Flavor R E S T A U R A N T
SPOTLIGHT
WHEATGRASS JUICE BAR
Energizing Owensboro Written by M A R LY S M A S O N
W
hen
Connor
Minogue
and Jared Bradley bought Wheatgrass Juice Bar in
April of this year, they hit the ground running. And it’s a good thing the juice bar makes and sells energy drinks, because the two owners have been busy making changes since day one.
The owners met while working
at Famous Bistro, where Bradley is still the chef. Minogue said he approached Bradley with the idea of purchasing the juice bar to provide “good, fresh and lean” treats for people to enjoy without feeling bloated. Fresh, raw juices, smoothies and acai bowls are the three top sellers, but Minogue said they are changing the name of the bowls to Viva Bowls as customers can choose to have acai berries or dragon fruit as the base, and then add a variety of toppings. Minogue said all smoothies are made without ice or dairy, which allows the consumer to enjoy more of the actual fruits and vegetables included. Most include both vegetables and fruit for a healthy balance.
“It’s like a gourmet milkshake
without dairy, and you are filled with energy,” Minogue said.
Recently, the owners changed
their weekday opening to 5:30 a.m. to accommodate those who
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