Restaurant Confidential

Who knew that a Belgian waffle is the dietary equivalent of two sirloin steaks? Or that a serving of fettuccine Alfredo contains as much artery-clogging saturated fat as two and a half pints of butter pecan ice cream? From the team that made the fast-food industry accountable with the bestselling Fast-Food Guide, and warned us about Kung Pao chicken and movie popcorn, here are crystal-clear nutrition facts concerning restaurant food -- the calorie, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium content of hundreds of the most commonly ordered dishes from our favorite restaurants and chains. And, on the bright side, strategies for ordering wisely by cuisine and tips to make dining well synonymous with eating healthfully.