| Well it was Friday night, and it was my turn to | | | | it from "dull" to "invigorating". One of my favorite |
| pick the restaurant for the evening. I started | | | | restaurants has developed a Spanish flair toward |
| thinking a little "outside the box", and thought we | | | | their entrees, utilizing specific cayenne peppers |
| should give vegetarian dining a try. Living in New | | | | and herbs that give the dish a "kick" so to speak. |
| York, there were no shortages of Manhattan | | | | Another thing to keep in mind when looking for |
| vegetarian restaurants in close proximity to try. | | | | some of the best Manhattan vegetarian |
| However, many of my associates sort of | | | | restaurants is to question not only the "freshness" |
| dropped their jaws when I mentioned the word, | | | | of the produce, but whether or not it is "organic" |
| "vegetarian". | | | | in nature. Organic produce has become the fad of |
| Vegetarian cooking has come a long way since its | | | | this millennium, as more and more research has |
| initial fad began in the late 1960's. In fact, today's | | | | been correlating the toxins sprayed on the |
| "Vegan" so to speak, maintains a certain lifestyle | | | | produce with associated ailments that afflict |
| and philosophy that excludes the use of animals | | | | humans. In order to be organic, the produce must |
| for food, clothing and any other purposes of | | | | be grown with only naturally produced fertilizers, |
| exploitation. It truly is a healthier lifestyle, and with | | | | and sprayed with chemically free pesticides. |
| obesity running rampart in America, it should be a | | | | The evening went quite well, as most of the |
| lifestyle that more American's partake in. | | | | group enjoyed their meals. Some were even |
| The level of excitement was in all honesty down | | | | excited to begin a "vegetarian diet" the following |
| to a minimum amongst our group. Many of the | | | | week, as more and more research is indicating |
| comments made by associates were, "now what, | | | | that a vegetarian diet is compatible with significant |
| a bowl of lettuce?" Or the one fellow who made | | | | weight loss |
| the snide remark of, "Hey, we're meat eater's, | | | | Conclusion: |
| don't you see the teeth?" Well I didn't see the | | | | Don't be afraid to try some vegetarian cuisine. |
| teeth, but the potbelly from way to many | | | | Today's chef's are well versed in adding just the |
| burgers was quite evident. | | | | right spices and herbs to make the dish far from |
| So even with the excitement limited to myself, I | | | | boring. Some of these delightful recipes include |
| was not going to let the others spoil my evening. | | | | organic produce, which will reduce your exposure |
| Fortunately I had experienced what Manhattan | | | | to toxins on the vegetables. So give yourself a |
| vegetarian restaurants had to offer, and it was | | | | treat, especially if you are in New York area and |
| far from boring. Many of the newly combined | | | | looking for some good Manhattan vegetarian |
| herbs and seasonings that have been | | | | restaurants. |
| implemented in this style of cooking have brought | | | | |