👋 Arika here, back with one more observation from my visit to Columbus : Y'all have a great food scene for vegetarians!
Why it matters: I write a weekly meat-free food review for Axios Indianapolis .
- As a pescatarian, it's fun to show readers that cities known for steakhouses and a region known for hearty, meat-centric meals has a lot more to offer.
Where I went: 4th & State , a downtown vegan diner.
What I ordered: After much deliberation over the huge menu of breakfast classics, pizza and sandwiches, I went with the jalapoppin' chick'n sandwich ($15).
- Super crispy and crunchy fried tempeh — a soybean-based patty — serves as the "chicken," topped with plant-based bacon, cream cheese, cheese, sweet Thai chili sauce and fresh jalapenos.
- I added a side of shoestring fries ($4) loaded with plant-based queso, bacon and ranch.
💠My thought bubble: The sandwich tastes like fried chicken had a baby with a jalapeno popper.
- Plus: Being able to order from a whole menu, with so many options beyond a salad or grain bowl, is super fun.
- It's probably good I don't live closer or you'd have to roll me out of that place often. It's vegan, but that doesn't mean it's light.
If you go: 152 E. State St. 11am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday and 9am-4:30pm Saturday-Sunday.
Go deeper: Read Axios Columbus' earlier take on 4th & State .
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