Oh, Red Herring! Be still my heart. I loved this place before I ever considered eating vegan, and it's been a haven for me since then. The specials never fail to delight, so much so that I went six months never trying a regular menu item because I was so entranced by the daily specials. The BBQ seitan is outta control good--so fantastic that I find myself picking up the escaping pieces of seitan with my fingers and then licking the sauce off. The falafel is phenomenal as well.
Meat-eaters, have no fear. I've brought many a devout omnivore to Red Herring, and they've raved about their eats as well. The chef does a fantastic job of dreaming up dishes that are flavorful and filling (and still pretty damn cheap). I find the whole sandwich fills me up nicely for $5, and the specials are always a meal-and-a-half for a bit more.
I'm sad they weren't able to keep dinner service going, but I've got my fingers crossed they'll revisit that another time.
Red Herring, thank you for satisfying my stomach, making sure this mostly vegan gal never feels frustrated grabbing a lunch out, and helping me feel completely guiltless about eating out.