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Thanksgiving has packed up its cornucopia and left the building, opening up the calendar for several other food adventures to take place here in Tucson.
On Mondays, we like to get our munch on and Midtown Vegan Deli & Market has something super special. If you’ve got a hefty appetite and you’re looking for something a little closer to nature, much like the edibles found at NatureMed, grab ahold of the completely meat-free Western Bacon Chi burger.
Sure, you may be thinking, “I love eating meat, though.” However, this handheld meal, which can be made with a black bean patty or Beyond Burger, is a beast of a sandwich most folks would enjoy. Heck, even meat-eaters get 10% off their meal on Mondays.
The burger is rather nostalgic for Tucson Foodie’s Hannah Hernandez, who’s always tackling all things vegan here in the city and beyond.
“It’s 100 times more enjoyable than my old Carl’s Jr. favorite,” said Hernandez. “I knew it would be good, but it was perfect. The crunchy onion rings with barbecue sauce are the best.”
If you’re looking for something tasty to pair it up with, check out Midtown Vegan Deli’s loaded fries and tater tots.
The Philly Style is smothered in cheese, sauteed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, the Ranch Style is something you’d see coming out of an Eegee’s drive-thru window, and the Buffalo Style lights up your mouth with its combo of ranch drizzle and Frank’s Red Hot Sauce.
Midtown Vegan Deli & Market is located at 5071 E. Fifth St. For more information, visit midtownvegandeli.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
