Professional surfer Kelly Slater, who has long been a symbol of the healthy athlete, has been hired as a pitchman for Daphne’s California Greek, a San Diego-based restaurant chain that emerged from bankruptcy and is now trying to draw more customers with healthier food.
Slater, 39, will create a surf team that represents the company and he’ll serve as a consultant on Daphne’s menu. The company is adding a variety of items, such as seafood and salad dishes that contain fewer than 700 calories.
The San Diego Union-Tribune recently spoke with Slater, who was preparing to leave for a surf competition in South Africa.