Plant Powered Metro New York

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About us

Plant Powered Metro New York is catalyzing the local movement for vibrant health through whole-food, plant based (WFPB) nutrition. We empower and support people who have chosen this diet and lifestyle, raise awareness locally about the tremendous health benefits, and seek to bring about communal change.

Everyone is welcome to participate in our network at any place along the journey to health. Whether you are coming to this way of life via The China Study or Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Forks Over Knives or Dr. Greger, Engine2 or Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, you will find a community of like-minded friends who are learning from each other and eager to bring the benefits of WFPB nutrition to the wider community.

Our meetings are held online and at various locations throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey.

To learn more, visit us at www.ppmny.org and join our mailing list.

Featured event

Coastal Mindfulness Walk & Picnic on the North Shore

Sat, Aug 15 · 10:00 AM EDT

Location not specified yet

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a restorative summer afternoon on the North Shore, featuring mindfulness practices, gentle movement, a bring-your-own picnic lunch, and community connection in a coastal setting.

Led by Natalie Zolotareva, PPMNY Nutrition Educator, the morning will begin at the Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Park trailhead with a brief guided meditation focused on sensory awareness.
Next, we'll take a mindful walk along a 4-mile out-and-back coastal path at an easy pace. The walk will include guided mindfulness prompts and opportunities for conversation.

After the walk, we'll gather for a second mindfulness practice for sensory awareness through sight, smell, touch, and taste prior to enjoying lunch together.
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a picnic lunch in a backpack to enjoy following the program.

The event will start at the trailhead off of West Shore Road and end at Bar Beach in North Hempstead, about a 10-minute drive from the Port Washington LIRR station. Carpool rides from the station are available if requested. If you would like a ride, please contact corey.simoneau@ppmny.org in advance to arrange pickup.

Hosted by PPMNY's Natalie Zolotareva and Corey Simoneau

1 attendee

Upcoming events

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Kitchen Reset: Get Organized to Beat Diabetes
Wed, Jul 22 · 12:00 PM EDT
EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care (Queens), 206-20 Linden Boulevard, Queens County, NY, US
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Presented in partnership with EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care

A healthy lifestyle starts at home. In this engaging session, you’ll discover how to stock and arrange your pantry, fridge, freezer, and countertops to make healthy eating the easy choice. Learn which foods to keep on hand to treat and reverse diabetes, and enjoy a brief cooking demo and tasting of a simple, budget-friendly meal using affordable pantry staples.

This event is free and open to the public.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
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Kitchen Reset: Get Organized to Beat Diabetes
Thu, Jul 30 · 2:00 PM EDT
EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care (Bronx), 932 Southern Boulevard, Bronx County, NY, US
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Presented in partnership with EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care

A healthy lifestyle starts at home. In this engaging session, you’ll discover how to stock and arrange your pantry, fridge, freezer, and countertops to make healthy eating the easy choice. Learn which foods to keep on hand to treat and reverse diabetes, and enjoy a brief cooking demo and tasting of a simple, budget-friendly meal using affordable pantry staples.

This event is free and open to the public.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
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Summer Soirée in the East Village
Tue, Aug 4 · 6:30 PM EDT
Caravan Of Dreams, 405 East 6th Street, New York, NY, US
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Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a summer evening of mocktails, music, and wholesome appetizers at Caravan of Dreams in the East Village, a Plant Powered Plates participating restaurant.

Enjoy a handcrafted cucumber citrus or apple ginger mocktail, and a tasting menu of seasonal favorites, including raw avocado and coconut soup, a dips and tapas sampler, homemade lasagna bites, key lime custard, and more.

Between bites, enjoy live music, celebrate summer, and connect with others who share an interest in healthy, plant-powered living.

The fixed price of $42 includes the tasting menu, mocktail, and gratuity. We'll aim to offer gluten-free versions of all featured dishes, and guests are welcome to purchase additional food and beverages from the restaurant's menu.

All reservations are requested by 12:00 PM on Sunday, August 2. After this time, limited space may be available, and we may not be able to honor refund requests.

Hosted by Vanessa Sossa Sánchez, PPMNY Culinary Educator
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Dinner Social in Montclair (August 2026)
Wed, Aug 5 · 7:00 PM EDT
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant, 515 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, US
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Come together in community with Plant Powered Metro New York for a wholesome meal at Mesob, a popular restaurant in Montclair, NJ, offering traditional Ethiopian cuisine.

Our whole food, plant-based meal features their hearty vegetarian sample platter with your choice of six stews, served with injera. Beverages are available for purchase if desired.

The fixed price of $50 includes your meal, tax, and gratuity. The sample platter is plant-based and gluten-free. Dishes may contain some salt and oil. No added sugar is used.

All reservations are requested by 12:00 PM on Sunday, August 2. After this time, limited space may be available, and we may not be able to honor refund requests.

Hosted by Steve Barbag, PPMNY Ambassador
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