Rockin' Raw

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A hubby-and-wife team is betting that raw is indeed rockin' these days with the opening of—deep breath—this vegan raw-food Peruvian–New Orleans joint in Williamsburg. It's the quadruple whammy of niche dining! "There are so many vegetarians in Williamsburg but most of their options are quick—lotsa tofu, lotsa soy, fake this, fake that," explains Tere Fox. (She's from N.O, hubby Luis Salgado is from Peru, and both were holistic health counselors.) Unlike most vegan/raw-food eateries, this one doesn't use any tofu or soy. Instead, the couple is serving witty riffs on familiar dishes, like mushroom ceviche, Louisiana gumbo with veggies and "cauliflower rice," and something called tallarines verdes de la lala—a Peruvian pesto "pasta" made with spaghetti-like strands of zucchini. Come early fall, the couple also plans to offer talks and workshops on stuff like whole foods and sugar alternatives.

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