Spring Street Natural
Jen and I went to Spring Street Natural on the recommendation and praise from the concierge at our hotel. Conveniently located at the top of Spring Street exit on the 6 train on the corner of Spring and Lafayette, we popped in the corner restaurant for lunch. The hostess led us along the sticky wood floors (coated in authentic organic Gotham Grime!) to a window seat that looked out onto Lafayette Street. Jen ordered the Mushroom and Cheese Croquette (which I believe is French for Stupid Americans, haw haw haw) and I had the Southwestern Grilled Organic Chicken Salad. We were both very happy with our choices, especially with the generous portions. I was stoked that I could stick fairly close to Zone with my salad, subbing enough olive oil to drown a cat for the dressing. There was a good amount of cranberries, Gorgonzola, almonds, and a subtle hint of salt to make this a fulfilling meal. Jen seemed pretty content with her Croquette, leaving nothing but a barricade of croutons on the plate. I resisted the inner 12 year old to flick them to the adjacent tables, but only barely.
Mushroom and Cheese Croquette
Be aware that even though the restaurant may seem sparsely attended by patrons, you’ll wait a good fifteen or twenty minutes for someone to come by to take your order by the waitresses dressed up in all black, as if they were waiting tables as their day job to pay the bills while they desperately attempted to get supporting roles in the latest vampire movie coming to a theatre near you. Once you do get your order in though, the food comes out quick.
This is an ideal place for the hungry vegetarian/vegan, with plenty of options, even for meat eaters like me. I’d go back again, even for just the salad.
If you’re looking to go Paleo-Zone with the salad I had, try asking for it without the corn or Gongozola in addition to the removal of the dressing. You won’t be disappointed!
Southwestern Organic Chicken Salad
