Ed said:

>One of my favorite restaurants is 'The Chicago Diner.' If I recall, it's >on N Broadway, fairly close to Belmont on the Near North Side. Their staff >is very knowledgeable and willing to help. And, their Lentil Loaf and >mashed potatoes are exquisite!

finally, something I can help with =)

Chicago Diner 3411 N. Halsted St. (312) 935-6696

it is a Really great place for vegan food, and even though I live in San Francisco now, I still keep their business card posted up at my desk because I love what it says on the back:

"In one lifetime, the average American eats 11 cows, 1 calf, 3 sheep, 23 pits, 45 turkeys, 1097 chickens and over 1000 fish. Altogether 2180 animals. Nearly 5 Billion animals are slaughtered each year in the U.S.A. Love Animals Don't Eat Them"

Mmconv