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my vote is also for maoz - it's vegan and they do have hashgaha. Some people don't accept it, but plenty do as well. And it is the cleanest falafel joint I've seen anywhere.
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Neither Zen Palate nor Angelica's Kitchen have any kind of hashgacha. You see Yalmukas in there all the time, but the restaurants don't have certification. A friend just called and told me that she went to Caravan of dreams and she really enjoyed it. It's not a far walk from Union Square.
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There is a vegetarian place on 6th Street between First Ave and Ave A. I can't remember the name and I haven't been there in years, so I can't vouch for it. There is a bagel place on First Ave and 16th street, right next to Beth Israel Hospital. I think it is called Le Bagel. Murray's Grill which is next door, is obviously a meat place, but they do have nice salads.
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re: Kosher Critic
Sacred Chow is under the supervision of Rabbi Zev Schwarcz, who just moved here from CA, where he was the rabbi of Young Israel of Santa Barbara. His phone number is google-able.
The certificate makes it clear in huge bold letters that there are non-kosher wines on the menu, but that they are not used in cooking.
The menu is mostly appetizer-sized portions, which one can combine several of to make a meal. Besides the regular items, there's a "protein of the day", "vegetable of the day", "grain of the day" and "hummus of the day". I recommend the "sliced ginger soba noodles" and "roasted Indonesian tempeh"; I wasn't so impressed with the "orange blackstrap BBQ seitan". There are also lots of desserts, smoothies, etc.
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re: LoveKosherEats
So I see. I'd advise extreme caution wrt the hashgacha at Maoz. But it's good that Sacred Chow has dropped the treife wines; it will make some people more comfortable eating there. Speaking of which, it's been about 2 months since my last visit (which is why I didn't know about the change in the wine list), and probably time for another.
By the way, I have been warned away from Sacred Chow's soy dogs. So far I've heeded that warning so I can't speak from personal experience, but I pass it on for whatever it's worth, which may not be much.
Also, there's a weak Wifi signal from a nearby bar, but it needs free registration; if you want to use it, email wireless@nycjournal.org and ask for an account.
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There's Maoz. It's a falafel house with salads and smoothies and such. A bit pricey but lots of people love it. I wasn't totally wowed (too much of the salad bar is too oily for my taste), but the place definitely has a cult following so worth checking it out. It's on Union Square East and 17th or right around there.
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Sacred Chow on Sullivan, between 3rd and MacDougal. Little bit of a walk, but its good. Has some sort of hecksher.
There is a falafel joint on 12th right off University. It is a meat place and mostly just hole in the wall. It only fits your criteria because it has some pareve food. Has a hashgacha and is shomer shabbat. Shwarma is good, but not really of interest today.
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re: craigcep
You're talking about Olympic Pita Express. Olympic is a long-time favourite of Chowhounders, both kosher-keeping and not, but what's it got that's pareve, besides salads? The falafel is *not* pareve, it's fried in the same oil as the shnitzels. That's what makes it taste so good :-)
I had not heard of Sacred Chow until now. But I looked it up, and just spoke to the Rav Hamachshir, Rabbi Zev Schwartz, and was very impressed with his attitude to his job. He did warn me that the wines at Sacred Chow are *not* kosher, though there are plans to change that at some time in the future. But he says the food is 100%, and had satisfactory answers for every question I asked him. The restaurant's web site is http://www.sacredchow.com, and I will definitely check it out and report back here.
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re: chossidshlomo
queenscook
Apr 10, 2012 06:20 PM
Generally not acceptable discussion here. Obviously zsero mentioned above his/her take; others disagree. If you have a Rav, I'd suggest you ask him. Otherwise, ask those you trust, or get in touch with Schwarcz himself.
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