There are many ways to find and select healthy food options at restaurants. Many menus will clearly identify healthier options, but most are going to be common-sense decisions. Avoid heavy, fatty, fried, or sugary foods, and maybe ask for creamy sauces and salad dressings to be served on the side. Lighter foods, like salads or vegetable dishes, are typically healthy options (depending on what is in them). Talk to your server for healthy options on or off the menu.

Do all restaurants offer specialty food options, like vegan and gluten free?

No, all restaurants do not offer specialty food options. However, as people become more health conscious, many restaurants adapt their menu to accommodate more requests and healthier choices, like gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. No place is required to have those options; it’s really a business decision on the restaurant’s part. Know your options before going in to ensure you have the best possible selection and experience.

Is it generally acceptable to make substitutions when ordering?

This is always a tricky situation. Yes, you can usually make substitutions (unless noted otherwise), within reason. If you have food allergies, talk to your server to get clarity on safe menu items, but don’t be that person that takes 20 minutes to order with 50 questions. Want mashed potatoes instead of salad? No sauce or extra sauce? Need gluten-free options? Of course these are reasonable requests, so make those within reason. Some restaurants will accommodate off-menu items, so ask about those, too.

How to select the right restaurant to fit the occasion

To select the right restaurant for your event , start with the occasion and number of guests and a budget. Having 25 guests will eliminate some places right away, while others might even have party rooms available. Or are you looking for a quiet romantic spot to propose (or break up!)? That will eliminate places geared toward kids and families. You can find any and all options by going online. Make sure to plan as far ahead as possible so you can get a reservation. Some places can be very hard to get into, especially if you have a large party or need special accommodations.

How should you make a wine selection?

You can ask your server or sommelier (the staff wine expert) for recommendations. If you want to be fancy, and who doesn’t, you can pair your wine with your meal. Traditionally, lighter wines like roses or chardonnays pair with lighter fare, like fish or vegetable dishes; and darker reds, like cabernet or merlot, pair with heavier dishes like steaks or chops. The truth is that the right wine for you or your meal is the one you like best. Just don’t put ice in your wine glass, that’s just not cool.

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China Wok

3191 Lancaster Hwy Ste C, Richburg, SC 29729

(803) 789-5900

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Bonnie P. rated

A cozy, intimate setting in one of the older homes in the area, Z Bakery features tasty breakfast and lunch items all made on site. The excellent food is made by the owner and her daughter. Service is down home friendly the minute you walk in, and extremely efficient.

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Al B. rated

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erickparedes rated

Is one of the best restaurants in the area! Great food great people!

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D M. rated

Best Chinese food in the area!

Small dine-in area available, but we usually do take-out....I keep their number on speed-dial. Normally very quick service,10 - 15 minutes (maybe a little longer on those nights when the line is out the door!)

Bistro One Sixty

barry.warshaw rated

The owner is rude !I parked my car in a handicap space(I have handicap license plates} in front of her store. When I returned she came out and blasted me for parking in a handicap spot(she didn't see the handicap symbol on my license plate) and told me I couldn't park in front of her store.How rude and obnoxious. Although I live locally to this business I will never go there. I wonder how she treats her customers?

El Maguey

katlej rated

My husband and I ate there on Sunday (March 3, 2013). It was absolutely disgusting and we told the waiter that it was awful when he asked. He smiled and said he would let "them" know, whoever that was.. The burrito,enchilada were bland and couldn't really tell them apart. The rice was dry and almost like it was left over from the day before. The fun doesn't end there because yesterday morning we were both plagued by the big "D" for most of the morning. A little food poisoning perhaps???The only thing nice I can say is that the waiter wrote down the order correctly..

China Wok

1. Asian Express

2. Ganko Pan Asian Express - CLOSED

3. Sake Express

4. Dragon Express Usa Inc

5. Hibachi Express

6. China Express

7. China Garden Express Inc

8. Koizumi Express

9. Hokkaido Japanese Express

10. Taipei Express

11. Hibachi Express & Grill

12. Sake Express

13. China Express

14. Wasabi Japanese Express

15. Hunan Express

16. Wok Express Chinese Food

17. Sake Express

18. Koumi Express

19. Cottage Express

20. Teriyaki Express

21. Orient Express

22. Sake Express Inc of Mount Holly

23. Yamato Express of Gastonia

24. Teriyaki Express

25. Yamato Express II

26. Dragon Express

27. Panda Express

28. Mt Fuji Express - CLOSED

29. Yamato Express IIMOVED

30. Tokyo Express Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED

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