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Healthy fancy dining in River North 30-Dec-13 – The Chicago media relations firm Isabelli reminded us on Monday of five restaurants in River North that serve upscale but healthy food… Blackfinn Ameripub Since opening this fall, Blackfinn Ameripub has been serving crave-able, recognizable food in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The restaurant’s easy-to-navigate menu highlights items on the lighter side, including many favorites like the Seared Ahi Tuna ($12.49) with garlic and pepper-crusted sushi-grade ahi seared rare and served with cucumber slices, pickled ginger, wasabi cream, and soy spice. And the Lime Seared Salmon ($18.99) served with rice pilaf and grilled asparagus.
Featuring the freshest fish flown in daily and a Robata grill that cooks meat, seafood, and vegetables to perfection, Roka Akor guests can enjoy a delicious meal while still eating healthy. The Roasted Beet and Tako Salad with Jalapeño Miso Vinaigrette ($12) makes for a colorful start with red, gold, and chioga beets and purple spinach. Sashimis being one of their specialties, the healthy options for seafood lovers are plentiful with choices like the Hamachi ($8), Salmon ($6.50), Striped Bass ($6.50), Fluke ($8.50), and more. Slurping Turtle Think noodles can’t be healthy? Slurping Turtle gives guests healthy options when they want their ramen fix – like Slurping Noodle ($13) made with wheat-free ride noodles, clear shio broth, black tiger shrimp, fried tofu, napa cabbage, and cilantro. Also, Tofu Mushroom Ramen ($14) with whole-wheat ramen, Japanese mushrooms, broccolini, and bean sprouts. The restaurant also offers a variety of healthy sides including Homemade Silky Tofu ($9), Ceviche ($11), and Saikyo Eggplant ($9).
such as the Artichoke and Beet Salad with arugula and blue cheese ($12.50), charred fennel salad with frisée, quinoa, olives, oranges, fresh goat cheese, and orange sherry vinaigrette ($12.50), or Wild Striped Bass with fennel puree, crispy shallots, avocado, and grapefruit salsa ($24.50).
Tortoise Club The classic, American comfort fare at Tortoise Club (above) isn’t just about the decadent Pheasant Pie as the menu offers a variety of options for healthy resolution keepers in 2014. Chef Gray McNally features a nice selection of salads for both lunch and dinner, including the Brussels Sprout Salad with Purple Kale, sunflower seeds, and apple cider vinaigrette ($11.95) and the Quinoa and Beet Salad with goat cheese, arugula, and red wine vinaigrette ($12). Or choose from their “Simply Prepared” section featuring Grilled Amish Chicken with seasonal vegetables ($21.95), Sautéed Skuna Bay Salmon with winter citrus ($28.95), Grilled Swordfish Steak ($29.95), and Grilled Whitefish ($19.95). |
