From giving us that essential burst of morning energy to being an easy stomach-filler between meals, smoothies are an integral part of our life in more ways than we can imagine.
However, what if we told you this lip-smacking treat actually symbolizes cuisine-oriented inclusivity? Invented as a milkshake alternative by lactose intolerant teenager Steven Kuhnau in 1973, the first smoothies involved combinations of vegetable juices, vitamins, fruit juices, etc., concocted to resemble a milkshake. Soon enough, Steven’s attempt to bring the milkshake experience to the palettes of those who could not enjoy the classic dessert turned into a worldwide sensation with his establishment of Smoothie King.
To ensure that you get to enjoy this more than 50-year-old drink on World Smoothie Day, June 21, here are five places for a smoothie visit in Baltimore:
Corner Juice Bar|2400 Fleet St., Baltimore, MD 21224
True to the shop’s name, the body-building beverages at Corner Juice Bar—ranging from fresh juices to smoothies and protein smoothies—are meant to occupy a corner of your diet and day! In addition to conventional blended smoothies, Corner Juice Bar goes a step ahead and includes nutritious shots—such as wheat grass shot, flu shot and ginger shot—to add a health focus to its menu.
Corner Juice Bar is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Nekter Juice Bar| 5713 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224
Aiming to extend the spirit of the smoothie—which entails both nutrition and taste—beyond the boundaries of the smoothie jar, Nekter Juice Bar offers cold pressed juice cleanses and handcrafted acai bowls, among other healthy treats. Giving guests the opportunity to customize their orders based on individual diet preferences such as vegan, low-fat, low-sugar and more, Nekter Juice Bar helps ensure that no one misses out on the Nekter (Nectar) that they have to offer.
Nekter Juice Bar is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Pure Raw Juice – Federal Hill |1401 Riverside Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230
Delight to the taste buds and healing of the body can work hand in hand. Pure Raw Juice offers a diversity of no-ice smoothies, cold-pressed juices and bowls. With a goal of providing families with an approachable and accessible alternative to fast food, the founders of Pure Raw Juice pride themselves on converting their vision into a lifestyle that is easy to adapt.
Pure Raw Juice operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Niecy’s Fabulous Juice Bar| 5416 Belair Road, Suite 1, Baltimore, MD 21206
As the name suggests, Niecy’s Fabulous Juice Bar has made a business of filling its menu with “fabulous” options, from wraps, salads and wellness shots to creatively-named smoothies like Just Beet It, Read Head and Glow Up, along with a Create Your Own Smoothie option.
Niecy’s Fabulous Juice Bar is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vegan Juiceology |413 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21201
We know biology is the study of plants and archaeology is the study of human history. However, have you ever heard of juiceology—the study of juices and smoothies? Vegan Juiceology offers its expertise with a vegan spin. In addition to its handmade, cold-pressed juices and hydrating smoothies that include Good Morning Greens and Banana Split, this Juice Bar is also known for its delicious vegan burgers and hand-cut fries.
Vegan Juiceology is open Thursday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
