March is Diabetes Restaurant Month, and several local eateries have taken up the challenge to to create diabetes-friendly menu items. Basketball legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, who has type 2 diabetes, will be sampling the dishes when he’s in Atlanta on March 16 as part of a campaign with Merck pharmaceuticals to promote diabetes awareness.

Participating restaurants include:

Agave Restaurant
Menu item: Spinach and Grilled Corn Salad with Chicken
242 Boulevard SE

Anis Bistro
Menu item: Pan Roasted Salmon
2974 Grandview Ave. NE

The Highlander
Menu item: Caprese Salad
931 Monroe Drive NE

Top Flr
Menu item: Day Boat Flounder with Roasted Garlic Couscous and Eggplant Caponata
674 Myrtle Street NE

For more information, visit www.MerckDiabetes.com.