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Banking on the continued popularity of health trends, Johnny Vassallo retooled his former steakhouse downtown in early 2018 into a low-carb, high-protein “diner” with fresh, tasty options for followers of paleo, keto, and Whole30 diets. Guacamole with thick-cut bacon “chips,” plus tacos in almond-flour tortillas, are among his more purist takes on paleo cuisine, but plenty of salads, entrées, and pizzas hardly seem like diet food. Globally influenced dishes include pizza topped with minced lamb, cashews, and Greek yogurt (on a traditional or gluten-free crust), as well as a knockout Africa-meets-Asia curry chicken with a special spice blend, “angry” sauce, and cauliflower rice. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat.