LOCAL Houston | The City Guide November 2017 | Page 20

DINE WRITE
EATING CLEAN AT HS GREEN
THE SPOT FOR HEALTHY APPETITES
By Tim Moloney
Photography by Fulton Davenport
9.8.2017
1:22pm
Grilled Chicken Salad
THE FIRST TIME I ATE AT HS. GREEN FRESH FOOD KITCHEN A FEW MONTHS AGO,
AT THE INVITATION OF MY FRIEND LEIGH, SHE MADE ME PROMISE I WOULDN’T TELL
ANYONE ABOUT IT. “NO FACEBOOK CHECK-INS, EITHER, PLEASE,” SHE INSTRUCTED.
“I WANT TO KEEP THIS PLACE A SECRET.”
For good reason, it turns out. The year-old HS Green, tucked away in
an ever-evolving strip center (locals will remember it once being Windsor
Plaza) behind The Galleria on Richmond, is a bright, cheerful and
welcome addition to the neighborhood. Think salads, wraps, pizzas
and more – with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options for those so
inclined. They also list a calorie count for every item on the menu, and
you can even customize your order to your preference. If you’re into
clean eating and fresh, fast fare, HS Green is going to be your joint.
The secret is out.
Everything – from cold-pressed juices to roasted chickens to baked
goods to dressings and sauces – is made onsite in HS Green’s efficient
kitchen. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch (counter service),
happy hour (well-priced beer and wine at the centrally located bar) and
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