537090 Wed Jul 09 13:41:43 -0700 2008 1 12 Boston Area 0 3853496 My dad is diabetic and has recently be diagnosed with heart disease. He is from Central America and his favorite places and things to eat are carb filled, fat filled ticking time bombs in which he can no longer indulge. Adjusting to a new diet has been a struggle for him. He feels like he can't eat the things he enjoys anymore and it's become very disheartening for him. His birthday is coming up and he wants to go out for dinner. I want to take him someplace that is nice, yummy, but also heart friendly. He's not a big fish or seafood eater, and I'm allergic to fish. I'm not looking for anything overly fancy, just a comfortable space, with inviting food that won't kill my dad. :) Any suggestions? Wed Jul 09 13:41:49 -0700 2008 184234 Momeaux 1 3858208 Perhaps Baraka Cafe or Oleana in Cambridge? Both are North African, the former a cash-only, no-alcohol kind of a place (but a lovely atmosphere and all-in-the-family staff), the latter a moderately upscale, Americanized riff on the same, complete with a liquor license. "Healthy" isn't the focus, but it can certainly be done without sacrificing flavor. Both serve top-notch chow. Thu Jul 10 19:31:43 -0700 2008 3853496 11344 finlero