Fresh Take Juice Bar

What an amazing story of perseverance, heart, guts and faith. You are an inspiration. May you and your family have many, many blessings in your lives going forward.

Hey Eric,
Just saw your dateline episode. Man you are truly inspirational in your attitude and perseverance. Way to beat the system. Stay up, stay positive, be grateful. Whenever I come visit NYC I’ll be sure to stop by and get a smoothie.

I give you 5 stars. I’m looking forward to visiting your business when I visit New York. I have a brother in prison for life. God bless you. And, Nam myo ho renge kyo! That’s a Buddhist term that means devotion to a higher power.
–cliff

Dearest Eric
You’re truly the strongest man of God that I’ve seen in awhile !! I live in Richmond VA, but from BayShore, LongIsland, NY. I still have my mom and sister on the island. THE NEXT TIME IM HOME IM COMING TO THE BRONX! Can’t wait for a fresh taste! Peace my brother, Lisa

eric, god bless you!!!
you have forever humbled me!!!
you are my inspiration!!!
i just saw your story…
you are amazing eric!
i just put your store on my bucket list

Eric,
I have just watched your story on Dateline and like many others I was very moved. Most of all, I am in awe of your strength. To continue to fight for your freedom all those years while in prison and staying focused on obtaining your college degree once released is amazing, congratulations on those accomplishments. To add to that you literally built and have started this business venture, your life is almost beyond belief. It gives me hope and many others hope as well and I thank you for that. I stayed in the Bronx last April and had no idea about your juice shop but when I return I definitely will make it a point to visit. Stay focused in life and remember that God is good!
Thank you again.

Just saw your story for the second time on dateline. Can’t wait to come to your store. You are a brave and courageous man.

Saw your story. Hurray! I am sure you have a great business. You seem to be a man of integrity. I love N.Y. and when I visit again, I will be stopping by. Here’s to the good life, Eric. God continue to bless you as he did through your own personal nun.

Eric, many blessings to you. Your story moved me and my family. Hold on to your faith in GOD because he has faith in you. Dream BIG. Live BIG. And any thing that the devil thought he could steal from you will now be REPLENISHED 100 fold. We plan to patronage your shop next time were in the NY.

I have never been to your store before, but I did see your story on Dateline tonight. I literally could not stop crying. I am so happy that your story had a good ending and that you are succeeding in life. I googled your story and the address of Fresh Take. I lived in that exact neighborhood from 1980 – 1991, had 3 kids born in Einstein, and always went back there to visit the ex until he passed away at Jacobi in April 2014. I only point this out to note the even stronger connection that I feel toward you and your store now. I also say this to note that I really have no reason to visit the Bronx anymore now, but if you aren’t the best reason and the best inspiration to come visit from Brooklyn, then I can’t imagine any other.
Take care and all the best to you and yours.

I have never been to your juice bar, but just watched your story on Dateline. WOW!!!
Will be making a trip here to support you & your family in the future. God Bless you, Eric!

I just saw your story on Dateline… still in tears as I type this. BRAVO TO YOU BROTHER!

I just saw your story on Dateline. I am in tears, not tears of anger but of hope. I would love one day to meet you. God bless you and your family.

My mom and I just saw your story on Dateline. We are so happy for your new and inspirational life. I can’t get over what happened to you and how well adjusted you are. You’re first phone call. Grandma. Sister. New daughter. You have been blessed and bless others! I will stop by… this Jersey girl knows a good thing when she sees it.

Can’t wait to come check this spot out when I’m in the bronx! Saw your story and I was in tears the entire time! If I were local I would be one of your number one customers! So happy to see you turned things around for yourself and wish you happiness and success!

Like so many others, I just saw your AMAZING story on Dateline. Eric, you are an inspiration for us all. God bless you and your family and please accept my sincere best wishes for your future… may it be bright, beautiful, happy… AND FREE!
I cannot wait to come to Fresh Take with a whole group of my Friends!

Eric,
Wow! I’m speechless on what you’ve been through & what you’ve experienced. Just viewed your episode & Wow again!
Thank goodness for our adversary system within our judicial process, & above all, your spirit of HOPE through your whole ordeal. Your HOPE, strength & unyielding perseverance is truly inspirational! The integrity of those individuals who stepped forward as well as your team of HOPE who helped right the wrong in your life is also inspirational! Our justice system isn’t perfect, & has many flaws, but Thank God it allowed your case to be reopened & establish your innocence. If I’m ever in the East Coast for any reason, I will make my way to your location & hopefully meet you… God Bless you & all your loved ones!
Respectfully,
Rob

Just saw your story on dateline, you are an inspiration. Best of luck to you and may your future bring you joy and happiness

Great place. Sometimes I pop in after training to get a green drink and go in my way. Very clean, the young woman that is usually there is very sweet and nice. The prices are clear, concise and very fair. They have a variety of options that you can customize or choose from the menu. The juice bar also has protein options for you and wheatgrass shots are available. It’s a nice, little place of fresh, healthy awesomeness.

I am currently watching your story on dateline, Eric. You’re a true inspiration to never give up. You were wrongly convicted and your story is a true testament that when there is a will there is most certainly a way. I cannot wait to visit your juice bar. God Bless You!