The New York City Vegetarian & Vegan Meetup

Arrive any time between 9:30pm and 10:30pm and stay as long as you want or leave when you need to. Join us for dinner - or just for drinks - and ring in the New Year after dinner. (Spicy Moon Bowery is quite a large space, with both a spacious restaurant and a full-size bar.) Kitchen closes at 11:30pm. After dinner, the group will be hanging out in the bar area until the clock ticks 2026. Come together with friends and fellow vegans and vegetarians for a New Year's Eve experience that transcends the ordinary. Let's welcome the upcoming year with joy, flavor, and a commitment to a healthier, more compassionate world. Cheers to a New year and a New beginning!

Get ready to ring in the New Year in style at Spicy Moon at Bowery (by far the largest vegan restaurant in New York City). As the clock ticks down, join us for a spectacular evening filled with music, delectable cuisine, and an electric atmosphere that will set the stage for an epic countdown. We invite you to revel in the magic of New Year's Eve, surrounded by the vibrant energy of friends and fellow vegan/vegetarian partygoers. Let's raise a toast to new beginnings and bid farewell to the year in grandeur at Spicy Moon at Bowery's New Year's Eve bash!

For more info :
Website - https://www.spicymoonnyc.com/

or Follow them on Instagram @spicymoonnyc

Come join us for Dinner & NYE party!

EATER New York states: "For spicy Sichuan fit for vegans: Getting Sichuan food as a non-meat-eater can sometimes be frustrating, given that many of the cuisine’s staple dishes almost always include meat. But at Sichuan restaurant Spicy Moon, nothing is off limits. Aside from the “Beyond Beef” in the dan dan noodles and a few other items, the dishes focus on actual vegetables and tofu, rather than faux meat replacements. The three-cup mixed vegetables include flavorful cauliflower, broccoli, and peppers; Brussels sprouts feature numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and vegetable wontons come floating in an actually spicy chili oil..".

GOOGLE REVIEW - 4.6/5 stars
A couple of fans reviewed as follows..

Desiré F - "Visited Spicy Moon in Bowery with my cousins to have a great vegan Chinese meal and let me say that’s exactly what we did. The food was absolutely delicious. Our fav was the chopped cheese spring rolls and the vegetable lo mein. Just thinking about it makes me crave it!
I would definitely come again for the food. It was amazing. If you order all together, they would legit bring you everything at the same time. Which can be a little overwhelming. So if you want to enjoy certain apps first and then your main. Order in sections. Would definitely eat there again!"

Juhi - "Loved everything about this place. The vibes, the service, the ambience, and of course, the food! We enjoyed everything we ordered but absolutely loved the Dan Dan noodles, wantons, cumin fries, string beans and mapo tofu."

For our new members: this is an incredibly friendly and welcoming group. We are a FUN group. Join us to bring in 2026 with full joy and fellow vegetarians and vegans.

Everyone pays for themselves. And Spicy Moon at Bowery takes major credit cards. Easy!

Train Directions: Get to 2nd Ave Station (F Train) - Use Chrystie St & Houston St Exit - 3 min/ 0.1 mile walk. OR Prince Street Station (N/R Train) - 8 min/ 0.4 mile walk

We would love to have you there - Celebrating NYE :)
-Karthik

Arrive any time between 9:30pm and 10:30pm and stay as long as you want or leave when you need to. Join us for dinner - or just for drinks - and ring in the New Year after dinner. (Spicy Moon Bowery is quite a large space, with both a spacious restaurant and a full-size bar.) Kitchen closes at 11:30pm. After dinner, the group will be hanging out in the bar area until the clock ticks 2026. Come together with friends and fellow vegans and vegetarians for a New Year's Eve experience that transcends the ordinary. Let's welcome the upcoming year with joy, flavor, and a commitment to a healthier, more compassionate world. Cheers to a New year and a New beginning!

Image courtesy - https://www.windowworld.com/blog

Yoga/Meditation Event is OPEN to all. In addition to Meetup RSVP, you are required to Register HERE to participate in the program. 90 mins session includes Yoga Asana class (appropriate to all levels), Intro to Meditation and wholistic well being - followed by a simple vegan meal. Please arrive at least 10-15 mins early to complete registration/Check-in at the venue.

Maintaining a Yoga/meditation practice can feel overwhelming, even when you know how it makes you feel after practice and the benefits it gives. Whether you are brand new to Yoga/meditation or want to refresh your practice, this retreat gives you the theory that can inspire a strong meditation routine - Join us! Start Year 2026 with clarity, energy, and inspiration!

Event will be hosted at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center - Tucked away in a traditional NYC brownstone on West 24th Street, the center has been serving the city’s Yoga community since 1964. Unlike many other new-age NYC yoga studios that focus primarily on physical fitness and trendy practices, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center offers a distinctive experience rooted in Spiritual Depth. They provide authentic and comprehensive yoga experience, offering a space where you can connect with your inner self and find true balance amidst the noise of modern life.

You need to be registered in order to participate in the program. Walk-in registration is available, but if you wish you can pre-register here (Look for 1/3/26 event - "Yoga hangout Day")

Join us for a refreshing day of yoga, where you can reconnect with yourself, and explore simple practices that support both physical and mental well-being. Whether you're new to yoga or a longtime practitioner, this day is a beautiful opportunity to begin the year with intention and joy.

What to bring to event:
- Wear or bring loose, comfortable clothing suitable for meditation practice.
- Bring a yoga mat or towel (to place over mats provided). Rentals available.

Tentative Schedule:
10:30 – 11:30 AM — Yoga Asana Class (Appropriate to all levels)
11:30 – 12:00 PM — Introduction to Meditation & wholistic wellbeing
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Vegan Lunch (suggested donation $10)

FOR OUR NEW MEMBERS: this is an incredibly friendly and welcoming group. We are a FUN group. Join us as we participate in yoga/meditation event, with fellow vegetarians and vegans.

Event is OPEN to all registrants - The venue takes major credit cards if you wish to purchase anything else on your own.

HOW TO FIND US: Please tell volunteer staff members (at the Front desk) that you are with NYC Vegan Meetup group - They will connect us.

Please arrive 10-15 mins early to complete registration at the venue.

TRAIN DIRECTIONS: Take C or E train to 23rd St. Subway Station - 2 min/ 449 ft to the venue.

We warmly encourage you to join us to kickstart 2026.
Karthik :))

Yoga/Meditation Event is OPEN to all. In addition to Meetup RSVP, you are required to Register HERE to participate in the program. 90 mins session includes Yoga Asana class (appropriate to all levels), Intro to Meditation and wholistic well being - followed by a simple vegan meal. Please arrive at least 10-15 mins early to complete registration/Check-in at the venue.

Image Courtesy - https://sivanandayogaranch.org/