September 2007   Go to Calendar Home Page –  View Previous Eating Out Articles 

Sweet Tomatoes

  What’s on the menu: Greeted by an enormous 55-foot salad bar filled with dozens of prepared salads and all the fixings for a make-your-own version, Sweet Tomatoes is a buffet-style restaurant that specializes in soups and salads. Soup selections range from classic broth-based varieties to delicious chilies and specialty chowders. There are pasta dishes and kid-pleasing macaroni and cheese, along with breads and pizza. Fresh fruit, cobblers and soft-serve ice cream round out the menu.

  Why your kids will like it: Starting with a heaping plate of salad with hand-picked selections, they’ll enjoy their own creations. Buffet-style means kids are encouraged to leave their seats to select their next dish or replenish drinks. “It feels like Thanksgiving,” says 7-year-old Drew about all the food choices. The bright colors and noisy atmosphere help create a kid-friendly environment your little ones will love.

  Why parents will like it: Fresh ingredients in soups and salads, with an emphasis on seasonal vegetables, get top ratings from parents. The menu changes daily, and there are no fried foods on this buffet. Portions are maintained with handled soup crocks that hold one cup of soup, as well as smaller plates and dishes that won’t allow overloading. The all-you-care-to-eat price, which doesn’t include a drink, is discounted for children: 2 and under is free; ages 3-5 is $1.49, and ages 6-12 is $4.49, adults are $8.99.

– Tiffany Capuano

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