Category Archives: Reviews: Skinny Picks

05 May

Skinny Review: Eating Healthy at Bonefish Grill

What is healthy to eat Bonefish Grill? First, the restaurant has the word “fish” in its name, so I knew there was hope. (The Cheesecake Factory would cause me pause). Of course, in any restaurant, even food that is healthy in its purest form can turn into a calorie and fat bomb depending on its preparation, additions of oil, butter, and sauces.Bonefish Grill does not offer calorie or nutritional information online for its entrees, so ask about the preparation. All of the grilled white fish and shellfish options are ...

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05 Nov

Skinny Review: Healthy Eating at Whole Foods Market plus The Councilman’s Pick

Want a lunch meeting with our County Councilman Chris Trumbauer? Then expect to meet this staunch environmentalist and farm-to-table food advocate at Whole Foods or a local green restaurant. It's an Easy Skinny Life girl's dream lunch date!Whole Foods Market has more bars than a nightclub with its gorgeous Green Essentials Salad Bar, Signature Salad Bar, Soup Bar, Coffee Roaster Bar, Hummus & Salsa bar, Hot Bar, Smokehouse Bar, Pizza Bar, Burger/Crab Cake/Breakfast Sandwich ...

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23 Oct

Skinny Reviews: Eating Healthy at VIN 909 Cafe in Annapolis Maryland

VIN 909 Café, a locally owned Annapolis Maryland restaurant:Opened just six months ago in the former Wild Orchid bungalow in downtown Eastport, VIN 909 Café has quickly become a locals favorite with its organic, farm-to-table eclectic cooking, reasonable prices, sleek interior and equally cool chandeliers. I arrived hungry at 5:00 pm sharp for VIN 909's advertised opening time, yet every table in the front section was already occupied with customers drinking wine and ...

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31 Aug

Healthy Eating at the Airport: Silver Diner

It's a week of impromptu Skinny Travels. I packed a bag and grabbed a flight to New England this morning in order to celebrate the waning days of summer and taste some of the local favorite cuisine.First, I had to navigate my eating choices at the airport for an early breakfast. My advice: If you are in a hurry, grab a plain yogurt or refrigerated hard-boiled eggs and some fresh fruit. However, if you have 10 to 15 minutes to spare, head directly to Silver ...

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23 Aug

Skinny Picks: Eating Healthy at Chick-fil-A Fast Food Restaurant

The things I do for my loyal Easy Skinny Life readers! After a glass of wine and a ton of coaxing, I walked into a fast food restaurant for the first time in ages to assess the healthiest options to eat at cult favorite Chick-fil-A, a fast food chain with a huge following.What's the healthiest entree item to eat at Chick-fil-A?Skinny Pick's Lesser of Evils: Chargrilled Chicken Cool Wrap WITHOUT Ranch Dressing or Spicy DressingMulti-grain wrap Grilled chicken Lettuce, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes ...

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14 Aug

Skinny Travels: Eating Healthy at Greenman Juice Bar & Bistro in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

More Skinny Traveling! Greenman Juice Bar & Bistro is my favorite go-to place in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware to have an innovative and healthy meal at the beach. Located just off the boardwalk, it is open for breakfast and lunch only. I typically go for both! Vegetarians will have a field day at this place, but carnivores are equally happy with its local meats.Skinny Pick for Breakfast: Greenman Tofu ScrambleHash ...

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11 Aug

Skinny Observations: The Mayor’s Lunch Pick and my Skinny Picks for Eating Healthy at the Market House

The recently reopened historic Market House at the City Dock in Annapolis, Maryland was the perfect place to grab a quick bite this week with Mayor Josh Cohen. It's also his new favorite lunch spot in town, so his choice for a healthy restaurant review this month was an easy one.With a steady stream of local workers, neighbors, boaters and tourists, Market House felt like a friendly gathering place. I was surprised to bump in to old friends and lobbyist colleagues, and I recognized some of the local ...

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08 Aug

Skinny Sushi and Hidden Calories: Eating Healthy at Sushi Bars and Restaurants

Sushi isn't an everyday meal for me. I know that healthy eaters around the world have consumed it forever, but it's not "easy" to determine calories, ingredients and portions unless you are skilled enough to prepare it yourself. In fact, solving the mysteries of all of the sushi options, along with the varying ways chefs create them is quite exhausting. I'm lazy Skinny, so my meals are usually easy and fast to calculate....

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06 Aug

Skinny Review: Sushi at Whole Foods Market and a Salt Shocker

For years, my go-to place for take-out sushi was not at one of the local, famous places around my town. If I didn't have a packed lunch handy in my briefcase or at the office, I headed to Whole Foods Market, where the sushi is created with whole-grain brown rice. Since I avoid the white stuff, I assumed that I hit a goldmine ages ago by ordering its Salmon Avocado Roll with Brown Rice and Sesame Seeds....

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03 Aug

Skinny Travels: Eating Healthy on the Ocean City Boardwalk

Along the East Coast, we have some fabulous boardwalks fronting the Atlantic Ocean, with the usual t-shirt shops, honky-tonk games and fun food. Yet, the healthy meal choices are pretty limiting.On the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland, my family has shared the same tradition since I was a little girl. We kick off our beach vacation with lunch at Tony’s Pizza with its famous oil-dripping gooey pizza, followed by a race down the boardwalk to Thrashers famous French fries, and a bonus stop to Dumser’s famous ice cream for the new generation ...

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28 Jul

Skinny Review: Eating Healthy at Red Red Wine Bar, an Annapolis Restaurant

Red Red Wine Bar, a locally owned Annapolis Maryland Restaurant:Skinny Pick: Mediterranean Personal Pizza on Wheat FlatbreadA stone ground wheat flatbread crust that was crisp and airy, topped with roasted garlic, baby spinach, mushroom, roasted red peppers, goat cheese and housemade marinara sauce.Skinny pizza? You betcha! It’s possible when ordering it on the stone ground whole-grain flatbread crust at Annapolis restaurant scene’s new Red Red Wine Bar. Owned by Washington ...

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24 Jul

Skinny Review: Eating Healthy at Texas Roadhouse

Texas SteakhouseSkinny Pick: 6 oz Dallas Filet, ordered with:Two sides of Mixed Vegetables, no butter Sweet Potato, ordered plain. It’s déjà vu all over again! My visit with the relatives took me to yet another steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, which was very similar to Outback Steakhouse. After pouring over the menu and slabs of raw meat greeting me at the front entrance, it was obvious that the 6 oz filet mignon at about 500 calories or ...

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15 Jul

Skinny Review: Healthy Eating at Bill Bateman’s Restaurant

Bill Bateman’s Restaurant, located Maryland and PennsylvaniaWhile this regional restaurant may be more known for its famous Buffalo wings, burgers and crab pretzels, it does offer some surprising Skinny Pick options in this loud and raucous neighborhood hangout. Scanning the menu, I immediately noticed its Side Orders section offers a baked sweet potato and steamed broccoli. Every day. Heck, from that foundation of good vegetables, I could build anything!In looking around at the busy tables, I knew my order would stick out like a sore thumb ...

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13 Jul

Skinny Observations: The Mayor’s Lunch Pick at West End Grill

The Mayor's "Skinny Pick" for Lunch at West End Grill, Annapolis Maryland RestaurantMayor Josh Cohen of Annapolis, Maryland, is a very busy guy. Read the papers. It's one thing after another in Maryland's Capital City. Yet, he's been reading the Easy Skinny Life blog and eating better these days. This young Mayor needs as much energy and good nutrition as possible.Despite a very long council meeting and post-meetings last night, he started ...

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06 Jul

Skinny Review: Eating Healthy at Outback Steakhouse

Outback SteakhouseSkinny Pick: 6 oz Victoria’s Filet, ordered with:One side of steamed broccoli, no butter One extra side of mixed vegetables, no butter Sweet potato, ordered plain. Surprised at my top Skinny Pick? Hey, ...

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02 Jul

Restaurant Reviews: My Top Skinny Picks

Reviews: Skinny PicksIntroducing a new section up and running on this blog to provide my top, healthy and delicious pick at local and national restaurants! Please post your favorite or your most challenging dining out places for consideration.Make most of your meals at home. However, when you do dine out, your menu selections will help maintain an Easy Skinny Life or contribute to a hard, painful and unhealthy one. The choice is an easy one to me!