spot. Visit its website for more
information, and enjoy the celebration of National Eat Your Vegetables Day. 307 Exchange Pl.,
504-301-3347, greengoddessrestaurant.com.
