What to eat at birthday party?

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lbarnett300
lbarnett300 Posts: 53
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We are going to Carraba's for a birthday party today. They do not list nutritional info. Any ideas on what to eat at Carraba's?

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  • teachtheworldtoday
    teachtheworldtoday Posts: 2 Member
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    I have never been there but I always ask a friend to split a meal with me. That always helps. The next step is to ask for a To-Go box and leave only what looks like an appropriate amount on your plate. Take the rest home with you. Once it is in the box it is out of your line of sight and then the temptation to keep eating is not as strong. :) I hope that helps. :)
  • PureAndHealthy
    PureAndHealthy Posts: 539
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    Here's what MFP has on Carrabba's but I'm not sure how accurate all of the numbers are. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-facts-calories/carrabbas Chicken Bryan is one of my favorite better options... a huge meal for 540 calories. The bread and olive oil are your biggest calorie traps: STAY AWAY! And you may want to go with coffee instead of a dessert. :smile:

    Good luck! And Enjoy! :flowerforyou:
  • Vicky14174
    Vicky14174 Posts: 715 Member
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    Look salads and put dressing on the side so you can control how much you use. Chicken or fish meals with no cream sauces. Limit pasta intake.
  • KimKelly65
    KimKelly65 Posts: 51
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    If you like seafood, ask for scallops blackened, which are very good or enjoy the salmon or other fish offerings. Have a house salad and veggies with the meal. (Ask for the sauces on the side) They also have chicken, shrimp, or scallop salads. The Johnny Rocco is very good. (dressing on the side)
    Have good time. :smile:
  • happybunnysbabe57
    happybunnysbabe57 Posts: 191 Member
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    first off i have this app on my android called restaurant nutrition, and in case u dont have a phone to get the app.
    anything without a size or portion is the portion size they bring u.

    antipasto is 1200 cal
    bread dipping sauce is(25g) is 47 cal
    cozze in bianco (476g) is 743 cal
    sauteed scallops (7 scallops) is 75 cal
    small bread loaf (1/3 loaf) is 175 cal
    zucchini fritte is 270 cal
    tag pic pac pasta (1plate) is 600 cal
    margherti pizza (1/2 a pizza) is 365 cal
    quattro formaggi pizza (1/2 pizza) is 520 cal
    calamari (1 cup) is 340 cal
    cavatappi amatriciana (376g) is 447 cal
    chicken bryan is 540 cal
    chicken gratella is (281.7g) is 628 cal
    chicken gratella without grill baste is 330 cal
    cozza in bianco (476g) is 743 cal
    filet florentina (8oz) is 430 cal
    grilled norwegian salmon is 890 cal
    lasagna (1 peice) is 930 cal
    linguina pescatore (1 bowl) is 660 cal
    lobster ravioli (1 cup) is 640 cal
    mezzaluna is 790 cal
    pappardelle campagnolo (1 2/2 cups) is 608 cal
    pasta weesie is 557 cal
    pollo rosa maria is 650 cal
    rigatoni martino (292g) is 670 cal
    spaghetti marinara (1 small serving) is 265 cal
    spiedino di mare is 450 cal
    tagliarini picci pacchiu (2 cups) is 530 cal
    cannoli is 150 cal
    dessert rosa (163g) is 414 cal
    tiramisu (1plate) is 1440
    chicken marsala is 456 cal
    sirloin marsala (1 small portion) is 580 cal
    grilled asparagus (10 small) 30 cal
    mash potatos (1 cup) is 295 cal
    spinach is 113 cal
    steamed broccoli (2 cups) is 50 cal
    zucchini fritte (1 cup) is 270 cal
    caesar salad is 460 cal
    house dressing (1 cup) is 597 cal
    house salad without dressing is 45 cal
    insalata fiorucci is 325 cal
    insalata johnny rocco is 525 cal
    insulata carraba with chicken is 570 cal
    mama mandola chicken soup (1 cup) is 161 cal
    mediterranean salad is 240 cal
    minestrone soup (1 cup) is 160 cal
    spicy sausage & lentil soup (1 cup) is 324 cal
    spicy sicillian chicken soup (1 cup) is 121 cal
    insalata fiorucci (request without croutons and mixed in fresh bowl salad) is 325 cal
    mama mandolas sicilian chicken soup (request without pasta 1 cup) is 161 cal

    hope that helps have a great night out.
  • Texsox
    Texsox Posts: 146 Member
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    :devil: Cheat. Enjoy. Walk a little more the coming week. Life is too short to not splurge occasionally, like at a birthday party.

    :flowerforyou: the Chicken Bryan looks pretty darn tempting, you can have fun and not feel guilty.
  • Ashtarot
    Ashtarot Posts: 52 Member
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    Love going to Carraba's, yum. When it's nice out My mom me and couple of friends go for a girls only time out.
    We would get the Cozze in bianco and share that and then get two deserts to share also.

    The Mezzaluna is good too, for that I would only eat half.They do have smaller plates of a lot of their dishes.
  • Ashtarot
    Ashtarot Posts: 52 Member
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    Oh and they have these little shot glass type deserts that you can get .

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