Photography by Kevin Marple
They will juice anything at Roots Juices, where you’ll find a sweet pineapple-pear elixir or the ever-popular Bees Knees (with lavender and bee pollen), but also bitter dandelion or purple cabbage. Shots include ginger and and the most popular smoothie is the one with peanut butter, banana, and protein powder that’s like something a jogger Elvis would want to order. Brent Rodgers was at the forefront of Dallas’ juice movement when Roots Juices launched as a delivery service in 2012. His storefronts serve cold-pressed mixtures fresh from the juicer, and thanks to high-pressure processing (which kills bacteria); you can also stock up on bottles around town at places that range from yoga studios to Bolsa Mercado.