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Now Open: Josie's Kitchen in NYC

One of the great ironies of the Upper East Side is that some people who would never consider living there may currently be inclined to make the switch, now that they've driven up rents downtown. As the uptown granola contingent grows, so must the downtown-style health food restaurant count. There are a few hippie joints up east, but the general UES idea of "health food" is Tasti-D, which is not really food.

Now open at 84th Street & Second Avenue is an outpost of Josie's, a sleek restaurant that serves wholesome, whole foods. It's neither vegan nor vegetarian, but emphasizes simple, natural dishes and many organic ingredients. Dishes at the new Josie's Kitchen include steamed organic Belgian potato & broccoli dumplings, organic macaroni & cheese with wild mushrooms and peas, a "veggie plate deluxe," and air-baked organic fries.

Entrees are priced in the $15-20 range, a fair but not rock-bottom charge for the delicious eats.