New Year's resolutions on your mind - and plate? These lighter-fare options are heavy on flavor.

Discover the Impossible at Old Town Junction
OTJ's Impossi-bowl, crafted with Impossible "meat," ginger, Thai basil, lemongrass, cucumber-mint salad, rice, peanut sauce and cashews is a protein-packed punch of flavor with tender bites of vegan "meat" that even our resident carnivore thoroughly enjoyed.
Old Town Junction 702-4888

Go Green with Fresh New Salads at The Local
The Local has added delicious new salads, soups and combos to their menu - a lighter, healthier touch that joins their expansive menu. Try the Chicken Thai Salad or the Italian Chopped in 2020, or curl up with their new housemade soups, rotating weekly. Fresh pasta selections have also joined the revised weekday lunch specials menu, which features pizza and flatbreads, too - now available Monday through Friday from 11am to 3pm.
The Local Pub & Grill 495-9192

Get your Omega 3s at SCV's Favorite Fish Spot
Fish Tail Seafood Grill & Poke has been named Santa Clarita's favorite fish restaurant for six years running - and it's easy to taste why. Just-caught flavor, distinctive sauces and handcrafted preparation make for flavorful finds. Right now, take advantage of their specials: discounted apps and beer on Tuesdays (4-Close); $7.50 three fried-fish tacos on Mondays; Fish and Chips for $11.50 on Saturdays and the senior special (Ages 60 and up.) from 2pm to 5pm (M-F)- senior fish and chips or senior teriyaki chicken, cup of miso soup and iced tea for $10. For the non-fish lover, they have a variety of chicken, beef and shrimp bowls, as well.
Fish Tail Seafood Grill 295-FISH