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Show Recently Pining Reviewed Osaka Japanese Restaurant '.all J Take your spouse here and say "sayonara" to the dog house. Center Street's Osaka Japanese Restaurant is everything you want in a dining experience relaxing (a small fountain soothes nerves), but also adventurous (try the nigiri sushi) and most of all delicious (the Miso Soup is fabulous). We recommend the fresh, flaky Salmon Teriy aki with a side of the lightly fried veggie dish Yasai Tempura. With a cozy, intimate atmosphere complete with paper lanterns and intricately designed dinnerware, Osaka is a refreshing respite from crowded restaurant chains. 46 W. Center St., Provo, 373-106- 0 Thai Chili Gardens e Options on the menu at Thai Chili Gardens allow Thai lovers to dive into authentic, spicy dishes but at the same time let those not totally familiar with the cuisine sample something mild. If you're skeptical, try the Pad Thai Feeling gutsy? Go for the Pineapple Curry. All three of the entrees sampled were generous enough to share and only cost $7.99 each. After dinner, don't skip the Sweet Rice with Vanilla Ice five-pag- fc.'" - - TBSfe- - I .Jr mMZOaily Herald MARK) Hie Vegetable and Turfcey Sandwidi at Junkies Cafe, inside the Good Earth Natural Foods st;ore on State Street in Orem. A cafe about something Fresh Food Junkies offers more than your favorite 'Seinfeld' reruns Kate McNeil The hummus was a tasty DAILY HERALD mixture of garbanzo beans, tomatoes, spinach, olives and artichoke hearts. The meal came first sign that ' bur-rit- o out looking like a vide a fresh atmosphere. might be The "For motto cafe's the but walked to the good place perfectly line between filling and light. was "Seinfeld" Fresh Food Junkie" reigns Junkies' portions are very on the supreme in its tasty sandTV. It was the wiches,, wraps and salads. I big, but don't skip out on a smoothie. The Berry Guava tried the Turkey Supreme on episode where Kramer and and Mango Bango were fanNewman steal a mail truck Squaw bread (like Rye withtastic and, of cowse, fresh. out seeds and highly recomto drive thousands of bottles out of state to recycle for five mended) with a laundry list Catering to Good Earth cusof fresh ingredients: avocado, cents a pop. tomers, Junkies prepares food with But Junkies offers much tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, ingredients and no preservatives even more than your favorite resprouts, mushrooms and red their kid's FB& J sandwich has runs. Fresh Food Junkies is the onions. Add in turkey and fresh ground peanut butter hidden gem among Utah Coun- Monterey Jack cheese and and fresh fruit spread. you've got a mouthful of garty cafes. Think Jamba Juke Junkies also appropriately den delight. atmosphere, with great food Each plate is served with offers various vegetarian arid tremendous smoothies. tortilla chips and fresh salsa on options on its menu. This inBut maybe Junkies custhe the side, a simple substitute for cludes "Tofurkey," or what it wont tomers appreciate calls "Meat of Wheat," a meat corporate comparison. Either greasy potato chips or fries, substitute served in the Almost way, Fresh Food Junkies Cafe and still as satisfying. The Greek Hummus Wrap Chicken Salad; Veganaise, a is a breath of fresh air for y was served in a whole-wheState Street. mayo spread; egg-fre- e tortilla with brown rice, black Located inside Good Earth pound cakes; and vegetarbeans, tomatoes, jicama, corn, ian versions of its sandwiches, Natural Foods stores (two sunflower seeds and tomafo-cilantr- o locations in Or em and Provo), wraps and salads. Staffed with chatty young Fresh Food Junkies serves up vinaigrette dressing. light dishes for strict vegans and turkey devotees alike. Vibrant mosaics and squeaky-clea- n bar stools and tables pro- The wall-mount- at non-dair- Cream Review Other Thai options abound in Utah Valley, but choose Thai Chili Gardens if you feel like being king or queen for a day. 430 W. 800 North, Orem, Fresh Food Junkies Cafe 724-989- Where: 1045 S. University Ave., Provo; 500 S. State St, Orem (both inside Good Earth Natural Food stores) 1 1 a.m. Hours: to 9 p.m.' Prices: Sandwiches & Wraps: $5-Salads: $4-Smoothies: $3.89 Monday-Saturda- Family Call: offers Info: y Jr. Junkies PB&J 375-512- menu sandwiches 8 girls, Junkies' service was speedy and satisfactory. It's up to you to leave a tip in the "Karma Redemptor. Vegetarian or not, I suggest skipping the during the work week, especially when you have a Junkies a few blocks away. drive-throug- h 4 Ginger's Garden Cafe A healthy respite from the traditional restaurant fare, Gin- ger's Garden Cafe rightly pro- claims, "Tastes So good You'll Forget It's Good For You." The small SpringviUe cafe specializes in the au naturel as in organic soups, smoothies, sandwiches, salads and more. We recommend the Fresh Berry Smoothie with the Organic Turkey Sandwich. Hie large sandwich is layered with everything from avocados to .peppers and sprouts, with plenty of thick-sliceturkey breast. Bottom line: You don't have to be a health-fooguru to enjoy the atmosphere, service and quality food found at Ginger's. 188 S. Main St., d d SpringviUe, 489-450- 0 |
