In tomorrow's AJC I have a review of True Food Kitchen , the new Lenox Square mall restaurant. I gave it a grade of 2 stars.
True Food Kitchen implements the teachings of health and lifestyle guru Dr. Andrew Weil, a partner in the restaurant group. The menu stems from his anti-inflammatory diet food pyramid and is inspired by the recipes in his cookbook, “True Food: Seasonal, Sustainable, Simple, Pure,” which are featured prominently (and for sale!) in stacks throughout the restaurant. Options abound for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free guests, but traditional diners won’t be disappointed. The idea is to cement the notion that food can be simultaneously healthy and tasty. And for the most part, True Food Kitchen does just that.
Favorites here include the garlicky (and a little salty) butternut squash pizza made on a flax-seed crust and topped with smoked mozzarella, Vidalia onions and toasted walnuts.
Also try the quinoa burger, another of True Food’s greatest hits. This “inside-out” burger makes use of the red quinoa-tabouleh patties as buns, stuffing a wealth of cukes, avocado slices, hummus and tzatziki in between.
If my shopping takes me to Lenox Square this holiday season, I’ll be taking my midday respite at True Food Kitchen. Chain restaurant or not.
See the full review on myajc.com .
--by Jenny Turknett, Atlanta Restaurant Scene blog
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