On Sunday I promised a post on my favorite new eating spot! Carmo….A Tropical Cafe on Julia Street in New Orleans is just my kind of place. Healthy foods, all made from scratch and creatively combined to offer a menu that has me wanting to go back for more!
The healthy juices you’ll find at Carmo are literally “Super” juices brought in from Brazil. You won’t see these power packed elixers anywhere else. With names like Caja, Cupuacu, Graviola and Acerola you’ll enjoy the flavors as well as the healing qualities each of the juices featured contain. Get your daily vitamin C as well as plenty of anti-oxidants. And if you want something more on the cocktail side have a shot of Cachacha, the famous Brazilian spirit that will help you relax at the end of a busy day!
Chef Dana Honn and his lovely wife, Christina, are co-owners. You’ll find Wataru Sacki cheffing in the kitchen as well as Beth Korn as General Manager. What a winning team! They provide a splendid fusion of Southern Coastal, East Indian, Caribbean, West African and, of course, South American. They are on the bandwagon with sustainable food, seasonal and locally grown. Here is just a sample of what you may enjoy when you visit!
A scrumptious array of freshly made salads. The Carmo that includes Rice, pineapple, avocado, almonds, cashews, raisins, cucumber and so much more. You can order the salad with or without the smoked ham. This cafe is a vegan’s paradise!
Two other salads we loved were the Esmeralda, packed with high protein Quinoa and black beans with a delicious dressing, toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh cotija cheese top it all off. Then the Broken Noodle Salad which combines rice noodles, mung bean sprouts and lots of yummy fresh veggies.
I loved the gluten free sandwich, the “Rico, that is comprised of a grilled plantain patty topped with melted cheese, freshly smoked pulled pork, avocado and a fabulous salsa fresca. The pork is raised at George Family Farm near Tuscaloosa and the flavor is outstanding. When you taste pork that is raised this way with the just the right corn and other grains being fed to the livestock you will not believe the difference!
There are always wonderful specials daily at affordable prices. This is the place you’ll run into the healthy “Hip” crowd in New Orleans. You may also want to know that Carmo has a great private party room on site for your next special occasion as well as full catering services. Carmo has it all and I thank Chef Dana for being such a great host!
Cafe Carmo – 527 Julia St. – (504) 875-4132 – http://cafecarmo.com/
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LAURA DIROSA Says:
I sell Carmo for functions and have to say:
Every group I have entertained have ranted and raved about the Cuisine. It is so unique.Also Owners are Beth – Front of the house and Drew – Who tends the Bar and makes some of the most delicious and interesting Concoctions.
Please call for any reservations and Catering.
504-330-0668
