U City's vegetarian cafe owner told RFT she was once an 'unhealthy vegan.'
Frida's Deli, 622 North and South Rd., is expanding their dining space. "Look for expanded seating and Frida's Farm in the future! Thanks for squeezing in to our tiny place; we wouldn't be able to grow without your support!" the restaurant announced via their Facebook page. Owner Natasha Kwan told Sauce Magazine they've acquired 618 North and South Rd. Kwan also sat down with Riverfront Times' Gut Check for a two-part profile. In addition to her cooking experience, Kwan discusses her fluctating diet (including vegetarian, vegan, raw foodist and pescetarian) and her favorite foods (like sauerkraut and jalapeno pizza). Customers can anticipate some new menu items with the expansion, she told Gut Check. Click through to read part 1 and part …
A local foodie decided there weren't enough healthy restaurants for vegetarians—so she opened her own.
Natasha Kwan decided to go vegetarian when she was just nine years old. She made the decision after spending the night with a friend whose family raised dairy cows. “I came home and said I’m never eating meat again. They flipped out. My mom didn’t know what to do with me,” Kwan said. Growing up in the country as the sole vegetarian in a meat-eating family wasn’t easy. She said she ate a lot potatoes and lentils—and put on too much weight. Her childhood of unhealthy vegetarian cuisine colors Kwan’s business—Frida’s Deli, on 622 North and South Road in University City. Her deli is full of healthy vegetarian choices with recipes not only prepared fresh and in house, but without sugar. She uses raw agave nectar, maple syrup and stevia, which …
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Frida's Deli is strictly vegetarian, but it doesn't skimp on taste. Learn more about the restaurant (which also has gluten-free and vegan options) that opened in University City in 2012.
Frida’s Deli at 622 North and South Road in University City is the place for healthy and meat-free eats. The deli is open 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to Monday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. The deli’s owner, Natasha Kwan, has been a vegetarian since childhood. She’s dabbled with vegan and raw food cuisines and has currently adopted a Pescetarianism lifestyle. (Pescetarians enjoy milk, eggs and occasionally fish.) The deli serves eggs and dairy products, and some raw food dishes (those prepared at under 115 degrees). Frida's does not use sugar, and use organic and local products when they are available. The shop also recycle and composts any waste, and to-go drinks are served in compostable cups with paper straws. What you should …
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Frida's Deli
622 N and South Rd, University City, MO
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