Essene Market and Cafe
Part of a natural foods store founded in 1969, Essene Cafe features organic vegetarian cuisine ranging from Japanese, Indian and Moroccan to authentic macrobiotic cooking. Offering seasonal recipes, the cafe utilizes fresh, locally-grown products, whether squash or root crops during the winter or a bounty of produce and fruits during the summer months. Essene's vegan bakery showcases a variety of healthy choices utilizing high-quality organic flours and grains, as well as organic fruits and nuts whenever possible. Additionally, the market offers ongoing classes and lectures on macrobiotics.
Essene Market and Cafe
719 S. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 922-1146
essenemarket.com
Farmicia
Located in the historic Old City, Farmicia showcases local organic cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner daily. Advocating its support for sustainable agriculture in the region, the restaurant offers such menu items as capellini and sauteed tofu, pan-roasted lamb tenderloins, wild Alaskan salmon, and scramble tofu and vegan chorizo sausage. The wine list includes selections made from organically grown grapes or biodynamic cultivation.
Farmicia
15 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-6274
farmiciarestaurant.com
Sweeties Pie Diner
Utilizing locally-sourced, organic ingredients including humanely-raised dairy and eggs, Sweeties Pie Diner serves sweet and savory pies paired with homemade soup or salad. Selections include cauliflower cheese pie, corn and shitake mushroom pie, and the polenta tart with grilled vegetables. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sweeties Pie Diner offers affordable healthy food, along with cakes, cookies, cupcakes, bread pudding and other pastries made with organic flour.
Sweeties Pie Diner
1822 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 988-0230
sweetiespiediner.com
About The Author
Karen Sprinkles has been a freelance writer since 1988. She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines. Sprinkles received the Award of Excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for "The Hawaii Home Book," which reached No. 1 on the Hawaii bestsellers list. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California.
