Caitlin Horsmon

Eating out and eating healthy aren’t often synonymous. For those of us who are trying to keep our resolutions and are looking forward to spring and summer’s lighter fashions, it’s often tough to find a restaurant that meets our needs for staying or getting slim while still having a great meal.

For many, the night before Thanksgiving is a time to seek refuge with old or far flung friends at a local drinking establishment. Finding the right balance of great cocktails, food and atmosphere can be a struggle, but there are many great options for having a drink, a bite and great conversation. Here are three of our favorites:
 
 

Jane Chu has captained the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts from idea to completion, overseeing all elements of the $413 million project from fundraising to drywall installation. She also got it done in record time, “four and a half years from ground breaking to completion.”