Dining out at restaurants can be a difficult task when trying to maintain a healthy weight since the portions are controlled by the chef. This doesn't always have to be the case! Take the initiative and ask the server which menu items are the healther options. Find out how large the serving size is and ask for a smaller, appetizer-sized serving instead.
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"Just Ask Us!" Restaurant Program
The Healthy Weight Initiative is pleased to announce that Greene County is the newest member of the "Just Ask Us" Restaurant program!
This program was initiated to educate restaurant customers about the willingness of restaurants to modify recipes and portions to help customers follow a healthy diet. Many restaurants have always been willing to provide this service to customers, but diners have not been aware of this convenience. "Just Ask Us" will allow customers to realize that they can ask for basic modifications like sauce/dressing on the side, no salt added, half the cheese, etc. Once they realize that this is available, they may choose to eat out more often and patronize restaurants that participate in this program.
The Healthy Weight Initiative is providing window decals and server buttons to participating restaurants. If you are a restaurateur who is interested in participating in this free program, please contact:
Melissa Scheriff
Healthy Weight Initiative Coordinator
(518) 392-0657
Scheriff1[at]fairpoint.net
To date, the following restaurants are participating in the "Just Ask Us!" program:
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Amy's Take-Away
1571 Route 214
Lanesville, NY 12450
845-688-9759B& B Lounge 5207 Rt. 32
Catskill, NY
678-9643
Bell's Cafe 387 Main St. Catskill, NY 943-4070
Beth's Cafe14548 Main St. Prattsville, NY 518-299-3478
Betty's Cafe Route 23B Leeds, NY 12451 Bistro Brie and Bordeaux 5386 State Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518-734-4911
Cafe 355 355 Main Street
Catskill, NY
943-7943
Chateau Belleview
6589 Route 23ATannersville, NY 12485 589-5525 Creekside 160 W. Main Street
Catskill, NY
943-6522
Curran's 6080 Main Street
Tannersville, NY 12485
589-4081Dawn's Bakery
687 Route 145
Cairo, NY
622-3072
Garden Gate
424 Main Street
Catskill, NY
943-1994
Jerry's Deli
209 West Bridge St.
Catskill, NY
943-3542
Kaaterskill Health Food
28 Grandview Plaza
Catskill, NY 12414
518-943-1919Last Chance Cheese
& Antiques Cafe 602 Main Street
Tannersville, NY
589-6424
Maggie's Krooked Cafe & Juice Bar 6000 Main Street
Tannersville, NY
589-6101
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Messina's Italian Restaurant
5658 Route 23 Windham, NY 12496 518-734-4499
Michael's Diner5339 Main St. Windham, NY 518-734-4831
Mill Rock Restaurant5398 Main Street
Windham, NY
734-9719Natalie's Nook 296 Main Street
Catskill, NY
Pegasus Restaurant943-9642 10885 Rt. 9W
Coxsackie, NY 518-731-9200 Pie Sano's Pizza & Restaurant 330 West Bridge Street
Catskill, NY 12414 518-943-9111 Pomodoro's 90 Catskill Commons
Catskill, NY
943-4446
The Quarry Steakhouse Rt. 81 & 26
Climax, NY
731-8914
Red's Restaurant
12005 Rt. 9W
Coxsackie, NY
731-8151
Riverside Cafe 6 South Water St. Athens, NY 12015 518-945-2107 Selena & Nicks Diner Tannersville, NY 12485 518-589-0438 Stewart House
2 North Water St.Athens, NY 12015 518-945-1357 Tatiana's 601 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414 518-943-1528 Victorian Rose Restaurant at Point Lookout Inn 7604 Route 23 East Windham, NY 12439 518-734-3381 Village Market & Deli Main Street, Route 23A Tannersville, NY 12485 518-589-6111 |
* We will continue to add to this list, so be sure to check back often. Look for the Just Ask Us Logo to find participating restaurants near you!