takeout in the suburbs

[Anonymous]

I live in West Alexandria, but am not even sure if my particular location is relevant. Due to work schedules, etc we often need to get takeout and I am just so bored with ideas. I can only eat Chipotle and Baja Fresh so many times. Same with Macaroni Grill, which I eat at least three times a week. I like to pick up food from someplace that is at least somewhat healthy (I realize that you can get unhealthy options at all of those places, but I make good choices). I like Cheesecake Factory takeout too (love the salads) but it's not particularly close by. Any other ideas?

[Anonymous]

I don't think restaurant food in general is healthy, so their take out won't be either, however, some other ideas for takeout are Thai or Indian. Check out the prepared foods at Whole Foods - they have some delicious soups and premade salads.

[Anonymous]

I have yet to have a prepared food item at Whole Foods that I would buy a second time. I think they're pretty mediocre.

[Anonymous]

Peruvian chicken place? Pizza?

[Anonymous]

Are you amenable to meal planning and prep over the weekend? Unless you're ordering salads with no cheese, meats, dressings, then even the healthier choices aren't too healthy. Same with Chipotle. You could plan some salads on Sunday and they take 10 minutes to pull together during the week.