"New York's Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant 2006."- AOL CITYGUIDE POLL

A Fresh Culinary Experience

Sacred Chow brings Classic Bohemian Vegan to the table -- a bistro-fare of organic beer, wine & herbal elixirs, mouth watering soups, stews, salads and heroes, enticing desserts & hot drinks, delicious, hearty plant proteins, complex carbohydrates and luscious frozen smoothies. Brunch too!

Opened in 1995 by Gourmand Cliff Preefer, Esq., Sacred Chow was previously located on Hudson Street in the Far West Village. Beginning as an originative Kosher-Vegan deli & bakery which catered to a large audience of loyal neighbors and passers-by, the sheer inventiveness of the gourmet food soon ensured that the customer base was not limited to a niche market of strictly local, kosher or vegan consumers. This established Sacred Chow as a "Mecca destination."

In the summer of 2005 Sacred Chow relocated and was reborn as an enchanting bistro in the heart of bohemian Greenwich Village. Sacred Chow is attracting a vanguard of food-lovers that long for a plant-based choice with unique flavors, ingredients and textures. The old world ambience and offerings of high spirits enhance the sumptuous cuisine. Customers are routinely overheard saying: "Wow!"

After being open only a few months, Sacred Chow had been nominated for New York's Best Vegetarian-Friendly restaurant for 2006 on the AOL CityGuide Poll and has climbed into the #1 position. WOW! Sacred Chow is already Zagat Rated for 2006. Sacred Chow has received radiant reviews in Timeout Magazine, New York Magazine, New York Times, New York Press, as well as being featured on myriad news, restaurant, vegan-rights and kosher websites & blogs, and in the international press.

Sacred Chow's bill of fare includes delectable low-glycemic, gluten & wheat-free selections. Sacred Chow has wholesale clients that range from college cafeterias to trendy restaurants, art house movie theatres, coffee bars and grocery chains such as D' Agostino's and Food Emporium. Sacred Chow also teaches how to bake amazing wheat-free desserts and gluten-free pastries, and how to with tofu and other plant proteins, and much more. The Bohemian Vegan, an interactive cooking show and cook-book is in the works.

A historical study of Sacred Chow's den reveals layers of bohemian roots from a 1900's Parisian bakery to a 1960's underground jazz bar. Through increased recognition, by word-of-mouth and publicity, Sacred Chow is already known in New York's glittery crossroads as Boho Vegan.

"If there is a more thoughtful, nutritious, and -- here's the key -- flavorsome animal-free restaurant in New York [than Cliff Preefer's Sacred Chow], the Underground Gourmet is a Dutchman." -- Joseph O'Neill, "The Underground Gourmet," New York Magazine

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from
New York Magazine - Restaurant Guide - February 2006

http://www.nymagazine.com/listings/restaurant/sacred-chow/index.html

Cheeky vegan cuisine and a mellow vibe make this spot a tasty find.

There's a reason why the logo is a meditating cartoon cow: Sacred Chow serves serious vegan cuisine without taking itself too seriously. Chef and owner Cliff Preefer, a former Legal Aid lawyer, founded Sacred Chow in 1995 as a take-out store on Hudson Street. His new venture on Sullivan Street is his first restaurant. The snug space has red- and mustard-colored walls accented with Middle Eastern antiques, like glass-bejeweled hanging lamps and a mosaic-inlaid fountain. Using organic and kosher-certified ingredients, Preefer conjures up an enticing meatless array of tapas, salads, and sandwiches. For starters, try the impossibly light and silky hummus, redolent with garlic and tangy with lemon juice; a different version is served daily. Chewy soba noodles are dressed in a spicy peanut sauce and enlivened with crunchy cabbage strips and, surprisingly, slices of crystallized ginger. Salads are fresh, substantial, and lively. The Sacred Caesar is a credible rendition of the cheese-draped, crouton-studded classic, its dressing derived from a blend of soft tofu, soy sauce and kelp. Sandwiches are engaging, like Mama's soy meatball sub with soy protein orbs flavored with oregano, thyme, and garlic in a spicy rosemary-infused tomato sauce. Triple chocolate brownies may be gluten-free, but manage to be resplendent in rich, bittersweet chocolate. - Michael Anstendig

Price Range: Inexpensive; Cuisine: Health Food, Kosher, Vegetarian/Vegan Recommended Dishes: Sliced ginger soba noodles with spicy peanut sauce, $4.25; hummus, $4.50; Sacred Caesar salad, $7.75; Mama's soy meatball sub, $8.50; Hours: Mon-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, 11am-10pm; Nearby Subway Stops: A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.; 6 at Bleecker St.; Prices: $12.00; Reservations: Recommended; Payment Methods Accepted: All major credit cards

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Wine List

subject to change

House Wine Selections

White--Domaine Charmoise Touraine Blanc 2004 (Loire, France) 100% Sauvignon Blanc in a crisp, bone-dry style. Hand-harvested and organically made from 25-35 year old vines. Perfect for greens or any steamed vegetable. $6.00 glass; $22.00 bottle

Red--Memo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2003 (Abruzzi, Italy) Bold, satisfying red. An awesome glass on its own, juicy, jammy, fruity. A natural with tomato sauces, and great with tempeh, stews, beans or mushrooms. $6.00 glass; $22.00 bottle


Whites

Montgilet Anjou Blanc 2003 (Loire, France) 100% Chenin Blanc.Lush, crisp. Aromatic with tones of Granny Smith apples & leafy greens. Goes well with sweet &/or creamy dishes. $8.00 glass; $30.00 bottle

Fritz Haag Riesling - Kabinett 2004 (Braunberg/Mosel, Germany) Perfect example of Mosel Riesling. The Kabinett, young & light, is sheer, gossamer elegant , fruity w/ a subtle sparkle. Spellbinding & intense with tones of slate & minerals. Wonderful with grilled tofu, fresh salads & brunch. $9.50 glass; $36.00 bottle

La Verace Pinot Grigio 2004 (Veneto, Italy) Light, crisp, richly floral with citrus & mineral notes. Great with pesto tofu, grains, greens & grains. $8.00 glass; $30.00 bottle


Reds

Domaine Grand Bois Cotes Du Rhone 2004 ( St. Cecile, France) A combination of grenache, syrah, mourvedre, cinsaut & carignan. A true taste of southern Rhone: part sunshine, herb-scented lavender & the olive growing Mediterranean. Enjoy with risotto, heroes, crisp salads. $8.50 glass: $32.00 bottle.

Vissoux Beaujolais Vielles Vignes Cuvee Traditionalle (St. Verand, France) 100% gamay. A rich, heady aroma with a nose of red roses & just picked black raspberries. Delicate, perfect with seitan, soup or stew. $8.50 glass; $32.00 bottle

Dolcetto Di Dogliani 2003 (Dogliani, Italy) A beautiful, sustainably harvested Peidmontese bricco - from the crest of a sun-catching hill. Firm grapey-spicey fruit with subtle bitter-chocolate background. $8.50 glass; $32.00 per bottle

Dessert Wine

Castello Di Meleto 2000 (Tuscany, Italy)100% Vin Santo del Chianti Classico. Superb! Divine! Luscious! Perfect for dipping or sipping with any dessert or to slowly swill on its own. $7.00 glass

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Whisper Hour

An additional menu of storytelling, puppets, politics, philosophy, meditation, and more. Request details by e-mail or phone.

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SACRED CHOW 227 Sullivan St., NYC, NY 10012
(212) 337-0863
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