Category Archives: Restaurants

A Nutritionist’s Favorite Restaurants: The best restaurants in Phoenix metro area

By Michelle Dudash | Published: August 21, 2012

If you’re like me, you want to eat healthy most of the time, but aren’t afraid to splurge every once in awhile–especially at restaurants. You’ll find a nice balance of both. This is a work in progress, so be sure to…

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Bonus Photos from US Potato Board Luncheon for Media Nutritionists

By Michelle | Published: October 18, 2011

You say potato. I say Brian Malarkey. My visit to San Diego included a potato luncheon at Searsucker. The restaurant’s very own Brian Malarkey, a past Top Chef finalist, made an appearance. Here is an inside look.

Menu at US Potato Board luncheon for media nutritionists. Baked Potato Fingerling amuse. More please.

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Nutrition Writer Attends Mixology Demo at Mabel’s on Main

By Michelle | Published: September 22, 2011

Mixologist holding Luxardo Maraschino cherry liqueurSince my message as a nutrition writer, media nutritionist, and recipe developer reaches a large audience, you might think I was constantly surrounded by people. On the contrary, I work independently planning and preparing in my office…

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What a Nutritionist Orders at a French Bistro and The Greenbrier

By Michelle | Published: September 12, 2011

This week we are all in for a treat. I’m fortunate to be attending The Symposium for Professional Food Writers at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. I can see your confused face. But this hotel…

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What a Nutritionist Orders at a Pizza Joint

By Michelle | Published: August 29, 2011

Before I share my lovely (but frivolous) weekend with you, I would like to mention our East coast friends who had to endure this past weekend’s tragic hurricane Irene related events. If you have been affected, please let us know…

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Good Restaurant Food Weekend – Hurray!

By Michelle | Published: August 22, 2011

It’s mind-boggling how quickly life can change from day-to-day. One day I’m escorted to a fabulous dinner in a sleek black SUV conversing with intelligent adults, and two days later I find myself tripping over Hot Wheels and…

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Dietitian Gone Wild: Annual Trip to Wisconsin

By Michelle | Published: August 15, 2011

For the first few days of any vacation I eat everything in sight to fully immerse myself into all the region has to offer. The more fried and golden a food the better. Wine with lunch? Absolutely. Unless I’m headed…

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Dietitian Confessions: We Went Home with Ben & Jerry

By Michelle | Published: August 1, 2011

I’m all stewed out. For the past week I’ve been testing ten slow cooker recipes for a client and today marks the next phase of retesting those that need adjustments. To make things worse, my husband doesn’t eat…

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Speaking and Schmoozing with the Florida Dietitians

By Michelle | Published: July 19, 2011

I set my alarm clock to go off at 8:30 a.m. this morning, since last night I was up late developing recipe concepts for a chapter I’m writing in a book. It’s not my book, but it’s for a major…

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