JournalNow.com: Veggin' Out

Contrary to a popular stereotype, vegetarians are not all champions of self-denial, pathetically munching a sprout on the sidelines while watching the omnivores have all the culinary fun. Instead, the vegetarians we know love good food and know where to get it. They aren't about to settle for a bland meal, either at home or at a restaurant.

Veggin’ on the Road

I spent part of the past week out of town, so now that I’m back I wanted to just quickly mention one of my favorite vegetarian road-trip destinations. Sometimes just a short drive can bring you to a whole new world. For example, take Starr’s New Southern Cuisine in Mocksville. Although it’s not obvious from the name or the first look at the menu, Starr’s is extremely vegetarian-friendly. The kitchen stocks veggie burgers, veggie “bacon” and veggie “chicken” patties that can be substituted for meat in many of the menu items. So, yes, you can have that fried green tomato BLT - great with a side of sweet-potato fries - or the sweet-potato ravioli with flash-fried collard greens. And they’ve added fried dill-pickle chips to the menu since the last time I was there. Clearly, it’s time for a return visit….

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By Julie Harris on 10/12/2006 (9:36 pm)

Comments

Starr’s seems like a great place to take someone. Where can I find another vegetarian to take in the Greensboro area? I have been looking for 2 years and nothing. If you know of a group let me know. Thank you.

Jimmie Lyles
336-445-0150
516-W. Hunter St
Madison NC 27025

10/16/2006 6:20 PM

Dragonflycottage on 11/30/2007 (1:43 pm)

Thank you, Julie, for this bit of info. That’s what I like to hear. A small town with some “new” ideas about southern cuisine. I will definitely visit downtown historic Mocksville and Starr’s New Southern Cuisine. Gives me hope!

10/13/2006 8:45 PM

Countess on 11/30/2007 (1:43 pm)