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Conscious Fork celebrates grand opening

| 26 Sep 2012 | 01:37
    Photo by Roger Gavan On Sept. 21, public and business representatives of Warwick joined owners Kim Gabelmann and Jamie Manza for the grand opening of Conscious Fork. From left, Town of Warwick Deputy Supervisor James Gerstner, owners Jamie Manza and Kim Gabelmann, Chamber of Commerce Board members Nicole Repose, Mechelle Casciotta, Paul Rafenello, Vice President Sherry Bukovcan, Vikki Garby, Executive Director Michael Johndrow, Susan Ronga, Caryn Burke and Mayor Michael Newhard.
    Photo by Roger Gavan On Sept. 21, public and business representatives of Warwick joined owners Kim Gabelmann and Jamie Manza for the grand opening of Conscious Fork. From left, Town of Warwick Deputy Supervisor James Gerstner, owners Jamie Manza and Kim Gabelmann, Chamber of Commerce Board members Nicole Repose, Mechelle Casciotta, Paul Rafenello, Vice President Sherry Bukovcan, Vikki Garby, Executive Director Michael Johndrow, Susan Ronga, Caryn Burke and Mayor Michael Newhard.

WARWICK — Local government and business officials joined owners Kim Gabelmann and Jamie Manza for the grand opening of Conscious Fork.
The new business, which the owners describe as a “farm-to-table juice and veggie bar with sustainable lifestyle market,” is located at 20 McEwen St., just a few steps off of Main Street.
The village location is mostly take-out but has a few seats inside and additional seating in a picturesque outdoor garden, where there are vegetables and herbs growing in boxes salvaged from a local organic winery.
The juice bar menu features cold-pressed juice, smoothies, vegan market fare and treats. The signature dish is the “Wholy Bowl,” which allows customers to pick from grains, vegetables, proteins and sauce to make their own meal.
Gabelmann explained that a particular emphasis is placed on obtaining ingredients from local organic farms. All cooking is done on premises and prepared fresh daily, using alkaline cooking water for a more healthful meal. And take-out containers are made from compostable materials.
The small natural market at Conscious Fork sells organic bulk grains and fresh produce, heirloom seeds, books, and other sustainable lifestyle merchandise. And the shop will also be available evenings for cooking classes, chef tasting dinners and special events.
Gabelmann, a former marketing executive for Sundance Channel and a certified health counselor, founded Conscious Fork.
Her partner Jamie Manza, formerly employed by Blue Hill at Stone Barns, serves as executive chef.
Both Gabelmann and Manza are Warwick residents who said they joined forces to create a business that encompasses their passion for sustainability, “clean” food, permaculture and personal wellness.
“Our objective,” said Gabelmann, “is to provide the Warwick community with delicious and nourishing food that connects us to our local food system.”
Conscious Fork is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For information about cooking classes or special events, call 845-988-KALE (5253).