Chicago Vegan Food Truck in the Running for peta2 Award

Ste Martaen and Soul Vegetarian East Give Windy City One of the Best Eateries on Wheels in the Country

For Immediate Release:
November 27, 2012

Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382

Chicago -- The vegan food revolution has taken hold in every corner of America, and nowhere is that trend more evident (and delicious!) than in Chicago's Ste Martaen & Soul Vegetarian Vegan Food Truck—a collaboration between vegan cheesemaker Ste Martaen and iconic Chicago restaurant Soul Vegetarian East. That's why the mobile eatery is in the running for a Libby Award in the category of Best Vegan Food Truck from peta2, PETA's youth division. Now in their seventh year, the 2012 Libby Awards ("Libby" for "liberation," as in animal liberation) include a record 22 categories.

"More and more young people are insisting that the music they listen to, the clothes they wear, and, especially, the food they eat reflect their strong feelings in favor of animal rights," says PETA Youth Marketing Manager Emily Rodriguez. "All our nominees are winners because they're meeting the demands of compassionate kids and helping animals at the same time."

The "Soul Veg" food truck makes it more convenient than ever to feast on some of the best vegan food in the Midwest and also offers catering and cooking demonstrations. Soul Veg primarily serves "comfort" foods—vegan versions of traditional favorites. Ste Martaen makes an entire line of extraordinary dairy-, soy-, and gluten-free artisan cheeses, which come in olive, smoked Gouda, pepper jack, Muenster, and Colby styles. Other specialties include the Swiss chard and portobello mushroom quiche, mac 'n' cheese, and the hearty Philly cheesesteak.

Voting ends on December 17. Winners will be chosen by peta2 based on several factors, including vote count, and will be announced on December 19. See the full contest details here.

For more information and to cast your vote, please visit peta2.com or click here.