There's almost too much for a vegan foodie in and around Boston, and when my wife and I are only going to be in the area for a meal or two, whittling down the options can be nerve-wracking.One eatery that tops our list is Red Lentil, which sits on a sunny street in Watertown, Mass. The portions are huge, the salads are crisp, and the appetisers -- oh, you crave the appetisers for weeks when you get back home.
If you're staying in downtown Boston, the sesame-encrusted seitan strips are reason enough to venture to Watertown: succulent and chewy, with a sweetish sauce that isn't too overpowering but instead is just right for the charred-tasting edges of the seitan and perfectly offset by tiny pops of sesame.
The zippy house-made barbecue sauce that comes with the soy chicken strips is pretty darn good too.
When we first visited last summer, my wife and I split a vegan caesar salad, two appetisers and an entrée. We walked out with takeout containers and enjoyed another hearty Red Lentil lunch the following day ... and don't get me wrong. We are both eaters. There was just way too much to finish in one sitting.
Red Lentil posts specials daily on Facebook and Twitter, and when you're there the owner just might stop by your table for a friendly chat.
Watertown, MA
Best Bet:
* Red Lentil: Vegan and vegetarian restaurant. 600 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA.
Web: http://www.theredlentil.com/
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Image: Sesame-encrusted seitan strips at Red Lentil; taken by me in July 2010.
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