Jazz Bar, Vegan Options

Sometimes there are vegan options in unlikely places. Park Slope’s Puppets Jazz Bar being one of them. A seitan steak sandwich and jazz? Yes.

Can I say something about jazz? I enjoy the dance of musical elements that is jazz, enjoy watching inflated cheeks and pursed lips on brass, music face… but unfortunately I have negative connotations with the musical genre. Many I’ve  seen attempt to fly close to the inherent coolness of  jazz have mistaken that cool mutual by association. [Sure, sure, who cares about “cool” after the mid-to-late twenties? While its importance diminishes, it’s there, always: proved by my grandmother… from cradle to the end.] Liking jazz seems to be one of those things people claim because they like the image and the intrigue.  That being said, I like much of the jazz music I’ve heard but find there to be a forced effort behind the jazz enthusiast that seems a bit pretentious. Just as enjoy creative self-expression but balk at identifying myself as an artist, maybe this is just one of my quirks.

Back to the food. There are several options to choose! Two veggie burgers [original on right], a seitan sandwich [on left], veggie dogs, etc. The sandwiches and burgers are small but fixed right. With tofu mayo ketchup, pickle, onion, lettuce and tomato, it’s down right Big Mac-ish. They’re served with chips which makes for added percussion to the musicians. They also got a bar menu of some great sounding cocktails. With the hushed atmosphere and some great talent, be prepared to not talk too much.