Redveg Revolution
Frankly, I've had my fill of prawn and watercress sandwiches, but in London, healthy (vegetarian or vegan, forget about it) and affordable lunch options are sparse. After a Topshop binge or afternoon pint, check out Redveg -- a politically charged alternative to those passive English sandwiches. For three or four pounds, you can scarf down a ChilliVeg burger, four varieties of falafel, or NoName nuggets; all of which are 100% vegetarian and free of genetic modifications (more importantly, three or four pounds). Though sparse in terms of seating, the best option (to avoid unsmiling staff and laminate images of Che Guevara with Redveg slogans on his forehead) is to pick up a bottle of vino at the Tesco Metro across the street (unless you prefer sparkling ginger) and head to Soho Square with a blanket. You'll have compensated for the shopping spree, sated the beer munchies, and given your stomach a prawn-free meal, all with the sterling in your pocket. I declare it a lunchtime revolution!
-- Megan Zanke
