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Raw Garden is the first restaurant of its kind in Riga. The dishes are prepared exclusively from fresh products, heated only up to 46 degrees Centigrade in order to preserve all vitamins and minerals. No dairy and meat products are available.

The striking green window frames of the Raw Garden Restaurant are visible from afar. The eye-catching colour contrasts with the rest of the dark Art Nouveau building on Skolas Street. The interior features welcoming light colours, modern, yet reserved design. Chef Sergey Yaramishyan, who is known as a Tribes of the City guitarist, has cooking experience in other popular Riga restaurants. He and the staff have been trained in preparing food by a Lithuanian from North Carolina, who cooks for Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson.

All Raw Garden dishes are prepared only from local organic vegetables and imported fruit, nuts and seeds. Pressed plates of dried greens are served as free snacks. Among the menu offerings are kiwi-cucumber soup, greens soup, vegan lasagna, banana cake, and fine wine.