I tried eating at Grass Root on Tuesday (and Wednesday, which is where that picture is from). The organic, vegan friendly fare is excellent, as is the atmosphere.
When I took this picture, it shows how much I had that day:
I had the Cucumber Chop (green bowl), which was marvelous — crisp and sweet, with a bit of a tang to it to add in that returning bite, it made me stop at the beginning, so I could enjoy the rest of it at the end. I could almost swear that I tasted celery in this, too… I’ll have to ask. 
Along with the Chop, I had the Classic American Burger (yellow-ish plate), which, given this restaurant, has absolutely no meat in it, was unbelievable. I’ve had okay burgers, I’ve had good burgers, but this one was actually several kinds of awesome.
Accompanying the sandwich and salad were two glasses — one for a drink called ‘Mango-Ra’, and the other for a glass of Iced Ginger Green Tea.
The Mango-Ra is interesting, to be sure, given its ingredients: Mango, vanilla extract, strawberries, pineapple juice, lime and agave nectar.
Notice that I didn’t say Sugar? High Fructose Corn Syrup? Turbinado?
The Agave nectar is the sweetener of choice here, and makes the drink quite deliciously sweet. Combined with its thickness, it would serve well as a meal substitute of its own! I had trouble finishing it because I was feeling full.
The tea, however, isn’t to be ignored, with its subtle ginger hints, and a crisp sweetness that is missing from most teas. This too, was excellent.
I’m not a practicing vegetarian, vegan, or raw foodist, but the food here is seriously delicious, and just might make an impact on your health.
Bon Appétit!
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