Eatery's Vegan Chili Cheese Dogs and Meat- and Dairy-Free BBQ Rib Sandwich and Meat-Free Hot Dogs Make Popular Spot a Top Contender
For Immediate Release:
November 30, 2012
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Salt Lake City -- The vegan food revolution has taken hold in every corner of America, and nowhere is that trend more evident (and delicious!) than at Salt Lake City's vegetarian and vegan food cart, City Dogs. That's why the eatery on wheels—which last year ranked in PETA's list of the top five veggie dogs available from restaurants and food carts across the country—is now in the running for a Libby Award in the category of Best Vegan Food Truck 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."
Among City Dogs' many specialties, peta2's favorites include the Dee Dog, a mild East Coast variation on the chili cheese dog, slathered with cream cheese, and the City Dog, which is topped with jalapeños, tomatoes, and pickled asparagus. Also high on the list are the tempeh salad wrap, the barbecued "rib" sandwich, and the vegan potato salad.
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.