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Tonight we were shut out at Rangoon (kitchen closed at 
8:30pm instead of 9pm). Booo! Pics of my favorite Burmese eats will have to wait.
We didn't have too many options at this hour, but saw Sang Kee's sign glowing in the distance. They have one thing I truly love: doumiao (translation: snow pea leaves). When I lived in Taiwan and China I used to eat this stuff daily. Sang Kee is the only place in town serving up these greens! To compliment my sweet greens I ordered the Singapore noodles with tofu and shiitake mushrooms. It was all light and satisfying.
A pleasant surprise was that they'll make dishes without sugar and cornstarch upon request. Don't be fooled by the gooey sauces of Chinese restaurants. Chinese people don't eat like that! They think that's how white people like their food, but they're not giving you enough credit. Ask for dishes without the goop and you'll also be pleasantly surprised how healthy Chinese food can be.
After a sweat-soaking butt-kicking workout with Juliet (Fusion Trainer Extraordinaire), my friend AC and I headed to POD in University City for some healthy, but oh-so-good grub.
The lighting in the place was extra horrible for photos, but managed one shot of the lettuce wraps...
I love the Lettuce Wrap with Tofu. They use delicate butter lettuce to complement the nicely diced tofu. I ask the tofu to be prepared with "less salt" otherwise the regular dose bloats me up the next 24 hours. I also ordered the mushroom fried rice with brown rice and without egg. I should've asked for this with less salt too, it was a tad too much. Note to restaurants: we as a country don't need any more sodium! The fried rice comes with mushroom tempura, but since the batter has eggs, they graciously put the tempura on the side for AC to enjoy.
AC had the miso soup which is always a winner and their lightly battered calamari salad.
Another great workout, another yummy meal. If you're ever in Philly, give Pod a try.
Who needs cheese anymore? I definitely don't miss it! I know, I used to be a cheeseaholic and couldn't imagine life without it. Now, not only does food taste better without the overwhelming nature of dairy, I don't fall into food comas either.
One of my favorite things to eat at a place with limited vegan fare is to order a thin crust pizza with toppings of my choice. The Cheesecake Factory makes an excellent pizza crust and will saute the veggies before it heads to the oven. Gianfranco Pizza Rustica (Old City, Center City, South Philly) also makes a fantastic crust with eggplant, broccoli rabe, portobella and tomato all sans cheese (whatever you want and the small is huge). I don't do fake cheese either. Why bother when a roasted veggie pizza is so good?
Tonight my non-vegan partner and I headed to Carrabba's. He loves their calamari, mussels... and I appreciate they'll make me whatever I want! I've asked for sauteed vegetables which are done deliciously with garlic and olive oil, but my favorite is their thin crust pizza. The dough has the perfect bite and flavor. See for yourself. The pizza I devoured has sauteed spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and grilled smoked eggplant with a touch of sauce. Yippy kaye!
The Natural Pet Expo will take place in Northern Liberties this Sunday, September 27th. Learn about natural and holistic pet care while indulging in some Pure Sweets. We have new items you'll enjoy!
Look for our table as we try to raise money for Philly Paws and Mainline Animal Rescue!
In Philly, we like to head to South Jersey for real Indian food. Yes, Jersey. Philly thinks New Jersey is useless, and being from West Deptford I know the pitfalls, but watch out Philly because ethnic food across the bridge is giving you a run for your money!
Coriander in Voorhees, NJ does not serve the typical curry slop we've found in Philly proper. It's unique from other Indian dishes because it's authentic. After living in India for a month, it's the only place to get my Indian fix.
Favorite appetizers: Palak Chaat (flash-fried spinach that melts in your mouth) and Lasooni Gobi (cauliflower nuggets that are a spicy and sweet).
Entrees: you can't go wrong with any of them. I often order the okra which is nicely sauteed with caramelized onions minus the heavy sauce. (There's another okra dish under "Regional Specialties" that is fried, which is not the one pictured or the one I prefer.)
For non-veg peeps, I hear the Goan shrimp curry is straight from the motherland.
Bonus: the staff is incredibly friendly and they remember you. When I take newbies to Coriander and ask for my food to be spicy as in "5 stars", my friends/family try to talk me out of it. The wait staff stick up for me and firmly say, "No, she always gets 5 stars." Yeah!!! I love it when the restaurant knows what you like and how you like it. Don't specify any stars if you don't like your mouth and bellies to be on fire. The star system is applied above the normal spice level.
P.S. Golfland across the street has a great course for Pitch 'n' Putt. Play 18 holes on the lush greens, then enjoy some dinner.
If golf isn't your thing, there's also a ginormous movie theater that features everything from independent films to blockbusters located in the same plaza as the restaurant. It used to be owned by Landmark Theaters (Ritz franchise), but the clientele remains the same. You won't be disturbed by much riffraff or chatty Cathies in the crowd and can enjoy some espresso or Italian sodas with your movie.
8:30pm instead of 9pm). Booo! Pics of my favorite Burmese eats will have to wait.
