It’s time for lunch and I’m sad. I’m sad because there is nowhere that I know of in Denver that serves a good Italian beef. I’m sitting here wishing I had an Italian beef--dripping in juices, spiced perfectly, messy as hell--from somewhere like Portillo’s in Chicago.

Instead, I’ll eat my SimplyAsia Spicy Kung Pao Noodle Bowl, microwaved to perfection.

On the plus side, at least the noodle bowl is vegan. I’m sure I’m doing my heart a favor by going with the low fat, lower calorie food.

But my taste-buds are pissed.