If vegan or vegetarian is your food choice, then Healthful Essence is the right restaurant for you. This Caribbean vegan-vegetarian spot provides health consultations, cooking classes and herbal supplements. In business since 1977, it has been located in the West End area for two years and calls itself the jewel of the neighborhood. It is the essence of healthy cooking and raw food and features Curried Ungoat, Jerk Unchicken and curried veggies. The carrot cake is a favorite.