Meatless Meetup

Join Sumeet for a 45-minute walk from the Crystal Ark at Granville Island to Budgie's Burritos for lunch. We'll meet inside the Crystal Ark--it's an interesting small store (see photo below).

Budgie's is a vegetarian, Tex Mex style restaurant. making all their food from scratch with fresh ingredients. Everything can be veganized.

You can order whatever you want provided it is vegan and pay at the counter. Burritos are typically $12 to $16 and they are large. Some may want to have their burritos cut in half to share with one other person ordering a different type of burrito.

We will be eating downstairs in their dining area (see photo below).

If you haven't yet joined us for dim sum, you may not know why it is one of our most popular events--with large round tables, you get to meet a lot of people and have great conversations. And with ten to a table, you get to sample a small amount of a lot of dishes at a great price.

$ 22 CASH ONLY / person. (Price includes tax & some tip. Diners are encouraged to leave some additional coins on the table for the servers, as we are getting a huge discount!)

Our all vegan menu will be:

1. Siu Mei
2. Watercress Dumpling
3. Sticky Wild Rice in Bamboo Leaf
4. Spicy Wontons
5. Veggie Cuttle Fish
6. Pan-fried Vegetables with Bean Curd Skin
7. Chili & Pepper Deep-fried Tofu
8. Pan-fried Noodle with Vegetables
9. Pan-fried Colourful Gluten Balls with Assorted Vegetables

$22 CASH ONLY, CASH ONLY, CASH ONLY. Did we mention cash only?

This is a set menu. Substitutions are not possible but you can skip a dish and still have enough for lunch.

We'll be seated at large round tables, approximately 10 to a table. Upon arrival, check where to sit then pay the host at your table in CASH once seated.

N.B. Please note, to maintain our positive relationship with the restaurant, those cancelling with less than 24 hours notice will be expected to e-transfer payment for their meal to the host.

Those not answering the RSVP question will be removed but are welcome to reregister and answer the RSVP question. Regulars without first timer guests will be removed.

Buses stop right nearby and there's plenty of free parking, but it can take a while to find, so give yourself plenty of time to ensure you get there on time as we cannot guarantee seats can be held long if the restaurant is busy.

One last thing: CASH ONLY. :-)

This is our annual meetup on the beach to celebrate Solstice. Celebrating Solstice means enjoying the daylight and watching the sun go down circa 9:30. This year we're postponing our beach party until a few weeks after Solstice, so it is after FIFA has finished, as the beach is predicted to be even more crowded than usual during the World Cup.

Bring your own towel or blanket to sit on. If you want others to sit with you, bring a sheet or something.

Also, please bring some vegan snacks to share, such as strawberries, blueberries, pizza, popcorn, chips etc.

Volunteer greeters are needed, so contact us if you are interested.

We're not meeting AT the Boathouse restaurant. We will be directly in front of the restaurant but very close to the water not the restaurant. All attempts to have signs over the years have resulted in the signs blowing over. You will find us by walking along the water's edge NOT by walking along the path beside the restaurant.