Plant-Based Comfort Classics
2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chef’s Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, United States
Transform plant-based ingredients into classic dishes with this vegan menu by Chef John.
In this hands-on cooking class, Chef John will teach you how to prepare a hearty plant-based meal while practicing a range of kitchen skills and techniques. Improve your knife work and proficiency with kitchen tools, including the air fryer and emulsion blender.
This vegan menu begins with fresh tempeh tuna salad with dill followed by a creamy broccoli soup with vegan cheddar and potatoes. For the main course, prepare a savory lentil loaf with mushroom sauce accompanied by roasted vegetables. Enjoy a warm berry crisp with cashew cream for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

SouthWest Vegan Food Tour in Las Vegas
2025-02-12 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-15 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-18 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 7960 S Rainbow Blvd, 7960 South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89139, United States
On this Southwest Food Tour, you’ll sample delicious foods from around the world but in the convenience of the Southwest area.

Note: Begins at 12PM or 4PM depending on the day.

We’ll start at a cozy vegan Italian spot, and you’ll soon see why that is! We’ll have a seat, share some mouth watering food!

Then we’ll head over to a local Juice Bar and you’ll learn about the benefits of juicing and smoothies.

Lastly, we’ll end at a plant based Mexican eatery where the food is yummy and (almost) guilt free.

We’re going to focus our time at 3 major food spots in Southwest Las Vegas. You’ll sample everything from comfort food to upscale menu items! All the dishes and foods will be plant based and vary from indulgent to healthy on this unique tasting journey.

You’ll walk no more than a half of mile in 2.5 hours because FREE transportation will be provided (for 2-4 people) in between restaurants, and parked nearby.

Plant Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market
2025-02-12 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-14 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-15 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-18 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pike Place Market, 1928 Pike Place, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Tickets for this Plant-Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market in Seattle
Ticket for 1 person – includes:

lunch: 12 plant-based tastings from a variety of Pike Place Market businesses (sweet and savory included)

Highlights
Sample over a dozen plant-based delights as you bite into this fresh market menu
Get an insider’s perspective on the who, what, when and how of Seattle’s historic farmer’s market
A perfect way to have a weekend lunch, no need to be a vegan or vegetarian to enjoy it
General Info
Date and time: various dates and times available
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location: Pike Place Market, Seattle
Age requirement: all ages are welcome
Accessibility: this experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible
For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs
Description
Come discover Pike Place Market in Seattle through this incredible 12-item tasting menu. Chow down on scrumptious plant-based delights that will immediately make you appreciate plant-based eating like never before! This special menu offer intends to dispel the notion that plant-based diets are boring and bland, so dig in as you get the special know-how to got to the market like an expert chef to hunt for the freshest local ingredients for your next meal. Get your tickets now for this Plant-Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market in Seattle!

Moroccan Vegetarian/Vegan Dinner at Zerza in Essex Market
Zerza Moroccan Mediterranean, 88 Essex St, New York, NY, 10002, United States
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

Plant-Based Garden Feast
2025-02-14 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-15 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | NV
Celebrate the healthy goodness of plant-centered cuisine with this from-scratch four-course meal.
In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Laura, you’ll use high-quality ingredients as you learn how to craft a handful of plant-based recipes that are just as delectable as they are healthy.
Begin with a spicy carrot hummus infused with chipotle peppers and tahini and served with artisan crackers, and a fresh arugula salad featuring pears and toasted walnuts. For the main course, you’ll prepare herb-packed chimichurri cauliflower steak served with roasted tomatoes and quinoa. And because dessert can also be healthy, you’ll whip up a silken chocolate mousse.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

VSDC Veg Singles Karaoke
Wok and Roll, 604 H Street. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Are you vegan or vegan-aspiring? Do you have no one to serenade on Valentine’s Day? Then come join the Veg Society of DC’s singles group for a karaoke night!
We are getting a private room for karaoke at Wok and Roll for 2 hours – from 7 to 9 pm. You don’t *have* to sing if you join us, although it is encouraged! All attendees *do* have to RSVP and pay on Meetup in advance, as there is a fee for the private room and a maximum capacity limit.
Wok and Roll has a 21+ policy that we must follow for this event (no one under 21 years of age.)
Wok and Roll has separate entrances for the restaurant and for karaoke. Go in the karaoke entrance to the right of the restaurant entrance. Head straight up the stairs. You’ll go up two flights of stairs and see a sign for check in on the left. Ask the person at the bar where the large party room is. If you arrive before 7, you can hang out at the bar and wait. Please be on time.
Wok and Roll has a few vegan food options available if you would like to purchase food at the venue. There is no official plan for before or after karaoke, but there are a lot of options in the area for those who want to continue hanging out after the event (e.g. Hip City Veg, Rocket Bar).
PLEASE sign up early as we expect the demand to be high and we have limited space. If you cancel your RSVP on or before February 8, you can receive a refund. If you cancel your RSVP on February 9 or later, that will open up a spot for someone else to attend, but we will not be able to issue you a refund; the funds will be used to support VSDC’s mission.
**As a VSDC singles event, this event is for vegan and vegan-aspiring adults who do not currently have a romantic partner.** People of any sexual orientation may join as long as they are single. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. You do not need to be looking to date; you can just come socialize with other singles.
**Transportation**
The nearest Metro station is Gallery Place/Chinatown on the Red, Green, and Yellow lines. There is street parking, but it is scarce on a Friday night, and there is an event at Capital One Arena on the 14th. So public transportation will most likely be your best bet!
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).

Vegan Adventure in the East Village
2025-02-15 14:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Gandhi Garden, Union Square W, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Discover the delicious vegan options the East Village and Lower East Side have to offer.
$ 125 PER PERSON
All-inclusive: 6 food stops and taxes.
This vegan food tour meets in Gandhi Garden in Union Square, and then you’ll set off on a vegan foodie adventure led by an experienced local guide. On this two-mile walking food tour, you’ll stop at a least five different spots to try unique and delicious vegan fare.
Some of the local culinary favorites you’ll enjoy include vegan Chinese food, artisanal vegan cheese, vegan soft serve and more. As you wander through quaint East Village and the Lower East Side, your guide will also share interesting tidbits about the history and culture of the neighborhood.

Vegan Sunday Brunch
2025-02-16 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Lair 420 Social Club, 323 N 52ND ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
Every Sunday
Noon to 3 pm
Vegan Sunday Brunch
The Lair (420 Safe Place)
Sunday Funday (games, movies, & brunch)

VSDC February Vegan Potluck
Elissa Free, 4204 45th Street, N.W., Washington, DC, 20016, United States
Please join us for the February VSDC Vegan Potluck. It will start at 6 pm and will go until about 9 pm. There is no charge to attend the event.
**Items to bring to the potluck:**
– Vegan potluck dish (no animal products of any kind) to share. For food quantity, please bring 4 to 6 times the number of servings times the number in your party.
– A serving utensil for your dish
– Ingredients list or recipe for your dish – ***Please print or write it out in advance***
– Beverage for yourself or one to share
– To help reduce waste, bring your reusable plate, cup, and utensils
Note: VSDC will provide basic supplies and drinking water.
Also please be sure to help leave the space clean before leaving the potluck and take the containers and utensils you brought with you.
*Friendly reminder: vegans do not consume any animal products or byproducts (no meat, chicken/poultry, fish/sea animals, eggs, milk or dairy products, honey, etc).*
VSDC thanks former VSDC board member Caroline Cherry for helping coordinate these upcoming potlucks and to Elissa Free and Bill Nooter for hosting in February. Email potluck@vsdc.org for questions or to help plan future potluck events.
**Location**
4204 45th Street, NW, Washington DC 20016.
**Parking**
Yes, there is street parking in front, on the street. Also, the home is 15 minute walking distance from the Tenleytown Metro station on the Red Line.
**Weather**
In case of bad weather, be sure to check the comments on this webpage for any updates by the organizers the morning of the event.
***Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.***
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](vsdc.org) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Join VSDC for a Sustainability Plant-Based Lunch & Learn @ GMU's Veg Dining Hall
George Mason University, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
Are you passionate about creating meaningful change for animals that benefits the climate? Join VSDC and our friends at [Plant Based Lunch & Learn ](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15ssciKR8U/?mibextid=wwXIfr)on Monday, February 17 (President’s Day) for a presentation by Sophia Nelson, Field Marketing Manager at Sodexo, about the foodservice giant [Sodexo’s roll-out of its DefaultVeg program.](https://us.sodexo.com/newsroom/2024/sodexo-defaultveg-expansion)
The event will be held in George Mason University’s veg dining hall, [The Spot: Where Plants Power You](https://masondining.sodexomyway.com/en-us/locations/the-spot) and will feature an all-you-can-eat vegan buffet. The price for this event is $22.
**Location:** The Spot is located at Hampton Roads and Pilot House on the GMU campus. (Note: its address is 4401 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030, but that may be confusing since it is a large campus. ***We recommend using the parking address below and then following signs to The Spot.)***
**Parking:** If driving, please park in the Rappahannock River Parking Deck. Since it is a large campus, use this address for parking and The Spot is right across the street from the parking deck:
4395 University Dr. Fairfax VA 22030
Sodexo, one of the world’s largest foodservice companies, has massively expanded its use of the DefaultVeg strategy where plant-based meals are replacing some animal-based meals at nearly 400 college dining halls. This strategy, first piloted in all-you-can-eat university dining halls by Sodexo in partnership with the Better Food Foundation and Food for Climate League, uses behavioral nudges to encourage plant-based diet change. Information in a peer-reviewed study from this pilot indicates that the average rate of students choosing plant-based dishes increased by almost 60 percent on plant-based default days.
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](vsdc.org) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Vegan Presidents Day Dinner at Bodhi Vegan in Chinatown
Bodhi Restaurant, 77 Mulberry Street, New York, ny, 10013, United States
**Our dinner is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please arrive at 7:00pm, or as close to 7:00pm as you can.**
We are excited for our group to go to **[Bodhi](https://www.veganbodhi.com)** at 77 Mulberry Street in Chinatown. Bodhi is **all-vegan**, and is **the favorite Chinese restaurant of many in our group**.
****PLEASE BRING CASH for ease in paying checks. Thank you.****
The menu is **extensive** with the following categories: **Appetizers, Soups, Dim Sum (small, medium, and large)**, **Noodles and Fried Rice**, and **Main Courses**. Each category has numerous selections so it will be very difficult not to choose too much! They also have desserts and a variety of beverages. The mock roast pork “barbeque meat” is a particular favorite of our meetup group members. It tastes uncannily like roast pork and is amazing.
The prices are very reasonable and a number of selections are truly great deals. There are **four categories of Dim Sum**: all are delectable and all are fantastic values. The four Dim Sum categories are: Small Dim Sum (10 kinds), Medium Dim Sum for (25 kinds), Large Dim Sum and Special Dim Sum (9 kinds). **You could easily make a meal of two or three Dim Sum dishes alone, or a group of people can order several and share.** As well, the main courses here are outstanding. The menu is huge with over 180 items, including 15 Appetizers (besides all the Dim Sum), 55 Main Courses, 21 Gluten-Free items, and 27 Noodle & Fried Rice dishes! Everything is delicious.
**For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events: this is an incredibly friendly & welcoming group.**
**Train Directions:** Take the **J, N, Q, R, W, Z, 4 or 6 Trains to Canal Street**. Walk east on Canal Street and then turn right on to Mulberry Street. Bodhi will be on that block.
**How to find us:** Walk to the back of the restaurant. We will be sitting at the large circular tables in the back.
**Looking forward to seeing you at Bodhi Vegan! Our dinner is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please arrive at 7:00pm, or as close to 7:00pm as you can.**
****PLEASE BRING CASH for ease in paying checks. Thank you.****
David
