Here, there and everywhere
As the Veggin’ Out picks for the top vegetarian entrees show, there are a lot of things for vegetarians to enjoy in local restaurants. Bravo to all the places that offer creative and delicious choices for vegetarians. But ... how can I put this gently? ... many restaurants fall short in the creativity department. There are a few “vegetarian cliches” that I wouldn’t mind never seeing on a restaurant menu again. Portobello mushroom sandwiches, for example. I love mushrooms, truly I do, but do they have to be everywhere? It’s not even that I don’t enjoy a portobello mushroom sandwich from time to time. I just wish there were something more to choose from.
Other people feel this way. Ezra Klein of the Washington Post recently wrote about how he detests the GVP—grilled vegetable plate: “Let’s get something straight: A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meat. It’s not someone who loves vegetables. Or dislikes composed meals. Or thinks food doesn’t benefit from seasoning, and saucing, and a variety of textures and grains and cooking methods.” You can read the whole amusing rant here.
What are the vegetarian cliches you would like to see less often?
