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Anaheim White House – light
The landmark restaurant offers a new slimmed-down menu.
By Elysia McMahanPublished: February 01, 2012
The Anaheim White House restaurant, a national historical landmark, is more than just a hidden gem. This month, the family-owned Italian and seafood bistro added a new healthy menu to its cuisine. Chef and restaurateur Bruno Serato teamed up with the Lindora Clinic (a leading medical weight-control program) to create a four-course meal that totals only 560 calories.
Considering that weight loss is one of the top resolutions for most folks in 2012, dining out has almost become forbidden. But this low-calorie dinner, offered for less than $80 for two, doesn’t require you to resist eating the good stuff. After losing 25 pounds on Lindora’s Medical Clinic program, Serato was inspired to create a permanent addition to the White House’s Italian menu.
To begin, consider the 4-ounce sautéed Costa Rican tilapia, served with fresh lemon juice or, if you prefer something lighter, try the carpaccio of beef, served with extra-virgin olive oil. The second course is a 4-ounce mixed-greens salad dressed in balsamic vinegar. For your entrée, choose between a 4.5-ounce oven-roasted petite fillet mignon with a Dijon-mustard sauce, a 4-ounce pan-roasted pork tenderloin with a Dijon- mustard sauce, or a 4-ounce baked whitefish topped in a lightly spicy sauce of Japanese peppers. All entrées are served with fresh herbs and steamed julienne seasonal veggies. Waiting for you at the end of this fixed price meal is a scrumptious chocolate fudge cake topped with thinly sliced strawberries or a half cup of fresh seasonal berries.
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Get romantic at the Back Bay Bistro
The critically acclaimed Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is preparing for all you lovebirds. This Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Daniel Jimenez will introduce a three-course menu, as Tom Solis sets the mood for the evening with a romantic live music set. Reservations are strongly encouraged. backbay-
bistronewportbeach.com
2012 OC Restaurant Week
Chefs are preparing to take center stage at the 2012 OC Restaurant Week, held Feb. 26 – March 3. Now in its fourth year, more than 100 chefs will be showcased from the county’s top restaurants. During Restaurant Week, the event’s website will feature chef Q&As, menu previews and additional incentives for those who visit.
ocrestaurantweek.com
RA Sushi gets skinny
RA Sushi Bar, in Tustin and Huntington Beach, is currently serving up three low-calorie cocktails until Feb. 29. If you’re looking to regain your willpower, these guilt-free sips feature less than 200 calories each – the Thin Ginger, Skinny Ninja or Lychee-teenie. Priced at $8, they make a perfect sushi complement. rasushi.com
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Considering that weight loss is one of the top resolutions for most folks in 2012, dining out has almost become forbidden. But this low-calorie dinner, offered for less than $80 for two, doesn’t require you to resist eating the good stuff. After losing 25 pounds on Lindora’s Medical Clinic program, Serato was inspired to create a permanent addition to the White House’s Italian menu. To begin, consider the 4-ounce sautéed Costa Rican tilapia, served with fresh lemon juice or, if you prefer something lighter, try the carpaccio of beef, served with extra-virgin olive oil. The second course is a 4-ounce mixed-greens salad dressed in balsamic vinegar. For your entrée, choose between a 4.5-ounce oven-roasted petite fillet mignon with a Dijon-mustard sauce, a 4-ounce pan-roasted pork tenderloin with a Dijon- mustard sauce, or a 4-ounce baked whitefish topped in a lightly spicy sauce of Japanese peppers. All entrées are served with fresh herbs and steamed julienne seasonal veggies. Waiting for you at the end of this fixed price meal is a scrumptious chocolate fudge cake topped with thinly sliced strawberries or a half cup of fresh seasonal berries. ≈ ALSO ON THE PLATE ≈ Get romantic at the Back Bay Bistro The critically acclaimed Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is preparing for all you lovebirds. This Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Daniel Jimenez will introduce a three-course menu, as Tom Solis sets the mood for the evening with a romantic live music set. Reservations are strongly encouraged. backbay- bistronewportbeach.com 2012 OC Restaurant Week Chefs are preparing to take center stage at the 2012 OC Restaurant Week, held Feb. 26 – March 3. Now in its fourth year, more than 100 chefs will be showcased from the county’s top restaurants. During Restaurant Week, the event’s website will feature chef Q&As, menu previews and additional incentives for those who visit. ocrestaurantweek.com RA Sushi gets skinny RA Sushi Bar, in Tustin and Huntington Beach, is currently serving up three low-calorie cocktails until Feb. 29. If you’re looking to regain your willpower, these guilt-free sips feature less than 200 calories each – the Thin Ginger, Skinny Ninja or Lychee-teenie. Priced at $8, they make a perfect sushi complement. rasushi.com |
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