The Skinny on Steakhouses...

I'm first and foremost a carnivore. Love a great steak and never skip the opportunity to sample one. But, even the main stay 'big portion' upscale chains that I adore most are finally hearing our cry for something lighter. That includes their bar offerings. Tonight, I took several members of my staff to sample the brand new 'SPATINI' cocktail and appetizer menu at Morton's, The Steakhouse on Church Street. From the first sip, we were sold. Having our cake and eating it too? Oh yeah...this is our new happy hour spot. Their incredible offerings of low-cal drinks including the Lean and Green (cucumber, lime and mint with a kick) served up in a champagne glass are going to be released today! For those of us who are always watching calories or feeling deprived when others are sipping high calorie cocktails while we subside on simple soda mixers- -this menu is a revolution. My girls loved the 'Antioxidant Me' -- and I agree that this will be a staple. But, as an avid fan of the Sex and the City saga-- I am sticking with their Skynny (yes-- that's how they are spelling it to reflect the vodka brand) Blood Orange Cosmo. Heaven in a martini glass and under 200 calories. Another round? Most definitely! See you at Morton's.......