Thursday, August 22, 2013
Two girls with big eyes and small stomachs
So we (or I should say Leeanne aka 'the map guru') have finally started to get a hang of the subway and the various trains to get us to our vegan destinations. So far things have worked out very smoothly with everything being exactly where we thought it would be - everyone who has traveled knows how rare that can be! The subways are pretty easy to navigate and despite the oppressive heat whilst waiting the trains themselves are air-con and freezing (in my humble opinion). Can't go past the underground for transport efficiency and convenience though.
On the advice of the Moo Shoes owner we headed out the other night to an Italian restaurant in midtown called John's which has been around for 100 years serving traditional Italian food. Fortunately in this family-run business the latest generation includes a vegan son and for this reason we find an entire separate vegan menu! Leeanne has been outdoing me in the ordering department (or perhaps I simply am always jealous of the other plate) so far. She got a yummy ravioli and I got an average portabello mushroom and polenta dish. Of course we shared (as kind and thoughtful sisters do..) but still would have been nice to have two good meals. Dessert was vegan cannoli which was yummy but not amazing. One problem so far has been our inability to eat as much as our desires would have. Somehow we are getting full much quicker than we would like - need more room for vegan delights. Something about the US diet? Not sure. Given that we are perhaps not sampling the 'average' US fare probably not. Some photos below.
Portabello mushroom and Polenta
Yummy vegan parmesan - this was really tasty
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All I can say is - "John's"? - the name of an Italian restaurant ....really?
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