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Zoinks! What indeed? We don't remember Dr. Science's answer, but we have found our own: take them to [Maggie]'s for a walk on Pittsburgh's herbivorous side.
Maggie began serving "gourmet organic vegan cuisine" in Stahlstown (near Donegal) a few years back. Vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike lined up for the privilege of eating such colorful, flavorful dishes as citrus soy spare ribs and mock seafood salad. The original restaurant is still going strong, but as of this spring, we city-dwellers can get a taste of Maggie's magic without setting a tire on the turnpike. She has taken over the space formerly occupied by Road to Karrakesh on eclectic Atwood Street, transforming the interior with storm-cloud blue paint, white tablecloths, original art and vases of fresh flowers everywhere. We felt like we had stumbled upon a picnic at twilight.In good vegetarian -- or vegan -- cuisine, you don't miss what you're missing, and such is the case at Maggie's Mercantile. The food is fresh, with the menu changing seasonally to respond to the garden's yield, and the preparations are innovative. Vegetables are cooked and seasoned to their best advantage, and soy takes center stage to demonstrate that so-called health food need not be boring. In case we have not already made it abundantly clear, you don't have to be a vegan to love Maggie's Mercantile. We did.See the full content of this document
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Maggie's Mercantile
Listening to the radio one day, we happened to hear the fake science show hosted by the imaginary scientist, Dr. Science ("He knows more than you do! He has a master's degree ... in science!"). During the question-and-answer part of the show, a suppos...
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