US VegWeek

Posted by Tim Meinberg on Apr 14, 2012 in Events, Food, News, Nutrition, Restaurants | 0 comments

Just a little over a week till US VegWeek! DC Vegan is excited to be a sponsor for the event! We will be hosting DC Vegan Drinks during this week at Casa Oaxaca. This is one of many other events that will be happening during the week.

VegWeek is seven-day celebration highlighting the many benefits of choosing vegetarian foods—for our health, the planet, and animals—and thousands of people nationwide are taking the 7-Day Veg Pledge as a fun way to discover new and delicious meat-free meals! Sign up today–and we’ll even send you a Starter Pack loaded with recipes and product coupons.

To see all the events planned, sign up to take the 7-Day Veg Pledge, and help spread the word, visit http://usvegweek.com.

DC Vegan Drinks at Casa Oaxaca, April 25

Posted by Tim Meinberg on Apr 7, 2012 in DC Vegan Drinks, Events, Food | 0 comments

DC Vegan Drinks is a monthly social networking event for people interested in sharing veganism and advocating for animal rights. Our mission is to bring together people from all walks of life (lawyers, students, small business owners, etc…) to build a stronger community and promote the sharing of resources. There is no requirement except for an interest in veganism, animal rights, and to have a little after-work fun.

This month the event will be on a Wednesday during VegWeek and also starting an hour earlier at 6pm.

Next Drink: Wednesday April 25 from 6pm to 9pm
Where: Casa Oaxaca, 2106 18th ST NW Washington, D.C. 20009
Metro: Green, U Street
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Meat-Free Week Preview: Casa Oaxaca

Posted by Amber McDonald on Jan 30, 2012 in Events, Food, Meat-Free Week, Restaurants | 0 comments

 

Starting next week, February 6, through February 13, Casa Oaxaca and sister restaurant Guajillo Grill are celebrating Meat-Free Week!  They have created a delicious menu featuring “The Three Sisters” — corn, beans, and squash — the basic ingredients of indigenous  Mexico.

Patrons joining Casa Oaxaca and Guajillo Grill during Meat-Free Week will enjoy a three-course menu, featuring items like grilled cactus paddles, black mole enchiladas, and hot chocolate thickened with masa and flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar.  Personally, we can’t wait to try the Tres Leches cake, which Casa Oaxaca calls a “twist on our traditional sponge cake, soaked in coconut milk.”  Mmm!

See the full Meat-Free Week menus for Casa Oaxaca and Guajillo Grill here, and don’t forget to check out the full line-up for Meat-Free Week here!

Meat Free, Round Three: Meat-Free Week Schedule

Posted by Amber McDonald on Jan 26, 2012 in DC Vegan Drinks, Events, Food, Meat-Free Week, Restaurants | 4 comments

 

DCVegan, The Kindness Collective, Compassion Over Killing and Compassion for Animals present the third annual Meat-Free Week!  This year, we’re bringing back some of your favorite past events and restaurants, including Food Truck Day and an event with perennial favorite Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats.

We’re also introducing “H Street Goes Veg” – an event chock full of veg eatin’ in the Atlas District, as well as delicious week-long specials at some of the District’s best restaurants.  Check out a free cooking class, make new friends at DC Vegan Drinks, and indulge in a tasting menu or two – we’ve got something for everyone!

Meat, meet your match.

 

Daily Schedule

 

Monday, February 6 – BBQ Kick-Off Party
Learn how to cook an amazing vegan meal in a free class…then head over to Sticky Fingers for a full meal of BBQ.

Cooking Class
Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom, 2201 I St, NW
6 pm – 7 pm
Demystify vegan eating during a free vegan cooking class with Chef Michael Giacomello.  Michael is currently the Vegan Chef Consultant to the Humane Society of the United States and a consultant/caterer for-hire.  Class limited to 15 people maximum; R.S.V.P. to community.foggybottom@wholefoods.com – Sorry, this class is full!

Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
1370 Park Road, NW
7pm – 9 pm
Enjoy a full meal of BBQ seitan, mashed potatoes, purple slaw, corn bread, and a special Meat-Free Week-inspired cupcake for only $14.99! Dine-in with your Meat-Free Week organizers.  Carry out also available.
R.S.V.P. here

 

Tuesday, February 7 – H Street Goes Veg
Head over to the Atlas District to scoop up amazing deals all over H Street NE!  Check out the full line-up here!

 

Wednesday, February 8 – Food Truck Day Returns
Last year’s immensely popular Food Truck Day returns with even more delicious vegan specials!  See the line-up here!

 

Thursday, February 9 – DC Vegan Drinks
Author John Schlimm signs his latest book, The Tipsy Vegan, which showcases a collection of recipes using bar favorites as key ingredients.  Specials from the book available all night.  Book sales will benefit The Kindness Collective.

Meridian Pint
3400 11th St, NW
7 pm – 10 pm

 

Friday, February 10 – Meat-Free Week Raw-ks!
Experience a raw, vegan tasting menu at DC’s only exclusively raw restaurant.

Elizabeth’s Gone Raw
1341 L St, NW
$75 per person (excluding tax & gratuity) for a four-course, raw menu; organic, biodynamic wine pairing for an additional $45 per person.
Reservations Required (202-347-8349) – mention Meat-Free Week for a complimentary beverage

 

Saturday, February 11 – Flying Dog Craft Beer Dinner
Enjoy a 4-course vegan dinner of local and organic ingredients (plus welcome beer + nibbles), featuring 5 Flying Dog beers!  The Flying Dog rep will be there to guide you through the beer pairings.

Bread and Brew
1247 20th St, NW
8 pm
$50 per person (excluding tax & gratuity); max capacity 35 guests.
Reservations Required (202-466-2676) - Sorry, this dinner is sold out!

 

Sunday, February 12 – Let’s #twEATup!
It’s not just a #TweetUp…it’s a #twEATup!  Follow @MeatFreeWeek for more details on the awesome vegan foods (and whiskeys!) to be had at @BoundaryStoneDC!

Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave, NW
2 pm – 5 pm
Enjoy amazing apps like seitan wings with buffalo sauce, Vietnamese-style fresh summer rolls, vegan butternut squash bisque, and more!  Free DC Brau with the purchase of a vegan item…more details here!

 

Monday, February 13 – Meat-Free Monday
Last year’s popular charity dinner returns!  Enjoy delicious a delicious 5-course vegan meal while earning good karma.

 

New for 2012!  Week-Long Specials

Bar Code
1101 17th St, NW
A full menu of vegan items, including appetizers, pizzas, pasta, paella, and desserts.  Don’t miss the vegan chocolate fondue!
Reservations Suggested (202-955-9001)

Casa Oaxaca
2106 18th St, NW
Delicious 3-course prix fixe menu of Heritage Mexican Cuisine, featuring such amazing choices as vegan tres leches cake, for $35 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)
Reservations Suggested (202-387-2272)

Equinox
818 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Fresh and seasonal 3-course vegan meal for $35 per person (excluding tax & gratuity); menu changes daily.
Reservations Suggested (202-331-8118)

Fusion
4815 Georgia Ave, NW
Debuting 3 new vegan items!
Reservations Suggested (202- 726-2210)

Guajillo Grill
1727 Wilson Blvd,  Arlington, VA
Delicious 3-course prix fixe menu of Heritage Mexican Cuisine, featuring such amazing choices as vegan tres leches cake, for $35 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)
Reservations Suggested (703-807-0840)

Heritage India Dupont Circle
1337 Connecticut Ave., NW
10% off all vegan fare; cannot be combined with any other offer or special
Reservations Suggested (202-331-1414)

Heritage India Georgetown
2400 Wisconsin Ave., NW
10% off all vegan fare; cannot be combined with any other offer or special
Reservations Suggested (202-333-3120)

Souper Girl – Online and in-store specials!
www.thesoupergirl.com and 314 Carroll St, NW
10% off all orders!  Mention Meat-Free Week in store or use the code “meatfree” for online orders

Taberna del Alabardero
1776 I St, NW
Create your own 3-course vegan meal from the seasonal menu for $35 per person (excluding tax & gratuity) for dinner; $25 per person for lunch.  Vegetarian paella also available for the special price of $22 per person.
Reservations Suggested (202-429-2200)

Watershed
1225 1st St, NE
Fresh and seasonal 3-course vegetarian meal for $35 per person (excluding tax & gratuity); menu changes daily. (Note vegetarian option only.)
Reservations Suggested (202-534-1350)

Yola
1323 Connecticut Ave., NW
10% off all vegan items, including vegan yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and lattes with soy or almond milk

 

Meat-Free Week Photo Contest

Submit your favorite photos of food and fun from Meat-Free Week to amber@dcvegan.com!  Winner gets 2 free quarts of soup from SouperGirl, a gift card from Founding Farmers to sample their vegan menu, and much, much more!