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...

 

Follow us on:

Twitter: twitter.com/VegetarianDC

Facebook: facebook.com/quinxy

Blog: quinxy.com

 

Quinxy von Besiex (Director)

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    Jonathan H. Jonathan H. wrote a group review
    February 1 at 8:32 PM
    Jonathan H.
    "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 Francine attended Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
    February 1 at 4:58 PM
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    "Had a great time with everyone. =)"

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

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

    "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. Jonathan H. RSVPed Yes for Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
    January 25 at 1:50 PM
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    Jan 28
    Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
    Saturday 7:30 PM at Yuan Fu
    5 attended
  • New Member
    Jonathan H. Jonathan H. joined
    January 25 at 1:50 PM
    Jonathan H.
    "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 Shea joined
    January 24 at 9:09 PM
    Shea
    "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."
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    Sonia Sonia joined
    January 23 at 11:08 AM
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    A former member A former member commented on Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
    January 22 at 1:11 AM
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    "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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    Denise Denise RSVPed Yes for Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
    January 21 at 9:43 PM
    Denise
    Jan 28
    Journey to Yuan Fu Vegetarian!
    Saturday 7:30 PM at Yuan Fu
    5 attended
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Washington, DC 20016
Founded Jun 5, 2008
20080605
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