Comments on: PROFILE: Midtown Lunch’er “Emily”

By: jerseycityvegan

jerseycityvegan — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:24:54 +0000

Nope, not at all.

By: CheeeeEEEEse

CheeeeEEEEse — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:21:33 +0000

Your username cant possibly mean your beliefs have one iota of bias. *eye roll*

By: jerseycityvegan

jerseycityvegan — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:05:42 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion and I will totally check that out!

By: jerseycityvegan

jerseycityvegan — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:04:49 +0000

Just wanted to chime in here and reply to Username303…

Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of ways to get protein on a vegan diet besides beans. Every single vegetable under the sun has protein in it, and that protein is a much higher quality than that found in aninmal flesh and secretions. Plus, dietary needs for protein are not as high as people believe them to be. This is one of the most common misunderstandings so I had to clear the air on that.

I don’t believe it to be strict or extreme at all. What I do find to be extreme is the billions of farm animals a year that are killed just for the sake of taste. Plus, animal products as food are some of the highest contributers to the number one killer in America – heart disease.

Now, just give me a minute to put on my flame retardant outfit…

By: SyanneLevovna

SyanneLevovna — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:03:05 +0000

Not vegan, but baconnaise (bacon mayonnaise) is vegetarian. And I suspect a cheesesteak place downtown uses it as a “secret sauce.”

By: locondcoco

locondcoco — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:23:43 +0000

does soy bacon count?

By: Evan

Evan — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:21:20 +0000

@Dave I’m not harping or meat averse. I just think that this is the argument of most vegans and it is a valid one.

Also, I like your point about the migrant workers. We should treat all animals better including humans.

By: pigiron

pigiron — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:55:02 +0000

“Only unless someone’s health requires such a strict diet, I don’t see the moral point.”
- Who says there’s always a moral point? What if someone simply chooses to be vegan? Why is that a problem for anyone?

By: Username303

Username303 — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:34:43 +0000

Not trying to harp, but didnt Emily say she’s looking for somethign beyond cucumber & avocado? I’m sure asparagus is a norm as well…
ANY place will give extra wasabi if asked. It’s like asking for more ketchup.

Emily, if you want vegan sushi, try any sushi place that is highly recommended in general. Even if you don’t see many options on the menu, just ask the waiter/waitress if the chef will make you some special veggie rolls. You’ll be happy.

By: Username303

Username303 — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:29:37 +0000

@Evan, you’re right, you’re NOT a vegan. Vegan is a lifestyle, not a food course. Sure, I cut back on meat sometimes too. Will even have an all vegan meal if I’m trying to “detox” from a cholestrol overload, etc. I would never say that I’m sometimes a vegan. Am I indian for everytime I eat curry?

There are various levels of vegetarian, one being vegan. “I Don’t Understand” the vegan choice. It’s extreme and provides very little choice of protein (beans beans or beans). So again, I don’t see why someone would choose that lifestyle. It’s beyond the moral implications of slaughtering animals. (and to that point I think Cheese & Dave covered well).