Health and Wellness Chat with Tom Hennings from The Juice Bar
The Juice Bar in Dallas has been a beloved spot for locals since 2012, providing nutritious and delicious juices, smoothies, and bowls. We sat down with the owner and co-founder, Tom Hennings, to chat about juicing, wellness, and his gardening passions.
A Juice Bar for the People
Hennings shared the story behind The Juice Bar's inception. He had been in the restaurant business and owned The Bar Method when he decided to expand into the adjacent space and create a health and wellness-related venture. After conducting research in LA and NYC, he discovered that juicing was on the rise and there was nothing similar in Dallas. Thus, The Juice Bar was born.
To ensure top-notch recipes, Hennings partnered with SMU graduate and accomplished chef Hedi Lane. Their combined expertise resulted in unique, creative offerings that separated them from competitors. Over the years, they've added new products to stay current with health and wellness trends.
What Makes The Juice Bar Stand Out
Hennings believes the approachable, educational environment brought customers to The Juice Bar. The juicing process includes learning about health and wellness benefits, so smoothies were initially more popular among first-timers. By offering an accessible and friendly atmosphere, The Juice Bar became known as the "everyman's juice bar."
Hennings spends time in the store daily, interacting with customers and giving away free product. He believes these gestures build loyalty and contribute to The Juice Bar's success. Hennings jokes that, "anyone can sell it," but the act of giving makes the entire experience more enjoyable.
The Evolving Health and Wellness Industry
The health and wellness market has grown significantly since The Juice Bar's founding, and customers have become more aware of the nutritional benefits of juices. Juice has transitioned from a niche wellness product to one suitable for the masses. People now recognize the ingredients and benefits of the products offered at The Juice Bar.
Fresh and High-Quality Ingredients
The Juice Bar takes pride in using only fresh, high-quality ingredients. They have been loyal customers of a local produce company for over a decade and receive daily deliveries to ensure the freshest ingredients possible. The juices are made to order, allowing for precise portion control and a consistently delicious product.
Tom Hennings' Gardening Passion
Hennings has always been an earthy individual, with a love for cooking and gardening. He grew a Gardenuity garden and enjoyed the process of planting, nurturing, and watching his plants grow. Hennings was drawn to Gardenuity for its ease of use and excellent customer service. He grew herbs for cooking, making the experience even more rewarding.
Skinny Greens: Your At-Home Juice Recipe
If you're interested in making juices at home, Hennings recommends trying their popular Skinny Greens. Made with cucumber, green apple, kale, spinach, lemon, ginger, and cayenne, this tasty juice is both nutritious and delicious!
- Tom Hennings, the owner and co-founder of The Juice Bar in Dallas, expanded into a health and wellness venture in the adjacent space, creating a spot for garden-inspired cocktails and nutritious juices, smoothies, and bowls.
- In collaboration with accomplished chef Hedi Lane, The Juice Bar offers unique, creative wellness-related products that set them apart from competitors in the industry.
- Tom Hennings believes the approachable, educational environment and accessible, friendly atmosphere at The Juice Bar make it the "everyman's juice bar," contributing to its success.
- The health and wellness market has grown significantly since The Juice Bar's founding, with people now recognizing the ingredients and benefits of the products offered, such as the popular Skinny Greens made with fresh, high-quality ingredients like cucumber, green apple, kale, spinach, lemon, ginger, and cayenne.
- Outside of the business, Tom Hennings has a passion for gardening, particularly a gardening venture with Gardenuity, where he enjoys growing his own herbs for cooking and appreciates the ease of use and excellent customer service provided by the company.
