to the observations made by the author, i offer the following thought... why is vegetarian/vegan food considered an afterthought or a substitution? true, i have never known a life where meat, seafood and poultry were central, nor do i question their centrality in the culinary lives of others. my frustration stems from being viewed and misperceived as a nuisance to the true gustatory possibilities to be found at most eating establishments - you mean you just want plain pasta? i've even given up on the fantasy of being able to pick anything on a given menu because allergies keep it from ever becoming a reality. and certainly no eatery can appeal to everyone. but might not there be more than a hidden few that offer a range of choices without the shaming of the veggie/vegans?
the ny times post is really a call to arms for some of the many wonderful vegan/veggie bloggers, whose recipes and descriptions read like culinary poetry, to open up eating establishments - whatever the format. one of my consistent favorites for several years now is a food truck - two food trucks in two campus locations, to be exact - on the upenn campus: magic carpet. the food is just good. and fast. and healthy. and it's not 'vegetarian food' - although the menu is completely vegetarian - but rather good food that all can enjoy. and really, what could be better than eating from a truck, especially when you know what you're putting in your mouth isn't going to wreak havoc in your stomach just a few hours later...!
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