While perusing the travel section of Powell's Books yesterday--which is one of the best places ever--I stumbled upon a beat up violet gem of a book: The Tofu Toolbooth. This "guide to natural food stores and eating spots" is a 250 page book containing the names of delicious markets and restaurants all across America that serve organic, natural, and vegetarian foods. While the eateries lack extensive descriptive write-ups, there are a few tips here and there. The book also contains a key, helping the reader to easily pinpoint the listings that will meet his/her needs. What a lovely companion this will be for me when I road trip cross country! I must admit, I was beginning to worry about how I was going to find food on my journey, especially since I have vowed never to eat McDonald's again after reading Fast Food Nation, but now a deliciously natural cafe is never out of my reach!
Essentially, The Tofu Tollbooth is a food-guide for those looking to dine at places other than burger joints and IHOP; although I found a really good book on those restaurants too so stay tuned! If you are anything like me, you love food, and you realize that few things can top a satiating culinary experience. Thanks to The Tofu Tollbooth, I plan to have many such experiences, all over America.
Please Note: Unless you have as amazing a bookstore as Powell's at your fingertips--where I got my copy for $3!--you may have to order Tollbooth online. Amazon.com has them in stock, both new and used copies. Also, be aware that the most recent publishing was in 1998; I would google where you plan to eat ahead of time to make sure it's still in business!
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