As Avocados have found themselves back on people’s plates as a healthy alternative, this isn’t the first-time society has become obsessed with the little green fruit.
Avocados can be found in its early days 10,000 years ago in Puebla, South Central Mexico. The Avocado had strong influences in Mayan and Aztec cultures, making people think it had other worldly powers giving it various nicknames – Fertility Fruit, Alligator Pear, Butter Fruit. Later on, through the Spanish conquest of the South American continent, the avocado was introduced to Europe and became a commercialized plant in the early 20th century. Some people believe that Avocados have strong health benefits, nutritionally speaking the Avocado consists of diverse fats as about 75% of Avocados energy comes from its fat content. If you're Avocado crazy and want to go beyond the fruit itself, Avocado dried leaves are often used as a spice!
Today 79% of avocados exported from Mexico come to the United States. As September 16th marks Guacamole Day, take a bite into Richmond’s favorite Avocado treats.
First Watch – West Broad Street – Avocado Toast
Goatocado – West Main St – Fresh Avocado topped on Bowls & Ramen
The Pit & the Peel - West Broad St - Juice Bar & Bistro that serves Open-Faced Avocado Toast creations
Ginger Juice - Broad Street- Basil Pesto Avocado Toast
Ellwood Thompson's Natural Market- Floyd Ave - Avocado Toast topped with Arugula, Red Pepper, Chopped Pistachio, and Feta Cheese
Urban Farmhouse - E. Cary St. - Whole Wheat toast with avocado topped with lemon and olive oil
Salt and Forge - N. Second St. - Avocado Toast topped with the essentials and smoked tomato jam
Lunch. Supper! - Summit Ave. - Enjoy the combination of pickled red onions with a hard-boiled egg on top of fresh avocado
North End Juice Co. - Midlothian Turnpike - A Poke Ball with fresh avocado or enjoy Avocado Toast with Spicy Tuna
The Daily Kitchen and Bar - W. Cary St. - Organic Ingredients in their Spicy Avocado Bowl with black beans, pico de gallo and so much more
Ellwood Thompson's - N. Thompson St. - Try their Vegan Sausage Bagel with Spinach, Sriracha Aioli, a Vegan Sausage Patty, Violife Cheddar topped with fresh Avocado
