Clinton`s surgery inspires Arkansas menu change
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Bill Clinton`s favorite barbecue restaurant in Hot Springs is getting health conscious.. just to make sure it can keep the former president coming in after Monday`s heart bypass surgery. McClard`s Barbecue is having a local cardiologist review recipes and portions for a new menu item that cuts down on carbohydrates and adheres to the South Beach diet Clinton`s been following. Owner Scott McClard said it`s one of the only times the menu has changed in the restaurant`s 76 years of existence. He said that`s appropriate, because Clinton is the only customer the place has ever taken reservations. The special menu item will be some combination of sliced pork or beef, beans, cole slaw and no bread or sugar. McClard`s has received a lot of attention over the years, from supplying massive catered meals on Air Force One when Clinton was president. But now, McClard almost wishes there wasn`t so much attention, because he doesn`t want to be blamed for putting Clinton in the hospital.
