L.A. IS BLOWING UP with new healthy eateries and we can hardly stuff our faces fast enough to keep up! This week, Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop opens up on Abbot Kinney adding even more local, green goodness to the Venice scene. The space feels light and luxe, the food is to-die (we’re obsessed with their pizzas,) and Chef Jon Rollo is the real deal.
Chef and owner, Jon Rollo and husband Joey Gonzalez of Barry’s Bootcamp, are at the epicenter of the wellness scene here in So Cal. They’re involved with this exciting new foodie project too.
Meet Jon below and find out how this healthspirational chef starts his day – and why your should soon include Greenleaf’s goat cheese breakfast pizza…
My alarm is set for…
6:00 a.m.
Breakfast is normally…
Toast, arugula and eggs.
My favorite moment in the morning is…
When my daughter wakes up and smiles.
My favorite morning distraction…
Hiking Runyon Canyon then breakfast.
On the best mornings I…
Get an early work out with Joey (husband) and am ready for the day before our daughter wakes up.
Healthiest daily habit…
Barry’s Bootcamp.
Favorite morning beverage is…
Other than coffee, water and fresh juice (citrus, melon, whatever’s in season).
I get my creative juices flowing by…
Walking through farmers markets.
I start working by…
Reading all the restaurant logs from night before, writing out my task list, taking a big breath and diving into the day.
I’m usually listening to…
KCRW, NPR or something poppy and upbeat – Can’t Keep My Hands To Myself, thanks Selena Gomez.
Always thinking about lunch at…
Immediately after breakfast.
The recipe I’m loving:
Right now a turmeric, orange and bourbon cocktail and for dinner, fine-tuning the best vegan Caesar ever.
My current mantra:
You have to fight to reach your dream. Hard work, sacrifice and passion.
