August 2008 Issue
I love cooking my own meals, but sometimes it’s nice to go out to eat. And let’s face it; many of us spend a lot of time eating at restaurants.
Usually I go to a restaurant to socialize with friends or have a business meeting. But instead of taking valuable time away from talking with them by looking at the menu, I look inside myself and ask, "What am I really in the mood for?"
When I go out to eat, I don’t read the menu. Instead, I usually tell the server I’d like to eat some fish and vegetables and ask them to select something on the menu that matches that or be creative and come up with a new dish. This way I can give all of my attention to the people I am dining with.
Keep in mind restaurants have a lot of vegetables in the kitchen that are not necessarily on the menu. You can always ask what vegetables are available and if the kitchen can make a side dish of steamed or sautéed vegetables in olive oil and garlic or any way you prefer. This kind of request will help you build vegetables into every meal.
Joshua Rosenthal, MScEd
Founder and Director
