“It’s OK to be Blue” at Blue on Highland

WHAT: With the holidays past and several months of cold New England weather ahead, the "winter blues" can creep in and take hold of even those with the most optimistic outlook. Blue on Highland, the upscale modern eatery located in Needham, Massachusetts, has not only recognized this trend, but has created an entire menu to address the annual issue.

"Who doesn't feel bummed out a little bit when the winter months roll in? We thought it would be a cute way to get people's spirits up," said Catherine Walkey, owner of Blue on Highland, when speaking about their new "It's OK to be Blue" menu (pun intended) that highlights foods that are said to naturally enhance your mood and to alleviate stress. The a la carte menu features items such as tuna poke, rich with omega-3’s, and chocolate chip cookies with a scoop of green tea ice cream, a feel-good dessert packed with antioxidants and whole grains. The “It’s OK to be Blue” menu is offered in addition to the regular menu and is available during dinner service beginning Sunday, January 15th, 2012 through the end of March 2012.

And no “feel good” menu would be complete without a cocktail. Blue on Highland will be lifting guest’s spirits with the “Wellbutini,” a liquid pick-me-up consisting of Rain Organics Red Grape Hibiscus Vodka and vitamin-packed fruit juices, available for $11. That’s not all, each guest that orders off of the “It’s OK to be Blue” menu will receive a personalized package of sunflower seeds to plant to remind them that the spring, sun and fun is just around the corner.

For more information please call Blue on Highland at 781-444-7001 or visit www.blueonhighland.com

MENU:
Appetizers

Spinach Salad
blue cheese, walnuts, bacon, golden raisins, balsamic vinaigrette, $10.00
WHY: Spinach is rich with magnesium, a mineral that helps lower your stress level by keeping you in a calm state, as well as calcium, iron, foliate and vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 and folic acid are known to help prevent disorders of the central nervous system, mood disorders and dementias

Tuna Poke
crispy wontons, $12.00
WHY: Tuna is naturally loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids that help keep your adrenaline from rising, and your stress levels under control.

Entrées

Grilled Salmon
jasmine rice, asparagus, saffron aioli, $22.00
WHY: Loaded with protein which helps stabilize blood sugar, salmon is also a natural source of Tryptophan, the amino acid found to relieve depression. It also contains vitamin D, known to help fight seasonal depression.

Half Roasted Chicken
roasted garlic jus, mashed potato, green beans, $21.00
WHY: Among other amino acids and nutrients, chicken contains Vitamin B6 which plays an important role in serotonin production. Low levels of serotonin are directly linked with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Dessert

Cookies & Cream
Susie’s Smart chocolate chip cookies with a scoop of green tea ice cream, $8.00
WHY: Rich in omega 3’s and whole grains, you can feel good about eating a dessert that makes you actually feel good!

WHERE: Blue on Highland | 882 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494| 781-444-7001| www.blueonhighland.com

WHEN: Available during dinner service every evening from Sunday, January 15th through Saturday, March 31st, 2012.