What would you order at this restaurant?

karensoxfan

I'm going here Saturday with a group of friends, and have no idea what I might order to stay around 1400-1700 calories for the day (depending on exercise).

From this menu: http://almanovehingham.com/dinner.html

What would you order?

Mom2rh

I am salivating just reading the menu. Yummmmm

I'd probably get the beet salad and the swordfish. They had me at lobster mashed potatoes!

babydull

I am salivating just reading the menu. Yummmmm

I'd probably get the beet salad and the swordfish. They had me at lobster mashed potatoes!

I'd do similar, but I'd skip the starter and also add garlicy spinach and asparagus!
Dessert's difficult though, so I'd probably skip that too and have a coffee instead.

vim_n_vigor

There is an option to email the restaurant. Why not pose that question to the chef? They are his specialties. He could help you choose the best meal for you if you ask respectfully.

srtiemann

Nice menu!

I would order either the grilled fish or chicken. Salad's are always nice but get the dressing on the side and only use a little.

mariapuhl

I'd get just this... "Wood-grilled calamari, arugula, oven-dried tomato, lemon-caper vinaigrette" because I'm a sucker for calamari. Haha.

sent4rmabove23

I'd probaby get the beef carpaccio

mymelody_78

I think this is Donnie & Mark Wahlberg's brother's restaurant! I heard the food is great! I would probably get the Chicken and the Wood Grilled Mushrooms! Yum!

KarenHarper71

Depends if you're having a start or dessert as well but though

Basil linguini, sautéed lobster, sweet peas, alla carbonara

Atlantic salmon, golden potato puree, rhubarb vinaigrette, radish salad

Have what you fancy if you don't go out very often just do some extra walking or seimming or something

Have a fab night :-0) x

Just_Bethy

Atlantic salmon, golden potato puree, rhubarb vinaigrette, radish salad 24

NOM NOM NOM!!!!!!!!!! Have a fab dinner!!!!!

ChantalGG

Mediterranean chopped salad, tomato, kalamata olive, cucumber, red pepper, sweet onion,

Bulgarian feta, preserved lemon, olive oil 9

Center-cut pork chop, cherry BBQ, cumin scented sweet potato puree, roasted corn relish 24*
All of these foods sound terribly rich. Get what you want and try not to over eat. Exercise you bum off that day and the day before also limit your calories on lunch and breakfast and you should be good.

If you get a dessert share it with someone.

CaptainAmerica1970

Who is buying? there are no prices! If you have to ask then perhaps you can not afford it.

Rilke

It's the Wahlberg restaurant! I'm jealous.

I would get the homemade gnocchi with wild mushrooms and the garlicky spinach on the side and mix it in. :P

Not the healthy way to go, but hey, you asked what I'd get.

Sqirral

Eat wisely all day, choose wisely, enjoy your dinner knowing you have to be right back on the wagon tomorrow and don't beat yourself up. Know what you want before you go and confidently order asking for your adjustments. Restaurants like this generally gladly accommodate your requests unless it is a factor that "makes" the entree.


*Mediterranean chopped salad, tomato, kalamata olive, cucumber, red pepper, sweet onion,

Bulgarian feta, preserved lemon, olive oil 9 - ask them to put the feta on the side or go light.

*Garganelli with Ragu’ Bolognese 19 (available in half order - although kind of expensive for spaghetti - LOL!) this may have some veal, pork, etc - but should be minimal in the sauce)

or

*Wood-grilled Bell & Evans chicken, porcini polenta cake, onion jam 22

Laurayinz

Who is buying? there are no prices! If you have to ask then perhaps you can not afford it.

The prices are the numbers after each thing.

If you want to be "good", probably these:
appetizers: calamari or oysters
salad: Caprese
entree: salmon

If you don't care about being good (it's just 1 meal, right??):
it AAAAAALLLLLLL looks good!! You could get the 1/2 order of the Primi things, and still "have room" for dessert.

karensoxfan

I think this is Donnie & Mark Wahlberg's brother's restaurant! I heard the food is great! I would probably get the Chicken and the Wood Grilled Mushrooms! Yum!

Yes, Donnie & Mark are co-owners, and Paul W. is the head chef. One of the friends I'm going with is desperately hoping we might see Mark there. LOL.

karensoxfan

I am salivating just reading the menu. Yummmmm

I'd probably get the beet salad and the swordfish. They had me at lobster mashed potatoes!

The lobster mashed potatoes caught my eye too, but the Secondi's can't be ordered in half-portion size. I might order a half-portion Primi, and get an order of lobster mashed potatoes on the side. Decisions, decisions!

karensoxfan

Depends if you're having a start or dessert as well but though

Basil linguini, sautéed lobster, sweet peas, alla carbonara

Atlantic salmon, golden potato puree, rhubarb vinaigrette, radish salad

Have what you fancy if you don't go out very often just do some extra walking or seimming or something

Have a fab night :-0) x

That carbonara definitely caught my eye.

nelson07192000

I would order the salmon, substitute the asparagus and spinach for the original sides.

karensoxfan

All of these foods sound terribly rich. Get what you want and try not to over eat. Exercise you bum off that day and the day before also limit your calories on lunch and breakfast and you should be good.

If you get a dessert share it with someone.

Oh yes, any desserts would definitely be shared. There's a group of 10 people going (5 couples), so for appetizers & desserts, there's usually lots of sharing.

For me, I think there will also be lots of water-drinking.

I haven't figured out the exercise thing yet b/c I just started a 30-day plan that has me doing 5 consecutive days this week (started today), with 2 rest days (Sat/Sun). I thought about just moving my Friday workout to Saturday, but it's Yoga, so probably not very calorie-burning. I'm thinking maybe I'll take a 3-mile walk Saturday and/or Sunday instead?

rowbseat13

Honestly, I'd eat very, very sensibly for the rest of the day and get whatever I wanted. I am a SUCKER for a good restaurant meal. Kudos for having more willpower than I do.

karensoxfan

These are the items that are really jumping off the page & sticking with me. Any guesstimates how many calories each might have?

ANTIPASTI: Braised pork meatballs, smoked paprika, coriander, creamy polenta 10
INSALATA: Roasted red and golden beets, aged goat cheese, endive, blood orange vinaigrette 10
PRIMI (HALF-ORDER): Basil linguini, sautéed lobster, sweet peas, alla carbonara 27
OR
PRIMI (HALF-ORDER): Tagliatelli, beef short rib, baby artichoke, tomato, braising jus 21

bcattoes

Man oh man, that menu made me hungry!! I'd go for the beet salad and swordfish.

karensoxfan

There is an option to email the restaurant. Why not pose that question to the chef? They are his specialties. He could help you choose the best meal for you if you ask respectfully.

I never even thought of this. I think I'll e-mail asking if they have calories or other nutrition information available for their dinner menu items. Thanks for the great suggestion.

Rilke

These are the items that are really jumping off the page & sticking with me. Any guesstimates how many calories each might have?

ANTIPASTI: Braised pork meatballs, smoked paprika, coriander, creamy polenta 10
INSALATA: Roasted red and golden beets, aged goat cheese, endive, blood orange vinaigrette 10
PRIMI (HALF-ORDER): Basil linguini, sautéed lobster, sweet peas, alla carbonara 27
OR
PRIMI (HALF-ORDER): Tagliatelli, beef short rib, baby artichoke, tomato, braising jus 21

I wouldn't even try to track the calories. Just enjoy it.