Your food for thought ideas are needed

[jkjoshuatree]

Originally Posted by Shedwannabe

What I most would like to see is a restaurant featuring real food - organic, non-GMO food - i.e. food that is actually good for you. MY kitchen is almost always more appetizing than going to some place that has anitbiotic drenched meat, GMO vegies and corn, and a reliance on dairy to cover its lack of appeal.

Would also be nice to have a place that focuses on taste over quantity - you know - not feed the epidemic of obesity.

Of course I just couldn't just stay quiet about this considering the industry I'm in, but I agree with Shedwannabe. Like everyone else, I enjoy eating out but with the limited "healthy" choices out there, I tend not to. With fast food, it's even harder to find healthy fare.

SAMIAM...I love the fact that you offer healthy food but when you say, "no one wants to eat that stuff" it's not true. And while I'm not trying to preach, this country is in a SEVERE decline with it's health. The obesity epidemic is out of control. Ten years ago, 1 in 11 kids were obese. Today it's 1 in 3. And with increased obesity comes higher health risks (diabetes, heart failure, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and cholesterol-just to name a few). 49 out of 50 states are obese (Colorado is the only one that isn't). America tends to over-size everything and packs everything with extra fat and sodium to make it taste better. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Now I know the Lakes Region is a tourist/vacation spot and almost everyone tends to go overboard with the amount of "junk" they eat while away (heck-I went to Bailey's in Wolfeboro probably 15 of the 30 days I was up there this summer-I love ice cream-it's one of my only vices left, thank God) but it would be nice to have a healthy choice for lunch/dinner. And it doesn't have to be all "earthy-crunchy" food (or tofu and rice cakes MarkInNH-wink wink). Good, healthy food can taste amazing.

I goto the Wining Butcher when I want something quick and healthy (turkey wrap on whole wheat with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, and mustard) and that's a perfectly healthy choice.

It also doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg either. Fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean cuts of meat, and healthy fats are the cornerstone of a complete diet.

Considering there are a number of farms and farm stands in the Lakes Region (many more than Boston) all the produce and fruit could be supplied by them.

Just a thought.

Another side note to MarkInNH...a burrito can be a totally healthy meal. Chicken, veggies, brown rice, guacamole (that's a good fat) is perfect. Just skip the sour cream and cheese (do you really ever taste the cheese anyway? Think about it...do you?) and get it on a whole wheat wrap. Even the beans are good for you-a little high in sodium but very high in protein and fiber.

A place like East of Suez seems to do pretty well and most of their items are on the healthier side. Same goes for Lemon Grass. That being said, it doesn't have to be a restaurant that serves only Asian food.

A sandwich/soup/salad place could do very well in Meredith. And I know that sounds a lot like a deli, but like I said in my previous post, make it more like an upscale cafe, offer free Wifi, and have organic food (organic does NOT mean tasteless-all it means is that it's not covered in pesticides, stuffed full of hormones, or filled with additives).

Okay...I'm done. I'm getting off my soapbox now.

Sorry for such a long post, but this is something I'm very passionate about and it's a MAJOR concern for the well-being of this country.

[kauriel]

I'm personally not a fan, but the Chipotle here in Woburn MA is always packed. They offer gourmet burritos made with sustainable products. My husband really likes their food so we make a point to order online to avoid the long lines. They are a bit pricy, but they seem to be thriving.

One thing to note is that I rarely see families, couples, etc. in Chipotle and other similar venues. Be careful about just offering burgers or burritos because you may exclude families if one person does not want that item. It may be cost effective to keep things simple, but think about how successful cheesecake factory is with their huge menu. As a picky eater, I prefer places that have a decent variety.

[AllAbourdon]

I could live on them. I would be just fine in Mexico.

Living in the Seacoast area we have a few options down here that always seem busy. The food is very fresh and they have healthy options for people if you are so inclined.

Dos Amigos Burritos http://www.dosamigosburritos.com/
Loco Coco's http://www.locococos.com/
Las Olas http://www.lasolastaqueria.com/

We also have some of the more "sit down" style places with table service such as Margarita's and Ixtapa.

[trfour]

Originally Posted by AllAbourdon

I could live on them. I would be just fine in Mexico.

And most all good fresh Mexican food, however you could not entice me to be in any part of Mexico these days!

Read why; http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39863570...news-americas/

Be careful what you wish for, and stay safe!



Terry
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