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Bushwick Block Party 2012

Dang, they really worked on making this year’s Bushwick Block Party bigger than before –more space for food vendors and getting Andrew WK to headline. This time they even had a security check to just get into the block (21+ and no outside drinks). I would say it was more of a mini festival to sell stuff than an old fashion block party.

Getting in wasn’t bad at all. I was at the front of the line in about two minutes. It was funny watching a girl pout because security wouldn’t let her in the re-entry without a wristband. She stood there for so long pouting, when she could’ve just got in line …and it was only about ten people long.

The line to get into Roberta’s was insane though. I think there was a dance party. I didn’t try to touch it. Although, I did get into the beer line and that was crazy long too. There was only one beer tent in that area. I felt like it was a 30-40min wait. At least I made friends in the line.

There was barely a line for the Porta-Pottys, which is strange because where did everyone pee after they drank all those beers?

I bought a plate of Vegan Ethiopian food at the Bunna Cafe stand. They do pop-up events and venues around NY, but this is the first time I’ve seen them. It was really good. I was standing there a little drunk and wondering why my fingers were so messy, then realized, oh yeah I ate with my hands.

I saw the Wild Yaks and I always love them. Also got some Andrew WK action at the end, but he got cut off by the police in the middle of his hit song and pulled off stage by security …as you can see in this video.

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Soul Vegetarian 2 (Atlanta, Georgia)

Day 7 of the Shonali Bhowmik tour: Jeff, the band’s vegan, let me try his BBQ Seitan (fake meat) from Soul Vegetarian next door to the hotel. I don’t really get it. I figure if you’re repulsed by meat, then why would you eat something that tries to taste and look like it? Like I wouldn’t want to eat mock dog butt? …or would I?

Well to be fair, Jeff didn’t think the mock meat was all that great either. Soul Vegetarian …interesting idea though.

Soul Vegetarian 2 - 652 N Highland Ave NE. Atlanta, GA 30306

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Broccoli Dumpster

Oh yeah, we passed by this dumpster of old broccoli near the old Domino sugar factory.

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Kate’s Joint

I had dinner at the popular vegetarian/vegan restaurant, Kate’s Joint with Laura and Bonnie. I never understood fake meat. For one –if I was veg because I was grossed out by eating a dead animal, why would I want to eat something that’s made to look and taste like it? Two –if it’s for health reasons, I’m not sure this fried, breaded, gravy smothered dish is exactly healthy for me. Yeah, I still don’t understand fake meat, but I still ate it all. They did a pretty good job at making it sorta taste like the said dead animal.

Kate’s Joint – 58 Avenue B (@ 4th St) New York 10009

Speaking of fake dead animal, the Cheese Turtle Burger is circulating all over the fishing and hunting forums. Well it’s not fake meat, but real meat faking another animal. Rusty wants to make one so bad.

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4 Course Vegan – Underground Brooklyn Dinner

Aaron & Kristy came into town and we all went to this underground gourmet vegan dinner in a some guy’s apartment. $40 for a four course dinner …came with a bonus two courses.

I couldn’t believe how spicy it was. I’d like to think I’m a tough guy, but it certainly hit my limits of what I can handle. The watermelon with the tiny sliver of jalapeño was mind boggling spicy. I’m thinking it was because the water helped spread the heat in my mouth. I have to try this at home. Similarly, the Avocado Dumpling with Lemongrass Broth and Red Chile Garlic Paste –the liquid possibly intensified the heat. The spiciness was awesome for me. Made me sweat. I loved it. I just don’t understand how other people can deal.

I was skeptical going into dinner because it’s vegan. But if no one ever told me it was, I probably wouldn’t have noticed. Nothing trying to act like meat. Although, there was a ravioli which I thought was stuffed with ricotta cheese, but it was a cheese made out of cashew. Again, I wouldn’t have noticed. It was just good food. I was impressed how Chef Matteo is able to cook, plate and serve around twenty people at one time all by himself. And he didn’t turn his nose at me for bringing Miller High Life (BYOB) …although it is the champagne of beers.

4 Course Vegan – http://www.4coursevegan.com