Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Meat Free since '83

Ok, so thats not entirely true.  There were multiple occasions when my parents forced me to eat hot dogs, bologna, and chic nuggets.  It was against my will though.  But, while i have not been entirely meat free since '83, the Chicago Diner has!  My BFF and i went to the new Logan Square location last night, as its just a hop skip and a jump away from both of our apartments.
I indulged in the vegan reuben with sweet potato fries, and was not disappointed.  (It was a little messy though - luckily i was there with a very understanding date.
On our walk home (ok, lies.  we were walking to a bar to keep drinking)  We encountered a homeless gentleman who asked for our leftovers, so of course we obliged.  In the end, it worked out well, because i totally would have broken into that takeaway box at the bar - it's just how i roll.  So, the universe is doing a good job of stopping me from over eating when i'm not running enough to justify it. Thank you, universe!  It's actually the 30 year anniversary of the Chicago Diner, so they are having sweet giveaways all month - I highly recommend you check it out!  And call me if you do, as i am right around the corner.  

Why am still talking about food, and not talking about running?  Stretching is going well, but even if i wanted to run, my neighborhood is an obstacle course of 2 inches of ice covered in 7 inches of snow.  The city does not make it safe or easy to run in the winter.  I also have MY FIRST DAY OF WORK TODAY.  Needless to say, i have been up since 5am choosing an outfit.  Where is loop looks when you need her??

Either way, i promise to run soon.  As soon as time, biology, and mother nature stop horse-whipping me.

Hopefully i will have an interesting post for you tomorrow.  I'm trying people!  (Lies - I'm not.)

13 comments:

  1. I love sweet potato fries!!! They are my favorite.

    Good luck today at your new job. I am sure that whatever you decide to wear will look fabulous!

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  2. Ohh yea, the sandwich looks yummy! We make sweet potatoe fries around here all the time...although, my kids are quick to point out that cutting the potatoes/spraying with cooking spray and sprinkling with sea salt isn't the same (or don't taste the same) as the ones in restaurants.....duh!!! Mine have no oil and frying going on. ;-) Poor kids...ha!


    I hear ya on the running outside....ice and now an addtional 10 inches of snow makes it crazy dangerous.

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  3. Ooo! They have two locations now?! Or did they move? I have only been there once but LOVED what I got. OMG. Food heaven!!!

    So you are feeling a bit better?! YAY!

    Good luck at your first day. We expect outfit pics! Ha ha ha.

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  4. I do yoga at a studio across the street from there every Saturday morning. I usually go to Revolution Brewing afterwards, however I'd like to try out the Chicago Diner. I've never been to an all vegetarian restaurant. If it's good enough maybe I'll convert for a day.

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    1. I tried out the Chicago Diner after yoga yesterday morning. The pancakes and eggs were awesome, I liked the "Bacün", but may pass on the "sausaeg" patty next time! Oh well 3 out of 4 ain't bad. It was the first all vegetarian restaurant I'd ever set foot in. Thanks for the tip. I will go back!

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  5. I've always wanted to go to the Chicago Diner but heard that there is usually a really long wait for a table and I'm impatient. I wish all restaurants took reservations!

    And Loop Looks is right here. You can always email me :-)

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    1. week nights seem to be no problem! (i know what you mean though -i haven't been out on a friday or saturday night in years, unless there is a sweet reservation!)

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    2. So glad you liked it!! This also reminds me, i have a 10 pack of classes for Tula i have not been using....

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  6. I love the Chicago Diner! I have plans to go to the new location this weekend. That ruben is so good!!

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  7. All the best with your new gig! Yum sweet potato fries. So good.

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  8. You know who else eats there? GAGA. Are we still mad at her?

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  9. That sounds like an awesome restaurant!!!! I need sweet potato fries right now...

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