Moroccan Vegetarian/Vegan Dinner at Zerza in Essex Market

Recently I had the pleasure of a sightseeing and culinary adventure in **Morocco**’s ancient and modern cities at the edge of the Sahara desert. **I’d be delighted if you could join the NYC Vegetarian and Vegan group to enjoy the distinctly flavorful Moroccan food at Zerza restaurant.**

**This will also be a trip to explore the vegetarian & vegan options in the beautiful Essex Market building**, such as **Mille Nonne, Chomps-Élysées, and Puebla.** And also, the exquisite all-vegan **Rebel Cheese (formerly Riverdel)**. Likely, I am thinking, most of us will order from Zerza. But please feel free to order from multiple vendors and whichever vendors you please.

**Food**: At Zerza, you can try their variety of starters, such as **Zaalouk, Falafel Salad, Roasted Cauliflower**, or indulge in a traditional entree such as **Couscous** and **Falafel Sandwich**. The most notable dish is the **Moroccan Tagine** with hearty vegetables in an aromatic savory sauce! Tagine is not only the name of the food but also the beautiful cookware which is designed to minimize water usage. **PLEASE NOTE: Zerza is NOT all-vegetarian, so please confirm that your food matches your diet at the time of ordering.**

Service: The staff are very accommodating to vegan/vegetarian dietary preferences. Food is served quickly.

**Everyone pays for themselves; cash & major credit cards accepted.**

**FOR OUR NEW MEMBERS** – We are an incredibly friendly, FUN, and welcoming group! Join us for a stellar evening of lively conversations and great food/drink with fellow vegetarians and vegans!

**Train information:**

* Take **F M J Z** train to the **Delancey St.-Essex St.** station. **Essex Market is right on this corner, above the train.**
* Another option is to take **B D** train to **Grand St.** station, then walk a few blocks east.

**Website with menu: [https://www.zerzany.com](https://www.zerzany.com)**

**WHERE TO MEET:** We will be meeting at the Zerza booth on the **Ground Floor** of Essex Market at **6:00 PM**.

**WHERE TO EAT:** After picking up our food, our group will be going upstairs to Essex Market’s **2nd Floor**, where there is a large seating area.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Zerza, at Essex Market!

Michael