DINNER AT THE WILD LEEK

The Wild Leek located at 2156 Windsor Street will host our April dinner on the 18th at 6:30 pm.
It will consist of three courses as follows:

Carrot soup with pea puree

Cremini mushroom & lentils with green beans, toasted walnuts and savory onion and thyme sauce 

Banana cappuccino cheesecake served with coconut whipping cream

Cost is $29 and it is entirely vegan and gluten free. Everyone is welcome, but due to limed seating, reservations are required at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com 

Dinner at Salvatores & AGM

Our first dinner of 2018 is scheduled for Monday, January 29th, 6 - 8 pm.

Hosted by Salvatore's Pizza (5541 Young Street in Hydrostone), it is a members only dinner, but no need to miss it, as you can renew or obtain a membership at the dinner.

No speaker for this dinner, as we will have a short Annual General Meeting, to review the past year and discuss our plans for 2018.

All 10 of Salvatore's vegetarian/vegan pizzas will be available for sampling and will include salad. Chris, the owner, has created unique pizzas for our previous visits.

Our cost is $16 each, plus beverages, tax and gratuity (half price for children). Reserve now at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com and note if you are vegan.

Dinner at Cheelin

Hello Members and Friends,
The Halifax Association of Vegetarians will host a dinner on Sunday, November  26th, 6 pm at the Cheelin Restaurant in the Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water St. in Halifax.

Cheelin does not use msg, and sources it's ingredients from local suppliers whenever possible.

Cost is $18 plus tax and gratuity. Coffee or tea is included, but other drinks are additional. Children, age 15 and under, eat for 1/2 price.

Members and non members are welcome. Reserve a place at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

The menu follows, although chef Fanny Chen offers to replace or add dishes if you do not see your favourite.
Appetizers: Spring roll, Dumpling, Cucumber salad

Moo Shu Vegetables (with pancake)

Main dishes: Yuxiang Eggplant, Snow Peas with Garlic Sauce, Crispy Tofu with Sweet Sauce, Spicy Green Bean, Mapo Tofu Potato with Eggplant in Garlic sauce, Firm Tofu with Garlic Greens, Saturday Noodles.

Steamed Rice

Hope to see you there

DINNER AT MEXICO LINDO

Our next dinner will be a vegetarian/vegan buffet, 6 PM on Wed. September 27th at Mexico Lindo (3635 Dutch Village Road).

This is a unique buffet of authentic Mexican cuisine and is created for us, thus the need for the reservations. It is fabulous and much less expensive than a trip to Mexico.

Members and non-members are welcome but reservations are required at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

BUFFET MENU:  $22.00 + Tax per person

MEXICANA SALAD
In a bed of greens sliced mango, avocado, tomato, carrots and pumpkin seeds.

POBLANO CREAM SOUP
Creamy soup made with poblano peppers and corn nibbles.

GREEN CHILAQUILES
Tortilla chips cooked in tomatillo salsa, topped with melted cheese, cilantro, onion and sour cream.

TAMALES
Spinach and cheese

________VEGAN features of the buffet_____________

CHIPS AND SALSA

MEXICANA SALAD
In a bed of greens slice mango, avocado, tomato, carrots and pumpkin seeds.

SOY CEVICHE
Cooked soy protein mix with tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno peppers and a zest of lime juice

MEXICAN RICE
Rice fried in salsa and diced vegetables

BLACK BEANS
Refried Black beans with a hint of chipotle

LENTEJAS CON CHORIZO
Lentils cooked with chorizo seasoned soy.

ROASTED POTATOES
Potatoes roasted with lime and oregano

TAMALES
Spinach and vegetables

TAQUITOS DORADOS
Fried rolled corn tortillas filled with potato and herbs.

CALABACITAS GUIZADAS
Zucchini stew

AGUA FRESCA (House Drink)—

DESSERT
VEGAN FLAN

Dinner at The Wooden Monkey

The Wooden Monkey Dartmouth will be hosting a dinner on Sunday August 27th at 6 pm.

1st Course
Raw Taco - nappa wrapped spicy sundried tomato walnut mushroom ‘meat’, fresh salsa, pine nut ‘sour cream’, guacamole

2nd Course
Roasted Chickpea Salad
chickpeas, organic brown rice, peppers, almonds, raisins, seeds, daikon, dulse, green onions, tahini umeboshi dressing, organic blue corn chips

3rd Course
1⁄2 Lentil Burger
lentils, carrots, miso, garlic, onions, daikon, oats, served on a 5-organic grain pita with lettuce, tomato & a maple mustard dressing, served with roasties (oven baked version of fries)

Dessert
Chocolate Tofu Pie Bites
Our signature dish! Non-dairy chocolate & silken tofu create a wonderful densely smooth cheesecake ‘style’ dessert with an almond walnut crust, served family style

Financial Agreement
4 course meal = $20.24 per person + $3.04 HST + 3.72 Gratuity (16%) = $27
Beverages extra, although coffee/tea provided.

Our speaker will be urban planner Tristan Cleveland, as we view the skyline of Halifax across the harbour.

Everyone welcome.  Reserve at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

Dinner at Lui's Formosa

I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting a dinner at Lui's Formosa Gift and Tea House at 6 pm. on Saturday, June 3rd. Located at 278 Wyse Road (corner of Albro Lake Road) in Dartmouth, this is one of the few completely vegetarian cafes/restaurants in the HRM.

The dinner (which is vegan friendly) is Formosan Chinese and includes a sampling of their many menu options and some not on their regular menu. Based on previous visits, you should arrive hungry to this very unique eatery.

Cost is $16 each, plus tax and gratuity. Everyone welcome, but space is limited to 20 places, so please reserve at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

Mexico Lindo buffet

The Halifax Association of Vegetarians are hosting a vegetarian/vegan buffet, 6 PM on Tuesday, April 25th at Mexico Lindo (3635 Dutch Village Road). We return to Mexico Lindo each year because this unique buffet of authentic Mexican cuisine is fabulous and much less expensive than a trip to Mexico.

This is one of our most popular dinners with limited seating, everyone welcome but reserve at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com if planning to attend. The buffet break-down is included below.
Hope to see you there.
Richard, Secretary



BUFFET MENU:  $22.00 + Tax per person



MEXICANA SALAD
In a bed of greens sliced mango, avocado, tomato, carrots and pumpkin seeds.

POBLANO CREAM SOUP
Creamy soup made with poblano peppers and corn nibbles.

GREEN CHILAQUILES
Tortilla chips cooked in tomatillo salsa, topped with melted cheese, cilantro, onion and sour cream.



TAMALES

Spinach and cheese





________VEGAN features of the buffet_____________


CHIPS AND SALSA



MEXICANA SALAD
In a bed of greens slice mango, avocado, tomato, carrots and pumpkin seeds.

SOY CEVICHE
Cooked soy protein mix with tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno peppers and a zest of lime juice

MEXICAN RICE
Rice fried in salsa and diced vegetables

BLACK BEANS
Refried Black beans with a hint of chipotle



LENTEJAS CON CHORIZO

Lentils cooked with chorizo seasoned soy.



 ROASTED POTATOES

Potatoes roasted with lime and oregano

TAMALES
Spinach and vegetables



TAQUITOS DORADOS

Fried rolled corn tortillas filled with potato and herbs.



CALABACITAS GUIZADAS

Zucchini stew



AGUA FRESCA (House Drink)—



DESSERT

VEGAN FLAN