Monday, May 18, 2009

Workout of the Day:
Power Cleans
3-2-1-1-1
and then,
Twelve rounds for time of:
Wall-to-Wall Suicide Sprint
2 x Power Clean (90% of one-rep max)
Rest 1 minute between rounds.

Christine R. - Full Range of Motion Handstand Push-Up

Restaurant Review:  Enoteca Style (http://enotecastyle.com) 
Written by Mike Hom

About the time CJ opened up CrossFit Invictus, he recommended a place right around the corner from the gym to grab some lunch–a tiny wine bar that he said served some pretty delish salads. I can say with delight that Enoteca has exceeded my expectations for a great meal, especially if you’re looking for a great salad. 

I’m not going to wax poetic about whether the salads or other menu items are zone or satisfy paleo requirements. Their wine list may be paleo (as far as Cordain is concerned, in quantity) but I’ll leave that dietary choice up to you. Just remember: no drinking and driving. 

I love ordering the Peppered Steak salad at this spot. I’m thinking it’s the cremini mushrooms that really accentuate the salad but whatever it is, I’m in love. The flavors stand out and seem to blend into a rich, savory experience with every bite I take. The gorgonzola cheese and oven tried tomatoes add great texture and flavors to the salad. Of course, like I mentioned earlier, the cremini mushrooms just set the whole thing off with the great herb vinaigrette dressing they use. If I’m not mistaken, the salad comes with 4 oz. peppered steak, but I generally order double steak. 

I’ve also ordered the spinach and pear salad, which is also a favorite among a few of the Invictus gym-goers and the Invictus staff. It doesn’t come with any meat so if you’re looking for a protein source, you can order chicken or steak to be added to this salad. The goat cheese and honey-mustard dressing make great contributions to the flavor of this salad and the avocado is, of course, a delicious source of healthy fats. I’ve ordered this salad with chicken and with steak (the same steak on the peppered steak salad) and I must say the peppered steak adds a nice kick to the otherwise sweet salad. 

Other than a third mention of the Moroccan couscous that a friend ordered when I took her there to eat, I can’t speak about the other menu items. However, friends that I have referred to Enoteca have spouted accolades about their paninis. The India, Elm, and Laurel paninis have been mentioned several times in my presence. 

If you’re looking a great place to eat that won’t break the bank and doesn’t make you feel guilty after eating, check out Enoteca Style.