Karyn Calabrese

Karyn Calabrese (born April 20, 1947) is an American raw foodist and restaurateur.

Calabrese began having financial problems in 2012 after her restaurant in Lincoln Park burned down and business at her other locations stifled; in 2015 and 2016 she had been sued four times, for failing to meet accessibility standards for disabled persons at her restaurants, not paying rent for the spaces of her restaurants, and not paying condominium fees where she lived. She started a GoFundMe campaign to help keep her business afloat, but faced accusations of fraud and unsanitary practices.

In 2017, her flagship restaurant in Lincoln Park also closed down.

Restaurants

Calabrese formerly owned and managed three restaurants in Chicago: Karyn's On Green was located in Chicago's West Loop. The restaurant closed in 2015.

Karyn's Raw Bistro

Karyn's Raw Bistro was the longest-standing gourmet raw food restaurant in the United States. The restaurant closed in 2017.

Also connected to the restaurant is Karyn's Fresh Corner, a raw and organic market, and Karyn's Inner Beauty Center and O2 Day Spa, a holistic treatment center. Karyn's Raw Bistro was located in Chicago's Lincoln Park.

Published works

Cleansing With Karyn: Secrets for Inner Healing and Outer Beauty 2011 Karyn's Conscious Comfort Foods: Recipes for Everyday Life 2013

Awards and recognition Calabrese was the 2013 winner of the Harper's Bazaar Fabulous at Every Age competition for the 60+ age category.