What we’re about
Do you love trying new vegetarian & vegan restaurants? Do you enjoy the company of fellow vegetarians & vegans? Are you occasionally frustrated that your meat-eating friends "don't get it," and do you wish to dine with others that have the same enthusiasm for vegetarian and vegan food that you do?
Welcome to our group. What I am especially proud of is all the wonderful members we have. We seem to attract some of the very nicest, most thoughtful people in New York. Given the focus of our group, I am not surprised.
New York has many excellent vegetarian and vegan restaurants, and new ones are opening all the time. Join us as we explore them all, and enjoy dining with some of the kindest, most gracious, most socially-conscious people in New York.
Plus, join us as we go out on the town to vegetarian and vegan friendly bars and lounges. And partake when we go to visit some outstanding music venues. Great ways to have delightful nights on the town in the company of a fun and friendly group of vegetarians and vegans.
We warmly welcome all vegetarians and vegans as well as those that are considering a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Our meetup group was profiled in a news story on CNN's Headline News channel. Check out the video.
Now you can also follow us on Instagram @nycveganmeetup
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Bridging Traditions - Spiritual talks at Ganesh Temple #FlushingQueensThe Hindu Temple Society of North America (Ganesha Temple), Flushing, NY
Dear Friends,
Our group has been hosting Hindu Temple tours in Flushing, Queens for many years, typically during the fall festive season. Recognizing that many of our veg*n meetup members enjoy spiritual and philosophical discussions, we are excited to invite you to an engaging spiritual talk at the Ganesh Temple in Flushing, Queens.This year's event theme is about Bridging traditions - "Discussions on Sanatana Dharma" is an invitation to look past familiar customs and uncover the timeless wisdom that guides a meaningful life. Sanatana Dharma is more than tradition—it’s a way of thinking, living, and relating to the world with clarity, compassion, and purpose. This theme encourages reflection on values like truth, harmony, and self-awareness, reminding us that the heart of dharma lies not just in what we do, but in how we understand and live it.
Location -
Saraswati Hall - Ganesh Temple
45-52 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 11355
http://www.nyganeshtemple.org/Event Time -
10 am onwards (please arrive a little early to this event).Lunch with veg*n options will be provided during the lunch break. Alternatively, you can choose to eat at the Ganesh Temple canteen or the nearby Dosa Hutt. A quick note about the food venues: while both of them serve 100% vegetarian food, not all options are vegan. The food is very reasonably priced and offers some of the best South Indian veg*n fare in the Tri-state area.
What to wear: Please dress comfortably and stay hydrated. As respect to the place of worship, please No shorts, mini skirts and ripped jeans.
Train/ Bus Directions: Take the Flushing-bound 7 Train to the last stop - Flushing-Main Street Station. Transfer to the Q27 bus on Main Street/39th Ave, and after about 10 minutes (8 stops), get off at Holly Ave/Robinson St - walk 234 ft to Ganesh Temple. Alternatively, transfer to the Q65 bus on Main St/Roosevelt Ave, and after about 5 minutes (4 stops), get off at 45 Ave/Bowne St - walk 0.1 miles to the temple. You can also walk from the Main St. subway station to the temple (~1 mile). Check Google Maps for directions.
Driving and parking directions can be found here https://nyganeshtemple.org/directions on the temple website.
Looking forward to seeing you on June 7th!
Thanks,
Karthik RImage Courtesy: https://nyganeshtemple.org
