Vegan Made-to-Order Omelettes, Chili Cheeze Fries, and Delectable Peanut Butter Pie Make the Diner a Top Contender
For Immediate Release:
November 28, 2012
Contact:
Kaitlynn Kelly 202-483-7382
Eugene, Ore. -- The vegan food revolution has taken hold in every corner of America, and nowhere is that trend more evident (and delicious!) than in Eugene's Cornbread Cafe. That's why the all-vegan eatery is in the running for a Libby Award in the category of Best Vegan Local Restaurant from peta2, PETA's youth division. Now in their seventh year, the 2012 Libby Awards ("Libby" for "liberation," as in animal liberation) include 22 categories.
"More and more young people are insisting that the music they listen to, the clothes they wear, and, especially, the food they eat reflect their strong feelings in favor of animal rights," says PETA Youth Marketing Manager Emily Rodriguez. "All our nominees are winners because they're meeting the demands of compassionate kids and helping animals at the same time."
Cornbread Cafe specializes in vegan comfort food. Among the diner's many delights, peta2's favorites include the barbecue seitan and the chicken fried tempeh. For dessert, you can't go wrong with a dairy-free milkshake or root beer float. For lunch, build your own meal by choosing from a main dish and two sides, along with your choice of cornbread or a biscuit. Main dishes include the Phish Phillet, made of a tofu patty coated in a seasoned kelp breading and fried golden brown, and The Moody Portabella, rubbed with a mild Jamaican jerk seasoning and filled with sautéed onions and greens. For sides, choose among items such as Baked Mac unCheese, Sassy Slaw, and Ju Ju's crispy, golden potato wedges with Cajun seasoning.
Voting ends on December 17. Winners will be chosen by peta2 based on several factors, including vote count, and will be announced on December 19. See the full contest details here.
For more information and to cast your vote, please visit peta2.com or click here.