Re: A List of Safe Restaurants
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:32 pm
I second the recommendation by PamW of the Fresh Choice chain of restaurants. it is always easy there to find good things to eat without added fat. The fact they clearly label things, including the ingredients in the soups, is a big plus.
I've also had good luck at steak places like Sizzler as they offer a nice salad bar and often a variety of cooked veggies that either don't have added fat or can be ordered that way.
Other than that, I've not had much luck with chain restaurants but really look forward to visiting some mentioned here. Most of the time when eating out I look for a Japanese or Chinese place where things can be cooked to order. Veggie sushi, steamed rice and miso soup are always nice to have and If I talk to the server at the Chinese places and use the magic phrase "dry wok" I can get things cooked without oil.
I should also add a good word for a place in Santa Cruz, California called Dharma's. They've been around since 1981, feature organic worldwide veggie cuisine and no special order or request ever causes a problem. They even have a whole gluten-free menu. Nice folks!
http://www.dharmaland.com/
I've also had good luck at steak places like Sizzler as they offer a nice salad bar and often a variety of cooked veggies that either don't have added fat or can be ordered that way.
Other than that, I've not had much luck with chain restaurants but really look forward to visiting some mentioned here. Most of the time when eating out I look for a Japanese or Chinese place where things can be cooked to order. Veggie sushi, steamed rice and miso soup are always nice to have and If I talk to the server at the Chinese places and use the magic phrase "dry wok" I can get things cooked without oil.
I should also add a good word for a place in Santa Cruz, California called Dharma's. They've been around since 1981, feature organic worldwide veggie cuisine and no special order or request ever causes a problem. They even have a whole gluten-free menu. Nice folks!
http://www.dharmaland.com/