Allrightiee guyzz here's a fresh start. Lemme share you a great article from CANDY MAG. A survivor has a story on how he used his illness to create incredible food ideas. Van Gogh is Bipolar(VGIB), is owned by Jetro Rafael, a hardcore backpacker, a chef, a painter and a travel photographer. As a teenager, he was diagnosed as bipolar, and since then was in medication. Bipolar disorder or manic depression is a mood disorder where an individual experience episodes of depression alternating with episodes of mania or a very high mood. Well, in my case I understand his condition since I'm a social anxiety,general anxiety, panic and Avoidant Personality disorder sufferer.
So, back to Jetro, like me he feels he was born crazy but it was uncertain until he was clinically diagnosed. He's got lots of resentment and shame. He recalled how hard it is to be accepted while he was growing up and how much he hated the world, himself and his parents. Being fed up with meds, he explored some alternative remedies. He ceased taking pills and started making recipes of foods which could alter moods.
Due to his friends' insistence, he decided to share his recipes by putting up his own restaurant which he called "Van Gogh is Bipolar." He also refer to himself as Cuckoo Chef.
The dishes served are named after renowned celebrities who also have bipolar disorder. I'm listing some dishes below.
Courtney Love's Potion
This beverage has different content everyday. It may be a mixture of cabbage, strawberry, lemon and olive contained in a huge glass.
Larry Flint's Cabbage Experience
This salad is eaten by hand in burrito style by wrapping you desired ingredients(tomatoes, basil, dried fish, capers, cucumber, pickles, banana chips, eggs, mangoes )and secret black sauce within cabbage strips. Cabbage, according to Serotune.com has the essential amino acid tryptophan, which helps the brain in producing serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter or a brain chemical which regulates brain functions including memory, sleep, appetite and mood. Irregular serotonin amounts in the brain can result to mood disorders like borderline personality disorder(BPD) and depression. Mangoes, on the other hand, contains linalool, a compound which helps to minimize stress hormones. Moreover, as said in WomansDay.com just inhaling the scent of lemons and basil or other linalool-rich foods can help your body in dealing with negative stress.
Axl Rose's Egg Shot
This serving uses two glasses. A shot glass on top of the small dish contains a fruit puree and the wine glass below it has a soft boiled egg submerged in warm water. The drink is prepared by cracking the egg and pouring the yolk into the shot glass of puree. The concoction is added with a small amount of paprika and squeezed with a small quantity of lemon. It is downed in one shot. Jetro claimed that protein in eggs boosts the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine. Dopamine, also a neurotransmitter, helps the regulation of brain's pleasure and reward centers.
Virginia Woolf's Tears
This turkey-based broth with carrot and cabbage toppings, is a bit salty but succulent and rich. Turkey is the white meat which contains the highest amino acid called tryptophan which helps elevate moods, regulate appetite and also help with compulsive behavior and anger.
Dining in Van Gogh is Bipolar is a one of a kind experience. The diners helps Jetro to be aware on mental health. Jetro said that the food he serves are the best outlets to share the experience and gift he had in his restaurant. Jetro looks forward to creating more innovative recipes that guests will find distinctive and enjoyable.
Visit the facebook page of VGIB. Here's a list of Menu and prices in VGIB --VGIB MENU LIST.
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