PETA Marks National Sandwich Month by Recognizing the Very Best in Cholesterol- and Cruelty-Free Fare
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August 5, 2011
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Kristin Richards 202-483-7382
Cleveland — As more and more Americans move away from foods that are loaded with unhealthy fat and cholesterol, many are discovering the benefits of fake steak, mock chicken, and other healthy and delicious meat-, egg-, and dairy-free options—especially as sandwich ingredients. August is National Sandwich Month, and to mark the occasion, PETA scoured the country to find the top five vegan sandwiches in America. The Kindergarten sandwich from Melt Bar and Grilled—which has locations in both Cleveland Heights and Lakewood—is second runner-up.
Filled with either vegan mozzarella or vegan American cheese and served between two slices of perfectly toasted baked bread, the vegan Kindergarten is mouthwatering. Customers also have the option of adding a wide variety of other vegan fillings, from grilled veggies to fried tofu.
Taking first place is The Revenge from Strange Matter in Richmond, Va. The Revenge—bountiful to the point of being decadent—features vegan ham, tempeh, and jackfruit between two dairy-free grilled cheese sandwiches.
Rounding out the top five are the Sweet Potato & Quinoa Burger from Marie Catrib's in Grand Rapids, Mich. (quinoa—pronounced "KEEN-wah"—piled with onions, cilantro, and almonds); The Tempeh Tantrum from The Remedy Diner in Raleigh, N.C. (made with marinated tempeh, faux bacon, homemade vegan pesto, avocado, and lettuce on sourdough); and the Garnet Yam & Avocado Panini from Sugar Plum Vegan in Sacramento, Calif. (topped with tomatoes, roasted onions, and poppy-seed aioli and served on ciabatta bread).
The Veggieball Torpasta from Devine Pastabilities in San Diego, the Midtown Melt from Blossom Du Jour in New York City, and the Sloppy Biscuit Sandwich from Vita Café in Portland also earned honorable mentions.
"What you choose to eat between two slices of bread can make the difference between keeping yourself fit, trim, and vital or getting stuck eating hospital food after suffering a heart attack," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "We give Melt Bar and Grilled five green stars for helping to feed America's growing demand for delicious health-, animal-, and eco-friendly food."
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