Executive Summary 

Las Vegas Organic Food

Major Markets with Las Vegas Organic Food 

Whole Foods Market

2 +1 locations in Las Vegas.
Summerlin store (northwest Las Vegas valley) - full-service grocery: huge salad bar, hot entree bar, hot soups, made-to-order sandwiches, pizza, sushi, and desserts, plus beer, wine and cheese. Informal eating area.

Henderson/Green Valley store (southeast Las Vegas valley) - hosts a 50,000 square feet 'next generation' store that offers everything the other store does, PLUS:

1. a tapas and wine bar.
2. barbecue beef at the beef counter.
3. doughtnuts made in the store.
4. a chef in the seafood department.
5. a shortcut chef cutting up produce for raw/cooked meals.
6. one of the largest candy departments at any WF store.

Las Vegas Blvd (The Strip) store - opening soon in Building A at Town Square Las Vegas near I-15 & I-215.

Wild Oats Marketplace (now Whole Foods, too)

2 locations in Las Vegas.
Full-service grocery: well-stocked salad bar, hot soups, made-to-order sandwiches, pizza, sushi, juice bar, desserts, plus beer, wine and cheese. Informal eating area and children's area.

MORE about the Wild Oats - Whole Foods merger.

Trader Joe's

4 locations in Las Vegas.
Feature their own line of branded organic and gourmet products, plus beer, wine and cheese. A modest selection of take-out meals. No eating area.

Sunflower Market

2 locations in Las Vegas.
Full-service grocery with the motto: Serious Food...Silly Prices. Weekly Sale Flyers online. Beer, wine and cheese. Some take-out foods. Informal eating area.

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets

11 locations in Las Vegas (as of Apr 26, 08).
Based on my visits to a couple of F&E stores, limited amount of organic food. Token amount from companies like Cascadian Farm and Amy's; most organic options seem to be F&E branded.

How much do you really know about Tesco and the Fresh & Easy stores?

DOWNLOAD Las Vegas Organic Food Listings

Names, addresses, phone numbers and hours of operation in 3 file formats: TXT, XLS (Excel) and CSV.

Fine Tune your Buying Skills 

...Making Better Choices, One at a Time

Books that make a great addition to a home reference library. Or as a study guide for an organic gourmet cooking club.

The Organic Food Guide: How to Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier

by Steve Meyerowitz

aka: Sproutman, and author of nine other books on diet and nutrition. Covers myths and facts about organic food. Plus benefits. Health risks of pesticides. How to save money. And more.

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Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $8.95

A Field Guide to Buying Organic

by Luddene Perry, Dan Schultz

Helps sort out the best foods to buy organic. And which commercially grown foods are probably okay.

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Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $6.99

To Buy or Not to Buy Organic: What You Need to Know to Choose the Healthiest, Safest, Most Earth-Friendly Food

by Cindy Burke

Organic food is really not more expensive if you consider the real nutritional value vs. commercially grown foods.

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Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $14.95

Map Locations of Organic Food in Las Vegas 

Finding Pure Foods in Sin City

Organic Breakfast & Lunch 

Canyon Ranch Cafe

1 location.
A cafe inside the Venetian Resort, Hotel & Casino. Offers foods based on the same philosophy as the Canyon Ranch retreats in Arizona and Massachusetts. The cafe is small, so first-come, first-served. No reservations necessary.

Download a copy of the SpaClub menu (PDF file).

IMPORTANT NOTE: One street -- Sands -- changes names twice within a few blocks of The Strip. To the west, it's Spring Mountain. To the east, it's Twain.

Organic Comfort Foods 

Pizza, Burgers & Fries

Rainbow's End Health Food Store

1 location.
A health food and cafe about 1/2 mile off The Strip on E. Sahara. Burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies and more. Check out the menu.

WARNING from Las Vegas CityLife (Oct 2007) about outdated food at Rainbow's End.

Evos

1 + 2 locations.
Burgers. (Air)Fries. Milkshakes. PLUS wraps and salads. Menu and nutritional info on website.
OPEN: on S. Eastern in Henderson.
OPENING SOON: on Sunset in Henderson and W. Lake Mead in Summerlin.

Pizza Fusion (coming soon)

1 location in Summerlin area.
Organic Pizza (at a price). PLUS sandwiches, wraps, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and lactose-free items. Check out the menu

World-Class Organic Dining 

Wynn Las Vegas

1 location.
Organic meals are available in some of Wynn's fine dining restaurants. Reservations are required, sometimes up to 30 days in advance. For details, call Restaurant Reservations.
Local: 702.248.DINE (3463)
Toll-free: 1.888.352.DINE

LasVegasRestaurants.com

Several restaurants on The Strip advertise organic ingredients. But each place interprets this phrase a little differently. Call ahead to find out exactly what they mean. (Restaurants on the list as of March 10, 2008: B&B Ristorante, Capital Grille, Hamada, Jasmine, Spago.)

Raw Vegan Organic Dining 

Go Raw Cafe

2 locations.
Great food preparation and presentation. My favorite is The Lakes location on the West side; has a view overlooking private Lake Sahara. Try the ginger drink -- real ginger knocks my socks off. WOW!

Important Note: Chew the food well. Organic food is real food (i.e.: not commercially refined). Otherwise, your stomach may remind you.

Want more Raw Organic Food in your Diet? 

Simple, Delicious Recipes

Jennifer Cornbleet's favorite no-cook recipes in smaller quantities that are ideal for one or two people.

Full of gourmet flavor. Surprisingly simple. Uses common equipment and ingredients found in any well-stocked grocery store.

Raw Food Made Easy For 1 or 2 People

by Jennifer Cornbleet

...nationally recognized raw food chef and instructor. Her company, Learn Raw Food (changed from: Raw-Food Cuisine), offers lectures, classes, hands-on workshops, and consultations.

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Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 05/16/2008)
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Make Your Own Organic Alternatives in Las Vegas 

Bars, Blenders and Suites...

A few years ago, it was tough finding much organic food in Vegas. Today, there's quite a few really great options available, even on The Strip. So these have become kind of irrelevant. But I present them here in case they can help in some way.

OPTION 1: Pick up Organic Food Bars: chocolate chip, vegan, Omega 3. MSRP: $2.69-$2.79 each. Trader Joe's: $1.99 each. Perfect for long days at a convention or trade show. WARNING: Don't leave them outside in the heat. They'll turn into pudding.

OPTION 2: Stay at a suites hotel, by the day or week. Stock your kitchen area with fresh organic produce and organic entrees. Cook on stove top or in microwave. (Personally, I don't like microwave ovens; I bring along a Cuisinart toaster oven, if I drive and plan to cook my own foods.) WARNING about weight sensors in hotel refrigerators.

OPTION 3: I also bring along a Tribest blender. Stock the room refrigerator with fresh organic fruits and vegetables, frozen organic berries, some Omega 3 oil. Trade Joe's has 64-oz bottles of organic juices: $3-$4 each. Blend fresh smoothies, protein drinks, green drinks.

Tribest Personal Blender PB-200 Super Convenience Pack

This blender is one of the best investments I've ever made. Easy to use and clean. Makes smoothies, protein drinks, salad dressing and more. Model PB-200 comes with additional cups and a grinding blade for making nut butters.

I can whip up a protein shake in less than 60 seconds. Drink out of the container cup with the sipping cover. A simple rinse in the sink cleans it up. Can get you out the door in a hurry. I take it with me whenever I travel !!

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Amazon Price: $69.95 (as of 05/16/2008)
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Pop It in the Toaster Oven: From Entrees to Desserts, More Than 250 Delectable, Healthy, and Convenient Recipes

by Lois Dewitt

Check out this book or something similar, if you're not used to cooking meals with a toaster oven. What's worked for me is: 1) small oven dish from Corning or Stoneware; 2) cooking temperature between 250-275 degrees (instead of typical 350-375); 3) cooking time about 2/3-3/4 of what's recommended on the frozen entree box. NOTE: I'm no expert at this. So be very careful, and consult an expert for more exact instructions.

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Amazon Price: $11.16 (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $13.95

Cuisinart TOB-50 Classic Toaster Oven Broiler, brushed stainless and black

I like this product for traveling and quick meal prep in a hotel/motel room. Cuisinart makes better models. And the broiling tray rusted out almost immediately. But for me, this is a reasonable balance between price and quality. Overall, the oven has held up well, and worked for me without any problems for quite a while.

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Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $150.00

Organic Options for Locals 

Demand for Organic Food Options Continues to Grow

Las Vegas Organic Food Co-op

"...a grassroots, member owned and operated network uniting those in the Las Vegas community who are interested in sustainably produced, organically and naturally grown food. We bring the Farmer's Market to you front door!" Cathie Garnier, Cooperative Coodinator: (702) 324-3402

Winder Farms

They bill themselves as a 'Farmers Market on Wheels' and promise they can 'deliver more than 100 healthy and delicious products fresh to your door.' Been in business since 1880s in Utah, and began delivery to Las Vegas in summer of 2006.
1-800-WINDER-1 (800-946-3371)
4168 N. Pecos Rd. #106, North Las Vegas, NV 89115

Pete's Organic Wheat Grass

Guess what they sell...Wheatgrass. And only wheatgrass. Certified organic. Motto: Best Product, Best Service, Best Price. Sales/Service: (702) 204-9091
6905 Vivian Cir - Las Vegas, NV 89145

Las Vegas Farmers Markets

Markets at Gardens Park and Bruce Trent Park operating now (April 2008). Another starts at Springs Preserve on May 1, 2008. Centennial Hill postponed due to park construction. I can't guarantee you'll find certified ORGANIC food. So...

• Ask questions. Here's some guidelines for shopping at farmers markets from OrganicToBe.org.


• Check out other farmers markets in Nevada at Chef2Chef Culinary Portal.

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Dianaspain Nice lens! I never associate Las Vegas with health:) Posted May 07, 2008

millmm Lots of great info. Thanks Posted May 04, 2008

NetworkInVegas Trader Joes is #1 to me. Way cheaper than Whole Foods and the people there are Super Nice. Services is Top Notch Posted February 17, 2008

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Does anyone know of a farm near Las Vegas I can visit?
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