The antidote to KFC Courtesy of Foodswings
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By now, you've all surely heard about the "Double Down," KFC's latest assault on human health, animal rights, and our eco-system, which comes with 1,380 milligrams of salt (about 60% of what the federal government recommends for an entire day's consumption) and 10 grams of saturated fat (about 50% of a day's supply).
Well, fear not, plant eaters and planet lovers...Brooklyn's best vegan restaurant has entered the fray with a little something called the "Handwich." They provide the specifics below but let's just say for now that the handwich just may be the greatest vegan sandwich ever created. That's why I spoke with the staff and owners of Foodswings and wanted to share that conversation with you.
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Foodswings Specifics
295 Grand Street Brooklyn, New York 718-388-1919
Hours
Sunday and Monday: 11:30am to 11pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:30am to 12am Friday and Saturday: 11:30am to 2am
My Conversation With the Crew at Foodswings
Foodswings: The Handwich is two faux chicken patties breaded with cornflakes and special seasoning, fried with daiya and tofutti cheese, faux bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and a sweet mustard dijonaise (we add veggies because they're manly too!) created by Chad, our chef superstar, in mockery of the double down. We at Foodswings love to recreate all the fast food and dishes vegans have typically had to eschew. Someone that follows us on Facebook made the suggestion to us and we ran with it! Customers like it so much sometimes after they eat one they will come back to the counter and order one to go, too!
