Brigham and Women's
Boston, MA
Every few weeks I visit the Brigham to pick up samples. Usually I take the train in, rather than opting for the shuttle. But the shuttles returns me safe and sound to work when its over. This is the view from the shuttle stop - a walkway linking buildings, outdated architecture towering above more recent renovations.
I always indulge at Au Bon Pain on these occasions. I grab some coffee and a pastry or oatmeal. I lean towards the oatmeal now that they have begun labeling pastries with calorie counts. There is only one item below 300 calories, just barely. The majority are between 450-800 calories per baked good. It's terrifying and guilt-inducing. Given that the ABP is in the hospital lobby itself, I'm rather grateful that someone finally demanded they disclose the truth of the massively unhealthy pastries being hawked to guests and workers. I rather suspect that business is down on those items too. The spinach and cheese croissant is the healthier pastry at 290 calories - however, I still cringe to imagine how much of that comes from fat.
