Comme Ci? Comme Ca!

Living in Los Angeles, you have plenty of restaurant options to choose from. But when you're hungry and feelin like getting out of the house on a Monday night after a hard day's work, what do to you choose if you want something hearty yet tasty?

One of my recent finds is Comme Ca on Melrose and La Cienega, a French brasserie dishes featuring locally ingredients. This place is healthy, tasty, and also hearty. Their Monday Night special is one of my favorites - they serve a whole roasted organic chicken, with two salads to start (always get dressing on the side!) and two veggie sides that are fresh and in season.

I just had a meal with broccolini and steamed spinach.

Add a nice glass of red wine and what else could you possibly need on a Monday night?

Pure french heaven.

Check out their menu here and visit them at the address below! Bon Appetit!

Comme Ca 8479 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-782-1104

*Photo obtained from http://www.commecarestaurant.com

Lunch In Morocco!

My first two days in Morocco have been totally amazing. The wonderful food out here makes it easy to keep healthy and fit while having fun. It’s tough to eat right while on vacation, but if you try and stick to it, you’ll be fine.

Yesterday I started out with fresh fruit at the airport, because the only other option was pastry and McDonalds. When traveling you should always rely on fruit – it’s all natural and all healthy. Lunch consisted of Gaspacho soup and a Caprese Salad. It was delicious! Dinner turned Italian – a mixed green salad, which didn’t even need dressing because the lettuce and tomatos were locally grown and thus juicy and full of flavor. If you ever do need dressing, always ask for it on the side! Also, the next best thing is to use balsamic vinegar, with fresh lemon and a tiny teeny bit of olive oil.

I also asked for a nice piece of grilled fish – but I asked for light oil, and they infused it with salt-pepper and garlic. On the side, I got steamed broccoli, grilled eggplant with diced tomatos and one small peeled and boiled potato. The key is portion control!

Another great tip while traveling? Stay away from bread! To make it easier, instead of reaching into the bread basket, chow down on olives and nuts.

Check back this week for more tips and trips to having a great vacation while still watching what you put on your plate!