NYC, TriBeCaMulberry & Vine, "Live Dirty, Eat Clean"

By Louisa De La Motte @rawandroasted
26 February '18

Mulberry & Vine is a fast-casual eatery whose motto is “Live Dirty, Eat Clean.”

With four locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, they serve seasonal, plant-based food.

Founded by Michelle Gauthier in 2013, the hip cafés serve a flavourful and exotic menu with gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options! 

The setting

We visited the two-storey TriBeCa branch, which offers dine-in or grab and go. The café features bright, vibrant décor, wooden tables and on-trend, punchy music. If in TriBeca’s not handy, it’s good to know that their NoMad and Midtown East branches are also pretty cool.

The staff are super-smiley and you can try before you buy which is always helpful when faced with a huge choice.

The little things

Paperless receipts, glass and plastic recycling, composting, washable utensils and plates all make Mulberry & Vine an environmentally friendly champion.

The fresh juice test

Sadly, Mulberry and Vine don’t sell juices. They do sell delicious house-made pomegranate or green iced tea; turmeric and ginger lemonade and refreshing infused waters.

What we ate

The menu rotates seasonally and is based on a “pick three” options plate or bowl.

You can choose a protein and two side or three vegetables. 

The plate features 3 vegetables for $9 or 2 vegetables and 1 protein for $10.50. The bowl (a bit more expensive and larger) features 3 vegetables for $10 or 2 vegetables and 1 protein for $11.50, all served over romaine or spinach leaves. 

We tried their tangy Thai Chili Noodles, light Turmeric-Lemon Zest Cauliflower with Golden Flax, spicy-sweet Broccoli with Honey Sriracha, Acorn Squash with nutritional yeast, Roasted Brussels with Nori-Hemp Vinaigrette and, of course, their delicious Roasted Sweet Potatoes in coconut oil!

We also had their creamy Vegan Thai Curry over brown rice and gingery Sesame Scallion Tofu. Their tofu, grains and greens are all organic and local when possible.

All the sauces are made in-house, are preservative free and use local seasonal herbs. It’s great value with large portions.

The bill

“Pick 3 plate”- all veg $9
“Pick 3 plate”- 1 protein, 2 veg $10.50
Single veggie $3.50

What else?

Mulberry & Vine doesn’t do desserts, but, for those with a sweet tooth, there’s a good variety of sweet treats for purchase at the check-out area. 

What made us glow?

The nutrient packed food and the charming atmosphere.

We want to try their Midtown East and Nomad branches next! 

 

Mulberry & Vine

73 Warren Street,
New York,
NY 10007, USA

+1 212-791-6300
@mulberryandvine
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