The Cheesecake Factory

Everyone who has been to The Cheesecake Factory knows how extensive their "book-like" menu is. They can serve you anything from entree salads to Mexican to Italian. I recently read an article that rated The Cheesecake Factory as one of the highest calorie restaurants around. But, after my visit, I couldn't help to notice the "Skinny" menu they had wedged into the regular menu. Don't let the word "skinny" scare you off! After looking through the healthy options, I noticed a huge variety of dishes that sounded just as indulgent as the ones listed in the regular menu. They had cocktails listed that were 150 calories and under, small plates and appetizers that were all under 490 calories, and entree salads and specialties that were all under 590 calories. They even had special symbols that showed which items were made with butter and/or cream...an important part of distinguishing whether or not a restaurant meal will be lower calorie.

I ordered the "seared Tuna Tatiki Salad" and it was amazing!