Help needed for business dinner!

blueberrymohn
blueberrymohn Posts: 13 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hello,

I usually cook at home and count my calories.

On Sunday, however, I'm going to a business dinner with a potential client. We're going to some fancy steak house in Birmingham. I'm planning on enjoying myself and think I would like most of the things on the menu, but I also want to opt for something healthy in terms of fat and calories.

Please can you have a look at the menu for me and help me out?
You can find it on the restaurant website mpwsteakhousebirmingham.co.uk or here.

I don't think I would go for steak, it's ridiculously expensive so the swordfish sounds great (Grilled 8oz swordfish steak à la Provençal, buttered new potatoes, sauce vierge with fresh basil) but I'm happy for suggestions. How could I amend the meal to avoid hidden fat and calorie traps?

Thanks in advance :)

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  • midpath
    midpath Posts: 246 Member
    That shrimp with ginger and mango sounds freaking incredible.
  • CaitlinW19
    CaitlinW19 Posts: 431 Member
    It's only one meal, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Maybe try to stay away from the bread basket and opt for a side salad (with dressing on the side) instead of the buttered potatoes or whatever comes with what you choose. Sounds like a tasty meal.
  • PumpJockeyy
    PumpJockeyy Posts: 98 Member
    Earlier in the day just try to only eat protein or just one normal meal. This way you have the majority of your daily calories left for this one meal.
  • blondeinnj
    blondeinnj Posts: 3,215 Member
    I'd go with the Tuna or Shrimp. Oh my that made me hungry. Enjoy!
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    Ask for a special order of Salad and Salmon or Tuna
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Commander_Keen wrote: »
    Ask for a special order of Salad and Salmon or Tuna

    Before you do this, call ahead to see if they can accommodate you. You don't want to look picky and prudish in front of your new client.
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    Get what you want. If the portions are huge (which they usually are) just eat half and take half home. As long as you don't draw attention to it, no one will notice. I'd eat pretty much anything on that menu.
  • blueberrymohn
    blueberrymohn Posts: 13 Member
    Many thanks for you help guys :) I really feel like fish (we're having steak at home once a month or so, but grilled fish not so much) so I think I'll go with the grilled swordfish steak with a rocket & parmesan salad instead of buttered potatoes, at least that way it's low carb :)
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