DISHING T H E DI RT E M B R AC I N G T H E D I R T Y V EG A N L I F E S T Y L E I N N YC BY E L A R A M O N TA N A When you think of veganism, what comes to mind? Bland tofu? Boring salads? What about chili cheese fries, tacos, and pizza? As veganism grows in popularity, many people have begun to challenge what it truly means to be vegan, resulting in the concept of dirty veganism: that is, eating junk food that is free of animal products. In New York City, more and more restaurants are surfacing whose menus exclusively serve delectably dirty vegan dishes. As a meat eater, I decided to go out and see just what the dirty vegan lifestyle is all about.
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