I am a lover of all things Venice (Italy and California). However I am not a fan of the trend towards hipster and Hollywood trendiness that has infected the California branch. Every now and then little gems that reflect the warm bohemian roots of the area pop up. The latest well rooted neigborhood addition is a healthful drink and snack shop called Moon Juice. The decor is minimalist but not in a contrived stylized way and even more importantly their 100% organic product lines are delish. I lucked out on my first visit and met the owner Amanda Chantal Bacon. Amanda has some serious culinary credibility. She attended culinary school in Vermont, honed her skills in Italy, New Zealand, Buenos Aires, Uruguay and Luques in LA. She is a former assistant food editor at the LA Times Magazine and was a key figure at Forage in Silver Lake. She came up with the name because she was an avid juicer and decided that she wanted to open her own shop. Shortly after settling on this lifestyle change she found herself sitting by a beach in San Francisco when a hippie bus with a "beautiful mural of a moon surrounded by a galaxy" drove by. The name Moon Juice was conceived.
Moon Juice sells hydraulically pressed juices (orange, carrot and blends with ingredients like kefir lime, ginger coconut meat...), moon milks (made from raw almonds and alkaline water which can be blended with cacao nibs, bee pollen...) and healthful snacks (dried fruits, granola, almonds and walnut butter). Amanda took a few moments to let me know that they also have custom blended Japanese developed probiotics. I opted to do a shot of this and I have to say I will be going back for more. I also got the Carrot, Lime & Coconut juice and the Date Shake. Both were soothing and delicious.
Just a few pointers. They will let you sample. You must consume the milks and juices within 3 days before the nutrients degrade beyond benefit. Parking can be tricky. The juices and milks are pricey ($8-$12) but are worth the price given how unique and tailored they are...this is NOT Jamba Juice. Check out the menu here and if you are up for exploring a uncharted healthful realm of deliciousness jet over to Moon Juice.
Moon Juice
507 Rose Avenue
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-2929
moonjuiceshop.com
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