Today the fam and I hit a new hip restaurant for lunch. I’ve
gone there a few times solo and have really enjoyed their vegetarian options.
Although they don’t boast an organic menu, they do have healthier options for
dining out, “pure clean food,” which is why I thought it would be a good choice
for our family.
The kids menu was only okay, heavy on the cheese – but there was a side of apples
instead of French fries, so I ordered my Bear a grilled cheese and I had the
mushroom flatbread (which I have had in the past and still love). Pat had the Chicken
BLT. When our lunch was delivered to our table I was sorely disappointed in
Bear’s kid meal. It was "grilled" white bread, doused in oil, and what appeared to be
Kraft Singles (more oil) between each bleached slice.
This is a common occurrence in eating out at restaurants for
us. The “grown up” food is great! High quality ingredients! Then the kid’s food
is subpar and cheap. I feel like I should know better by now. My little guy is
certainly capable of eating anything we eat; I just look to the kid’s menu out
of obedience, or looking for smaller portions so we aren’t wasteful. I have no one
to blame but myself because I decide what goes in his body.
I really do love these little restaurants popping up. Locally owned
shops that have character and the drive to succeed in a shitty economy, but man
am I disappointed that their quality of food stops at 5 years old. I looked at
the menu again to look for Mom & Bear approved items. Perhaps these will
pop into your head when you are cringing at the “Chicken Nugget” choices on
your favorite restaurant menu:
- Hummus Plate
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Vegetable Wild Rice
- Seasonal Fruit
- Side of avocado
You may have to mix and match some items to get a meal for
your kiddo, but you won’t have nightmares about what toxic ingredients you have
allowed your child to ingest.
