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There is a thread on Eatitandloveit for the best places to get Tofu. I recently realized the disservice we are doing to the internets by not providing a similar list for Seitan. So with no further delay, where to get good Seitan dishes, in no particular order or preference.
1) Spak Bros - Seitan wings, Seitan Melt, and on pizza Seitan sausage. They also have seitan pepperoni but we prefer the seitan sausage. They have soy cheese pizza too, though that is not seitan related.
2) Double Wide Grill - Seitan Wings (Good beer selection as well)
More to come! I'll monitor the comments and add things as people mention them.
Posted by Nate at 03:21 PM | Comments (3)
I came across this post on the 'Evil Mad Scientist" blog and thought it'd be useful to anyone interested in a South Indian Eatery. Enjoy.
Posted by Nate at 11:22 AM | Comments (1)
Some friends of mine came back to Pittsburgh to visit, so Julie and I went down to Peter’s Pub to watch the game. This was the weekend ending finals week for the students at the University of Pittsburgh, so the bar was quite full. Given its proximity to Pitt campus, it is no surprise the bar was filled mostly with college aged people, and most sporting Steeler’s colors. The bar itself is what I would call “Upscale College”, it isn’t going to impress many, but it isn’t a dive and the prices are reasonable. I would take my mother here and not be ashamed. (Conveniently she is a Steeler’s fan) And for watching a game, there are plenty of TVs, so “da game” can be seen from just about any seat in the house.
Peter’s has an “Upscale College” array of beer as well. They have the student favorites, but also have Sam Adam’s and other big name craft brewed beers. While drinking several brews, we grew a mighty hunger. We scoured the menu and were pleased they did have one vegan item, a Veggie Wrap. So we each ordered that with a side of fries.
The wrap was served warm which was surprising. It was good and the fries were excellent. I would and already have been back again, for a Steeler’s game.
Peter’s Pub
116 Oakland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 681-7465
Posted by Nate at 09:44 PM | Comments (0)
Pacific'O is a very sleek modern restaurant down on the far end of Lahaina from where we were staying. The restaurant itself is very open. This allows a fresh breeze off the ocean and if you time it right a great time to watch the sunset to the west. There is also ample outside seating. This was not an option for us, as there was a light drizzle going on as we walked into the restaurant. There is also ample parking in the vicinity of the establishment.
Julie and I shared a really surprising appetizer, the Spring Roll wraps. Unlike ordinary spring rolls, these were served in a lettuce and herb pocket. You can see them below.
There were not a lot of vegan options on the menu so Julie and I both had the Blackened Tofu. It is one of the best tofu dishes I have ever had. "Blackened" did not mean what I thought it would, as the tofu was not black at all. It was encrusted with spices and was prepared in a way that it was extremely tender and tasty. I would wager that a meat eater would enjoy this meal very much. This dish also marks one of the few times I have had quinoa in a restaurant setting.
The service at the Pacific'O was also top notch. Really excellent in their knowledge of the food, how it could be modified to accommodate our diet and their willingness to do so.
Having had nothing but praise for the establishment, I do have to tell you this is not a cheap place to eat. Our entrees were $30 each, and we had an appetizer and drinks. This put our romantic dinner for two close to the ~$100 mark. Its not awful, but its probably best that you are aware that the great atmosphere and service aren't free.
Pacific'O
505 Front street
Lahina, Maui, HI 96761
(808) 667-4341
Posted by Nate at 10:45 PM | Comments (0)