Meatless Meetup

Entrance is free and there will be free vegan refreshments available.
Doors open for socializing at 6:30, film starts at 7:00 pm.

Join us to watch "How Not to Die", the new film based on Dr. Michael Greger’s bestselling book. The film features top experts sharing evidence-based nutritional strategies to extend health-span and prevent premature death. Following the film, we will have a Q&A session.

Meatless Meetup is partnering up with Oakridge Seventh Day Adventist Church (a church that promotes the plant based diet) to offer this film to our members for free at their community hall.

Refreshments provided will include: popcorn, fruit and veggie platters, chips & dips, and small bite samples from Feast & Fallow Cafe, tea & decaf coffee.

Some volunteers are needed for set up and tear down (70 chairs). Please contact Nancy if you would like to be on the team to help make this wonderful event go smoothly.

We are excited to visit this Michelin Guide recommended fine dining plant-based restaurant for the first time! Folke is a plant-based restaurant in Kitsilano, offering a refined yet welcoming approach to vegan fine dining. Recognized among the best vegan restaurants in Vancouver, Folke is rooted in seasonality and a deep respect for place. Their menus reflect the richness of BC's farms, forests, and coastline, evolving continuously to highlight ingredients at their peak.

Join us for a special seating for a 5 course tasting dinner menu that will feature in-season shared plates.

This is a pre-paid event, to be paid upon registration via e-transfer to your host Alison (email address for transfer is in the rsvp question). The cost, per person, is $52.50 (tax included). Note that this is a no-tipping restaurant.

Each guest will receive the following:

• Snacks course
• Beet tartare (preserved fruit, hazelnut, gnocco fritto (Italian bread))
• Chickpea tofu (tossed in a black pepper sauce, with scallion, cabbage, achar (south asian picked condiment))
• Hand-made seasonal pasta
• Dessert

Exact menu items will be known (and shared here) closer to the date. A gluten-free option is available by request (just indicate that in your rsvp).

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be offered at extra cost, with wines starting at $10/glass.

We look forward to seeing you for this culinary adventure!

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:
For the following menu:
1. Three Delicious Combination Congee
2. Jai Gluten Combination
3. Pan-fried Turnip Cake
4. Shanghai Style Dumplings
5. Sticky Wild Rice in Bamboo Leaf
6. Tasty Fresh Shitake Mushrooms
7. Spicy Green Beans
8. Deep-fried Crispy Vegetarian Drumstick
9. Deep-fried Veggie Cuttle Fish (new item!)

$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. :-)

Date and menu to be confirmed. Price confirmed.

Join us for one of our favourite vegan restaurants, Viet Family on Commercial Drive.

For $26 CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY including tax and tip, each table of four will share the following dishes:
1. Fried Dumpling (small version with only 4 dumplings)
2. Papaya Salad
3. Lemongrass Chick'n
4. Cha Ca Ha Noi
5. Bun Sai Gon OR Dry Chick'n noodles - Phở Gà Trộn

Did we mention this event is CASH only?

As food is being purchased, chopped, and prepared for us in advance, RSVPing here is your commitment to pay the $26 by e-transfer if you cancel less than 24 hours before the event.

NB. Busses stop nearby. Parking can be hard to find on Commercial Drive and its side streets. Give yourself time to find parking if you are coming by car.