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2012.03.15Hard to be a "foodie" on Atkins

In January I started the Atkins diet. I'm pleased to report I've lost over twenty pounds on the diet so far. My original goal was 30, but I'm considering going for 40.

This has, of course, put a major dent in my dining enjoyment. Believe me, a world without rice, beans, fruit and bread is not a happy world; it's pretty much beef, chicken and broccoli. My forkly activity has dropped quite a bit, too -- now when I use the app, I review things from an Atkins-friendly perspective.

The Burger Stand has been wonderful about it. When I ask for the "Smoke" without a bun, I'm immediately asked if the request is related to celiac disease. Though that's thankfully not the case, I greatly appreciate their sensitivity. They happily serve the burger over greens. And I have to say -- eating a burger this way is helpful even when not observing the Atkins lifestyle because it forces you to use a fork and knife -- slowing your pace.

I've been spending a TON of time at Buffalo Wild Wings lately -- and have downed more Parmesan garlic (traditional) wings than I can count, although whatever that number is, it's evenly divisible by twelve. I mostly prefer the Parmesan garlic wings because it reminds me of Alfredo sauce -- and this is about as close to pasta as I'm going to get for a while!

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2011.12.28Forkly Reviews Catch Founder's Eye

I don't seem to have much luck with the Forkly app. I review taste after taste at the restaurants I frequent -- snapping photos and offering thoughtful commentary -- and have yet to become a "tastemaster," which I believe roughly translates into the virtual position of "Mayor" on Foursquare. (My wife, on the other hand, is tastemaster at a few places... and we're normally going out to eat TOGETHER.) So it was a pretty big thrill to find that my "tastes" have gained the attention of Martin May, one of the founders of Forkly. To date, I've influenced him on four examples of local cuisine (in Facebook-speak, he's "liked" them). I know he follows hundreds of Forkly faithful -- but I just think it's kinda cool he's picked a few of the dishes I've reviewed.

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2011.12.07I love food.

I love good food (and it shows). In the spirit of finding yum-yums for you to try, I give you some of my modest collection of tastes from Forkly.

Mangia!

White Bean Hummus from The Cheesecake Factory

"Smoke" from The Burger Stand

Sicilian Fire Sticks from Carino's Italian

Western Buffalo Burger from Season's 52

Kraken and Coke from Chaz on the Plaza



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