I have a last-minute client meeting today over lunch, and I'm kind of dreading it. This is the first time since the vegan experiment that I've had to eat out as a result of work, and there are no ways around it. I would guess we are going to be dining at J. Alexander's. Which I love. But the reason why I love it is because of the amazing non-vegan, non-vegetarian options. The prime rib sandwich is superb. The ahi tuna salad is tasty. The fish tacos are so good. And the key lime pie is delectable (coming from a person who as a rule does not enjoy key lime pies). I have heard good things about the veggie burger, about how it's the best for vegans. But people say the same thing about the Northstar veggie burger and to me it still tastes like exactly that: a veggie substitute for a burger. I'm not about the substitutes. I don't want to eat something just because it's kind of like something that I really wanted instead. What's the point of that? If I want a burger but settle for a veggie burger, I'm not going to trick myself into thinking that the veggie substitute is just as good as the real thing. I just think, "man, this is not a burger" the whole time.
But if it's my only real option then I'll get it.
I also have another work lunch on Monday, this time at Bravo.
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