New Healthy Food Shop Willow & Co Opens in East Austin | Eater Austin

"I spotted a new healthy grab-and-go shop in East Austin that opened in mid-March, located next door to Wright Bros. Brew & Brew at 908 East 5th Street. Willow & Co. focuses on healthy takeout items without added sugar, using honey or agave instead. The beverage lineup includes smoothies made with ingredients like blue algae, bee pollen, and hemp oil, and they plan to start offering freshly made juices within the next week — including a green juice and a strawberry-watermelon-lemon option. Heartier offerings include made-to-order toasts such as an avocado toast topped with sunflower sprouts and a whipped-cream-cheese mash made with blackberries, thyme, honey, and crushed pistachios; there are also salads, soups, and miniature frittatas. The small space has some patio seating, and the business is run by Valerie Williamson and her partner Richard Kooris." - Nadia Chaudhury