Meat-Free Week Preview: H Street Goes Veg

Posted by Amber McDonald on Jan 31, 2012 in Events, Food, Meat-Free Week, Restaurants | 1 comment

It’s less than one week until Meat-Free Week launches with our big BBQ party at Sticky Fingers and one short week until “H Street Goes Veg” to celebrate its plethora of veg-friendly restaurants.  Check out these sweet deals to be had on February 7:

A. Litteri, Inc.
517-519 Morse Street, NE
10% off already very low prices on quality olive oil (12 oz to 5 liter sizes) – special available all week!

Argonaut
1433 H Street, NE
$2 tempeh tacos

Dangerously Delicious
1339 H Street, NE
10% discount on all vegan/veggie items – all week long – just mention Meat-Free Week!  In addition, on Feb. 7, 10% of house sales will go to benefit Compassion Over Killing!  Look for the debut of DD’s new vegan pie: Fat Tire Beer Brat Pie.                                        

 Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H Street, NE
20% off Vegetarian Sampler I and II, featuring 4 or 7 vegan dishes

Granville Moore’s
1238 H Street, NE
Featuring vegan sausage, pepper and onions subs!

Smith Commons
1245 H Street, NE
Debuting a new vegan item – Chickpea Ravioli with Curry Coconut Sauce

Sticky Rice
1224 H St, NE
$1 off all veggie sushi rolls and noodle bowls

Toki Underground
1234 H St, NE
Featuring Masumi vegetarian ramen, vegetarian dumplings, and vegan steamed bok choy with braised garlic, grilled turnips, and house-made turnip tare

Even outside of Meat-Free Week, H Street has amazing veg offerings.  Our new friend Margaret Holwill, who helped us with H Street Goes Veg, also compiled a great list for us of H Street’s daily veg options, which we will be sure to share with you.  (Thanks, Margaret!)

Be sure to check out the rest of what Meat-Free Week has to offer, 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!