Vegetarian Dining Club

Join like-minded vegetarians and vegans as we explore life & Los Angeles. Almost every week we'll do something, whether it's trying out a new restaurant, having a potluck at someone's house, or perhaps a veggie picnic at a drive-in. Enjoy great food and great company. All are welcome. Check out our list of over 100 events!

The Vegetarian Dining Club was founded in the summer of 1908 by Jeremiah Price and Matthias von Besiex. It was the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, and possibly the first east of the Mississippi.  For more about us, read our history.

We have revived their legacy, and try to live up to their early guiding principles, which included:

  • All are welcome! You don't need to be a vegetarian or vegan to join us or come to our events. We don't particularly care what you eat and we won't try to convert you.
  • No networking or self-promotion! We are not a vehicle for promoting any member, their business, or cause, no matter how related they may be. We gather for social reasons, nothing less, nothing more.
  • 'Yes' means YES!  If you RSVP yes, you better show up!
  • Regulars get preferential inclusion in events. 
  • ...see our complete rules...

 

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Twitter: twitter.com/VegetarianDC

Facebook: facebook.com/quinxy

Blog: quinxy.com

 

Quinxy von Besiex (Director)

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Recent Meetups

  • April 14, 2012 · 7:30 PM

    The Vegetable Garden

    6 Vegetarians & Vegans | 5.00 5.001

    We're heading to the celebrated The Vegetable Garden website, described on their site as: For 15 years, The Vegetable Garden has been Maryland's award-winning vegetarian... Learn more

  • January 28, 2012 · 7:30 PM

    Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!

    5 Vegetarians & Vegans | 5.00 5.003

    We're heading to the famous Yuan Fu restaurant in Rockville, MD home to such beautifully crafted faux meat dishes as "Veggie Duck with Chinese Broccoli" and "Crispy Soft... Learn more

  • September 30, 2011 · 3:00 AM

    The Vegetarian Dining Club is Dead! Long live the vegetarian dining club!

    6 Vegetarians & Vegans | 5.00 5.001

    Friends, vegetarians, vegans, lend me your ears!  On or about September the Vegetarian Dining Club is returning to the noble and good stewardship of Jim Price, the... Learn more

  • August 7, 2011 · 10:00 PM

    Voyage to The Veggie Grill

    4 Vegetarians & Vegans | 5.00 5.002

    Heading to our frequent haunt, The Veggie Grill in El Segundo. Afterwards a stroll to the nearby Starbucks, Pinkberry, or gelato place.

  • July 29, 2011 · 10:30 PM

    Friday Night at Native Foods

    4 Vegetarians & Vegans

    We're heading to the always popular Native Foods, to enjoy the wonderful food, and learn from the table center pieces about what books Chef Tanya is reading and what... Learn more
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  • New Member
    Rachel Rachel joined
    April 29
    Rachel
    "I've lived in DC for about 5 years- I've been a vegetarian for about 16. I'm not outspoken or judgmental in my reasons for not eating meat or toward people that do. I just personally don't want to!"
  • New Member
    Main Hussain Main Hussain joined
    April 18
    Main Hussain
    "Hello! I'm Main."
  • New Member
    Mavis Mavis joined
    March 22
    Mavis
    "Hi I'm Mavis..."
  • New Member
    Renelda Renelda joined
    March 17
    Renelda
    "Hi. I started a plant based diet at the beginning of 2013."
  • New Member
    BACTUU WILSON BACTUU WILSON joined
    February 25
    BACTUU WILSON
    "Hi, would love to meet some great vegetarians in the county"
  • New Member
    Natalie Natalie joined
    February 23
    Natalie
    "hi! I'm here to meet like minded people."
  • New Member
    johnrichmond50 johnrichmond50 joined
    February 17
    johnrichmond50
    "My wife and I are vegetarians (mostly) looking for more dining options in DC. We live in Richmond and visit frequently."
  • New Member
    Aj Jones Aj Jones joined
    February 10
    Aj Jones
    "I'm Aj Jones."
  • New Member
    Jacky Jacky joined
    January 24
    Jacky
    "Go Vegeeeees!"
  • New Member
    Dionne Lewis Dionne Lewis joined
    January 24
    Dionne Lewis
    "Hi group, I'm Dionne!"
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Washington, DC 20016
Founded Jun 5, 2008
20080605
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$10.00 if you feel like it

This covers: We have parties and events, and this will help defray our costs.

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