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The Raw and the Cooked at Cafe Muse
At Cafe Muse you can enjoy gourmet sandwiches & soups and savor selections from our RAW menu for a taste that literally comes alive.
Many people have questions about raw food. Here's a primer:
What is raw cuisine?
Raw cuisine is food in its purest form. Often called "living food", this cuisine consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and nuts that have never been heated over 116F degrees, thus none of the vital enzymes or nutrients have been altered or destroyed.
How is raw food prepared without conventional cooking techniques?
Raw food can be sprouted, soaked, dehydrated, pureed, blended, even cultured. There are very complex dishes that mimic a familiar cooked dish, such as burgers and burritos and pizza, modified to fit the practice of raw food preparation. There are also simple dishes that feature the essence of raw food, such as vibrant salads, vegetable wraps and cold soups.
What are the benefits of eating raw food?
The idea is simple: As living creatures, we are best served by fueling our bodies with food that is, itself, alive. Eating raw, we permit a dynamic interaction between our bodies and our food. By preserving the natural mineral, water, vitamin and enzyme content, our bodies can efficiently absorb the maximum nutritional benefit and efficiently digest and utilize the stored energy in what we eat. Rather than forcing the digestive system to handle food that has already passed through many processes between its harvest and its arrival at our table, we establish a more direct relationship with the food we choose.
What are the broader implications of raw cuisine?
The choice to consume raw food does not only benefit the individual physical body. Raw cuisine is a movement toward sustainability and health on a much broader scale. Raw cuisine includes a commitment to organic and local agriculture and consumption of seasonal produce to the extent that it is possible. This commitment supports one's own local economy, the livelihood of regional farmers and the biodiversity of the land. Additionally, it supports diminishing the burning of fossil fuels by minimizing the use of foods that have been transported long distances and processed in factories and plants.
Why raw and cooked foods at Cafe Muse?
We are committed to providing alternative food choices to the UC Berkeley community. We believe in using organic, sustainably and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. A wonderful way of enjoying these ingredients is as directly and un-processed as possible. Another way of enjoying these things is in the more traditional cooked ways that are familiar to us. So why should you have to choose? Finally, hardcore raw foodists can sit with good old-fashioned sandwich lovers. Everyone can peacefully coexist at Cafe Muse!
Raw food may not be for everybody, but we encourage you to taste our raw offerings and discover for yourself how vibrant they make you feel. Enjoy!
At Cafe Muse you can enjoy gourmet sandwiches & soups and savor selections from our RAW menu for a taste that literally comes alive.
Many people have questions about raw food. Here's a primer:
What is raw cuisine?
Raw cuisine is food in its purest form. Often called "living food", this cuisine consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and nuts that have never been heated over 116F degrees, thus none of the vital enzymes or nutrients have been altered or destroyed.
How is raw food prepared without conventional cooking techniques?
Raw food can be sprouted, soaked, dehydrated, pureed, blended, even cultured. There are very complex dishes that mimic a familiar cooked dish, such as burgers and burritos and pizza, modified to fit the practice of raw food preparation. There are also simple dishes that feature the essence of raw food, such as vibrant salads, vegetable wraps and cold soups.
What are the benefits of eating raw food?
The idea is simple: As living creatures, we are best served by fueling our bodies with food that is, itself, alive. Eating raw, we permit a dynamic interaction between our bodies and our food. By preserving the natural mineral, water, vitamin and enzyme content, our bodies can efficiently absorb the maximum nutritional benefit and efficiently digest and utilize the stored energy in what we eat. Rather than forcing the digestive system to handle food that has already passed through many processes between its harvest and its arrival at our table, we establish a more direct relationship with the food we choose.
What are the broader implications of raw cuisine?
The choice to consume raw food does not only benefit the individual physical body. Raw cuisine is a movement toward sustainability and health on a much broader scale. Raw cuisine includes a commitment to organic and local agriculture and consumption of seasonal produce to the extent that it is possible. This commitment supports one's own local economy, the livelihood of regional farmers and the biodiversity of the land. Additionally, it supports diminishing the burning of fossil fuels by minimizing the use of foods that have been transported long distances and processed in factories and plants.
Why raw and cooked foods at Cafe Muse?
We are committed to providing alternative food choices to the UC Berkeley community. We believe in using organic, sustainably and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. A wonderful way of enjoying these ingredients is as directly and un-processed as possible. Another way of enjoying these things is in the more traditional cooked ways that are familiar to us. So why should you have to choose? Finally, hardcore raw foodists can sit with good old-fashioned sandwich lovers. Everyone can peacefully coexist at Cafe Muse!
Raw food may not be for everybody, but we encourage you to taste our raw offerings and discover for yourself how vibrant they make you feel. Enjoy!
Contact Info
Address:
2625 Durant Avenue
Berkeley
California 94720
United States
Berkeley
California 94720
United States
Tel:
510-548-4366
Website:
http://www.rawcafemuse.com/
Offering
- California Cuisine
Hours of operation
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 11:00 | 15:00 | ||||
| Tuesday | Open | 11:00 | 15:00 | ||||
| Wednesday | Open | 11:00 | 15:00 | ||||
| Thursday | Open | 11:00 | 19:00 | ||||
| Friday | Open | 11:00 | 15:00 | ||||
| Saturday | Open | 11:00 | 15:00 | ||||
| Sunday | Open | 11:00 | 15:00 | ||||
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