George Foreman pummels out the fats and greases in this south loop lunch stop. Hellbent on taking over the city one fast-food stop at a time, George Foreman blesses Chicago with the second installment of the his increasingly popular U-Food Grill, which, like his eponymous "Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine," promises to cut the fats and greases and offer healthy yet tasty fast-food alternatives.

This south loop incarnation (strategically nestled close to the dorms of veggie-conscious Columbia College) contrasts to the power-lunch crowd that usually frequent the Jackson location, but clientele aside, it's pretty much the same restaurant. Orange-green color schemes cleverly help instill the image of a carrot into the customer's subconscious, while portraits hang on the wall of tantalizing greaseless food.

There are plenty of choices on the menu – burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, grilled chicken and breakfast options – but each selection comes with a bit of health twist. For instance, all roll-ups like the red pepper hummus falafel roll-up for $6.79 come in 100 percent fat-free pita bread. Salads run from $5.99-$7.49 and will only be topped by lite dressings and low-fat cheeses. Want fries? UFood offers "unfries" baked in the oven without trans fats so you don't have to worry about sticky residue all over your fingers.

One note on the veracity of U-Food's health claims: Don't always take their word for it. Make sure to take a look the nutritional guide on U-Food's website before making assumptions on the food. While many of the entrees would certainly pass even the most stringent health-nut's test, some are questionable. Case in point: the Ufood burrito with steak comes packed with a whopping 1,063 calories and 36 grams of fat (by comparison, Burger King's "Whopper" sandwich with cheese comes with 760 calories and 47 grams of fat).

Average cost: <$10

Centerstage Reviewer: Andy Seifert