Fret no more when foraging for healthy food in the Big Apple…I stumbled upon Really Cool Foods recently, and would like to share this great find. This enormous space appeared clean, modern and inviting from the outside, so I ventured in for a quick visit. If I hadn’t been on my way to a movie, I would have given it a go, right then and there.
Throughout the store you’ll find free-standing rack-card displays, filled with recipe cards. These are not your typical recipe cards. Each card contains an attractive photo of the meal/dip/soup/etc. and is color-coded to coordinate with the components needed to prepare the meal. Simply select the designated items on the shelves (all of the food is organic and/or natural), and check-out. You should be able to pull-together your meal at home in under 20 minutes.
The recipe cards list not only how to prepare the meal, but also what “equipment” you may need, and suggestions on what “goes with” the dish.

Really Cool Foods indeed. Cool recipes for healthy food when on the run. If you try it before I do, let me know how it goes.
1059 3rd Ave @ 63rd St. s/b Open 7 days, 11a-9p, but call to cfm hours 212 605-0900.

UPDATE:  REALLY COOL FOODS CLOSED IN FEBRUARY OF 2008.