text: As a longtime veggie lover and recent convert to raw juicing I am always on the lookout for a succulent sip or slice of the seasons finest vegetation Viva raw offers thatand morennWalking into the th Street Public Market is a feast for the eyes as well as a parched soul I wandered in today at lunchtime with a thirst for juice since I had skipped my usual homemade morning blend I knew that Viva Raw would be my best bet for a quick liquid meal packing a nutritious punchnnThe proprietor is incredibly knowledgable and friendly offering samples of various juices accompanied by a description of the seasonal veggies and fruits that comprise each I tried a couple and perked up with the Pure Green my choice for its earthy notes and decided lack of sweetness It was pure perfection Definitely trumped my novice attempts at homewrought green juice nnI also splurged for some piquant kale chips dehydrated at temperatures under F not baked for maximum nutritional value I loved the subtle chew of the chips flavored by cashew yellow and jalapeufo peppers with a hint of agave Winner all the way around Kale is a personal favorite of mine for juice sautue or chips so this snack is one I will return to in the futurennViva Raw also offers a guide to take you through several juice cleanses subscriptions and home delivery making juicing accessible to just about anyone I almost forgot to mention that each bottle is sealed and perfect for taking on the go or stocking the fridge Prices are reasonable especially given the dense constitution of the juices and products It is time consuming and costly to purchase a juicer that you will only use for a week develop juice recipes purchase fresh produce make and store the juice dispose of the byproducts etc I would much rather pay for the expertise present in Viva Raw and partake of their delicious offerings Plus it is local business which is the heartbeat of the Queen CitynnSo if you are into the raw scene or even if you are not Viva Raw is an excellent alternative to a day filled with fast food processed sugar and regret