Hey, hood vegetarians!

I love to cook, I love to eat. I'm a foodie. That's just what I am. However, when I gave up meat in June 2006, I found it hard to find great places to eat that didn't break the bank. At home, I can always whip something up, but when I don't feel like cooking I still have to eat, right?

*Disclaimer - I still eat seafood, dairy, cheese, eggs and all that. So, I'm not really a vegetarian. The meat just wasn't doing it for me.*

I found a great place on Jefferson and Normandie, near USC, to get tasty and cheap vegetarian "soul food". No, seriously! Angelenos, this stuff is the bizness! It's a hole in the wall with dinky tables and chairs. Eat in (with the good satellite radio and happy people), or call ahead and take out. Make sure you get their Blueberry Lemonade when you go. Try the "BBQ Chik'un", try the "Fibbs" (faux riblets), the Vegan Mac is good too (when it's not on the salty side), and the greens are the best ever!!! But they have this Chik'un Stuffed Yamm (pictured below) that's amazing. Whoever came up with that was genius! But a tip, skip the dessert. I know what I'm having for dinner...

Check out what might be your new favorite spot...Vegisoul!