Farm Burger

Hello why did it take me so long to go here? I just don't understand. How did not one of my friends drag me down to Decatur (and now Buckhead) to eat one of the more delicious veggie burgers I've had in Atlanta. Local produce, grass fed beef, composting?!?!? Yes please.

While I do love my Yeah! Burger cobb salad, their veggie burger needs a little help.  Farm Burger, on the other hand has a kick a$$ veggie burger and from what it looked like, an amazing regular grass fed burger (my hot date/bf had finished it all before I got a chance to even ask for a bite! Thanks a lot!).  I bet you're wondering what the big deal is with this grass fed stuff.  Well, readers (all 20 of you, thanks mom for forwarding to your list serve) a cows stomach is meant to digest grass, not corn and grain like most beef shops. When cows walk around and eat grass, not only are the raised in a humane way (moooooo) they don't over-eat and they're not being force fed with hormones, the absence of these things inevitably makes the beef healthier with higher concentrates of beta carotene and Omega-3's all of which help reduce cholesterol, diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.

Now to the veggie burger.  It's no secret that I heart quinoa and that is the base of this burger, along with some awesome chopped carrots and other veggies.  Needless to say, it was a smashing hit. Also, they have a chalkboard of seasonal fresh local veggies that I'm sure you can ask to get added on.

My Order:
- Veggie burger with lettuce, tomato and Swiss - sauce on the side

XO,
zo

Radial Cafe

Vegan options, check. Farm-to-table, check. First certified Green Restaurant in the state of Georgia, double check! So many reasons to love Radial Cafe besides from the fact that the food is wonderful! Check out what being green means for this local restaurant.  It's located right smack in between downtown and Decatur. And on weekend make sure you call ahead because the wait can be a tad bit long.  However, they do have delicious organic shade-grown coffee, which discourages weed growth and encourages bio-diversity among many other things, for patrons while you wait.

I've been going here since I moved to Atlanta and am finally ready to share this gem! Plus, they are open for dinner now which they weren't before. So now when you're going to dinner in that area you don't have run straight to Fox Brothers (hard to stay healthy with Frito Pie, just saying). My typical order is the Biscuits and Vegetarian Gravy but I'm trying slim down so I decided to try something new!

Just an fyi - they're closed on Wednesdays. And for dinner, you can order any entree halved.

My Order (Make sure to check out their weekly specials too):
- Hummus with Whole Wheat Pita (awesome)
- Walnut-Lentil Burger. So Yummy with spinach, onion, oats and quinoa flour.

Whoopsie I forgot to take a picture because I was too busy stuffing my face. So here's one I stole from the world wide web that I thought was pretty. :)

Xo,
Zo

R. Thomas Deluxe Grill

I can't believe it's taken me this long to write about one of my most favorite healthy restaurants in Atlanta!   With a philosophy of "You are what you eat." R. Thomas Deluxe Grill serves up some of the most healthy food in this wonderful city.  They've been open 24-hours a day for about 26 years. So whether you are hitting this place up late night or just want to share a healthy meal with some friends, this is the place to go. 

This place has character, you can tell as you are greeted by parrots that are housed outside of the restaurant before you even walk in. Make sure to say hello and then get excited for a wonderful meal.  I took a recent out of town guest there because she likes to eat healthy and it was a HUGE hit.  They have a ton of vegetarian options but also delicious meals for the meat eater as well.

Check them out on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/rthomasdeluxegrill

I ordered:

Flax Chips (to share) - If you can't tell, the "chips" are really just a ton of flax seeds formed together as chips with some melted cheese on top and a few dipping sauces: raw hummus, black bean, salsa and sour cream.

Breakfast quesadilla - egg whites, soysage, broccoli and green peppers (guac on the side).

Love this place!

xo,

zo

The Out-of-Towners

It's always fun being a host, as long as your house guest is welcomed obviously.  I always love hosting friends when it's their first time in Atlanta because deciding on where to take them is super easy.  Deciding on where to eat can be a little difficult.  One of my oldest (not in years but in the amount of time we have known each other) friends is visiting Atlanta for the first time and I want to make sure she has a blast.  Luckily, she is a health conscious eater and likes to stay active.  However, with places like Fat Matts, Gladys Knights Chicken and Waffles and Mary Macs as southern dining staples, it's hard to find a place that has that Atlanta charm and won't make you feel guilty after.

p.s. great movie if you haven't seen it.

So, in efforts to satisfy the local cuisine fix and not finish the weekend being 5 lbs heavier, I've created a flavors and fun itinerary for a healthy and active Atlanta weekend. Enjoy!

Friday:
- Dinner at R. Thomas.  Most likely your guest will get in later and you don't want a fancy meal. You just wanna enjoy dinner and catch up for hours.  Luckily, they are open 24 hours so chat away!

Saturday:
- Pick up and easy, health breakfast and coffee at Highland Bakery. After breakfast drive out to Stone Mountain for a nice short hike with a pretty cool view (if you want a longer workout run the outer loop) or drive back to Midtown and go on a great walk or rent bikes and take a ride through Piedmont Park.  If you're biking and feelin' super active, take your bikes to the Virginia Highlands and back.  After you're done with the morning activity grab some water and relax in the park.  It's one of my favorite places to sit and reflect.

- Next up, World of Coke, the Georgia Aquarium or the High Museum.  It's kinda a disservice if you don't take someone to one of these places during their first visit to Atlanta. And when you're ready for lunch, grab a quick bite at Souper Jenny or MetroFresh depending on what part of town you're staying in.

- After all this activity you are either ready to do some shopping or ready to sit on the couch for a little.  If you're ready to do some shopping and want to be outside (and love vintage stores) check out Little 5. If you're more of a Saks shopper, head on over to Phipps.

- Finally...dinner.  If you want to show your guest true southern cooking and don't care about the calories (because you ran the entire Stone Mountain loop) you should definitely take them to South City Kitchen. If you want to stay a little more healthy you may have to kiss the southern fried cookin' goodbye and try the culinary delights of Cafe 640 (formerly Cafe di Sol, the Grapefruit Rosewater Martini is my fav) or Top Flr.

Sunday:
- Brunch. Ria's Bluebird.  Nuff said.  This place is legit and vegetarian friendly. Southwest tofu scramble =  yum!

Have fun!

xo,
zo
 

5 Napkin Burger

Definitely does not get 5 stars.  Maybe 2 if I'm feeling generous.  We tried this new place out last night and to be honest, it made me miss Nikimotos.  If you look at the 5 Napkin Burger menu it looks overwhelming and kinda random for a burger joint but seemed to have a lot of healthy options so I was excited to try it out. It wasn't so exciting in real life.

Our apps came out cold, their veggie burger didn't hold a candle to my one true veggie burger love, Houston's and if I ever want to blow my diet and fat out on a juicy burger, give me Holeman & Finch, Flip, or Muss and Turner's any day (I could keep going).

This place did have a good vibe and seems like a cool place to grab a drink before you go to dinner, but their food needs a LOT of work.

I digress...

My Order:
- Vietnamese Shrimp & Salad Roll (basically a kinda tasteless version of a traditional spring roll)
- 5 Napkin Veggie Burger - made from shredded beats, barley, black beans, brown rice, sesame seeds, jalapenos and carrots. It was ok. Again, not the best veggie burger in Atlanta and definitely not worth 13 bucks! This place was pretty pricey for a burger joint. Oh, and they have this sauce called 5N sauce which seemed to me like glorified Russian dressing. Definitely get that on the side it wasn't worth it (I was trying anything at that point). The avocado and tomato side salad was good! :)

xo,
zo

Veggie Souffle Yay!

One of the things I consistently struggle with is finding healthy options for lunch during the work week.  I have to get up early and pack a fresh lunch if I want to bring something from home. And if I get something at the cafe it's very easy to get distracted and choose something unhealthy (example: everytime I get lunch at work I can't help but grab a few gummy bears and maybe some chocolate covered peanuts, whoopsie).

So, I'm always trying to find meals that I can quickly grab from the fridge or freezer so I can sleep in just a few minutes later.  Recently I've been loving Garden Lites Vegetable souffles. There are six flavors and none of them have over 150 calories and 5g of fat.  These little bowls of vegetables and egg whites are super yummy and the perfect lunch option to throw in your work back before you leave the house.  I usually have some Ezekiel bread toast with this for the perfect compliment cause you'll need a tad bit more to fill you up.

These delicious souffles are available in Broccoli, Butternut Squash, Roasted Vegetable (my fav), Cauliflower, Spinach and Zucchini. They are gluten free and kosher!

My Favorite:

You can find them at Publix and check Whole Foods too.

xo,
zo

Pizza Party

It's a beautiful summer night. All of your friends want to go get pizza and wine.  You don't want to miss out on the wine or friends, but know that pizza really isn't something you want to partake in. What do you do? 

a. Eat a healthy meal before and just nibble on one piece of pizza.
b. Eat a healthy meal before and don't eat anything there. Knowing that your friends WILL make fun of you.
c. Suggest meeting at a friends house for pizza, salad and wine.

My recommendation: C.  I know this may be a stretch but it's definitely worth it.  If you suggest going to a friends house and you bring the salad or other healthy options, you get to control the destiny of what you eat.  All of the situations above are definitely options but C is the one that make me and my waistline feel the best.

If none of the situations above are an option you can always order TONS of veggies, light cheese and light sauce on half of the pizza and scrape them of as cheesy baked veggies!  Also, if the pizza shop has whole wheat dough, definitely order that.  Then you can have a veggie bake on whole wheat crust.  Don't go crazy on the crust though.  My favorite veggies to have on pizza are spinach, bell peppers, broccoli and avocado.

Also, here are some local pizza joints that offer whole wheat crust and some healthier pizza options:
- CPK
- Buckhead Pizza Company
- Uncle Maddios (Has whole wheat & gluten free) on N. Druid Hills
- Mo's Pizza on Briarcliff
- Mellow Mushroom doesn't have whole wheat but they have gluten free which is also awesome!

Choose your pizza wisely!



xo,
zo

Workday Breakfast II

As "they" say, "breakfast is the most important meal" and I agree with "them."  If you skip breakfast because you think it will help you shed some lbs, you done made the wrong decision. 

By skipping breakfast you are more likely to over eat over the course of the day. Your body isn't sure when you will get your next meal so it stores more fat AND your metabolism doesn't get started until later and you really don't want that, trust me.

That's why eating a healthy and nutritious breakfast is so important.  If you haven't heard of steel cut oats, you're welcome for the info. Steel cut oats are better than instant oats for two main reasons, they have more cholesterol lowering fiber and they take longer to digest so you stay full for longer.  Usually these oats take around 20-30 minutes to make which is pretty far fetched for a workday. But Trader Joe's makes it way easier by introducing already made, frozen steel cut oats. Pop 'em in the microwave and 4 minutes later you have an amazing breakfast. For even more healthy goodness add a pinch of cinnamon, a teaspoon of all natural peanut butter and blueberries!

I own too many coffee mugs.

Nutrition Facts: 150 cal, 2.5g fat, 7g sugar, 5g protein

xo,
zo

Movie Snacks

We all know that going to the movies can cost a pretty penny and that's just the ticket alone.  Add in popcorn and a huge fountain drink and you've already spent over 20 bucks. Not to mention the fact that on average, a large bag of popcorn has 1,100 calories, 60 grams of fat and 1,235 milligrams of sodium. Holy crap that is seriously not good for you.

So to shave off a few dollars and a hell of a lot of calories I've chosen an alternative snack, but you have to be a little rebellious and sneak in a few items (just bring in a big bag and you'll be fine).

Head on over to Trader Joe's and pick up a bag of Skinny Fries (110 calories, 2g fat, 320g sodium per serving) and a bottle of water.  This will only cost you $3.00.  So you've saved around $8 and 990 calories! Wahoo!

xo,
zo

Taqueria del Sol

Well, it's official, I ate (somewhat) healthy at Taqueria.  For those of you that know me, know this was an extremely hard task as my past meals at this local taco joint consisted of chips and multiple bowls of queso and guac with a sugary margarita (they have the best in town).  So this was a daunting task from the beginning, not just because they don't have a ton of healthy options but my will power goes to shambles the minute I enter the door.

So, could I have ordered healthier? Yeah, I think so.  Was I proud of myself for not devouring an entire bowl of chips and queso myself? Most definitely.  I will have to try this place again but in the meantime...

My Order:
- 1 Grilled Chicken Taco (this was a special so you wont see it on the menu all the time)
- 1 Fish Taco (no tartar sauce)
- 1 Side Salad
- Guacamole
Optional Cocktail: Regular Margarita (I couldn't help myself, everyone makes mistakes).

Take the taco goodies and place them on top of the salad. Use the guac as the dressing.

xo,
zo

Urban pL8

I've been to Urban pL8 a bunch of times and love it.  The hummus is awesome and I can't help but get the stir-fry brown rice and veggies as a main every time I go. They have an interesting menu with fresh local produce and a lot of vegetarian options. 

For this particular visit, they served a prix fix menu paleo style.  The Paleo Diet is a big trend right now and basically you're supposed to eat the type of food that a person ate during the paleolithic era (i.e. 500 generations ago).  Foods include fresh fruits, veggies, lean meats and seafood.  Refined sugars, dairy and grains are out. That's obviously the abbreviated version so Google it if you want more info.

My honest opinion (remember I'm not a doctor, just an eater) is that it seems like this diet is a new version of a no-carb, no-dairy diet. I'm not knocking this diet at all as it encourages healthy eating which I think is great. The only thing that wouldn't work for me is that, sometimes when I go on endurance runs or want to "carb-up" before a triathlon, I want whole wheat pasta.  And occasionally, I want a veggie burger on a whole wheat bun. But again, that's just me.

The Menu (with my comments below):
- New Orleans Style Peel 'n eat Shrimp - not bad but DEFINITELY not Nola style.
(I forgot to take a picture of this one)

Tomato, Peach & Basil Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette - YUM!

 

Greek Marinated Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs with Broccoli - YUM!

Paleo Chocolate Pudding with Strawberries and Whipped Coconut - EH, Would have rather had Yoforia :)

Highland Bakery Breakfast

A haiku for Highland Bakery:

Highland Bakery

Is Yummy in My Tummy

I love Your SOYsage

I’ve been going to Highland Bakery since I moved to Atlanta.  I feel comfortable saying it’s my most favorite brunch spot in the city.  The food is amazing. They have a TON of vegetarian brunch and lunch options. Plus, they expanded about a year ago so instead of waiting an hour and twenty minutes (or less!) for your delicious Burrito de Huevos (eggs with veggies wrapped in tortillas on black beans – I order mine with whites and hold the tortilla) you now only have to wait 20 minutes!  Apart from the awesome food and great coffee, the vibe there is super chill. I walk in and am immediately happy. They have a really friendly wait staff and local art on the walls.  So I realize it's only Monday, but if you're looking for a brunch spot this weekend, this is the place to go!

My Order:

-          Highland Lite (w/ egg whites & SOYsage) + Whole Wheat Toast



YUM!



Xo,

zo

Treehouse

You would think that by my 6th year in Atlanta I would have gone to Treehouse by now (in Peachtree Hills).  And maybe the middle of the Atlanta summer isn't the best time to sit outside but they had great fans, and good healthy food.  There were a lot of healthy options on the menu so I may even need to make a second trip.  I will say, we got there a little earlier but at around 9 on the weekends it becomes a scene so make sure to get there early if you want a good table.

My Order:
- Tequilla-Lime Hummus to share (sub fresh veggies for the pita chips)
- Grilled Salmon Sandwich w/ Avocado (no wasabi-mayo, sub white bread with whole wheat)
- Side salad w/ Cilantro-Lime vinaigrette
Optional Cocktail - Glass of Pinot Grigio

Not the best picture I've ever taken but it was yummy!

 xo,
zo

Airport Ingestion

Things I love about the Atlanta airport:
1. It's close to my house.
2. I get to go on a fun ride called MARTA to get there
3. It's easy to get around
4. A+ people watching

The one thing I don't love about most airports is the complete lack of healthy food options.  If you have the most amazing self-control in the the entire universe (ok that may be a little dramatic, but still) then the airport isn't a place of anxiety for you and congrats, you are superhuman. If you had a father that made you get to the airport at LEAST 2 hours in advance and are a healthy eater on top of that...welcome, anxiety attack.  Now, I will never be able to stop you (or me) from always being nervous I'm going to miss my flight (thanks dad!) but I can help lead you in the right direction when it comes to healthy airport snacks.

So, If you don't have time to make your own nutritious (not to mention money saving) snacks, look for KIND bars or Special K protein bars and drink TONS of water, all available at newstands. Here are a few options at Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport.

Starbucks (all Concourses): Oatmeal. Steer clear of the additional brown sugar and just add nuts. They only add about 100 calories to this already 140 calorie healthy choice.

Subway (all Concourses): 6 inch whole wheat veggie sub.  They have avocado now so this makes for a super yummy sandwich.  I make mine with tons of veggies, one slice of swiss, a line of fat free honey mustard and some avocado.  All of this is only around 275 calories and 4g of fat.  If you don't want just veggie, choose a lean meat like turkey or roasted chicken.

GreatWraps (Concourse A): 7' Pita, hummus, lots of spinach, cucumber, red peppers and green peppers.  This sounds delish even right now as I'm typing. Plus, it's only 360 calories.

**Nature's Table (Concourse E): This is the gold medal winner of airport eating. They have TONS of different options that are both fresh and healthy.  I usually get the hummus, pita and fresh fruit but they have a variety of crisp salads and wraps as well.


Nature's Table Bistro - Concourse E

 NOTE: walk away from the trailmix.  It's high in fat, sodium and sugar. You'll be parched and pissed that you didn't eat something satisfying.

xo,
zo

Green Sprout

Fried Rice, Lo Mein, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried Spring Rolls, Mongolian Beef and Sesame Chicken.  All of the makings of a pretty unhealthy Chinese delivery order. But alas, I still occasionally get the craving for Chinese food.  What I don't get the craving for is the MSG, extra oil, sugary sauces and not so fresh vegetables.  Enter Green Sprout, the best (in my eyes) vegetarian Chinese restaurant in all of Atlanta.  The vegetables are super fresh, their sauces are delish and not too heavy and their meat, well, it's mock (i.e. "chicken" and "beef" made from vegetable protein).  This place isn't just a restaurant that has vegetarian options this local gem doesn't have one spec of meat in the whole place!

I've been ordering delivery, that's right...they deliver, for the past 6 years and not once have I been dissatisfied with my order.  They have traditional Chinese items like the ones above but also have pretty interesting chef specials if you eat-in.  One thing to note, remember that portion control is another way to become or stay a Skinny Peach. They give you a LOT of food so pack a bunch up and bring it for lunch and maybe even the next nights dinner. 

Check out their menu!

My Order:
- Spicy Sauteed String Beans (light sauce)
- Sesame Tofu (light sauce)
- Brown Rice

 

One of my favorite parts of this particular order...

Amen!

xo,
zo

Healthy Hangover Helper

So you're hungover. Headache, little queasy and majorly dehydrated.  What's next? Many people just head straight for grease hoping that it will soak everything up. Although a greasy hashbrown and a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit does taste mighty good, it's not the most nutritious option to help your body heal.

Here are a few healthy hangover tips that will get you on the road to recovery:

1. Hydrating Liquids - I go with Powerade Zero to replenish electrolytes.  It has zero calories which I obviously love and vitamins B3, B6 and B12.  I also drink a small serving of coconut water. Zico tastes good and so does Vita Coco (I like the one with pineapple, it tastes kinda like a Pina Colada). You can pick up a pack at Publix or WholeFoods.  The cool thing about coconut water is it has tons of potassium, zero grams of fat, is usually all natural and has tons of essential electrolytes like sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and phosphorous. 
2. Caffeine - This always just helps my headache a little.  Make sure you are not drinking this alone though because caffeine can make you dehydrated so it's best to combine hydrating liquids with this.
3. A nutritious breakfast that's not going to make you barf.  I usually choose Rocky Mountain Toast on low sodium Ezekial bread.  One piece of bread with just the whites and the other the entire egg. Just poke a hole in the bread drop the egg in and cook on both sides.  Ezekial bread is great because it contains no flour but has 4 grains and 4 beans. The eggs provide protein, amino acids and the yolks contain choline which helps regulate the brain, nervous and cardiovascular system.

Take a shower and get some sleep. Cheers to feeling better you party animal!

xo,
zo

Road Trip Snackin'

Got back Tuesday night from a ridiculously amazing week long road trip through North Carolina and Virginia. Eating healthy on the road is sometimes a challenge which is why you should usually try and plan your stops in advance and bring a ton of healthy snack options.  The healthy snack part I have down pact. Scoping out places to eat that don't start with Chic and end in Fil-a is the hard part.

My Go-To Road Trip Snacks:

• Trader Joes non-salted pistachios
• Banana Coconut gRAWnola (This stuff is legit. It's a combination of banana and coconut along with the gRAWnola core ingredients of pumpkin seeds, apples, dates, almonds and walnuts)
• Aged White Cheddar Pirates Booty (I could - and may have done so a few times - eat this entire bag by myself it's THAT good. It's 100 times healthier than ripping into a bag of chips or candy. It's all natural, baked and gluten free)
• Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew KIND bar. This little bar rocks my world. It's the perfect blend of salty and sweet while providing antioxidants and a few key vitamins.
• Apples 

  gRAWnola - available in 3 flavors: Banana/Coconut, Original and Sweet & Sour

Pirate's Booty: Available in 5 other flavors. Only 130 calories per serving!



Vitamins A, E & D! Check out there website for other KINDS of snacks.

xo,

zo

Top Flr

Ah the group dinner. It's always so dang hard to stick to healthy eating when everyone around you is getting duck confit pizza or deliciously gooey mac & cheese.  But, if you're motivated enough (oh I dunno, by having to fit into a teeny bikini in Miami next weekend) it's not that difficult, especially at Top Flr.

I love this little place. The food is not super expensive. There are a ton of healthy and vegetarian options. They have good sized portions and really wonderful cocktails. It's really the perfect local restaurant. The downstairs bar is kinda dark or you can cozy up at a corner table and sip on unique cocktails or old standards. This is a great Atlanta date spot if you're looking for a place to help you seal the deal.

My Order:

• Red & Golden Beets, Chevre, Pecans and Orange Vinaigrette (ask for this on the side)
• Tuna Tartar, Sardinian Flat bread (a really thin cracker), Thai Miso Pesto, Avocado and Lime Aioli (make sure you ask for light aioli)
• Optional Cocktail: Lillet on Ice
  

Beets are an antioxident, anti-inflamitory and support detoxification &
Tuna has natural Omega 3's - Super Heart Healthy.

1 ounce of Lillet is only 20 Calories!

Other Options:
-  White Bean Hummus
-  Orange-Apple Tofu, Baby Bok Choy, Japanese Eggplant Miso


XO,
zo

HomeSICK

I have a pretty big camping/climbing/hiking trip coming up on Wednesday and after 3 days of

that we are driving to see my fam in the metropolis known as Williamsburg, VA.  In light of this trip I've been taking all of the necessary precautions to NOT get sick (washing my hands, sleeping a lot, eating healthy, getting exercise) but I woke up today and didn't feel super awesome.  I think my body is telling me it's been too long since I've been home. Time to call in the troops.

See below for my go-to list of things to ingest to ward off the sick monster.

- Ardens Garden Grand Slams. The benefits of this little drink are huge. These little shots detoxify, fight illness and boost your immune system. A grand slam is a shot of Wheatgrass Juice, Ginger, Lemon Juice and Cranberry Juice.  Each of the 1oz shots have their own awesome qualities filled with vitamins to keep you healthy. Note: I ask for a pineapple juice chaser for after.

 

- Green Tea, Green Tea and more Green Tea.  Major antioxidants.
- Odwalla Mo'Beta (Antioxidants, Beta Carotene, Vitamins C & E)

- Water (tons of it)
- I've also heard that chewing on raw garlic helps.  Maybe I'll try that tonight.
- Mom's chicken & matzoh ball soup (hopefully I will be better by the time I'm  home but this marvelous concoction works EVERY time).

Wish me luck.

xo,
zo

Seasons 52

So Seasons 52 doesn't win the award for local restaurant with the most character (it's a national chain) but it IS a great place to share a good glass of wine with a friend, catch up and have a pretty healthy dinner. Not to mention that if you sit at the bar you have the pleasure of listening to a true Michael Bolton look-alike play the piano and he take requests.

They use natural cooking techniques (wood-fire and brick oven cooking) and promise that nothing on the menu is over 475 calories. But just because something is low in calories doesn't mean it's nutritious for you.  Pick your entree wisely (i.e. whole grains, tons of veggies, low sodium, lean protein).

My Delicious Order (Click Here to view the full menu):
- Farmer's Market Vegetable Plate: Summer Corn, Grilled Tofu, Carrots, Roasted Golden Beets, Almond Tabbouleh. I asked for grilled asparagus and broccoli instead of the tomato tapenade and gave my mushrooms away (gross). 

Make sure to specifically ask for no salt.  They tend to get a little aggressive with the sodium.
(380 Cal, 17g Fat, 11g Fiber, 15g Protein)

Optional Cocktail: We ordered a bottle of the Schug Pinot Noir and it was really good.

Awesome Tip: Our waitress told us it is now legal in Georgia to take your unfinished bottle of wine home from a restaurant.  She corked it up, threw it in a bag and sent us on our merry way. Please note - it's obviously still illegal to drink and drive.

xo,
zo