"No restaurant better embodies the tension between old Grove and new Grove. The Last Carrot inspired this guide—and sadly won’t be on it for much longer. The healthy cafe will soon get demolished to make way for some kind of mixed-use monstrosity. This vegetarian-friendly counter has been serving up overstuffed wraps and wheatgrass smoothies since 1975. Grab a spinach pie and veggie burger wrap before you can’t anymore. According to the surfer kid who makes killer pineapple smoothies, they won’t move until about November 2025—and may have found a new home. Here’s hoping that pans out." - virginia otazo