Usually
persons who are “on a diet” feel as if they have to eat at home all of
the time because they can’t get the food they want at restaurants. This
can lead to a feeling of being isolated or deprived.
Not
so for the participants of the Village on a Diet.
Go to
any of the restaurants profiled here and they will have a variation of the
All-You-Can-Eat Soup seasoned and with appropriate additions as provided
by the recipes from Good Housekeeping. You can order the soup‚ and your
companions or family whatever suits their fancy.
When
you go to one of these restaurants, be sure to thank them for their
community spirit. They are truly an important part of the Village on a
Diet. We are grateful they saw that committing to this project would be of
great value and convenience to the community, their customers who might
want to participate in the Village on a Diet‚ and even potential new
customers.
Show
your gratitude by eating out at their establishments.

Patio
dining in a garden setting is one of the charms of the Garden Center Cafe©.
One of the other obvious delights is their unique menu so beautifully
served. The Garden Center has always served homemade soups and they are
happy to
welcome
Village on a Diet participants with the All-You-Can-Eat soup created
according to the Good Housekeeping recipe then seasoned and given tasty
add-ins by the Garden Center chefs. Your family and friends can join
you‚ or choose from any number of specialty salads, entrees and
sandwiches at lunch. Dinner at the Garden Center Cafe©
is yet another treat with a varied menu that changes with the seasons.
Dine inside or outside‚ you'll find the Garden Center Cafe©
a unique and special place to enjoy good food and an upbeat tempo. Garden
Center Cafe©
is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through
Saturday, dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and brunch on
Sunday.
1625 S. Mission, Fallbrook Phone: 760-728-4147.

The
popular and familiar
El Jardin Mexican Restaurant with its Mexican cuisine is now
celebrating its 24th
year. For
many of these years the restaurant has served delicious
and healthy food. The Fedorchak family has created a lard-free Mexican
menu and a selection of entrees that are satisfying and low fat.
They will be making a Mexican-style All-You-Can-Eat soup with
seasonings and add-ins inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine.
The tempo here is lively and fun. Many of the servers have been
with El Jardin for years and seem to enjoy being a part of the friendly
family atmosphere. El Jardin is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through
Saturday with brunch and dinner available on Sunday. Closed on Mondays.
1581
S. Mission, Fallbrook Phone: 760-728-4556

Me
‘n’ Charlie’s has become a favorite for many in a short time‚ it's
a great place to meet folks, have coffee and a snack and more recently, Me
‘n’
Charlie’s
has a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. The All-You-Can-Eat Soup will
be available daily with different variations from time to time. At
times,
Me and Charlie’s can be like “Grand Central Station” as people are
coming and going with coffee, coffee creations and other carryout items.
It’s
likely
you’ll see someone you know when you go to Me and Charlie’s, stop to
chat for a moment and then go on about your day...‚ and the chance
encounter being one of the charms of community life in a small town. Me
'n' Charlie’s
is open
Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday until
10 p.m.
and Sunday until 6 p.m.
945
S. Main St., Fallbrook Phone:
760-728-1401.

Stepping
into the Soda Fountain Cafe
(located in the Arts and Cultural Center) is like stepping back into
time‚ a most pleasant experience. Fallbrook
is so
fortunate that owner-chef Ineke Michels came along when she did to not
only preserve this unique environment but also to transform it into a
wonderful place to eat. While she retained the soda fountain‚ and the
accompanying
sweet treats one would expect, there are tablecloths on the tables and
delicious foods, too, including homemade soups, salads,
sandwiches
and signature desserts. An eager and enthusiastic caterer, Ineke knows
people and saw immediately that having the All-You-Can-Eat Soup available
at The Soda Fountain Cafe©
would be a wonderful service to the
community.
Although Ineke will be making the soup according to the recipe, you can be
sure she will add her special touch in seasonings and add-ins so
your
dining pleasure is assured. Soda Fountain Cafe©
is open Monday through Friday from
9 - a.m.
to 4 p.m.
1002
S. Main St., Fallbrook Phone: 760-728-1969.