Good food in the U District
I’ve probably shaved a year or two off my life with too many lunches on the Ave. Last week, I went just a few blocks farther to Chaco Canyon Cafe at 50th & Brooklyn, and voila! an antidote to the usual sodium and grease.
Remember when people just said ‘health food’? Now, of course, you need to be more specific: organic, vegan, locally produced, free range … But I digress. Chaco Canyon’s the place to go when you need something wholesome in your belly. My vegan pesto melt was quite good, and came with a big pile of fresh greens. I was a bit leery of the raw foods menu, but the raw pumpkin pie was pretty tasty.
It’s a small place, but the tables are roomy and there’s free wifi. Maybe I’ll go back sometime and linger over a fresh organic juice. It’ll have to wait until January 3rd, though — they’re closed until then for remodeling.
Do you have any other recommendations for healthy eateries in the U District?
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I’d like to just second how awesome Chaco Canyon is. Try the “tunaless” melt next time…and don’t forget to stop by Flying Apron bakery next door on your way out.
May I recommend Araya’s Vegan Thai on 45th? It is always low in cholesterol, but if you want to reduce the overall fat have them prepare your dish with “little oil”. The food is incredible.
The Sunlight Cafe on Roosevelt Way - across Roosevelt from Whole Foods - is really good. The grilled tofu sandwhich is great.