My grandpa got diabetes when he was in his 20s, so growing up, I remember seeing how he lived with it. I was impressed to see how disciplined he was with his diet and he lived into his 70s with it. Diabetes has become more common since then because of the way we eat. At Sea Rocket Bistro, we're trying to do something to change that by serving whole, healthy, local foods bought directly from farmers and fishermen.

We started talking with Marlayna and Lindsay who work with the Skinny Gene Project about holding a fundraiser at the restaurant to help raise awareness of these issues. When we took a look at the menu together, we realized that most of the things on it were suitable for people with type 2 diabetes.

Sea Rocket Bistro will be hosting a special dinner for this organization on Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30pm, featuring several of the healthy menu items that we offer every day. We will then be showing the documentary Super Size Me starting at 8pm. The cost for the dinner will be $30, which includes tax and gratuity, as well as a $5 donation to their organization. Reservations can be made on-line here.

Starters
Wild Rice Salad- based on a recipe from the Museum of the Native American
Santa Barbara Olives- all certified organic black and green olives grown on estate property north of Goleta
Radish Bites with Lima Bean Dip
Grilled Sardines- garnished with lemon oil and served with lima bean salad
Poached San Diego Sardine Fillets
Roasted Beet Salad, with red onions and a red wine honey viniagrette
Market Fish Ceviche, served with corn tortilla chips

Entrees
Pan-Seared Market Fish Fillets
Honey Glazed Carrots
Sauteed Greens
Tuna Nicoise Salad- American Tuna on mixed green salad with baby potatoes, green beans, boiled South Park pastured egg, tomatoes and cucumber slices