Restaurants Serving Up Healthy Options For Eating Out

Trying to eat healthy on a busy schedule is never easy. So, the Rockland County Health Department says a group of 21 local restaurants has stepped up to share nutritional information about menu items as a way to help educate the public about healthy food options.

Rockland Health Commissioner Dr. Joan Facelle said the Health’s Steps to a Healthier Rockland Program encourages residents to take steps toward a healthier lifestyle by making informed decisions when dining out. As part of that effort, the Healthier Dining Restaurant Program offers nutrition calculation information to restaurants.

“Every meal offers a chance to make a healthier choice and the Department of Health wants to help make that choice an educated one,” Facelle said, noting that healthier entrées are those that are baked, broiled, grilled or steamed, reduced in fat, and made of whole grains.

Restaurants participating in the Health Department effort are:

• Torino’s Salumeria - located on East Erie Street in Blauvelt - 365-1340

Their bowtie Pasta Arugula Salad fills your plate with colorful enjoyment.

• Soup Stone Café - located at 14 Main Street in the heart of Haverstraw - 942-4010

Delicious and nutritious, their Grilled Chicken Wrap is a smart choice.

• Rhoda’s Café - located at 4 New Valley Road off Little Tor Road in New City - 634-6348

Their Blackened Tilapia, served with a vegetable medley is not to be missed.

• Posa Posa Restaurant - located at 121 Rockland Center off Route 59 in Nanuet - 623-7050

Their Penne Ortolano is perfection - garlic, cannelloni beans, and escarole over whole-wheat pasta.

• Pantano’s Deli & Pizzeria - located at 9 Westside Avenue in Haverstraw - 429-8944

A breakfast favorite, try their Egg Sandwich on whole-wheat.

• Ocean Empire - located at 340 Route 202 in Pomona - 354-8218

Buddha’s Delight packed with steamed vegetables will have you rubbing your tummy.

• Napoli’s Pizza - located at 48 Germonds Road in New City - 623-0545

Their Grilled Chicken Salad is perfectly marinated and topped with homemade dressing.

• Mt. Ivy Café - located at 14 Thiells Mt. Ivy Road in Pomona - 354-4746

Their Norwegian Salmon Fillet tops a house salad that is tasty and divine.

• Lulu’s Café – located at 726 West Nyack Road in West Nyack- 358-5822

Mushroom lovers will be indulged with their Grilled Portobello Salad.

• Lanie Lou’s Café - located at 135 East Erie Street in Blauvelt - 680-6199

Try this exotic Asian fusion dish, Shrimp ‘Fried’ Quinoa.      

• Il Villaggio - located at 75 Lafayette Avenue in downtown Suffern - 368-0306

Nonna’s pizza is a real Italian treat, and it’s good for you too.

• Hilltop Deli & Pizza - located at 368 New Hempstead Road in New City - 638-0378

Indulge in their Grilled Chicken Salad.  It’s full of flavor and guaranteed to fill you up.

• Gary & Company - located at 49 South Main Street in New City - 639-1700

The Health Sandwich is packed with cheese, sprouts, avocado, tomatoes, and carrots galore.

• Deli Central & Bagel - located at 747 West Nyack Road in West Nyack - 535-3228

A Mediterranean meal that can’t be missed, their Falafel Wrap is packed with wholesome goodness.

• D&D Deli and Catering - located at 210 Smith Road in Nanuet - 425-5000

   A special recipe makes their Antioxidant Soup perfect for any diet.

• Chestnut Ridge Hot Bagels - located at 6 East Red Schoolhouse Road in Chestnut Ridge - 573-9000

More than bagels, their Grilled Chicken Over Salad will make you smile.

• Casa Del Mare - located at 536 Route 9W in Upper Nyack - 353-5353

Their Chicken Bellissima is fragrant and delicious and may transport you to Italy.

• Bernie’s Bagels & Deli - located at 274 Old Nyack Turnpike in Spring Valley - 352-0217

Wrap it up with their satisfying Grilled Chicken Wrap.

• Bardonia Pizza - located in the Bardonia Plaza at 118 Route 304 in Bardonia - 623-8533

Their Grilled Shrimp Salad is a culinary delight, or try their award winning whole-wheat pizza.

• Airmont Diner/Ramapo Forum Diner - located at 210 Route 59 in Suffern  - 368-0020

Fresh and crispy, the Airmont Diner Salad makes a healthful crunchy lunch.

• A Cook in My Kitchen - located at the café in the Suffern Library - M-F 10am - 3pm - 201-684-0291

Makes a delicious homemade, mildly spicy, 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili, yum!

For more details about the Steps to a Healthier Rockland program visit www.rocklandsteps.org or call 845-364-2500.  For a full list of menu item calculations visit http://www.rocklandsteps.org/index.php?section=featured-restaurants.