Clean Cuisine
Righteous Foods Proves Fresh Food Can Be Delicious
It is easier to eat well when there are delicious options to choose from, which is why Righteous Foods has continued to grow its following since opening in 2014. Owner Lanny P. Lancarte II used his background in the Fort Worth food industry to create the concept to showcase West 7th’s vibrancy and highlight the power of whole foods.
The restaurant, beaming with natural light and decorated with organic materials like wood planters, will give guests a sense of its message. Righteous Foods creates an environment that inspires diners to opt into exploring more nutritious options.
With locally-sourced and organic products, the clean eating eatery vows to provide diners with the best – and healthiest – options on the market.
“We have a number of local and regional partners we’ve worked with for many years, and we source high-quality, organic ingredients, sourced responsibly, from purveyors like Niman Ranch and Stumptown Roasters,”
Lancarte says. “However you decide to order, folks should know that we only serve the best.”
The noon/night menu boosts those local ingredients in vibrant dishes like Meatballs and Pesto, Niman Ranch Meatballs served with chlorophyll aioli, organic herb pesto and pickled onions, and Cubano, pork shoulder, ham, house pickles, swiss and mustard alongside yucca fries. They carry hearty flavors that will make guests forget they are treating their bodies to a meal that is actually healthy.
“We want people to feel relaxed, delightfully full, but not like they need to do penance for their meal,” Lancarte says.
Their morning selection proves to be worth the drive out to Fort Worth – even if it’s just to brunch. To start, guests can choose to detox with one of Righteous Foods’ drinking vinegars, cold-pressed juices or refreshing lemonades or retox with lively cocktails like the My My My Mimosa, Hibiscus Caipirinha or Himalayan Sea Salt Margarita.
Then, the big question comes: sweet or savory? Their bowls – including options like the Coconut Chia Seed Pudding with mixed berries, organic banana, house granola and coconut and Paleontology – a bowl stacked with organic eggs, sweet potato, zucchini, uncured bacon, sliced avocado and toasted pistachios – prove there isn’t a wrong way to go.
There are more indulgent options like the Blueberry and Banana French Toast, topped with lemon mascarpone, berries, walnuts and Grade-A maple syrup that will quench any sugar cravings responsibly, as well as more unique combinations like the Quinoa Porridge served with pickled golden raisins, organic banana, almonds, coconut and almond milk. Paired with a cappuccino or turmeric ginger chai, diners will be able to enjoy themselves while still feeling light enough to walk out and carry on with their day.
“We looked at how people enjoy eating, and we designed a menu around what will taste amazing while still fueling each diner’s lifestyle,” Lancarte says. It took some time for Lancarte to curate his spread, but he has now found a way to provide something for everyone – including those with different dietary restrictions.
Vegan, vegetarian, nut-free, gluten-free and lactose-free dishes can be easily found on their menu. Even if they aren’t listed as an option, Righteous Foods encourages their guests to ask their waiters if substitutions can be made. With all dishes made in-house, alternatives are always on the table.
“We want people to feel like they can live their best lives at Righteous. Whether you’re a vegan, on Whole30, eating paleo or just loving tacos, we have great, delicious food for everyone,” Lancarte says. “Morning, noon, night, coffee, cocktails, sandwiches, to-go or dining in – there’s something for everyone, all day long, any time of the year.”
Wholesome dining doesn’t have to be a punishment. Righteous Foods proves diners can still have a great meal out while being cognizant of their health. So start out the year right at Righteous.