Karyn Calabrese facts for kids
Calabrese in February 2014
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| Born | April 20, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, US |
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| Cooking style | Plant-based, raw vegan |
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Current restaurant(s)
Karyn's On Green — Chicago, Illinois
Karyn's Cooked — Chicago, Illinois Karyn's Raw Bistro — Chicago, Illinois |
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| http://www.karynraw.com/ | |
Karyn Calabrese, born on April 20, 1947, is an American chef and businesswoman. She is known for her plant-based and raw food restaurants. Her first restaurant, Karyn's Raw Bistro, is famous for being the oldest gourmet raw food restaurant in the United States.
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Early Life and Modeling
Karyn Calabrese grew up in Hyde Park, a neighborhood in Chicago. As a teenager and young adult, she worked as a professional model. Her pictures appeared in national magazines and on television commercials.
Karyn's Career in Raw Food
Karyn Calabrese became interested in raw food because she believed eating uncooked foods could improve health. In the early 1980s, she started a support group at her home. People would gather to learn about healthy eating. Karyn then decided to change her career from modeling to cooking. She also became a consultant, helping others learn about raw and vegan lifestyles.
Over the years, Karyn opened several businesses. These include three restaurants: Karyn's Raw Bistro, Karyn's Cooked, and Karyn's On Green. She also created Karyn's Fresh Corner, which is a market. Other ventures include a meal program called Karyn's At Home. She also opened Karyn's Inner Beauty Center and O2 Day Spa, a place for holistic therapies. Karyn also has her own line of food products. She has written cookbooks and guides for healthy eating. She even has a natural make-up and skin care line. Karyn teaches workshops too. She shares her knowledge about raw foodism and natural longevity, which means living a long, healthy life.
In 2017, her main restaurant in Lincoln Park closed down.
Karyn's Restaurants
Karyn Calabrese has owned and managed several restaurants in Chicago.
Karyn's On Green
Karyn's On Green was a highly-rated vegan restaurant. A survey in 2014 called it the best vegan restaurant in Chicago. It was known as the most formal of Karyn's restaurants. Karyn's On Green was located in Chicago's West Loop area. This restaurant closed in 2015.
Karyn's Raw Bistro
Karyn's Raw Bistro is a very special restaurant. It is the longest-standing gourmet raw food restaurant in the United States. This means it has been serving raw food longer than any other fancy raw food restaurant.
Next to the restaurant, there is Karyn's Fresh Corner. This is a market that sells raw and organic foods. Also connected is Karyn's Inner Beauty Center and O2 Day Spa. This center offers holistic treatments, which focus on the whole person's health. Karyn's Raw Bistro is located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Karyn's Published Works
Karyn Calabrese has written books to share her healthy living tips:
- Cleansing With Karyn: Secrets for Inner Healing and Outer Beauty (2011)
- Karyn's Conscious Comfort Foods: Recipes for Everyday Life (2013)
Awards and Recognition
In 2013, Karyn Calabrese won an award from Harper's Bazaar magazine. She was the winner in the "Fabulous at Every Age" competition for people aged 60 and older.
