Nutrition
Top 5 Healthy Restaurant Choices in Costa MesaTuesday, January 17th, 2012
Here is a list of what I consider to be the top 5 healthiest restaurant choices in the Newport Beach, Costa Mesa Area. Theses are places I frequent as often as possible because their food is not only delicious but prepared in a way that makes it a healthier option then most other sit down/ takeout restaurants.
1.) Seasons 52 –Every item on the menu is less than 475 calories and the food is fantastic. I don’t know how they make the food so good but it is superb and extremely healthy to eat.
2.) Avanti Café – exceptional organic menu with lots of variety and a great atmosphere. They have a great Arugula & Spinach Pesto Pizza that is one of my favorite dishes.
3.) Native Foods Café – If you are a vegetarian or vegan, this is a great place for you! They have a great menu filled with healthy, flavorful food along with exceptional service. Try the Chicken Run Ranch Burger – really tasty and very healthy!
4.) Chixy Natural – This is a quiet little place that would be hard to find unless you were a Costa Mesa local. But the food is excellent. I stumbled on this place when I was running errands one day and decided to go in there for lunch – I had the best chicken sandwich I have ever had and the way they prepared it was very healthy. I now have another place to go to for lunch in Costa Mesa and would recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy but tasty menu.
5.) Flame Broiler – This has become a daily habit for me. The menu is just grilled chicken or beef with brown or white rice and steamed vegetables. You can’t get any healthier than that and I have lunch there about 3 times a week, knowing that I am not expanding my waistline, despite the fact that the food is so good.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
The following list is compiled of a few of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Newport Beach. Being a trainer in the area, I often frequent these places for lunch and dinner. I recommend them not only for their amazing Mexican food, but also because of the healthy choices that they all offer. Eating out doesn’t have to be detrimental to your nutrition and diet. These places offer a variety of great tasting Mexican food that won’t impact your waistline too much. Remember, moderation is key to keeping off the lbs.
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Javier’s – Awesome food and great atmosphere. The cocktails are also excellent – great Cadillac margaritas. One of the top Mexican Restaurants in all of Orange County. The crowd is always full of energy and it’s a great place to meet people or get together with friends on a Friday or Saturday night. Also a great place for Sunday brunch.
2.El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant – Great authentic Mexican food with a quiet atmosphere and great crowd. Prices are good and it’s a great place to go for a casual lunch or dinner. This is the place to be for Taco Tuesday, as the line is usually out the door and $5 will get you all you can eat taco buffet. Easily the number one Taco Tuesday joint on the Peninsula.
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SOL Mexican Cocina – Simple, Fresh Food, thats Full of Flavor mixed with a modern, upbeat atmosphere. Another great place to grab some lunch at. The seafood tacos and burritos are outstanding, not to mention they have best collection of exquisite tequilas.
4. Baja Sharkeez – a great sports bar with awesome Mexican food. This is a great place to go to hang out on a Sunday afternoon and watch the game while munching on chips and salsa and drinking Corona’s. A great place to go with friends with a lively environment.
5. El Torito Grill – I like to go here for the Sunday brunch. There is so much food there and they make excellent omelets. It’s reasonably priced and the atmosphere is always hoppin. They also make great margaritas!
The 5 Top Seafood Restaurants in Newport Beach
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Looking for a great seafood place to try? Look no farther! Below I have compiled a list of my Top 5 all time favorite Seafood Restaurants in Newport Beach. Having been around the water for all of my life, I’ve had the privilege of having some amazing seafood. Newport Beach has its fair share of Seafood Places, but these ones are above and beyond the rest. So If your looking to take some one out on a date or just enjoy eating the freshest seafood, check out my list and let me know what you think.
- Bluewater Grill – Located right on the water off of Lido Park Drive, Bluewater Grill gives you that one of a kind feel. It has the best Ahi Tuna I have ever had, and I’ve had m fair share of Ahi! The Atmosphere is exceptional with a tasteful décor, right on the harbor. It’s not a big place, so it’s a great place to take a date for a quiet dinner for two.
- The Cannery – Some of the best oysters and muscles in all of Orange County. This is a rustic environment, that always has lots of energy there with a great crowd. This is a great place to go on a Friday night for drinks and hanging out with friends or a date. Their Balboa Sundae is to die for! =)
- Tommy Bahamas Restaurant – This place has a huge menu with lots of different fish to choose from as well as many other dishes besides seafood. The restaurant is quite large and has a great bar area for meeting friends and having a drink. I highly recommend the sea bass, It’s excellent here.
- Rusty Pelican – Located right in Mariner Mile. The Rusty Pelican is a great place to go for a casual dinner. The fish is delicious and they have a great selection. The fish is always fresh and the service is spectacular.
- Chart House – Located right next door to the Rusty Pelican, The Chart House Chain knows good seafood! They have the best seafood chowder and halibut in town. The service is great and it is reasonably priced. This is a great place to go for a good seafood dinner any day of the week.
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