PrintBook Giveaway: 'Clean Plates NYC'
It's good to know which restaurants serve food on thoroughly scrubbed plates (but that's not what this book is all about). Clean Plates NYC is a guide to healthy eateries in Manhattan that skip chemicals and GMOs to serve locally-raised veggies, hormone-free beef, and other feel-good foods.
Coauthors Jared Koch (the nutritionist) and Alex Van Buren (the food critic) include everything from Chipotle ("the burrito chain we need not feel guilty about loving") to Eleven Madison Park ("the only thing missing is a sugarless dessert").
We have five (5) copies of Clean Plates NYC to give away—which, by the way, comes in a nice, lightweight size (comparable to a Moleskine) with rounded edges. Just tell us your favorite place to grab a healthy meal. We'll pick five commenters at random.
Comments here will close at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, May 15. One entry per community member. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
Comments are closed: 44 Comments:
The Amish Market, Hell's Kitchen, or Beyoglu
andrearode at 5:33PM on 05/07/09
Get Fresh (in Park Slope) ... an apparent darling of Serious Eats
doron at 5:35PM on 05/07/09
Atlas in the east village
Whitney at 6:20PM on 05/07/09
Souen at Union Square
tomobeans at 7:31PM on 05/07/09
'wichcraft is my go to for healthy, easy lunches
moniyer at 7:34PM on 05/07/09
Mooncake Foods has some healthy, yummy things to eat!
cochon at 8:58PM on 05/07/09
Big Wong -- their poached chicken and rice, with the scallion and ginger sauce and a tiny bit of soy. They've always got some nice seasonal greens that you can just ask them to sauté and serve as a side, or have as another accompaniment to your rice.
annerska at 9:36PM on 05/07/09
Still a sucker for Energy Kitchen and Pump. Like that they post the nutritional information.
dg1062 at 9:43PM on 05/07/09
Viva Herbal Pizza is nice.
sahmad550 at 10:26PM on 05/07/09
If we're not worried about price, I'm going Sushi Yasuda; if we are, bite or freefoods are better options, though less of sit-down experiences
Shelby at 10:41PM on 05/07/09
maoz falalfel or salad bar at whole foods
brittney at 10:47PM on 05/07/09
gotta love 'snice in either the west village or park slope.
cds345 at 11:05PM on 05/07/09
lifethyme market on 6th avenue has an amazing deli in the back full of healthy and really tasty prepared food
nadia2082 at 11:17PM on 05/07/09
Bonobo's across from Shake Shack. so fresh and so clean clean
fauxchef at 11:49PM on 05/07/09
I like going to Atlas Cafe in the East Village. Cheap and healthy vegan eats that even non-vegans like myself can enjoy.
SpatulaQueen at 1:06AM on 05/08/09
Gobo, and any really good sushi place.
firni at 2:14AM on 05/08/09
Gotta love a picnic of fresh greenmarket bread, cheese, fruit and veggies eaten on a sunny day in the park
avryan at 6:10AM on 05/08/09
Before the fire it was Community Food & Juice. Crossing my fingers the renovation won't take too long :-(...
tmartin at 6:53AM on 05/08/09
Another Gobo fan here! It's close, and while not cheap, the food is comparable to what I'd cook for myself or someone I love. i.e. cleanly flavoured, healthy, not fussy.
Aynsl156 at 7:20AM on 05/08/09
Freefoodsnyc. They do pretty cool things with raw foods!
mixedberries at 9:36AM on 05/08/09
Sweet Tomatoes.
cdziuba at 11:16AM on 05/08/09
my kitchen. i don't eat out all that often so i don't really worry about being healthy when i do. of course i'm sure i'd change that if i had a book that would point me in the right direction....
sloppy at 11:24AM on 05/08/09
I love Quartino Organica this time of year, when the front doors are pushed open and the back area is open.
banyon at 11:42AM on 05/08/09
Ariyoshi Izakaya for small bites.
armaniboi at 11:45AM on 05/08/09
Homecooked meal. I get to control the quality of the ingredients and the sodium level.
gargupie at 12:58PM on 05/08/09
Temple in the Village on W. 3rd
sarstar at 1:32PM on 05/08/09
I always go to Whole Foods. I love the salad bar and I like knowing that most, if not all, of the food, is healthy and fresh!
meghanjoy at 1:38PM on 05/08/09
whole foods
sandy89 at 2:36PM on 05/08/09
Taim in the West Village! Or Maoz.
lfrnycw4 at 2:38PM on 05/08/09
same as gargupie - what I make at home is my best healthy food place! a little napa cabbage stirfried with some shiitake mushrooms, a tiny bit of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and some carrots. Top with a little fried garlic and some sambal oelek (any red hot sauce). So delicious!
prunesaregood at 2:53PM on 05/08/09
Weaver Street Market
alsek at 3:07PM on 05/08/09
Souen in Union Square! One planet platter with a side of miso tahini sauce and you're well on your way to delicious [and super healthy] town.
abby728 at 3:13PM on 05/08/09
If price is no option, Caravan of Dreams in the East Village is fabulous
silveriana at 3:37PM on 05/08/09
Broadway East - absolutely delicious, not pretentious, always local and fresh and easy on the wallet.
eeichholz at 3:52PM on 05/08/09
candle 79
veggie2001 at 5:04PM on 05/08/09
angelica's in the east village. the only vegan place i truly enjoy.
spartana07 at 6:56PM on 05/08/09
Energy Kitchen. The bison cheesesteak wrap is yummy and healthy.
drmoze at 10:22PM on 05/08/09
Sido on Amsterdam north of 79th. Awesome Falafel and other Middle Eastern fare!
emvark at 10:46PM on 05/08/09
Community Food and Juice on 113th and Broadway
BaguettenBrie at 11:04PM on 05/08/09
I like Candle 79 as well, the desserts there are amazing! (oh wait, does that count as healthy??) I also enjoy the Pump near my office despite the crazy long lines.
alicecpn at 11:09PM on 05/08/09
gobo :)
chaosafter at 12:53AM on 05/09/09
Organic Avenue for some yummy juice!
prettybird at 6:07PM on 05/09/09
The salads at guy and gallard are pretty tasty.
threedeer at 11:22PM on 05/09/09
For a healthy meal, I love to go to Sacred Chow. I'm not a vegan or a vegetarian, but when I feel like I need to detox, I waddle over there.
hungryfoodie at 7:10PM on 05/10/09