If you ever crave some sympathy and want someone to feel sorry for you, simply go over to Lina's, and tell the adorable Italian matriarchal figure behind the counter at the lunch deli that you are vegetarian and also cannot have cheese.
This is what happened today. I'd initially popped in to surprise my (just vegetarian) brother with a foccacia pizza on my way over to visit, ,then decide I would try my luck and see if there were any cool vegan things I could have. I was assured that actually, Lina's margarita pizza is vegan- made on their delicious foccacia bread and slathered in bruschetta- no cheese! I also went home with a gorgeous side of roasted veggies, and some vanilla halva for good measure.
Between these items I tried and their delicious salads, I hope to make Lina's a more frequent lunch spot when I need a break from work.
:)