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It can make your life much less stressful if you learn how to stay on your Paleo diet when dining out. I figured we could help by posting reviews of local restaurants whose menus offer options for us urban cavemen. This week, I’ll start with one that CF Intrepid has frequented time and time again: The Counter.

Conveniently located in Plaza El Segundo, The Counter specializes in custom-made burgers. They even offer the “Burger in a Bowl” which comes bun-less on a heaping pile of salad greens. Their menu is a checklist of standard and gourmet ingredients ranging from tomatoes to bacon to roasted red peppers and fried green tomatoes.

A word to the wise though: order the avocado instead of the guacamole (which comes in a tiny tablespoon container). Also, try to stick with a theme when ordering. I’ve found out the hard way that many ingredients don’t mix well and had to suffer through dinner gazing with food envy at my neighbors’ plates.

The only downside is having the willpower to resist their sweet potato fries and malted milkshakes! Post any reviews of The Counter, favorite concoctions, or other recommendations for burger joints to comments.

Rest Day 09.06.09