In an effort to prove that you can enjoy great food without breaking the calorie and fat bank, 12 area restaurants partnered with go Vibrant at The Taste of Cincinnati this year to offer a Vibrant Choice menu item that meets the American Heart Association guidelines for fat, calories and sodium per serving.  The results were a smashing success and several of the restaurants are offering their dish as a permanent menu item.  They are, (drumroll please):

Arloi Dee Thai Bistro – Chicken Lettuce Wrap, 4920 Socialville Foster Rd. Mason, OH 45040 / 513-229-3997    www.arloidee.com

This Vibrant Choice 2013 award-winner  will leave you smiling.

 Laszlo’s Iron Skillet – Hungarian Cucumber Salad, 7393 Main Street, Route 32, Newtown, OH  45244 / 513-561-6776 www.laszlosironskillet.com   Delicious fresh choice with an international flair. 

 Market Street Grille – Spicy Chicken Wrap, 205 Harrison Ave., Harrison, OH  45030 / 513-202-0200  www.marketstreetgrille.com  Enjoy this delightfully savory dish in an historical setting that is loaded with charm.

Pizza Tower – Individual Cheese Pizza with Whole Wheat Crust, 8945 Governors Way, Cincinnati, OH 45249
513-683-8400  www.pizzatower.com   Pizza?  Believe it!  You will definitely enjoy this guilt-free option.

 Thai Taste – Chicken Fried Rice,  5120 Crookshank Rd.  Cincinnati, OH 45238 / 513-421-6151  www.thaitastesushi.com   First place winner of the 2013 Vibrant Choice award, this dish will have you coming back for more.

 Look for the go Vibrant logo denoting the menu item and post a picture of yourself enjoying the experience on our Facebook page and share what you liked about each.  We will be watching for you!