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Juice bars
"Bars" that will help you detox until you're ready to break your New Year’s resolutions
By Kathryn Romeyn, Special to Metromix
November 26, 2007Beverly Hills Juice Club
8382 Beverly Blvd., Beverly Hills323-655-8300
A trip to David Otto’s tiny, white juice laboratory is like a painless doctor’s visit—he will prescribe the perfect juice or smoothie for whatever ails you. And, he makes a mean wheatgrass shot. Whether you drink the Apple Lemon Ginger juice to cleanse your system, or a green juice chock-full of veggies, these detoxifiers are refreshing and affordable.
Juliano's Raw
609 Broadway, Santa Monica310-587-1552
This vegan, raw-food restaurant may be foreign ground for the meat-eaters out there, but even if cheese made from nuts isn’t up your alley, Juliano’s juices and smoothies will definitely appeal to your palate. Try Blood (as in Fuji apple blood) or the Blueberry Instant Cleanse, loaded with gogi berry and bee pollen, for an instant pick-me-up.
Simpang Asia
10433 National Blvd., Los Angeles310-815-9075
This Indonesian café is a popular local hangout with great food, exotic groceries and sweet smoothies. With ingredients and combinations you’d never find at Jamba Juice, their most popular frozen concoction is Es Teler. Blended jackfruit, coconut, avocado and condensed milk may sound scary, but the New Year is the perfect time to try something new.
The Juice Fountain
6332 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles323-464-8986
This family-owned juice bar is practically a Hollywood institution, having survived a move from its original location on Vine. Angelenos swear by their fresh smoothies and juices, which are both healthy and tasty. Regulars’ favorite is the Blackberry Cream shake made with fresh blackberries, yogurt and honey.
Yogotango
1300 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood323-466-7724
A fierce competitor for Pinkberry, devotees of Yogotango love the real yogurt and do-it-yourself toppings, but their smoothies will really help you get over the post-holiday hangover blues. Their mixed berry and strawberry smoothies made with fresh fruit and yogurt are what keep customers coming back—and avoiding their rival’s long lines.
Dave's Chillin-n-Grillin
2152 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock323-490-0988
Rave reviews claim Dave makes the best smoothies in town. Using no ice, these frozen concoctions are all fruit, juice and sherbet—nothing's watered down, ensuring that the sweet, fresh flavors burst through. Berry Blast and Peach Mango are popular flavors, and the delicious Cherry Lime Rickey will surely curb your alcohol craving.
Real Raw Live
5913 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles323-461-4545
Still missing lemon drops and red-headed sluts? This Hollywood shop offers a wide variety of wellness shots, as well as fresh-squeezed juices and antioxidant- and vitamin-packed smoothies. Try the Hangover Tonic or Crystal Manna shots along with a Monk Shake, and you’ll forget Jäger even existed!
Dr. Tea’s Tea Garden & Herbal Emporium
8612 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood310-657-9300
This café’s tranquil tea-garden setting will calm your nerves as smoothie-like blended tea-drinks balance your body. White tea with white peach and peony is packed with antioxidants, and is handpicked by monkeys—humans can’t reach the high altitudes where it grows—assuring this cocktail is way more exotic than anything at your neighborhood bar.
Leaf Cuisine
11938 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles310-390-6005
Smoothies and fresh juices are the house specialties at this living-food restaurant—fitting, since the restaurant’s mantra is to not heat any food over 110 degrees. Their huge smoothies will leave you feeling healthy and full, and you can even pretend the frozen Mudslide Slim drink of bananas, dates and almond milk is the real, alcoholic thing.
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