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    • Passover Food Full Of Flavor

      Posted at 2:29 pm by nomeatnoproblem
      Mar 30th

      I loved talking about Passover food around the country this week. From matzo to Passover friendly pasta and rice there are so many options now. Hope you’ll look for some of these foods at your grocery story this week!

      Here are some of the appearances.

      Las Vegas:

      https://www.ktnv.com/morning-blend/green-goddess-public-relations-32818

      Baltimore:

      https://www.abc2news.com/lifestyle/midday-maryland/green-goddess-passover-shopping

      Tampa:

      https://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend/passover-must-haves

      For more on the brands featured here check out:

      Yehuda Matzo: yehudamatzos.com

      Gefen Lasagna: https://www.instagram.com/gefen_foods/?hl=en

      Heaven and Earth Riced Cauliflower: kayco.com/products/heaven-earth-riced-cauliflower

      Sea Castle Seaweed Snacks: kayco.com/brands/sea-castle209

      Gefer Macaroons: https://www.instagram.com/gefen_foods/?hl=en

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      Posted in Food TV | Tagged health, kosher, matzo, passover, Vegan, Vegetarian
    • Cheers to Valentine’s Day

      Posted at 6:40 pm by nomeatnoproblem
      Feb 8th
      One of the best parts of Valentine’s Day is the beverages! I joined ABC San Diego with some fun ideas.
      If you want more information on any of the products you see here, please visit:
      Wake your Valentine up with PremierProtein.com
      For the perfect Bloody Mary try Nemiroff vodka nemiroff.vodka

      MYX Sinner or a great gift or the perfect bottle for a romantic dinner myxfusions.com

      Bailey’s Strawberries & Cream is a limited edition baileys.com
      Martha Stewart personally picks these wines marthastewartwines.com
      Posted in Food TV | Tagged valentine's day
    • Holiday Party Tips

      Posted at 5:41 pm by nomeatnoproblem
      Dec 8th
      Want your holiday parties shine, check out what I told the lovely people at Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend.
      https://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend/holiday-party-tips Visit these sites to find more information on the products featured:

       

      MYX FUSIONS: A premium sparkling wine infused with natural fruit juices. Convenient for parties and hostess gifts.

      WHOLE FOODS: One-stop holiday food shopping with high quality standards and in-store expertise.

      SWEET EARTH: The world’s tastiest, healthiest, revitalizing vegan and vegetarian food.

      WEATHERMAN UMBRELLA: A great umbrella with unmatched quality. Smart technology. Meteorologist-led design. The perfect host or hostess gift.

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    • A vegan Thanksgiving on NBC Miami

      Posted at 4:43 pm by nomeatnoproblem
      Nov 20th

      I was thrilled to join my friends at NBC South Florida today to talk about how to have a yummy vegan Thanksgiving. Chyeck out my tips and ideas to make your Thanksgiving meat, dairy and egg free:

      https://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/the-scene/6-In-The-Mix-181402961.html

      For a look at the tofu stuffing recipe please check out: http://www.house-foods.com/recipe/Tofu+Stuffing/ and check this link to find out where to get House Tofu: http://www.house-foods.com/stores/

      Click these links to learn more about these fantastic side dishes from Whole Foods:

      Cheesy Rutabaga Potato Mash

      Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Crispy Garlic and Parsley

      Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

      Cranberry Orange Sauce 

      And make sure to grab Whole Foods vegan pumpkin pie and coconut whipped topping while you are there. And don’t forget to get a turkey substitute as well. Whole Foods has a great selection of vegan “turkey” dishes in their freezer section.

      For a great beverage choice that everyone can enjoy, try the almond milk based liqueur Baileys Almande. It’s too delicious for words: http://www.baileys.com/en-us/flavors/baileys-almande.html

      For table decor make sure you head to Bed Bath & Beyond. Here’s a link to the great 
      “Turkey on the Table” I featured too. I’m also obsessed with this “Thankful” tray and leaf placemats. Head over now to make your Thanksgiving a special one.

       

       

       

       

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    • Back-to-school breakfast & lunch!

      Posted at 7:13 pm by nomeatnoproblem
      Aug 7th

      It’s time to go back to school! If your kids picked up some bad eating habits over the summer, it’s ok you now have time to get them back into the healthy swing of things.

      I was thrilled to talk to WJXT in Jacksonville about how to get kids eating healthy breakfasts before school and how to pack them a healthy lunch they will LOVE!

      https://www.news4jax.com/video/what-to-pack-for-school

      I was thrilled to pick up some great products shown in this segment at The Fresh Market in Jacksonville. Note: On Wednesday, August 16, The Fresh Market will unveil an enhanced shopping experience in the Jacksonville area communities, with an expanded selection of fresh and delicious food that furthers the brand’s long-
      standing dedication to offering top-quality, unique and small-batch items.

      One thing I picked up at The Fresh Market (also available at Publix) was a2 milk. In case you don’t know about a2 get to know this product. It’s milk from cows that only produce the A2 protein, and no A1. A1 cause discomfort in some peoples, but after you drink this delicious milk you will feel great. I know my kids love it!

      A great option for lunch boxes is anything from Absolutely Gluten-Free I love sending my kids in with hummus or guacamole and some of the Absolutely Gluten Free crackers. Then for something sweet I’ll add some brownie crunch and the superseed crunch is great for snack time or a sweet treat!

      As for bread? Rudi’s Organic Bakery Soft White and Soft Wheat Kids Bread is the only available national organic kids bread. The bread has the soft fluffy texture kids crave and comes in small, thin slices making it the perfect size for kids – and lunchboxes. You can find it by using the store locator on the Rudisbakery.com or Whole Foods

      Another great idea? Skip the mayo and butter and instead use Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  We love mixing it with macaroni and parmesan in the morning and then putting that pasta in a thermos. The kids LOVE it! It’s National Olive Oil month so this is a perfect time to make this dish, although we think all year long is the perfect time for Olive Oil. We have a bottle of Pompeian next to our stove at all times.

      As for the amazing lunch boxes, bento boxes and thermos you see in the segment? That is from my go to store for back-to-school food accessories Bed, Bath and Beyond. They have great looking and great quality lunch boxes. Kids LOVE the bento boxes too and it really helps you think about sending them with four different items so you can craft a great balanced lunch!

       

       

       

       

       

       

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    • Trends in nut-free, gluten-free and vegan food

      Posted at 7:26 pm by nomeatnoproblem
      May 31st

      When I host gatherings at my house I always look over the guest list and make a mental note of any guests I may have that have certain food preferences. I can’t say others always return the favor, but I’m always appreciative for the folks who do! It’s with this in mind that I put together this segment for Tampa’s Morning Blend on ABC.

      Here’s some more information on the products I featured:

      SunButter makes US grown sunflower butter, free of the top eight food allergens (including peanuts, tree nuts and soy). It packs as much protein and more micro nutrients, like magnesium, Vitamin E, zinc and iron, than traditional nut butters, and contains less saturated fat.

      Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery sandwich breads have the same taste, look, and soft and fluffy feel of traditional breads. The breads are made using high-quality, non-GMO and natural ingredients. For more information, visit rudisbakery.com, and don’t forget to look for Rudi’s Gluten Free bread at your local Publix store

      GeeFree is hands down one of the best gluten-free products I’ve ever had. Beloved family recipes sacrificed due to health concerns can now be recreated with these gluten-free puffpastry sheets. Make things like pies, empanadas, potato puffs, brie and raspberry rolls. Ready-made appetizers include Spanakopita, Franks in a Blanket, and Cheeseburger Bites and the chicken pot pie is a great main dish. Find GeeFree in the frozen food section of Nutrition Smart, Richard’s Food Emporium and Rollin’ Oats or online at geefree.com

      Garden of Eatin’® Original Blue Chips are made to bring color to any occasion. The blue color and hearty texture of our Garden of Eatin’® Blue Corn Chips are made from organic blue corn, simple non-GMO garden ingredients and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives. These gluten-free chips pack enough flavor and crunch to liven up any party – bringing out the snack connoisseur in all of us. Garden of Eatin is the original non-GMO blue corn tortilla chip brand. For over 40 years it has crafted great tasting snack options made with organic, garden-inspired ingredients. Garden of Eatin® corn tortilla chips offer many other flavors and do not settle for anything less than a quality crunch. www.facebook.com/gardenofeatin.com

      PowerBar Plant Protein Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt is one of the New PowerBar Plant Protein Bars. This is the first plant-based snack bar released by the brand as part of its Clean Start, which is an ongoing effort to evolve the product portfolio with cleaner ingredient labels and great tasting products. These bars are a delicious, flavorful and better tasting option not typically seen in the plant protein category. The PowerBar Plant Protein Bars are certified non-GMO, too! Made with 10-11g of protein, they are perfect for the active consumer in need of an on-the-go wholesome protein snack. Visit PowerBar.com.

      Premier Protein Clear Tropical Punch. As you start making healthy choices for Spring, Premier Protein CLEAR is the perfect light and refreshing beverage to keep you fueled all day long. With 20g of protein, 0g of sugar and 90 calories, this gluten free drink is sure to give you sustained energy through all your warm weather activities. Where to buy: Sam’s Club

      Remedy Organics is a new amazing line of 100% plant-based protein beverages. They use the finest Superfoods, Ayurvedics, Botanical Herbs and Probiotics with functional benefits that go well beyond hydration and general nutrition. Organic Protein Blends are certified USDA organic, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Each bottle contains Probiotics that provide strong functional health benefits in the areas of immune health, digestive health and protein utilization. Order from remedyorganics.com.

      Whole Foods is my go to for vegan and vegetarian food. No other store has the selection they have. I always stock my fridge with their 365 Everyday Value Veggie Dogs. My kids love them and so do I. I also love the new Beyond Burger that are sold exclusively at Whole Foods. They are honestly the best store bought veggie burger I’ve head. While you are there check out their freshly made vegetarian and vegan foods too. You won’t be sorry!

       

       

       

       

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    • Breakfast Trends on ABC Tampa

      Posted at 11:55 am by nomeatnoproblem
      May 23rd

      I loved appearing on Tampa’s Morning Blend today to talk about trends in breakfast and brunch food. Here’s the segment and more on the products I spotlighted:

      a2 milk:

      a2 Milk is 100% real, naturally easy to digest milk

      a2 Milk is available at Publix stores

      Conventional cows’ milk contains both A1 and A2 proteins. Research suggests that the

      A1 protein in milk causes digestive discomfort in many people

      a2 Milk comes from cows that only produce the A2 protein, giving those with dairy sensitivities the opportunity to enjoy real dairy milk

      Lee Kum Kee

      Lee Kum Kee makes a wide range of great-tasting authentic Asian sauces and condiments

      Lee Kum Kee’s Sriracha Chili Sauce has a spicy flavor of fresh sun-ripened red chilies with a warm garlic accent—a great sauce for adding that perfect bite of heat to your breakfast

      Spicy foods are known to boost your metabolism

      The Sriracha Chili Sauce is gluten-free and made with only premium-quality, non-GMO ingredients

      You can pick up Lee Kum Kee in the Asian aisle of your local grocer including Publix and Wegmans

      Fruity Pebbles

      Spark some fun in your recipes by adding Fruity Pebbles for a vibrant pop of color and fruity flavor. Pebbles ignites creativity and fosters the joy of childhood for kids and the kids at heart.

      Want to make the doughnuts I displayed? Here’s the link:

      https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/recipes/fruity-pebbles-cereal-milk-doughnuts-2/

      Premier Protein

      Premier Protein Clear Tropical Punch

      As you start making healthy choices for Spring, Premier Protein CLEAR is the perfect light and refreshing beverage to keep you fueled all day long. With 20g of protein, 0g of sugar and 90 calories, this gluten free drink is sure to give you sustained energy through all your warm weather activities.

      Where to buy: Sam’s Club

      Joni Juice

      Joni Juice is a total experience designed to jump-start a long-lasting, healthy lifestyle. Each Cleanse is comprised of whole-food, plant-based raw ingredients for a program that is delicious, realistic, BALANCED and enjoyable.

      Order it here: https://www.jonijuice.com/

      MYX Fusions

      MYX Fusions is a refreshing fruit infused moscato beverage, blended with natural fruit juices & flavors.
      They have various flavors of Sangria and Moscato in convenient bottles with easy twist off caps.
      Check out MYXFusions.com to find out where to buy the product.
      Posted in Food TV
    • What a busy year for Green Goddess!

      Posted at 11:09 am by nomeatnoproblem
      Apr 4th

      It’s been a whirlwind at Green Goddess Public Relations…from CNN to CBS, Forbes to Martha Stewart Living and beyond clients have been all over the media.

      We can’t cover everything below, but here are some highlights!

      March 2017

      CNN ‘New Day’ interviews Dr. Karena Wu about a slouch-preventing device

      Fox Business interviews Nav Sooch about Ketra

      MSN.com quotes Dr. Karena Wu, ORBERA and Dr. Prem Chattoo in ‘Best Weight Loss Foods of All Time’

      Daily Mail features maritime lawyer Michael Winkleman talking about a cruise ship rape

      Good Morning Washington celebrates National Cereal Day with Chef Mark Bailey

      Great Day Washington makes breakfasts in bed with Chef Mark Bailey

      NBC Miami talks to lawyer Michael Winkleman about a rape on board a cruise ship

      Architect’s Newspapers features Ketra

      Med India covers ActiveCare Physical Therapy’s expansion into Mumbai

      Q Life Magazine reviews The Warren

      The Daily Meal covers ORBERA

      Chicago Tribune features ORBERA brother and sister weight loss story

      February 2017

      BuzzFeed spotlights the brilliance of Ketra

      ABC World News Now spices up the Super Bowl with Chef Mark Bailey

      Martha Stewart Living showcases Ketra

      New York Daily News quotes Dr. Prem Chattoo about standing while eating

      NY1 interviews Dr. Karena Wu about how kinesiology tape can help everyone

      NY1 interviews Dr. Prem Chattoo about how spicy food may lead to a longer life

      The Actives Times features quotes from Dr. Karena Wu, ORBERA and Dr. Prem Chattoo in ‘Best Weight Loss Foods of All Time’

      Austin Business Journal interviews Ketra CEO Nav Sooch about his work life

      Forbes shares the buzz about Ketra

      Digg shares the buzz about Ketra

      January 2017

      Fox Chicago covers ORBERA’s growth in Chicago

      Fox News interview Dr. Prem Chattoo about ORBERA and New Year’s resolutions

      CBS New York puts The Warren on the ‘Best NYC Brunch Menus’ list for 2017

      Miami Herald shares the viral Washington Post hip pain story with Dr. Karena Wu

      PIX 11 interviews Dr. Prem Chattoo about holistic health trends for losing weight

      Bustle spotlights Dr. Karena Wu’s input on early warning signs of arthritis

      Care2 covers seniors and exercising with help from Dr. Karena Wu

      The Active Times features the ORBERA diet

      Bustle quotes Dr. Karena Wu on what happens when you stop working out

      Chicago Daily Herald shares the viral Washington Post hip pain story with Dr. Karena Wu

      December 2016

      The Washington Post interviews Dr. Karena Wu about hip problems in millennials – going VIRAL across sites such as Newsday, Chicago Tribune and Miami Herald

      New York Daily News writes feature story about Dr. Prem Chattoo opening his restaurant, The Warren

      Newsday shares The Washington Post story featuring Dr. Karena Wu’s expertise on hip pain and millennials

      Chicago Tribune shares The Washington Post story featuring Dr. Karena Wu’s expertise on hip pain and millennials

      Reader’s Digest interviews Dr. Karena Wu about foam roller exercises

      PIX 11 creates a Caribbean Christmas with Chef Bailey

      CBS New York interviews Dr. Marcie Beigel about tech toys for kids

      The Jewish Advocate interviews Dr. Marcie Beigel about her book “Love Your Classroom Again”

      Medium covers holiday shortcuts from Chef Bailey, Dr. Karena Wu, Dr. Prem Chattoo and The Warren

      Chain storage highlights Ketra lighting

      November 2016

      Fox News interviews Dr. Marcie Beigel about keeping the peace during the holidays

      NY1 interviews Dr. Karena Wu on running tips to avoid injury before the NYC Marathon

      CBS Miami features how ORBERA beats the bulge

      PIX 11 interviews Dr. Marcie Beigel about keeping the conflict out of holiday dinners

      Mind Body Green publishes Dr. Karena Wu’s popular workouts for healing injuries

      CNN.com highlights ORBERA weight loss balloons

      Fox News Health says ORBERA twice as effective for weight loss than diet and exercise

      Elite Daily spotlights Dr. Marcie Beigel’s teachings on stress

      Restaurant News posts about The Warren being a holiday part hotspot

      Total Food Service publishes Dr. Karena Wu’s words on avoiding injury with running programs

      October 2016

      Fox News interviews Dr. Marcie Beigel about how to talk to kids about the election

      Good Day Washington heats up falls dishes with Chef Bailey in boxers

      CBS New York interviews Dr. Marcie Beigel about National Bullying Prevention Month

      CBS Philly follows ORBERA patient’s weight loss journey

      CBS New York whips up fall-flavored recipes with Chef Bailey

      A Bar Above podcast interviews Dr. Karena Wu about bartender injuries

      Good Day DC falls for pumpkin and apple recipes with Chef Bailey

      Parent Herald covers Dr. Marcie Beigel’s book “Love Your Classroom Again”

      Urban Naturale interviews Dr. Marcie Beigel about her book “Love Your Classroom Again”

      Eater compliments 16 Handles’ long-term success

      September 2016

      Fox News ‘Happening Now’ interviews Senator Joe Carraro about first presidential debate

      Good Day Chicago celebrates National Chicken Month with Chef Bailey

      Reader’s Digest publishes Dr. Karena Wu’s article on chair exercises

      CBS New York interviews Dr. David Neuman about backpack safety

      Fox News grills up American eats with Chef Bailey

      The Epoch Times publishes Dr. Karena Wu’s work on cupping

      Elite Daily talks how to fix ‘text neck’ with tips from Dr. Karena Wu

      You & Me This Morning wakes up to breakfast in bed with Chef Bailey

      Medium covers 16 Handles’ “Oh My Pumpkin Pie”

      Medium posts Dr. Marcie Beigel’s back-to-classroom advice

      August 2016

      Newsday spotlights ORBERA patient success story in Long Island

      People En Espanol writes feature story on ORBERA patient Julio Hernandez

      NBC Olympics covers cupping with expertise from Dr. Michael Forman

      Miami Herald weighs in on cupping with help from Dr. Michael Forman

      ADVANCE Physical Therapy publishes Dr. Karena Wu’s work on cupping therapy

      ABC News does summer brunch made easy with Chef Bailey

      PIX 11 interviews Dr. Karena Wu about the Olympic trend cupping

      Eat This, Not That asks Dr. Michael Forman, Dr. Karena Wu and Chef Bailey about which diuretics to try

      Women’s Running covers how running helps define abs with help from Dr. Karena Wu and Dr. David Neuman

      NY1 interviews Dr. David Neuman about backpack safety

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    • What a year for clients & Green Goddess PR

      Posted at 4:55 pm by nomeatnoproblem
      Jul 27th

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      It’s been such a fun, productive year for Green Goddess Public Relations. We’ve had our clients everywhere from Dr. Oz to Bon Appetit, Fox News, CBS, NBC, Yahoo! and the list goes on and on. We only work with clients that we have a true interest in and as you’ll see below there is a lot to interest us!

      This is just a handful of highlights from media placements over the last six months or so. We can’t list everything because the list is long, but I think this gives you an idea of how great our clients are.

      Thanks to everyone who supports us, without you we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

      July 2016

      womenshealthWomen’s Health features Dr. David Neuman’s joint health tips for millennials from his site, Pop-Doc.com

      FOX Happening Now interview Physical Therapy Dr. Karena Wu about posture tips duringScreen Shot 2016-07-27 at 4.22.54 PM traveling

      CBS New York sizzles up July 4th eats with Chef Mark Bailey

      PopSugar gets fit with Dr. Karena Wu’s ab-flattening routine

      MindBodyGreen interviews fitness class tips from Dr. Karena Wu, Dr. David Neuman and Dr. Michael Forman

      NY1 interviews Dr. Karena Wu about how arthritis is rising in millennials

      PIX 11 features 16 Handles giveaway

      NY1 interviews Dr. Prem Chattoo about his work with ORBERA weight loss balloons

      PIX 11 talks about ORBERA in their “Summer Skinny” special

      Livestrong writes about Dr. Karena Wu’s posture tips

      June 2016

      NY1 interviews Orthopedist Dr. David Neuman about joint health

      Black Enterprise honors Chef Mark Bailey as Top 100 Modern Man for 2016

      NY1 covers Chef Bailey’s recipes that alleviate arthritis pain and help diabetes

      The Dr. Oz Show tests Chef Mark Bailey and Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu about mustard health

      NY1 does features story about ORBERA weight loss balloons

      One Green Planet fans about 16 Handles going vegan

      NY1 interviews Gastroenterologist Dr. Prem Chattoo about his work with ORBERAScreen Shot 2016-07-27 at 4.25.42 PM

      bon appetit 16 handlesBon Appétit Magazine mentions 16 Handles in July issue

      Miami Community Newspapers interview Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Michael Forman about his work with food-based medicines

      Business Insider mentions 16 Handles in new food app storyScreen Shot 2016-07-27 at 4.31.44 PM

       

      May 2016

      The Dr. Oz Show interview Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu about corset waist training

      FOX Business interviews President of Apollo Endosurgery, DScreen Shot 2016-07-27 at 4.30.34 PMennis McWilliams, about ORBERA weight loss balloons

      CBS New York races to Chef Bailey’s Kentucky Derby Eats

      Delish and Holly Madison talk about Holly’s original fro-yo recipe at 16 Handles

      FOX What’s Happening Now interviews President of Apollo Endosurgery, Dennis McWilliams, about ORBERA weight loss balloons

      Good Day Philadelphia makes breakfast in bed with Chef Bailey

      Yahoo Beauty features ORBERA weight loss system

      Snob Essentials features Chef Bailey’s Strawberry Gimlet

      Examiner.com covers how arthritis is rising in millennials with help from Dr. Karena Wu and Dr. David Neuman

      Fit Nation covers tonics and elixirs with help from Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Michael Forman

      April 2016

      OK Magazine spotlights Chef Mark Bailey as the chosen chef for the Sirius XM + THE MOMS’ event

      Fox News shares Dr. Chattoo’s work with gastric balloon weight loss

      Screen Shot 2016-07-27 at 4.34.26 PMTeen Vogue features Chef Mark Bailey’s Tomato Basil Breakfast Bowl recipe

      AARP covers the stretches everyone should know with help from Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu

      GoodHousekeeping.com mentions how cancer survivor loves 16 Handles

      New York Post highlights 16 Handles in a post about warmer weather

      Yahoo! News shares Dr. Chattoo’s work with gastric balloon weight loss

      PIX 11 cooks up BLT’s with Chef Mark Bailey

      Fit Bottomed Mammas covers Dr. Karena Wu and Dr. David Neuman’s injury prevention tips for spring, plus work with Pop-Doc

      SouthFlorida.com spotlights Shout Karaoke as the place to go for the weekend

      March 2016

      Screen Shot 2016-07-27 at 4.36.29 PM16 Handles on Rachael Ray 

      NBC New York “springs” back into fitness with Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu

      Elite Daily features Dr. Karena Wu and Dr. David Neuman’s workout tips to switch up a fitness routine

      SELF spotlights Dr. Karena Wu’s tips on how to ease back into workouts

      ABC World News Now celebrates National Cereal Da with Chef Mark Bailey

      Fox News feOrganic Juice Joni Juiceatures Dr. Chattoo’s work with gastric balloon weight loss procedure

      Women’s Running shares Dr. Karena Wu and Dr. David Neuman’s post-winter fitness tips

      Organic Spa Magazine publishes a print feature on Joni Juice

      Palm Beach Post tells the locals to head to Shout Karaoke for Valentine’s Day

      Restaurant Magazine covers 16 Handles’ new MMMilk & Cereal flavor

      February 2016

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      Chopped brings on Chef Mark Bailey to compete in a masterful cook-off challenge

      CBS New York interviews Orthopedist Dr. David Neuman about winter injuries

      Yahoo! Finance covers how to score free frozen yogurt at 16 Handles on National Frozen Yogurt DayScreen Shot 2016-07-27 at 4.42.23 PM

      CNBC talks about 16 Handles and Mr. Green Tea partnership

      Eater spotlights 16 Handles as part of the restaurants in the breakfast frontier

      PIX 11 makes last-minute Super Bowl recipes with Chef Mark Bailey

      International Business Times covers 16 Handles and Mr. Green Tea partnership

      Max Sports & Fitness covers Karena Wu’s tips for long runs and defined abs

      MindBodyGreen features the foods Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu, swears by

      Greatist interviews Orthopedist Dr. David Neuman about sprains

       

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    • Grown Opens in Miami

      Posted at 10:25 am by nomeatnoproblem
      Mar 26th

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      This is a restaurant that certainly doesn’t need to “grow” on me. Ever since I moved back to Miami this past summer I’ve watched with wonder as Grown was constructed just a few minutes from my house. I had read all about the concept from basketball player Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon. They were reportedly looking to open a spot with healthy fast-food options. Friday was opening day.

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      Ray Allen Expediting Food

      There was already a long line on day one and Ray Allen himself was helping expedite food. I don’t know much about Allen, but was glad to see he truly is involved in the restaurant and not just an investor. The only thing more I would have liked to see is a smile on his face. He wasn’t even posing for pictures with guests, which the PR person in me wasn’t happy about. I would have told him, at least the first day, smile and take pictures with guests. After all you want people to blanket Instagram, FB and Twitter with the news that your restaurant is open. The more publicity on this the better!

      IMG_1216As for the menu there are a couple of vegetarian or vegan options. I was going to order the Homemade Falafel dinner, but they were out of falafel (sigh). I wasn’t thrilled they were out of something on their first day, BUT since it was their first day I’ll give them a break. I instead opted for a whole wheat wrap with seared portobello mushrooms in a style they call Havana “Vibe.” It came with fresh greens, corn and black bean salsa, avocado, plantain strips and salsa fresca with a cilantro lime vinaigrette. The menu also says it comes with white cheddar cheese, but there wasn’t any cheese on mine (not sure why) so I believe this was vegan. The plantain strips also seemed to be missing from my wrap. All that said this was DELICIOUS. I would definitely get it again. I can’t say I’d get it every day though because it was $16. It’s $11 for a basic wrap and then the protein adds anywhere from $5 – $7. My “protein” was the mushrooms and those were an extra $5. I had read the Allens were trying to do healthy fast food at affordable prices so the $16 price tag on a wrap is rather stunning. It’s even more expensive than the super hot “By Chloe” in NYC where the most expensive menu item is $10.95. Miami prices should NOT be more than NYC prices so I am worried the prices will scare people away. I would probably come back here several times a week were it not for the high bill. IMG_1201

      I am still looking forward to trying several other menu items on future visits including the Falafel entree with Green Beans, Caramelized Onions and Toasted Almonds, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chimichurri. A personal portion of that is $14, but if you want it family style it’s $42. I haven’t been to McDonald’s in years, but I know you can serve an entire family there for under $20 so I’m not sure Grown will ever win over that crowd when family style entrees range from $42-$54. Those prices just don’t jive with the fast-food world. They might be better off calling themselves quick-serve so you don’t expect low prices.

      For those who aren’t vegan or vegetarian there is free-range rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp, grilled wild caught salmon and slow cooked grassfed brisket. Other sides include esquites Mexican corn, farmers market vegetables, grilled asparagus and sauteed broccoli and roasted garlic brussel sprouts. It looks like those veggies can only be served with entrees, NOT sure if you can order them by themselves.

      IMG_1218Breakfast is also on the menu with smoothies, juices and a couple gluten-free options including blueberry pancakes and muffins (I had the banana one, which is also vegan). I was happy to see an Acai bowl on the menu, but again the $12 price tag is steep. My husband just had one at Acai nation in Los Angeles and it was $9.95. Breakfast options at fast-food spots should definitely not be above $10. Also there is an Egg Ohm-Wich option (love the Ohm part, very clever). You can also order these as an Ohm-let. There are four “vibes” to choose from here and I found it strange that three out of the four include regular old bacon. Not even a turkey bacon for those who avoid pork, but really what I would have liked to see is vegetarian bacon.

      I also would love for Grown to consider adding tempeh as one of their proteins. I think it would work great in all their options. I’d also like to see a v or something on their menu that tells you what is vegan.

      The verdict? The food I had so far was really fabulous. If you can afford it run, don’t walk to this new restaurant. If you can support it I think you should because we want to see more places around like this. While you are there though ask them to make their menu more affordable. We want this food to be available to people in all income groups. If everyone has access to this kind of food we truly could see a shift in the fast-food industry.

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

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