Believe it or not, we’re almost a month into 2017. How are YOU doing with your resolutions? Are you saving more money? Reading more? Spending more time with your family? What about your commitment to EATING MORE HEALTHY? My Father-In-Law has lost 23 pounds already and my wife and I are cheering him on every right decision that he makes. You say, “I want to eat healthy, prepare better meals, and make good choices for my body… BUT, I’m having a hard time knowing just WHERE to go in the greater Charlotte Metro area…†Well, grab your snack of apples and peanut butter (unless you’re deathly allergic), check out some of these local hot spots for 2017, and always remember that YOU CAN DO IT!
BEAN Vegan Cuisine
3001 E Independence Blvd (Coliseum Dr), Charlotte, NC
Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant
“Try the Veggie Plate – Steamed Kale, Mac and Cheese, New Beans with Thyme and Rosemary. Scrumdidliumptious!!!â€
Luna’s Living Kitchen
2000 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant
“Wonderful experience, highly recommend the Fire and Brimstone Quinoa Veggie Burger!”
Viva Chicken
1617 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC
Peruvian Restaurant
“Even if you’re vegan the food is amazing! The customer service is awesome too.”
Trader Joe’s
6418 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
Grocery Store
“you can get anything you want at Trader Joe’s, from fresh veggies to beer and all kinds of branded gourmet items done up to make you feel special.”
Fern
1323 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant
“The Chickpea and Quinoa Benedict is heavenly with Poached Eggs OR Marinated Tofu! Get the Roasted Sweet Potatoes or the Crispy Fingerling Potatoes as a side!”
Whole Foods Market
6610 Fairview Rd (Sharon Rd.), Charlotte, NC
Grocery Store
“The kale, spinach, apple juice, and strawberry smoothie is off the chain!”
Bad Daddy’s
1626 East Blvd (at Lombardy Circle), Charlotte, NC
Burger Joint
“…Awesome Mango and Avocado black bean burger. Don’t forget the fried pickles and onion straws.”
Pinky’s Westside Grill
1600 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant
“…get the pimpin fries with veggie chili on top!”
Sir Edmund Halley’s
4151 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC
Pub
“Great food – awesome vegetarian choices -,one of the best late night menus in town. Great rotation of beers on tap. Friendly service. Beautiful Patio.”
Chop’t
4343 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC
Salad Place
“Cool concept. They mix the ingredients and chop the salad in front of you allowing you to make it how you want.”
Diamond Restaurant
1901 Commonwealth Ave (at Gordon St.), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant
“Pig wings, Diamond Dog, Hushpuppies, Burger, veggie black bean burger! Flounder on fridays! Sooooo good! ($6 pitchers some nights too)”
Zeitouni Mediterranean Grill
3419 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant
“Try the Gyro Platter with the Hummus and Mediterranean salad”
Zada Jane’s Corner Cafe
1601 Central Ave (at Thomas Ave), Charlotte, NC
Café · Plaza Midwood
“Booker T! Delicious and they try to purchase local organic produce as much as they can, they have a little mini garden up front!”
 Did we miss one? Please share your experiences and healthy eating places HERE!
