Friday, February 27, 2009


Oh my gosh, this guidebook thing is consuming my life!!!! I haven't had time to blog or check anyone else's blog. So here's a quickie. Jack and I made a research trip to Tulsa last Friday and I found a treasure. It's no big secret -- lots of people know this -- but, just in case you, like I, hadn't tried it. Here are directions. Go directly to the Palace Cafe on the northeast corner of Cherry Street (15th) and Peoria. Food -- fantastic. And, best of all, there were some great choices for light and healthy eating. I hate to say that because, in the past, I would shy away from those selections because the usually tasted .... well, light and healthy. I have for the past three months been seriously Weight Watchering. As opposed to the years before when I was casually weight watchering and not losing anything. Now here comes this guidebook project and at least three dozen restaurants to check out and I'm feeling a bit panicked. If they were all like the Palace Cafe, I'd be in like a porch-climber! Can't say enough about presentation, taste, portion -- Chef James Shrader has it all. He also has dishes that will harden your arteries upon reading them on the menu. And I'm sure they taste great. But if you're like me and you enjoy eating out and you don't enjoy feeling deprived -- this is a great place to go. They're open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 2; dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5 to 10 and Sunday brunch from 9 to 2.


Photo: Shrimp Spring Rolls with Asian slaw

2 comments:

Libba said...

I'm proud of you for weight watchering, you'll find that when you're on a restricted diet, food becomes a bit of a challenge, but it tastes SO much better! You appreciate every little bite! When I first stopped eating meat, I would apologize to people at restaurants, dinner parties, etc., for the inconvenience, but I've stopped all that. You only have one body, and you should be picky about what you put in it! So now my mouth is watering and craving spring rolls....

Ann Dee said...

Good job on your weight watchering. I'm just getting started. Love your writing style and want you to know I love living vicariously through your excellent travels. Keep up the good work!