Amber on Foodie and the Beast talking DC Meat-Free Week

Posted by on Feb 5, 2012 in Audio, DC Vegan Drinks, Events, Food, Meat-Free Week | 0 comments

If you missed Amber McDonald on Foodie and the Beast talking about DC Meat-Free Week, take a listen below.

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Meat-Free Week Preview: Nage

Posted by on Feb 3, 2012 in Events, Food, Meat-Free Week, Restaurants | 0 comments

Nage is our featured restaurant on Monday, Feb. 13, the last day of Meat-Free Week.  (Is it possible to get nostalgic over a week that hasn’t happened yet?)  Not only does this menu look delicious, the awesome folks at Nage are donating half of the cost of each five-course meal to benefit Compassion Over Killing and The Kindness Collective.

Starter
Mushroom Consume
Bruniose of Vegetables, Chevil

First Course
Citrus Salad
Baby Lettuce, Fennel, Radish, Black Olive, Oregano Vinaigrette

Second Course
Grilled Eggplant
Herrisa Glaze, Lentil, Bulgur Pilaf, Zatar

Third Course
Yakisoba
Tofu, Asian Mushrooms, Bok Choy, Nori, Hosin

Dessert
Coconut Pannacotto
Rum, Mango

Reservations are suggested and can be made at 202-448-8005.  Find out how delicious charity can taste!

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Meat-Free Week Preview: Elizabeth’s Gone Raw

Posted by on Feb 3, 2012 in Events, Food, Meat-Free Week, Restaurants | 0 comments

We’re excited to welcome Elizabeth’s Gone Raw, DC’s only dedicated raw dining experience, to Meat-Free Week this year.  Here’s their menu for February 10:

Start
Limoncello Arugula Salad with Cranberry Nut Ricotta and Spice Almond Vinaigrette

Appetizer
Coconut Cauliflower Wrap with Cucumber Salad and Green Curry Sauce

Main
Spicy Kelp Noodle Pad Thai with Cilantro and Lime

Dessert
Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream with Pistachio Biscotti

Reservations are available Friday from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and can be made by calling 202-347-8349.  Don’t forget to mention “Meat-Free Week” for a complimentary beverage!

Elizabeth is one of the kindest, most gracious women we’ve had the pleasure of meeting.  This dinner is sure to be a treat!

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Meat-Free Week Preview: Photo Contest

Posted by on Feb 2, 2012 in Events, Food, Meat-Free Week, Restaurants | 0 comments

Get your cameras ready because Meat-Free Week‘s photo contest is back.  Submit your best photos of food and friends from Meat-Free Week to amber@dcvegan.com, and you could win an amazing prize pack!

The best photo (in the wise opinion of your Meat-Free Week organizers) will win a $25 gift card to Founding Farmers to sample their vegan menu, two quarts of soup from SouperGirl, books Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen, Volumes 5, 6, and 7 of Dr. Michael Greger’s Nutrition Series on DVD, and a rockin’ t-shirt in your size.  Big thanks to SouperGirl and our friends at Compassion Over Killing for donating the prizes!

Be creative with your photos — the only limit is your imagination!

Are you ready for more good news?  We just added Yola to the Meat-Free Week line-up!  Mention “Meat-Free Week” at Yola, anytime from Feb. 6 to Feb. 13, and you’ll get a 10% discount off vegan items like vegan yogurt parfait and smoothies.  And did you know, you can upgrade your coffee from dairy milk to soy or almond milk at no extra cost!?  YAY YOLA!

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Meat-Free Week Preview: Food Truck Day

Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Events, Food, Meat-Free Week, Restaurants | 0 comments

The days until Meat-Free Week are dwindling…  Until then, drool over this line-up from Food Truck Day, happening next Wednesday, February 8th.

Cajunator
@Cajunator
$1 off red beans and rice

Cap Mac
@CapMacDC
Vegan soup for only $1

DC Shawarma
@dcshawarma
$3 off vegan falafel

El Floridano
@FLmeetsDC
$2 off vegan options

Far East Taco Grille
@FarEastTG
Offering a special vegan taco

Fojol Bros.
@FojolBros
Debuting a new vegan item

Hot People Food
@HotPeopleFood
$2 off tofu and veggie stir fry

Kimchi BBQ Taco
@KimchiBBQ
$1 off Japchae box

Sauca
@EatSauca
Half off vegan falafel

Tasty Kabob
@TastyKabob
$2 off vegan dish

(And if you’re on Twitter following your favorite food trucks, you’re going to love our Meat-Free Week #twEATup!)

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