Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria has just introduced a new light menu, they call Healthier, Lighter, Yet Still Full of Sin.
“Now, when we say light, we don’t mean light on flavor and satisfaction. It’s still full of sinful taste,” said Greg Ringel, manager of the Mesa location.
“Our light menu will still rock your taste buds like our original favorites do, but we’ve substituted flavorful alternatives for higher fat and calorie ones,” Greg explained. “It started several years ago, when owner Jeff Flancer started to eat lighter, himself, and we started adding more light items to the menu. Now, we’ve gone all out on a full light menu.”
Spearheading the efforts in the kitchen is new chef, Tim Briggs, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, in Scottsdale, with 15 years of experience. “Tim has developed our new whole wheat pasta entrées,” said Greg.
Diners can enjoy pasta with either chicken, or vegetarian spinach and mushrooms, topped with a choice of three sauces – basil pesto with roasted bell peppers and parmesan cheese; red sauce with fresh basil; or olive oil, garlic, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes. Each comes with a green salad dressed with light olive oil and vinegar. “Calorie counts run from 420 to 609 per serving, depending on the combinations,” said Greg.
Still want a Philly Cheese Steak? How about substituting grilled chicken and a whole wheat wrap with all the works?
And of course, the famous pizza hasn’t been forgotten. Now available on thin, whole-wheat crust, the 10-inch or 12-inch sizes can be had for only 612 and 788 calories respectively. Request light cheese for fewer calories and add vegetables or chicken.
Incredible sandwiches are still incredible with fewer calories, with five favorites being offered, now made with whole wheat wraps, or even lettuce wraps, instead of bread, and a green chili mustard dressing, replacing ranch. These include Chile Verde Birdie Turkey, Ace of Clubs, Vibes of Veggie, Perfect Prickly Pear and No Bones About It (substituting grilled chicken for breaded).
New light sides include fresh steamed veggies and green salad with light olive oil and vinegar dressing.
And with all the calories you saved on dinner, you can dig into one of Flancer’s yummy desserts.
Flancer’s is located in Mesa, at 1902 N. Higley Road. Call (480) 396-0077. The Gilbert restaurant is located at 610 N. Gilbert Road. Call (480) 926-9077. For more information, call or visit www.flancers.com.