Plant Powered Metro New York

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Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a pre-fixe meal of elevated flavors of the fall harvest at The Marshal, a farm-to-table restaurant in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, known for its authentic wood fired cooking. The Marshal is a new participant in our Plant Powered Plates initiative which brings more whole food, plant-based meals to you through partnership with local eateries.

A three-course, whole food, plant-based menu will be specially curated for our party:

Appetizer (Choose 1)

• Autumn Squash Soup
• Farmer's Market Salad

Entree (Choose 1):

• Wood Fired Local Mushroom Gnocchi
• Market Plate
• Vegan Pizza

Dessert

• Apple Cobbler

$67 fixed price per person includes meal and gratuity.

Please note that The Marshal will provide dishes free of animal products and added sugar, but they may contain some salt and oil. Gluten-free options will be available.

All reservations are requested by 12:00 PM on Friday, November 21. After this time, limited space may be available, and we will no longer honor refund requests.

Hosted by Rebecca Johnson, PPMNY Culinary Partnerships Manager

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In Partnership with EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a friendly, hands-on shopping experience that makes healthy eating easy and enjoyable. You’ll learn how to pick, store, and prepare seasonal fruits and vegetables, read food labels with confidence, and discover budget-friendly, plant-powered options for diverse cultures and family stages. We'll also point out delicious ways to improve your blood sugar. Come with questions, leave with inspiration — and maybe even a few groceries!

We’ll start with a brief 15-minute lesson at the Neighborhood Care site before walking together to the local supermarket for 50 minutes of guided exploration. Please bring your shopping bags if you plan to purchase groceries after the tour ends!

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Many Voices. One Mission. Health For All.

For nearly seven years, Plant Powered Metro New York has led a regional movement for health — empowering our diverse residents and neighbors to achieve the health we deserve through plant-based nutrition.

We’re hosting our fourth annual Plantathon celebration, raising essential funds to achieve our mission of community health transformation.

Overlapping with Giving Tuesday, Plantathon 2025 will feature a virtual showcase over 8 consecutive nights with learning, stories of healing, lifestyle guidance, and on-air food demos. You'll hear from leading physicians, educators, chefs, and community members on the wide ranging benefits of eating whole plant foods — and the joy of healthful living.

Here’s our exciting line-up, all starting at 7:30 PM ET except where noted:

• Monday, December 1: Chef AJ (demo) and Heart to Healthy Heart with Suzannah Bozzone, MD
• Tuesday, December 2: Tim Kaufman and Rudrani Banik, MD
• Wednesday, December 3 / Miércoles 3 diciembre: en español con Dra. Marcela Sandoval, PPMNY's Stephanie Cornejal (demo), y Dr. Diego Ponieman
• Thursday, December 4: Chef Ramses Bravo and Matthew Lederman, MD
• Friday, December 5: Plantathon throwback night with Ayesha Sherzai, MD
• Saturday, December 6: Plantathon throwback night with Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, MD
• Sunday, December 7, 5:00 PM ET: Cooking with Chef Carole Levy: Plantathon edition
• Monday, December 8: David Bowman, MD, & Keisha Bowman, MPH, and Will Bulsiewicz, MD

When you register or make a general donation by December 7, you’ll be entered to win great prizes to support your healthy lifestyle! Prize sponsors include Vitamix. Winners will be chosen and announced the week of Plantathon.

While all Plantathon virtual events are accessible at no cost, we encourage you to make a donation. And every donation made through the end of the year will be matched thanks to a generous anonymous donor!

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Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a communal meal at Curry Club at Sāghar’s, a vibrant Indian restaurant in Port Jefferson, NY, known for its authentic and colorful dishes.

Our whole food, plant-based dishes will be served family-style including: lentil soup, quinoa salad, papadam, roti, brown rice, and 2-3 main dishes (TBA).

Meal includes a beverage (seltzer, tea, or coffee) and fruit for dessert.

$48 fixed price includes meal and gratuity. Please note that Curry Club at Sāghar’s will provide dishes free of animal products and added sugar, but may contain some salt and oil. All dishes will be gluten-free except for the roti.

All reservations are requested by 12:00 PM on Monday, December 1. After this time, limited space may be available, and we will no longer honor refund requests.

Hosted by Denise and Rich Bassin, PPMNY Volunteers