VegKC - Aladdin Cafe Restaurant Meetup

VegKC - Aladdin Cafe Restaurant Meetup!
📍 39th Street area in midtown

🍴ABOUT THE VENUE
We'll be having Middle Eastern at Aladdin Café. If you've never had Middle Eastern food, this is a great veg friendly choice. Think hummus & pita bread, dolmas (aka grape leaves), baba ghanoush, roasted red pepper (genie dip), falafel sandwiches, and some of the best lentil soup you've ever had...

Their pita bread is vegan. If you go for the salad make sure to remember to order it without feta cheese, you can also order the Jasmine's Platter (which includes an interesting variety, definitely a favorite) vegan style with out feta cheese or krass pastries and get more of something else instead.

They have seating for about 70 people with the patio (about 20)... depending on the weather we will probably be inside.

They have a tasty and interesting variety of options. There are also a number of Middle Eastern places in town that are worth trying! If you're South, check out Holy Land Café! Jerusalem Café, Meddy's, and Baba's Pantry are also all great.

🍲 MENU EXAMPLES

• CAULIFLOWER ZAHRA - Roasted cauliflower seasoned with garlic and cilantro, served with basmati rice, pita, and tahini sauce.
• KOSHARY - A dish of Egyptian rice, lentils, cumin, and Mediterranean herbs topped with sautéed onions and chopped tomatoes, with sides of tomato-herb, red chili (skip the yogurt sauce to order vegan)
• JASMINE’S VEGETARIAN COMBO - Hummus, falafel patties, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, genie dip, kalamata olives, and pita bread. (Order vegan style to skip the krass pastry and feta cheese)
• JAFFAR (Sandwich) - Roasted eggplant, roasted cauliflower, and hummus, topped with tahini sauce.
• ... and more.

Their website includes a menu: aladdincafe.co/menu/

👫 WHAT WE WILL DO
Our monthly restaurant events are relaxed, casual gatherings focused around sharing a delicious meal and conversation.

• Usually held on the second Saturday of each month.
• We enjoy a late lunch and typically visit for a couple of hours.

✅ RSVP AND HEALTH GUIDELINES

• RSVP “Yes” only if you plan to attend, so the restaurant can plan accordingly.
• Update your RSVP if plans change. (Please!)
• 🤧 Feeling sick or recently exposed? Please stay home to keep everyone healthy.

COST

• Free! VegKC events are intentionally free to keep them accessible.
• Optional: If you are able, a small contribution toward annual costs is appreciated.