Have A Little Mid-Day Mediterranean
I know I know, I have been MIA for the past few days. Really, it’s not you…it’s me. My life has been going in twenty different directions with new changes (apartment. job. puppy. birthday.) but it doesn’t mean that I haven’t been focused on staying healthy and lean…after all, the stores are already selling bathing suits so its time to lose this extra winter layer that has managed to camp out in all of the wrong places (read as “back fat”).
I recently discovered the newly opened Meze Grill for a lunch time quick fix. Using Mediterranean inspired ingredients, this spot is super casual and made for either eating in or ordering out – either way you’ll have you’re food in a New York minute. Meze Grill hand prepares all of their meats, falafels, pita sandwiches, rice platters and salads. I love the falafels which are cooked in refined oil that’s cholesterol and trans-fat free, plus the well balanced portions (don’t even think about supersizing it here).
I went for a rice platter but swapped out the rice for bulgur wheat and added slow cooked braised lamb (don’t judge) with fresh veggie toppings. They give you a choice of two sauces, which I got on the side for dipping – highly recommend the Tzatzki (yogurt and diced cucumbers) or the Garlic sauce (pureed garlic with lemon juice and olive oil).
Best part is, I became a Facebook Fan (again, don’t judge) and received a coupon for a free sandwich (limited to the first 1,000 fans).
