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Wash. Post: “They Got the Vegetarian Vote”

Today’s Food Section of the Washington Post reported on Compassion Over Killing’s 2008 “Best Vegetarian Food” contest, hosted on VegDC.com. Check it out:

They Got the Vegetarian Vote

The organic eco-cafe Java Green was voted best vegetarian restaurant for the second consecutive year in VegDC.com’s second annual Three Green Stars awards, honoring vegetarian foods made and served in the Washington area. The downtown eatery also won top marks for serving the best vegan burger.

Amsterdam Falafel Shop in Adams Morgan earned a pair of titles as well, for best falafel and best cheap vegan eats.

The VegDC.com Web site was launched in 2000 by Compassion Over Killing, a nonprofit animal advocacy group based in Washington. The group produces an annual vegetarian guide for the metro area.

More than 1,000 people voted in this year’s contest. See the complete list of winners in 14 categories at http://www.vegdc.com.

(Washington Post, Wednesday, October 29, 2008; Page F07)

October 29, 2008 | Filed Under COK, Food, News | Leave a Comment 

What are you doing for World GO VEGAN days?

Sat. Oct. 25 to Fri. Oct. 31: “World GO VEGAN Days” is an annual celebration highlighting the many benefits of choosing meat-, egg-, and dairy-free foods.

From our first bite of breakfast to our last forkful of food at night, every single day our dietary choices have far-reaching effects on our health, the planet, and the lives and deaths of billions of animals. By learning more about exactly what—and who—we’re eating, we can empower ourselves to take a stand every time we sit down to eat, simply by opting for the vegan version of our favorite foods.

Thankfully, the D.C.-Metro area is home to hundreds of veg-friendly eateries, making it easier than ever to adopt a healthier and more compassionate diet. Check out VegDC.com to discover the very best in vegan dining, including a list of winners in the recent “Best Vegetarian Food” contest of 2008!

But aside from feasting on a Veg Max Panini at Java Green or indulging in decadent desserts at Sticky Fingers Bakery – what are YOU doing for World GO VEGAN days?

Nothing planned? Here are some ideas:

  • Office Feed-In! Make some vegan cupcakes, cookies, or other treats to share with your co-workers. You can even bring in the cookbook to share recipes.
  • Dinner Party! Host a vegan dinner party for your soon-to-be-vegan friends, neighbors, and family. Make it a potluck to encourage others to explore vegan cooking.

Read more

October 24, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, COK, Events, Food, Recipes | 2 Comments 

Vegan Trick or Treating

So this is our first year as parents and even though our little one is to young to eat candy, I know that there are some of you out there who have little vegan ones that are, so what do you do on Halloween?

UPDATE

  • Kid’s Dress Up Day! Bring your little goblin, princess, or ghoul dressed in-costume for a free, sweet (vegan) treat on Halloween Day, October 31st! (Adults are encouraged to come in-costume as well!) http://great-sage.com
  • check out the list of vegan candy here
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October 23, 2008 | Filed Under Food, Kids | Leave a Comment 

Vegan / Vegetarian Tasting

Where: Roots Market (Clarksville)
When: October 5th 12pm-3pm
Who:

Sweet & Natural Vegan Desserts (Cakes)
Arora Creations (Rice Pilaf and Vegan Chick Pea Chana Masala)
Quality Vegetarian
Phil’s Veggie Fajita & Spicy Tofu Burrito
Emily’s Desserts (Cookies)

October 3, 2008 | Filed Under Food | Leave a Comment 

COK Benefit at Java Green

Support COK while enjoying delicious cruelty-free fare and socializing with other activists! Join COK at the monthly Java Green funding day on the third Saturday of every month, when a portion of your bill will benefit COK. In addition to their regular menu, Java Green offers a delicious vegan brunch available only on Saturdays until 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Java Green, 1020 19th St., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations
WHEN: All day from 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.!

September 17, 2008 | Filed Under Benefit, Food | Leave a Comment 

New Liz Lovely GF Vegan Cookies

Liz Lovely has new Gluten Free Vegan Cookies, they come in Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge, & Ginger Molasses. I have not had them yet, but if they are anythinng like their regular cookies, I am sure they will be pretty freakin’ good. And if you read this Liz we would be happy to try them out and write a follow up review. You can email me at tim@dcvegan.com. If anyone has seen these on store shelves in the DC area let us know.

September 7, 2008 | Filed Under Food | 1 Comment 

poll, do you buy organic?



September 7, 2008 | Filed Under Food, Poll | Leave a Comment 

your best vegan holiday recipe & story

With the holidays just around the corner its about time to break out that recipe(s) that you only make once a year. Weather its to make a wonderful vegan meal for your family or to take to your relatives house so you have at least one thing to eat.

That reminds me of last year, we decided to not attend the usual family feasting. We made a wonderful vegan dinner and invited everyone to come to our place. I would have to say that it turned out better then expected. Some of our family showed up and ate our vegan food. To their surprise, they loved it! (No surprise to me I knew it was going to be good!) But those are the only people that showed.  This year I think we are going to do things a little different because of our new little one, but I know our parents will make us some good vegan food.

But anywho…lets hear some of those favoriate recipes, and if you have a good holiday story lets hear that too.

September 7, 2008 | Filed Under Cooking, Food, Recipes | 1 Comment 

Veg Wine Dinner at Great Sage

Great Sage and Constantine Wines Presents: An Organic Vegetarian Wine Tasting Dinner on Thursday September 18th  7:00pm

Here is the menu, all courses have a vegan alternative.

First Course
Roasted fennel, leek and potato soup with crème fraîche.
Masciarelli Rosè 2006 from Italy

Second Course
Romaine hearts, roasted nuts with green grapes and a creamy caramelized onion vinaigrette.
Masciarelli Trebbiano 2006 Italy

Main Course
Marinated vegan chicken breast with fresh pasta, Wine soaked Portobello mushrooms in a fresh herb tomato sauce.
Masciarelli Montepulciano 2004 Italy

Dessert Course
Fresh blackberry shortcake with freshly whipped cream.
Perlage Riva Moretta  Prosecco 2006 Italy

$60 per person tax and gratuity not included, call to make a reservation or contact Kristen at 443.535.9400 or KristenB@great-sage.com. Roots Market will have available a special pre-order sale of all wines with a 10% case discount offer for this night only!

September 5, 2008 | Filed Under Beer / Wine, Events, Food | Leave a Comment 

COK Benefit at Vegetable Garden

Support COK while enjoying delicious cruelty-free fare and socializing with other activists! Please join us at the monthly Vegetable Garden funding day, the first Thursday of every month, when D.C.’s vegan favorite donates 10 percent of your bill to COK.

WHERE: Vegetable Garden, 11618 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md.
METRO: White Flint Metro station on the red line
WHEN: All day! 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

September 3, 2008 | Filed Under Benefit, Food | Leave a Comment 

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