pjchmiel >> vegan > american & soul food

This is the meat-and-potatoes, mostly unhealthy kind of diet that most slovenly Americans enjoy. Some call it "comfort food," but whatever you call it, if you're like me, this is what your parents fed you. Lots of analog versions of meat-based classics here.


Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) A huge, gnarly plate of "BBQ Twist". You can get this on a sandwich as well.	Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) "The Dinner." This Sunday, everyone got The Dinner, 'cause that's all they served.	Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) A beautiful, typical meal including bbq tofu, greens, and vegan mac & "cheese."


Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) Jerusalem Steak Sandwich. Very tasty, kind of like chicken in texture.	Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) BBQ Roast (thin-sliced) or Twist (chewy like ribs) sandwich, both are similar and delicious!	Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) Roast Sandwich. Very flavorful, thin-sliced seitan (think Gyros) w/ garlic sauce.


Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) Side of collard greens and cornbread. Very nice.	Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) Side of grilled cornbread (worth the extra $.25 for "grilled.")	Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) Protein Tidbits and Tofu Tidbits appetizers. Both outstanding and addictive.


Soul Vegetarian (Chicago) Probably the best lentil soup I've ever had...and it comes with awesome vegan cornbread!	Chicago Diner Vegan pizza. Crust/sauce were great, but undercooked overall, w/ too many tomatoes and raw vegetables.	Chicago Diner BBQ Seitan (Hoagie?) Sandwich. Really good. Potatoes were burned but they brought new ones.


Chicago Diner Black Bean Skillet (with brown rice, veggies, cornbread, salad.) Simple and delicious.	Chicago Diner Chopped Seitan Steak, with yummy mashed potaoes, gravy, and green beans.	Chicago Diner Argentine Strudel appetizer. Very interesting and savory flavor and flaky crust.


Kate's Joint (NYC) Tofu steak with gravy, garlic "mashers," mushrooms and greens. Yum.	Chicago Diner Mediterranean Hoagie, with marinated tofu, olive spread, etc etc etc. Decent.	Chicago Diner Seitanic Caesar Salad, one of the finest meals on the planet. To die for.


Chicago Diner "Country-Fried Steak" with gravy and really good mashed potatoes. Steak was so-so.	Chicago Diner Philly "Cheesesteak" sandwich. Goddamn good, with or without the "cheese."	Chicago Diner Portobello sandwich with peppers and onions, marinara sauce and potatoes. Decent.

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