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

Dinner at Just Spring Roll

Just Spring Roll, first level of Park Lane on Spring Garden Road, will host a dinner on Sunday, March 26, at 5:30 pm. The menu will include Mango Juice, Vietnamese Tofu salad , Spring Rolls, Tofu with lemon-grass & ginger, Tofu curry, Stir-fried vegetables, House Fried rice, Steam rice, Pad Thai, Jasmin tea / Coffee. With the exception of one item, this dinner is completely vegan.

Cost will be $15 - no tax/gratuity. Payment at dinner must be CASH or CHEQUE to HAV.  Everyone welcome, but we will only accept 20 reservations for this dinner due to limited seating. Reserve at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

A favourite dinner for many of us, so reserve early.

Pizza at Salvatores

Our first dinner of 2017 will be held on Monday, February 27th, 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 2017.

All 10 of Salvatore's vegetarian/vegan pizzas will be available for sampling and will include salad. Chris, the owner, has agreed to add our choice of the best vegan pizza to his menu, and note that it is the choice of the Halifax Association of Vegetarians.

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.

BREAKFAST AT THE WILD LEEK

Our first event of 2017 is a vegan breakfast at The Wild Leek, 2156 Windsor St. Halifax,  on Friday, January 13th at 9 am. (Kirsten is opening one hour early for us).

The following link to the breakfast menu will allow you to order with your reservation to halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

http://wildleek.ca/food-menu/

Weather can always be an issue, but many nice days in January and we will hope that the 13th is one of them.

DINNER AT DHABA

Our next dinner is scheduled for Sunday, Nov 27, 7 - 9 pm.
We are returning to highly rated Dhaba - located at 8 Oland Crescent, Bayer's Lake, Halifax.
The dinner at Dhaba last year, was our most popular to date.

It is a dinner buffet with a special price  ($19.99 per person + tax + 10% gratuity) = $25 per person (additional drinks extra). No charge for children.

Everyone welcome.  Reservations at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

Menu:
Green salad - Vegan
Rice - Vegan
Naan (Paratha for Vegans)

Channa Masala (chickpea curry) - Vegan
Daal Palak - Vegan
Veg Korma with tofu instead of paneer-Vegan
Aloo  Mattar (Potato and peas) - Vegan

dessert - Fruit salad (Vegan) and Kheer (rice pudding for Vegetarians)
coffee/tea

Dinner at Ela'

Many of you have already reserved a place at the dinner on Friday October 28th,  6 pm at Ela' the Greek Taverna. The menu has been confirmed by the restaurant. The popular platters of vegetarian and vegan offerings are again available, but only for us! One of the many reasons to attend, as you can sample to determine your favourite.

The price is $20 per person (no charge for children under 12). When reserving at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com, please note if you prefer to sit at the vegetarian or vegan table. You can also request that the colourful menu be sent.

Our speaker, Carey Rolfe of Underway Tiny Eco Homes, will speak to us at the end of the dinner and answer questions about this popular choice in home construction.

THAI / VIETNAMESE DINNER

Just Spring Roll, first level of Park Lane on Spring Garden Road, will host a dinner on Sunday, June 26, at 5:30 pm. The menu will include Mango salad, Spring Rolls, Tofu with lemon-grass & ginger, Tofu curry, Stir-fried vegetables, House Fried rice, Steam rice, Pad Thai, and Jasmin tea. With the exception of one item, this dinner is completely vegan.

Cost will be $15 - no tax/gratuity. Payment at dinner must be CASH or CHEQUE to HAV.  Everyone welcome, but we will only accept 20 reservations for this dinner due to limited seating. The previous dinners at Just Spring Roll have been very popular. Reserve at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

Dinner at enVie - a vegan kitchen

We will return to enVie on Monday, June 13 at at 6pm for a 3 course dinner.

At $29pp. plus tax and gratuity, it will be our new high for cost. However, it is a favourite of many of us due to the stunning food on offer.  

1st course) roasted kabocha squash and bbq tempeh sushi with ponzu gel.
2nd course) roasted king oyster mushrooms, smashed potatoes, asparagus, smoked corn salsa, and arugula salad.
Dessert) peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Everyone is welcome, but as seating is limited to 24, a reservation to halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com is necessary.

DINNER AT MEXICO LINDO

We are hosting a vegetarian/vegan buffet, 6 PM on Monday, May 2nd 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 early at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com 
The buffet break-down is included below.

BUFFET
MENU:  $22.00 + Tax per person

MEXICANA SALAD
In a bed of greens slice 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
ROASTED POTATOES
Potatoes roasted with lime and oregano

VEGAN features of the buffet:
CHIPS AND SALSA
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
PAPAS CON CHORIZO
Potatoes cooked with chorizo seasoned soy.
TAMALES
Spinach and vegetales
NOPALITOS (Cactus Salad)
Slice tender cactus mixed with tomato, onion, and cilantro
CALABACITAS GUIZADAS
Zucchini stew

DESSERT
COCONUT RICE PUDDING

AGUA FRESCA (House Drink)--

PIZZA SAMPLING AT SALVATORES

Our first dinner of 2016 will be hosted by Salvatore's Pizza (5541 Young St.) on Monday, January 25, 7-9 pm for a members only dinner, but no need to miss it, as you can renew or obtain a membership at the dinner. No speaker, as we will have a short annual general meeting to review the past year and discuss our plans for 2016.

All ten of Salvatore's vegetarian pizzas will be available for sampling. The dinner will include both pizza and salad, and is vegan friendly. Please note if you are vegan when making your reservation.

Our cost is $16 each, plus beverages, tax and gratuity. A bargain for pizza sampling.
Reserve now  - halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

DINNER AT DHABA

Our next dinner is scheduled for Sunday, Nov 1, 6 - 8 pm. at highly rated
Dhaba - located at 8 Oland Crescent, Bayer's Lake, Halifax

It is a dinner buffet with a special price  ($19.99 per person + tax + 10%
gratuity) = $25 per person (additional drinks extra)
Reservations at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

Menu:
Green salad - Vegan
Rice - Vegan
Naan (Paratha for Vegans)

Channa Masala (chickpea curry) - Vegan
Daal Palak - Vegan
Veg Korma with tofu instead of paneerc-Vegan
Aloo  Mattar (Potato and peas) - Vegan

dessert - Fruit salad (Vegan) and Kheer (rice pudding for Vegetarians)
coffee/tea

Our speaker will be Tess Cyrus, a professor at Dalhousie
and a member of our association, who will speak about the
time that she spent in India, the most vegetarian country on the planet.

WOODEN MONKEY DINNER

I am pleased to announce that our next dinner will be hosted by the Wooden Monkey (Dartmouth location) - our first visit to this restaurant - on Wednesday, September 2 at 6 pm. It will be a 4 course dinner (another first) and, although not mentioned on the menu, will include a taster of NS white or red wine, or one of their NS craft brewed beers (also firsts). It will also include coffee or tea with the dessert.

A bit more expensive than most of our dinners, but excellent value. The cost of the dinner is $27 and includes the 4 course meal with tasters, tax and gratuity. Please contact us at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com for a copy of the menu and/or to reserve a place at the dinner.

GREEK DINNER

Our next dinner will be a return to ela! Greek Taverna in the Bayers Lake Business Park on Saturday, July 25th  6 pm. They will offer platters of their many vegetarian and vegan menu items for $17 per person, plus beverages, tax and gratuity (age 10 and under free). This allows you to sample.

Please indicate if you wish to sit at a vegetarian or vegan table. As usual, we require a reservation.
If not on our email list, you can review the colourful menu by requesting it from halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com

Our speaker will be Jessie Doyle of Fruition, who will speak about the success of VegFest 2014, and what is planned for VegFest 2015. We increased our membership dramatically at VegFest 2014.

Dinner at Mexico Lindo

Hello Members and Friends,

Again this year we are hosting a vegetarian/vegan buffet, 6 PM on Monday, May 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! The buffet break-down is included below.

Cost of the buffet (including drink and dessert) is $18.50 (+ tax)  per person. Payment can be made at the dinner.

Everyone is welcome, however due to limited seating, a reservation is required by return email.

BUFFET MENU:

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

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

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

TAMALES

Spinach and cheese

IMPOSSIBLE CAKE
A cake and a flan together! With or with out milk goat caramel.

VEGAN features of the buffet:

CHIPS AND SALSA

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

PAPAS CON CHORIZO

Potatoes cooked with  chorizo seasoned soy.

TAMALES
Spinach and vegetales

NOPALITOS (Cactus Salad)
Slice tender cactus mixed with tomato, onion, and cilantro

CALABACITAS GUISADAS

Zucchini stew

CHOCONUT MOUSSE

Chocolate and coconut mousse

AGUA FRESCA (House Drink)--

DINNER AT JUST SPRING ROLL

Just Spring Roll, first level of Park Lane on Spring Garden Road, will host a dinner on Sunday, May 10, at 6 pm. The menu will include Mango Juice, Vietnamese Tofu salad , Spring Rolls, Tofu with lemon-grass & ginger, Tofu curry, Stir-fried vegetables, House Fried rice, Steam rice, Pad Thai, Jasmin tea / Coffee. With the exception of one item, this dinner is completely vegan.

Cost will be $15 - no tax/gratuity. Payment at dinner must be CASH or CHEQUE to HAV.  Everyone welcome, but we will only accept 20 reservations for this dinner due to limited seating. The previous dinner at Just Spring Roll sold out.
Reserve at halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com 

DINNER AT CHEELIN

The Halifax Association of Vegetarians will host a dinner on Sunday April 12th, 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.

Everyone is 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

DINNER AT SALVATORE'S PIZZA

Our first dinner of 2015 will be hosted by Salvatore's Pizza (5541 Young St.) on Monday, February 23rd, 7-9 pm for a members only dinner, but no need to miss it, as you can renew or obtain a membership at the dinner. No speaker, as we will have a short annual general meeting to review the past year and discuss our plans for 2015.

All ten of Salvatore's vegetarian pizzas will be available for sampling. The dinner will include both pizza and salad, and is vegan friendly. Please note if you are vegan when making your reservation. The staff of Salvatore's enjoyed our last visit and plan to again be creative.

Our cost is $15 each, plus beverages, tax and gratuity. A bargain for pizza sampling.
Reserve now at   halifaxvegetarians@gmail.com