tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post2393432646224134893..comments2023-08-16T08:23:48.015-04:00Comments on 22nd & Philly: Three Observations of Vegetarian CheesesteaksBraddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17854200780337080104noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-73111798685078408322012-07-26T13:25:45.699-04:002012-07-26T13:25:45.699-04:00I would heartily suggest the Vegan (tempeh) Hoagie...I would heartily suggest the Vegan (tempeh) Hoagie at South Philly Tap Room - it is not trying to be anything but a large and awesome tempeh+vegetable sandwich. The Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork at the Khyber is also a favorite (as well as their other two vegan sandwiches, though the veg chicken 'po-boy is on the bottom of the list). Sketch has the best vegan burger that I've ever had, and I return quite often for it. There are also very good veggie sandwiches to be found at Memphis Tap Room, and Royal Tavern, and I don't believe they are masquerading as 'meat-filled' sandwiches. That said, you may also enjoy one of the sandwiches at Blackbird (or Govindas) (and Hip City Veg!) that are more veggie-based.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-60406949153278122512012-05-16T14:38:24.956-04:002012-05-16T14:38:24.956-04:00You need to try the seitan cheesesteak at Monk'...You need to try the seitan cheesesteak at Monk's. No funny aftertaste and the cheese is the ish.Allison Bergerhttp://hydeparkblvd.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-79105699925000231832012-04-24T10:12:42.205-04:002012-04-24T10:12:42.205-04:00Thanks for all the excellent comments.
Kate- loo...Thanks for all the excellent comments. <br /><br />Kate- looks like we are in agreement. Let us know if you have any suggestions for veggie only sammies you prefer?<br /><br />Kristen - i do have some guilt about Govinda's since I had w/o mayo. Not planning to try in the near future though. Will look at the others.<br /><br />Lisa - sounds like we might have to work on that for a post. good suggestion.<br /><br />Thanks for the all the other suggestions Brian, Grace, Lindsey, etc). Who knows we might try another.22nd and Phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09523037227329448201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-36024923285528501092012-04-24T08:44:12.570-04:002012-04-24T08:44:12.570-04:00Has anyone talked to the restaurant owners, to get...Has anyone talked to the restaurant owners, to get their take on why they brand a vegan sandwich to be similar to a meat sandwich? They must have a reason, whatever that could be.<br /><br />I agree, call it something else.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-41475911804285685472012-04-23T22:09:42.031-04:002012-04-23T22:09:42.031-04:00Well, I'm still disappointed that you didn'...Well, I'm still disappointed that you didn't like Govindas, but I'll get over it. I agree that most veg "cheesesteaks" or other soy-based fake meats are misleading -- meat-eaters should not think they will taste anything like the real thing. So, the name alone creates the wrong expectation. I've tried many and have yet to find one that tops Govindas for me. South Philly Tap room has a vegan hoagie that's pretty good -- its clearly not trying to be a cheesesteak, and its made with tempeh, which I find to be far better than most meat substitutes.<br /><br />There are some great bean-based veggie burgers in the city -- Good Dog, Devil's Den, and Sketch are my top pics. Curious to know, what do you think about these?Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343657547641078089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-66310549329596006262012-04-23T07:18:50.846-04:002012-04-23T07:18:50.846-04:00sketch's seitan cheesesteak is the best one i&...sketch's seitan cheesesteak is the best one i've had!brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817224644101311720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-53970404037560697672012-04-23T05:40:43.373-04:002012-04-23T05:40:43.373-04:00Nice steaks & best thing is that all are veget...Nice steaks & best thing is that all are vegetarian. I like veg teaks. Thanks for sharing this recipes.Turmeric Fingerhttp://www.ganeshagro.com/products/spices-whole/turmeric/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-89217371686219899352012-04-22T21:33:00.686-04:002012-04-22T21:33:00.686-04:00Hmm, have you tried American Sardine Bar's veg...Hmm, have you tried American Sardine Bar's veg. cheesesteak?Grace @FoodFitnessFreshAirhttp://www.foodfitnessfreshair.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-66020901702720401782012-04-22T20:45:32.534-04:002012-04-22T20:45:32.534-04:00I'd recommend the Grilled Veggie Steak at Stea...I'd recommend the Grilled Veggie Steak at Steaks on South. Instead of seitan, they use a chopped up Boca burger patty with roasted peppers and broccoli rabe.Lindseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151528697309366718.post-3728570345473047392012-04-22T19:32:13.413-04:002012-04-22T19:32:13.413-04:00As someone who recently went vegetarian (not for e...As someone who recently went vegetarian (not for ethical reasons), this post resonated with me for several reasons:<br />1. I do not like seitan or tofu or most soy-based products. I can imagine what that sandwhich tasted like and am not surprised you found it off-putting. I find that this is often the case when those "meat substitutes" are prepared. The best luck I've had with cooking them was to cut them into tiny diced cubes and pan fry and a high heat in order to create a nice crust and non-sludge-like consistency.<br />2. I'm annoyed by non-meat foods that try to "be" meat or meat-like. Vegetables are not food, and more often than not, the attempts to simulate or create the meat experience with them, fails. You're totally right about the veggie sub at Sarcone's though.<br /><br />I love[d] cheesesteaks, and I miss them, sometimes. But, I think that trying to create a vegetarian version of it should be left well enough alone.Kate Harnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13075481151181539838noreply@blogger.com