Food and fitness go hand-in-hand to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and no one knows that better then Laurie Cole, founding Senior Master Instructor at SoulCycle, and Chef Eric Miller of Provisions Water Mill. The two have partnered up to create a limited edition, all vegan menu, available to the public all summer long beginning Memorial Day weekend.
“I met Laurie, as she is an avid fan of Provisions. Laurie wanted a few items that reflected her personal ethos on health and wellness, and we worked together to create these three, healthful items to include on our menu,” said Miller.
The Vegan Menu items include The Recovery Juice (fresh ginger, turmeric, and lemon, with organic celery and kale leaf); Vegan Open Faced Sandwich (vegan cheddar cheese, vine ripe tomato, alfalfa sprouts, pickled banana peppers, and avocado on Ezekiel bread with a vegan mayo and balsamic drizzle); and LC Vegan Salad (kale and romaine, red quinoa, avocado, jalapeño, chia seeds, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and tahini dressing with olive oil).
Miller continued, “SoulCycle Water Mill and Provisions Water Mill are located just doors down from one another and we’re excited for this opportunity to engage with both sets of customers and guests.”
When Provisions Natural Food Market opened a second location in Water Mill at the end of 2019, it was an instant success. Not only based on its popularity in Sag Harbor, but because of its SoulCycle studio neighbor. After a vigorous workout that depletes energy levels, healthy food options satisfy hunger while also refueling the body. Provisions caters to just that, as it provides easy meals to enjoy on site or on the go.
Cole has been a Provisions patron ever since she started coming to the area 15 years ago. As a vegetarian since the age of nine, “and mostly vegan the last couple of years,” she has tapped into offering menu items that satisfy individual’s dietary needs, maintain flavor, and introduce her go-to meals.
“Post-workout, I typically like to eat within 60 to 75 minutes to ensure I get enough fats and complex carbohydrates to keep me going. The sandwich and salad on the vegan menu at Provisions really are my ideal post-workout meal,” Cole explained.
The Vegan Menu items will only be offered at the Water Mill location, catering to the area’s existing SoulCycle clientele.
Cole continued, “I discovered the value of eating healthy but also eating clean. Through the pandemic we have all witnessed the benefits of wellness within not only our body, but our state of mind. The menu items I worked on with Chef Eric at Provisions are made with organically sourced ingredients that support a strong immune system and active recovery.”
