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The Dish Healthy Cooking Stage
Thank you to all the restaurants who participated in this year's Health & Fitness Expo.
We all strive to eat healthy but cooking healthy, we could use a little bit of help. Top chef's from some of Boston's hottest restaurants are teamed up 7's Frances Rivera at this years Health Expo to show us some tricks of the trade.
To print recipes from this year's Health & Fitness Expo just click on the "view recipe" link located next to each restaurant name below.
Anthony Dawodu
Executive Chef of 33 Restaurant and Lounge
33 Restaurant & Lounge, located at 33 Stanhope Street in Boston’s Back Bay, offers a popular Contemporary American menu featuring traditional New England cuisine combined with hints of the exotic. Executive Chef Anthony Dawodu’s cuisine has garnered praise for its versatility and flavorful options, and is prepared with the best locally grown produce and freshly caught seafood. For more information or to book reservations visit their website at www.33restaurant.com or call 617.572.3311.
The Beehive
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The Beehive at the BCA is a neighborhood cafe des artistes. Located in the underbelly of the Cyclorama building, the former boiler room has the look and feel of an artist's studio, complimented by works of art and musical entertainment (mostly jazz) of local artist. The "starving artist" bar offers a collage of rustic, artisinal fare from Europe, the Mediterranean, and America. For more information visit their website at www.beehiveboston.com/ or call 617.423.0069.
Bokx 109
Boston’s newest dining destination is guaranteed to be infused with the hottest, most enticing flavor. A modern American steakhouse, BOKX 109 – debuting this summer – will be like no other dining experience in New England. It’s all about STEAK WITH ATTITUDE.
BOKX 109 will offer diners an interactive experience featuring an eight seat chef’s table which will be the home of Chef/Partner, Evan Percoco. Carrier and Percoco have collaborated on a range of projects through the years from the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. to Hard Rock Hotels. It is from these diverse styles that BOKX 109 is born – classic, meticulous execution using the finest products in an environment featuring cutting edge design, entertainment and attitude.
Bokx 109 is located in Hotel Indigo Boston-Newton Riverside, located off of Route 128 at Exit 22 (Grove Street) in Newton, MA and is directly adjacent to the Riverside MBTA Green Line station. For more information please call 617.454.3399 or visit www.bokx109.com and for more information on the property please visit www.newtonboutiquehotel.com or call 617-969-5300.
Kingfish Hall
Located in the heart of Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, Kingfish Hall is chef and restaurateur Todd English’s critically acclaimed seafood dining concept. The extensive menu features traditional New England classics, including handpicked daily selections of the freshest local shellfish For more information please call 617.454.3399 or visit their website at www.toddenglish.com
Jeff Tenner
Director of Culinary Research and Development for Legal Sea Foods
Boston is synonymous with seafood and the city’s most popular restaurant, Legal Sea Foods, is also one of the nation’s most cutting edge restaurant groups. With 33 locations spanning the East Coast, Legal Sea Foods has led the initiatives in food safety and testing, the trans fat ban, and introducing new technology into the industry by installing credit card ports at the table. For more information visit their website at www.legalseafoods.com
Nebo
This upscale pizzeria in the North End serves authentic Italian cuisine in a modern metropolitan setting. All menu offerings, including their traditional Neapolitan pizza and a wide variety of antipasti and bruschette, are all made on the premises. Nebo also features a full bar and an extensive wine list, with over 150 selections available by the bottle. For more information visit their website at www.neborestaurant.com
Robeks
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Deeply committed to the benefits of healthier eating, Robeks Juice Bar provides its patrons with made-to-order beverages using the freshest premium-quality ingredients. For more information visit their website at www.robeks.com
Peter Eco
Executive Chef for Stix
STIX Restaurant & Lounge pairs an eclectic international cuisine with stylish architectural design to offer its guests a unique and inspired dining experience. Located next door to its sister restaurant 33 Restaurant & Lounge, STIX is the latest dining and lounge concept created by the 33 Management Group. For more information visit their website at www.stixboston.com
Tangierino
In it’s forth year of operation, Tangierino is located at 83 Main Street in Historic Charlestown. Serving its award-winning menu, Tangierino is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday 5:30pm to 10:30pm and Friday through Saturday till 11:00pm, and the lounges are open from 5:00pm to 1:00am. Offering valet service nightly, Tangierino and Koullshi offer a bold and unique alternative to the Boston culinary and nightlife scene transporting guests to a dreamlike environment—blending fantasy and reality. For more information visit their website at www.tangierino.com or call 617-242-6009.
Vox Populi
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Vox, a new American bistro and martini bar featuring Chef Jeff Poliseno’s ambitious menu, is noted for their award-winning mixologists' creative martinis and their up-beat, playfully sophisticated setting. Executive Chef Jeff Poliseno creates New American cuisine with a focus on fresh interpretations of culinary classics. Using local, fresh and seasonal ingredients Chef Poliseno and his team create a truly unique dining experience. VOX is open year-round offering brunch, lunch and dinner located in the historic Back Bay. For more information please call 617.424.8300 or visit their website at www.voxboston.com
Zaftigs
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And your Jewish mother will kvell over the brisket even if she doesn't take to tray offerings such as pork sausages and smoked ham. Kosher, this is not. In fact, what has made this 'new Jewish'-style restaurant one of the best eating spots in Brookline are the less traditional offerings, including cheddar-apple omelets and banana stuffed French toast. The wild artwork and hip young wait staff seal the deal; this ain't your grandma's deli. For more information please call 617.975.0075 or visit their website at www.zaftigs.com
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Featured Dish Speaker
Suzanne Rostler, MS, RD
Suzanne Rostler, MS, RD is the Clinical Director of Great Moves!, a pediatric weight management center, and the lead nutritionist in the Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) program at Children's Hospital Boston. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and holds Masters degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and New York University. Ms. Rostler received a certificate of training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association. She is the co-author of the book, "Ending the Food Fight," published in 2007.
VIEW SLIDESHOWS
2007 Health & Fitness Expo Slide Show
Top chefs from some of Boston's hottest restaurants teamed up with 7NBC's Frances Rivera at the 2007 Health Expo to show some healthy recipes you can make at home - and boy did it smell good!
VIEW SLIDESHOWS
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