#1 Food Guide for BLU Members

The BLU Table

BLU approved restaurants and the best dishes to order for health & wellness

Dr. Jessica Approved

All of these restaurants are approved by Dr. Jessica. See specific menu items accompanied by each restaurant to see the best meal options for each location.

  1. Quick Bites are fast, nutrient-focused selections designed to support busy days without compromise.
  2. Casual Dining is thoughtfully prepared dishes designed for regular outings without sacrificing wellness.
  3. Upscale Dining is elegant dining experiences designed to support long-term health while honoring exceptional cuisine.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

MYAPAPAYA SCRATCH KITCHEN

Types of Food:
Bowls
Salads
Wraps
Quick Bites
MYAPAPAYA SCRATCH KITCHEN
Type of food
Bowls
Salads
Wraps
Location
2528 N. Federal Hwy. Fort. Lauderdale, FL 33305
Menu Recommendations
  • Pitaya Bowl
  • Grilled Portobello Mushroom Tacos
  • Avocado Mushroom Wrap
  • Veggie Wrap
  • Chopped or Mixed Greens Salad
  • Organic Sweet Potato Power Plate (with Grilled Portobello mushroom)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

SWEET GREEN

Types of Food:
Salads
Protein Bowls
Plates
Quick Bites
SWEET GREEN
Type of food
Salads
Protein Bowls
Plates
Location
2374 N Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33335
Menu Recommendations
  • Shroomami Bowl
  • Super Green Goddess Salad
  • Hummus Crunch Salad
  • Create Your Own: Any Base except White Rice; Any Vegetable Toppings (no Breadcrumbs, Tortilla Strips, Crispy Onions, or Crispy Rice)
  • Protein: Roasted Tofu
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

THE HUMMUS HOUSE

Types of Food:
Mediterranean
Quick Bites
THE HUMMUS HOUSE
Type of food
Mediterranean
Location
900 Northeast 20th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Menu Recommendations
  • Falafel
  • Tabbouleh Salad
  • Hummus Bowl (Classic, Mushroom, Cauliflower, or Eggplant)
  • House Salad
  • Spring Salad
  • Mediterranean Salad (no Egg)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

GOURMET GARDEN CAFÉ AND JUICES

Types of Food:
Breakfast
Tacos
Salads
Juices
Smoothies
Quick Bites
GOURMET GARDEN CAFÉ AND JUICES
Type of food
Breakfast
Tacos
Salads
Juices
Smoothies
Location
6139 N Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Menu Recommendations
  • Avocado Toast, no Mozzarella
  • Avocado Quesadilla
  • Portobello Mushroom Quesadilla
  • Avocado Goddess Wrap
  • Vegan Tacos
  • Salads: House Green, Green Goddess, Organic Quinoa, Harvest
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

PURA VIDA

Types of Food:
Açai Bowls
Smoothies
Salads
Wraps
Juices
Coffee
Pastries
Quick Bites
PURA VIDA
Type of food
Açai Bowls
Smoothies
Salads
Wraps
Juices
Location
2364 Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Menu Recommendations
  • Jen’s Herb Salad (no Feta)
  • Thai Almond Salad
  • Winter Greens (no Parmesan)
  • Crunchy Veggie Wrap
  • Avocado Smash
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Upscale Dining

TAKATO

Types of Food:
Japanese
Korean Fusion
Upscale Dining
TAKATO
Menu Recommendations
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  • Edamame or Spicy Edamame
  • Mushroom Gyoza
  • Shishito Peppers
  • Truffle Tofu
  • Any Salad
Oakland Park, FL
Quick Bites

CARROT EXPRESS

Types of Food:
Burgers
Sandwiches
Wraps
Salads
Bowls
Soups
Refreshers
Quick Bites
CARROT EXPRESS
Type of food
Burgers
Sandwiches
Wraps
Salads
Bowls
Location
3337 N Federal Hwy. Oakland Park, FL 33306
Menu Recommendations
  • Crunchy Avocado Toast (no Feta)
  • Any Açai Bowl
  • Green Goddess Salad
  • Oriental Crunch Salad (no Tortilla Strips)
  • Veggie Burger
  • Any Soup (just be cautious of sodium)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casual Dining

MUSASHI

Types of Food:
Thai
Sushi
Casual Dining
MUSASHI
Menu Recommendations
  • Ginger Salad
  • Age Tofu
  • Papaya Salad (no Shrimp)
  • Tofu with Basil Stir Fry
  • Tofu with Ginger Stir Fry
  • Tofu with Green or Red Curry
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casual Dining

GREEK ISLANDS TAVERNA

Types of Food:
Greek
Salads
Casual Dining
GREEK ISLANDS TAVERNA
Type of food
Greek
Salads
Location
3300 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Menu Recommendations

Its harder to eat plant-based here, but if you are going anyway, here are the best choices:

• Horiatiki Salad (no cheese)
• Prasini Salad
• Tzatziki (dairy but worth it!)
• Melitzanosalata
• Fried Zucchini

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Upscale Dining

BOMBAY DARBAR

Types of Food:
Indian
Upscale Dining
BOMBAY DARBAR
Menu Recommendations

• Chana Masala
• Aloo Gobi
• Dal Tadka
• Mushroom Makhani
• Shahi Veg Korma
• Garlic Naan
• Tandoori Roti

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

NAKED FARMER

Types of Food:
Bowls
Salads
Protein Bowls
Quick Bites
NAKED FARMER
Type of food
Bowls
Salads
Protein Bowls
Location
111 East Las Olas Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Menu Recommendations

• Harvest chop salad (no cheese)

• Farmers Basket (Choose from a combination of: Tomato Cucumber salad, maple-glazed carrots, green beans with crispy shallots, roasted sweet potatoes, charred broccoli, pecan kale caesar, farm greens, winter citrus farro, blue oyster mushroom mix; all dressings are vegan).  

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

VALE HEALTHY KITCHEN

Types of Food:
Vegan
Gluten Free
High Protein
Quick Bites
VALE HEALTHY KITCHEN
Type of food
Vegan
Gluten Free
High Protein
Location
420 N Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Menu Recommendations
  • Vegan Comfort Love Bowl
  • Any of their Açai Bowls
  • BYO Bowl: Any of their bases and veggies, with garlic-chile lime chickpea/black bean medley
  • BYO Avocado Toast (no Cheese)
  • BYO Nut Butter Toast

*BYO = Build Your Own

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casual Dining

LARB THAI-ISAN

Types of Food:
Thai
Casual Dining
LARB THAI-ISAN
Menu Recommendations
  • Ginger Salad
  • Age Tofu
  • Papaya Salad (no Shrimp)
  • Tofu with Basil Stir Fry
  • Tofu with Ginger Stir Fry
  • Tofu with Green or Red Curry
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casual Dining

MOKSHA

Types of Food:
Indian
Casual Dining
MOKSHA
Menu Recommendations

• Lassoni Gobi
• Aloo Gobi Punjabi
• Chana Pindi
• Dingri Masala
• Moksh-E-Baigan
• Daal Tadka
• Garlic Naan

Oakland Park, FL
Quick Bites

LIVING GREEN

Types of Food:
Breakfast
Brunch
Juices
Smoothies
Quick Bites
LIVING GREEN
Type of food
Breakfast
Brunch
Juices
Smoothies
Location
1305 E Commercial Blvd. Oakland Park, FL
Menu Recommendations
  • Veggie Monster Wrap
  • Sin Free Sandwich
Pompano Beach, FL
Casual Dining

LA VIE MEDITERRANEAN

Types of Food:
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Casual Dining
LA VIE MEDITERRANEAN
Type of food
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Location
281 S Pompano Pkwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Menu Recommendations

• Tabbouleh
• Fattoush (pita on the side)
• Arugula Beets (no cheese)

Appetizers:  
• Hummus
• Baba Ganoush
• Grape Leaves
• Falafel

You will be so full that you do not need an Entrée!

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casual Dining

LOKOS TAKOS TAQUERIA

Types of Food:
Mexican
Tacos
Bowls
Casual Dining
LOKOS TAKOS TAQUERIA
Type of food
Mexican
Tacos
Bowls
Location
2826 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Menu Recommendations

• Lokos Guak
• Lokos Caesar
• Black Bean Soup
• Tacos
• Burrito or Bowl (no cheese): Hongos, quinoa tofu, or rajas veganas

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

SOBE VEGAN

Types of Food:
Salads
Smoothies
Juices
Gluten Free
Vegetarian Options
Vegan
Quick Bites
SOBE VEGAN
Type of food
Salads
Smoothies
Juices
Gluten Free
Vegetarian Options
Location
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Menu Recommendations

Everything is fully plant based, so try something new!

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

BOLAY FRESH BOLD KITCHEN

Types of Food:
Bowls
Quick Bites
BOLAY FRESH BOLD KITCHEN
Menu Recommendations

Chef Inspired Bowls:

  • Floridita Salad, Omega Miso Bowl

Build Your Own Bowl:

  • Choose from any of these bases:
    Whole Grain Black Rice, Chopped Kale Salad, Naked Greens, Spinach and Almond Salad
  • Add Any Veggies: Garlic Broccoli, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Power Bean Medley, Chilled Street Corn, Brussel Sprouts
  • Add Protein: Miso Glazed Tofu
  • Optional: Fresh Avocado
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

QUVO TACOS & CRAFT BEER

Types of Food:
Tacos
Mexican
Bowls
Quick Bites
QUVO TACOS & CRAFT BEER
Type of food
Tacos
Mexican
Bowls
Location
4354 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Menu Recommendations

• Chips and Guacamole or Salsa
• Soft Tacos or Burrito with beans, onions, cilantro, and salsa

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

BEEHIVE KITCHEN

Types of Food:
Gluten Friendly
Bowls
Wraps
Quick Bites
BEEHIVE KITCHEN
Type of food
Gluten Friendly
Bowls
Wraps
Location
6312 N Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Menu Recommendations
  • Grain Base: Whole Grain Brown Rice or Lemon Basil Quinoa
  • Greens Base: Mixed Greens or Cranberry Almond Kale Salad
  • Add Any Veggies
  • Add Protein: Sesame Citrus Tofu
  • Other Add-ons: Hummus, Guacamole, Pico, Chickpeas, and Marinated Onions
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Upscale Dining

THEO’S ESTIATORIO

Types of Food:
Greek
Mediterranean
Upscale Dining
THEO’S ESTIATORIO
Type of food
Greek
Mediterranean
Location
1826 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Menu Recommendations
  • Roasted Beet Salad (no Cheese)
  • Roka Salad (no Cheese)
  • Melitzanosalata
  • Tzatziki
  • Grilled Mushrooms
  • Theo’s Chips
  • Sides: Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Broccolini, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Vegetable Medley
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
Casual Dining

BASILICA VIETNAMESE GRILL

Types of Food:
Vietnamese
Casual Dining
BASILICA VIETNAMESE GRILL
Menu Recommendations
  • Fresh Spring Rolls (sub Tofu for Shrimp)
  • Papaya Salad with Tofu
  • Lemongrass Tofu Stir Fry (this can get spicy, but delicious!)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
Casual Dining

UPTOWN KEESE'S GREEK KOUZINA

Types of Food:
Greek
Mediterranean
Casual Dining
UPTOWN KEESE'S GREEK KOUZINA
Type of food
Greek
Mediterranean
Location
228 Commercial Blvd. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Menu Recommendations
  • Hummus
  • Baba Ganoush
  • Tzatziki
  • Falafel
  • Lemon Avocado Salad
  • Sauteed Mushrooms
Pompano Beach, FL
Casual Dining

DECCAN SPICE

Types of Food:
Indian
Casual Dining
DECCAN SPICE
Menu Recommendations

• Cauliflower
• Kabuli Chole
• Bagare Baigan
• Vegetable Makhani
• Garlic Naan

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick Bites

GRATEFUEL CAFÉ

Types of Food:
Coffee
Smoothies
Bowls
Breakfast
Salads
Quick Bites
GRATEFUEL CAFÉ
Type of food
Coffee
Smoothies
Bowls
Breakfast
Salads
Location
2609 East Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Menu Recommendations
  • Choco Fuel Bowl
  • Golden Açai Bowl
  • Holy Avo Toast (no Cheese)
  • OG Breakfast Burrito (no Cheese)
  • Gratefuel Bowl
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casual Dining

FERDOS GRILL

Types of Food:
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Casual Dining
FERDOS GRILL
Type of food
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Location
4300 N Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Menu Recommendations
  • Hummus
  • Baba Ganoush
  • Tabouleh
  • Fattoush Salad (Pita Chips on the side)
  • Falafel
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casual Dining

THE INDIAN HARBOR

Types of Food:
Indian
Casual Dining
THE INDIAN HARBOR
Menu Recommendations

Appetizer:
• Gobhi Manchurian

Main courses:
• Dal Tadka
• Eggplant Bharta
• Aloo Gobhi
• Mushroom Mutter Masala
• Chana Masala
• Palak Tofu
• Garlic Naan
• Tandoori Roti

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Nutritional Driver

Mostly plant based + real whole foods + Stop before full

The Nutritional Driver of Health and Wellness© underscores the importance of mindful eating habits. Nutritious foods are crucial to overall well-being and can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and cancers. Prioritizing a balanced diet rich in key nutrients is vital for long-term health and vitality.

This driver entails three key steps for transformation:

  • Eating foods that are Mostly plant based and
  • Real-whole food” and reminds us to
  • Stop before you’re full

This “MRS” diet optimizes health, wellness, and longevity and characterizes eating patterns of longevity communities worldwide.

Tips for Dining Out

Ask for Less Salt
Restaurant kitchens often use seasonings generously. Requesting lighter salt allows you to better taste the ingredients while supporting healthy blood pressure and hydration balance.
Be mindful of added sugars
Sauces, dressings, and glazes are common sources of hidden sugar. When possible, ask for sauces on the side or inquire about lighter, less sweet alternatives.
Ask for half of your meal to be boxed before it reaches the table
This simple practice supports portion awareness, helps prevent emphasizing excess calories, and ensures you leave the table satisfied rather than overly full.
Choose cooking methods that preserve nutrients
Grilled, roasted, baked, or steamed preparations tend to be cleaner and less inflammatory than heavily fried options.
Small, thoughtful choices at the table can meaningfully support longevity, metabolic health, and energy without compromising the joy of dining out.

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