Health Magazine devoted a lot of this month's issue to evaluating restaurant chains, both fast food and casual dining, in terms of their healthy options. Go here to see the list of winners among the 43 sit-down chains and 53 fast-service chains they evaluated.

An advisory panel judged the restaurants on healthy food preparation; the availability of organic or hormone-free foods; whole grains on the menu; limited or no trans-fats in all dishes; low-sodium options; healthy beverages; and portion control; as well as how easily you, the customer, can access nutritional information.

They also wrote up what they considered the most healthful independent restaurants. No surprises on their list. Chez Panisse and Blue Hill, duh. But I am eager to try Bacchanalia in Atlanta. Maybe I can convince the powers that be that an Atlanta road trip is in order?