Enjoying Our Hometown Favorites
Ask anyone who has ever moved away from Cincinnati what they miss the most. Time and time again, the answer includes the local favorites of Graeter’s Ice Cream, Skyline Chili, and LaRosa’s Pizzeria, to name a few. Many folks even go to the expense of having some of these items shipped, because nothing on earth can replace them.
For those of us who have the luxury of enjoying these delicacies anytime we wish, there is only one thing we need to remember. And that one thing is MODERATION! By staying focused on total daily calories, there are ways of working in our hometown favorites, maybe just not every day of the week.
Let’s take a look at a few of the top picks:
| Graeter’s Ice Cream – Since 1870, this French Pot Ice Cream remains unbeatable. It’s no wonder it made Oprah’s “O” list and has been served by Presidents! |
| Signature Chip Flavors (per ½ cup serving) |
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290 calories |
| Black Raspberry Chip, Buckeye Blitz, Double Chocolate Chip, Mocha Chocolate Chip, and many more. |
| The Original Flavors (per ½ cup serving) |
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260 calories |
| Cookies and Cream, Butter Pecan, Strawberry, and Vanilla are just a few. |
| Sorbet Flavors (per ½ cup serving) |
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150 calories |
| Flavors include Lemon, Raspberry, and Strawberry |
| Skyline Chili – Since 1949, Skyline Chili has made its mark on Cincinnati and all its visitors. |
| Chili Dishes |
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| 3-way (spaghetti, chili, cheddar cheese) |
Regular = 710 calories;
Large = 1050 calories |
| 4-way (all the above plus onions or red beans) |
Regular = 720 calories;
Large = 1070 calories |
| 5-way (spaghetti, chili, onions, red beans, and cheddar cheese) |
Regular = 790 calories;
Large = 1180 calories |
| Classic Cheese Coney |
| Hot dog, chili, mustard, onions, cheddar cheese on steamed bun |
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350 calories |
| Fresh Selects |
| Southwestern Chicken Salad-Chili |
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890 calories |
| Greek Chicken Wrap |
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740 calories |
| LaRosa’s Pizzeria – Since 1954, LaRosa’s is still serving that “old-world” goodness in a family-friendly environment. |
| Pizza (per one slice) |
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| Large Pepperoni Topper (traditional crust) |
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290 calories |
| Large Pepperoni Topper (super crust) |
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450 calories |
| Large Pepperoni Topper (pan crust) |
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590 calories |
| Pasta Dinners (values do not include roll, soup, salad or dressing) |
| Spaghetti or Ziti with Traditional Sauce |
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640 calories |
| Spaghetti or Ziti with Alfredo Sauce |
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976 calories |
| Hoagy’s (values do not include cheese, dressing, kitchen chips or pickle) |
| Original Steak Hoagy |
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727 calories |
No doubt that these favorites are truly irresistible! So, when allowing ourselves these special treats, we must remember to chew slowly, savor the taste, and fully enjoy it. Bon Appetit!!
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