Urban Paleo Forager: The Counter

by CrossFit South Bay Nutrition, Rest Day on August 9th, 2009 No Comments

Last week, Chip posted about how to stay on your Paleo diet when dining out.  I figured we could help by posting reviews of local restaurants whose menus offer options for us urban cavemen.  This week, I’ll start with one  that CFSB has frequented time and time again:  The Counter.

Conveniently located in El Segundo,  Marina Del Rey, and various other locations, The Counter specializes in custom-made burgers.  They even offer the “Burger in a Bowl” which comes bun-less on a heaping pile of salad greens.  Their menu is a checklist of standard and gourmet ingredients ranging from tomatoes to bacon to roasted red peppers and fried green tomatoes.  

A word to the wise though:  order the avocado instead of the guacamole (which comes in a tiny tablespoon container).  Also, try to stick with a theme when ordering.  I’ve found out the hard way that many ingredients don’t mix well and had to suffer through dinner gazing with food envy at my neighbors’ plates.  

The only downside is having the willpower to resist their sweet potato fries and malted milkshakes!  Post any reviews of The Counter, favorite concoctions, or other recommendations for burger joints to comments.


Rest Day 08.09.09

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  1. Sean R. says:

    2 Muscle Ups
    10 Med Ball Cleans (20#)
    2 Rope Climbs
    20 Dbl Unders
    5 HSPUs
    30 Kayaks (1.5pd)
    x4
    18:36

  2. ruth says:

    4 rds:
    6 ring pull ups
    10 MBC 20#
    2 rope climbs
    20 dubs
    3 hspu (1 abmat)
    30 kayaks (1pd)
    22:54

  3. [...] month, Ruth let you all know about the Counter and how you could go about getting a Paleo-friendly burger over there. I love that place and [...]

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