Meat-Free Week Preview: Nage

Posted by Amber McDonald 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!

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!