Vegetarian Dining Club

Join like-minded vegetarians and vegans as we explore life & Los Angeles. Almost every week we'll do something, whether it's trying out a new restaurant, having a potluck at someone's house, or perhaps a veggie picnic at a drive-in. Enjoy great food and great company. All are welcome. Check out our list of over 100 events!

The Vegetarian Dining Club was founded in the summer of 1908 by Jeremiah Price and Matthias von Besiex. It was the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, and possibly the first east of the Mississippi. For more about us, read our history.

We have revived their legacy, and try to live up to their early guiding principles, which included:

All are welcome! You don't need to be a vegetarian or vegan to join us or come to our events. We don't particularly care what you eat and we won't try to convert you.
No networking or self-promotion! We are not a vehicle for promoting any member, their business, or cause, no matter how related they may be. We gather for social reasons, nothing less, nothing more.
'Yes' means YES! If you RSVP yes, you better show up!
Regulars get preferential inclusion in events.
...see our complete rules...

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Twitter: twitter.com/VegetarianDC

Facebook: facebook.com/quinxy

Blog: quinxy.com

Quinxy von Besiex (Director)

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Recent Meetups

January 28 at 7:30 PM, 5 Vegetarians & Vegans attended
Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

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Had a great time with everyone. =)

—Francine

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The VDC's first trans-American outing was a success thanks to charming newcomer Jonathan! ...

—Quinxy
September 30, 2011 at 3:00 AM, 6 Vegetarians & Vegans attended
The Vegetarian Dining Club is Dead! Long live the vegetarian dining club!
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Friends, vegetarians, vegans, lend me your ears! On or about September the Vegetarian Dining Club is returning to the noble and good stewardship of Jim Price, the... Learn more
August 7, 2011 at 10:00 PM, 4 Vegetarians & Vegans attended
Voyage to The Veggie Grill
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

Heading to our frequent haunt, The Veggie Grill in El Segundo. Afterwards a stroll to the nearby Starbucks, Pinkberry, or gelato place.
July 29, 2011 at 10:30 PM, 4 Vegetarians & Vegans attended
Friday Night at Native Foods
We're heading to the always popular Native Foods, to enjoy the wonderful food, and learn from the table center pieces about what books Chef Tanya is reading and what... Learn more
July 17, 2011 at 10:00 PM, 2 Vegetarians & Vegans attended
Back to our old friend The Vegan Joint
We're going back to one of our most popular venues, The Vegan Joint. It took me a few visits to understand the charm of this place. The food isn't marvelous, the place... Learn more

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Jonathan H. wrote a group review
Wednesday at 8:32 PM

"Great people and good restaurants. This is a new group starting out in DC, and I heartily encourage anyone with an interest in a pro-vegetable lifestyle to join. Organizer Jim is a delight."
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Francine attended Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
Wednesday at 4:58 PM

"Had a great time with everyone. =)"

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Jonathan H. commented on Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
January 31 at 12:06 PM

"Great time and great people! I will definitely look forward to the next event. The restaurant that I mentioned is actually called Cafe Green, not Sweet Green."

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Quinxy attended Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
January 29 at 10:57 PM

"The VDC's first trans-American outing was a success thanks to charming newcomer Jonathan! And I can highly recommend Yuan Fu if you like mock meats. You'd have to travel a long way to find a greater selection...."

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Jonathan H. RSVPed Yes for Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
January 25 at 1:50 PM

Jan 28

Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
Saturday 7:30 PM at Yuan Fu

5 attended
New Member

Jonathan H. joined
January 25 at 1:50 PM

"Im a student of life who enjoys reading, the outdoors, and spending time with a few good friends. I want to meet some cool new people with similar interests, and I'm looking forward to meetingn all of you."
New Member

Shea joined
January 24 at 9:09 PM

"I'm Shea and vegetarian for 30 years (or so). I would enjoy hanging out with other vegetarians without the element of preaching to the choir. Well, as I am part of the choir. It works for me and that's good enough."
New Member

Sonia joined
January 23 at 11:08 AM

"Hi"
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A former member commented on Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
January 22 at 1:11 AM

"What a surprise. I moved to LA 2 years a go from Rockville, MD and used to work about a couple of blocks from Yuan Fu (on Washington St.)...."

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Updated RSVP

Denise RSVPed Yes for Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
January 21 at 9:43 PM

Jan 28

Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
Saturday 7:30 PM at Yuan Fu

5 attended