About us
"Creating a kinder, greener community together"
The Austin Vegan Association (AVA) is Austin’s longest-running plant-based community, proudly serving as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1997. Founded as the Vegetarian Network of Austin, later known as the Austin Vegan & Vegetarian Association, today our mission is to make vegan living more accessible through social gatherings, educational events, and support for local vegan-friendly businesses.
AVA is open to anyone interested in compassionate, sustainable lifestyles.
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Upcoming events
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✨ Vegan Cooking Demo: Indian Favorites with Chef Cheenu ✨
Wheatsville Food Co-op, 4001 S Lamar Blvd Ste E, Austin, TX 78704, USA, Austin, TX, USJoin the Austin Vegan Association on October 17 at 7:00 PM for a flavorful cooking demo featuring a vibrant lineup of Indian dishes prepared by Chef Cheenu. Sample-sized servings for everyone!
Suggested Donation: $10 (to help cover ingredients costs.)
Pay in advance here, or you can also pay at the door.Chef Cheenu is a UX Researcher and proud Austinite who loves to make healthy, vegan versions of classic recipes. For this cooking demo, he will be demonstrating how to take quintessential Indian recipes and provide a vegan and healthier spin on them. Everything is completely vegan, soy free, nut free, and gluten free.
This demo will showcase a mix of comforting classics and fresh, bright flavors, including:
🍚 Chef Cheenu's Signature Quinoa Pulao — a pulao/pilaf but with quinoa instead of rice, mixed with veggies and very easy to make in an Instant Pot.
🍛 Spinach Dal — a comforting soup/stew-like dish with spinach and Masoor Dal (red dal), also made in the Instant Pot.
💛 Zucchini Kofta Curry — a vegan and healthy version of Malai Kofta featuring kofta balls made out of shredded zucchini with chickpea flour and spices, shallow fried with an oppi pan and smothered in a spicy tomato gravy.Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just enjoy a delicious evening, we hope you’ll join us!
Call or text if you need help finding us: 512-481-2730
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Dinner at Seriously Vegan!
Seriously Vegan, 9225 W Parmer Ln Unit No -106, Austin, TX 78717, USA, Austin, TX, USCurious about Austin's newest vegan restaurant? So are we! Join us Sunday, October 18th at 5:00 PM for for a delicious first taste of Seriously Vegan, a new 100% vegan restaurant bringing bold Indian, Indo-Chinese, and Asian-inspired flavors to North Austin!
Their menu has something for every kind of craving, from crispy samosas, Manchurian and chili-garlic tofu to rich tikka masala, jackfruit coconut curry, South Indian-style crepes and tiffins, fresh naan baked in a wood-fired clay oven, and even vegan pizza and pasta.
👉 Check out their website here: https://seriouslyvegan.us/
Please RSVP so we have a headcount and can let the restaurant know.
Hosted by the Austin Vegan Association. No membership needed—just bring your curiosity and join us!
Call or text if you need help finding us: 512-481-2730
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