Welcome to the Vegetarian and Vegan Guide to Baltimore!

September's Feature of the Month: The DC VegFest!

The DC VegFest
George Washington University
University Yard at 2000 blk H. St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20052

Sat., Sept. 11, 2010
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Organized by Compassion Over Killing and the Vegetarian Society of D.C.

Where can you find over 50 veg-friendly exhibitors, over 10 of the best DC-area veg-friendly restaurants, sample delicious vegan food, and hear several entertaining and informational speakers all in one place? The DC VegFest of course!

The DC VegFest, a FREE outdoor festival celebrating the very best of everything vegetarian in and around the nation's capital, is back and we’ve got something for everyone. From American food to European cuisine, from Asian fare to vegan cupcakes, the DC VegFest highlights all of the delicious opportunities Washington, D.C. offers to explore meatless cuisine.

So stop by the George Washington University’s University Yard on Sat., Sept. 11 and find out why so many people in our nation’s capital are choosing vegetarian foods—for our health, for the planet, and for animals—and be sure to bring along your appetite!

For more information, visit DCVegFest.com.

A growing number of Americans nationwide are opting for vegetarian meals when dining out—and restaurants everywhere, including dozens of places in and around Baltimore City, are responding to this increase in demand by offering a variety of meat-, egg, and dairy-free dishes.

If you live in the Baltimore area or are just visiting, this website makes it easier than ever to find delicious animal-friendly cuisine in the state's largest city. We hope you find VegBaltimore.com useful and your dining experiences delightful!

The Vegetarian Guide to Baltimore and Surrounding Areas

Wish you could carry around this fantastic online guide wherever you go? Well, now you can! In response to popular demand, The Vegetarian Guide to Baltimore and Surrounding Areas is now available in print! Brought to you by Compassion Over Killing and The Humane League of Baltimore, this handy 16-page Guide lists more than 100 veg-friendly eateries and bakeries in and around Maryland's largest city. Keep a copy in your car, backpack, purse, or office.

Send me my free copy today!

Recent Additions

Killa Dilla
Late-night food card with a "Vegan Dilla" on the secret menu. Just say you what you want on your vegan quesadilla!
Monkey Wrench Vegan Bakery
Wholesale all-vegan bakery specializing in delicious vegan cookies. You can find these sweet treats at locations all over Portland, including Fuel Cafe, the Bye and… more
Johnny Rad’s
Pizzeria offering a variety of clearly-labeled vegan options. Substitute Teese vegan cheese on any pizzza and many other menu items for an animal friendly meal!

Upcoming Events

Sat., Sept. 4 12:00 p.m. Baltimore, MD: KFC Leafleting and Demo
Sat., Sept. 11 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Washington, DC: DC VegFest 2010
Sun., Sept. 12 6:00 p.m. Baltimore, MD: "The Animal Advocates Handbook" Book Discussion with Bruce Friedrich
Wed., Sept. 15 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Baltimore, MD: Pro-veg leafleting at the Crosby, Stills, and Nash concert
Sat., Sept. 18 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Columbia, MD: Pro-veg leafleting at the HFStival Music Concert
Mon., Sept. 20 9:00 a.m. Baltimore, MD: Leafleting at the John Hopkins University At the East Baltimore Campus
Mon., Sept. 27 9:00 a.m. Towson, MD: Leafleting at Towson University
Tues., Sept. 28 9:00 a.m. Baltimore, MD: Leafleting at Morgan State University
Fri., Oct. 1 9:00 a.m. Baltimore, MD: Leafleting at UMBC

News You Can Use

Vegan Pizza Comes to Catonsville The Baltimore Sun July 13, 2010
Great Sage Goes Vegan Baltimore Sun June 1, 2010
Baltimore City Recognized for Vegetarian Lunch Efforts The Baltimore Sun May 3, 2010
Restaurants offer discounts, specials during VegWeek The Examiner April 28, 2010
Free Nutrition 101 class: are your food choices helpful or harmful to your health? The Examiner April 27, 2010
It's Meatless Monday for some CNN April 26, 2010
Go Veg: Md. Lawmakers Plan Vegetarian Pledge NBC Washington April 23, 2010
Maryland VegWeek to kick off Saturday The Baltimore Sun April 23, 2010
Vegan Chef Mimi Clark: Free cooking demo on Sunday The Examiner April 22, 2010
Emily's Cafe & Desserts The Mt. Washington Post January 20, 2010
Baking the world a better place The Baltimore Sun November 2, 2009
New vegan cafe opens Sunday The Baltimore Sun October 29, 2009 Emily's Cafe & Desserts is Baltimore's first and only 100% vegan cafe and bakery
Local, vegetarian food comes to city schools The Baltimore Sun September 24, 2009
Vegetarians unite under a similar cause The Retriever Weekly September 23, 2009
The Yabba Pot serves up vegan variety The Examiner August 18, 2009
Eating season in Baltimore The Examiner July 16, 2009 The iPhone locavore app is a helpful way to eat and shop responsibly
Administration Seeks to Restrict Antibiotics in Livestock New York Times July 13, 2009
Just desserts Towson Times July 8, 2009 Dulaney grad bakes a sweet deal for quilt-free confections
Vegetarian/vegan diets are healthful according to the ADA The Examiner July 2, 2009
Arbonne. A vegan whole-body care line that gives you an excuse to throw a party! The Examiner June 30, 2009
No rushing a good vegan restaurant Maryland Daily Record June 8, 2009 vegan-friendly natural food restaurant coming to South Arlington Avenue
VegBaltimore.Com Offers Visitors a Comprehensive Guide to Vegetarian Dining Options in Baltimore Associated Content April 27, 2009 COK and the Humane League of Baltimore have teamed up to create this guide.
Foie gras punishes only the animals Baltimore Sun April 20, 2009 The Iron Bridge Wine Company should be ashamed
Program connects farms, families through schools Baltimore Sun April 5, 2009 The Ellicott City resident and her family are vegans
A pizza that's heavy on veggies, not meat Baltimore Sun March 18, 2009
Vegetarians unite under a similar cause The Retriever Weekly December 23, 2008
Takeout: Vegetarian Desserts Bakery Baltimore Sun October 16, 2008 Bakery's guilt-free desserts for vegans
Takoma Park Bans Foie Gras Associated Press July 19, 2008 Takoma Park officials are taking a stand against duck liver delicacies.
Veganic farmers eschew animal fertilizers The Baltimore Sun June 29, 2008 A new trend in agriculture is veganic, or organic vegan, farming.
Wacky Cake is a blast from the past that's perfect for today The Baltimore Sun June 2, 2008 The revival of a decades-old simple, vegan chocolate cake recipe.
Animal Activists Say 'The Duck' Stops Here Towson Times May 15, 2008 Protesters want foie gras removed from Vin menu.
'Go Green' Campaign Hits Capital Baltimore Sun May 14, 2008 Try Some Tofu, Save Some Lettuce On Gas
The Best of Baltimore No Destination May 5, 2008 Best restaurant, food, desserts, and vegan in Baltimore.
More Girls and Women Take Up Vegan Banner The Baltimore Sun March 26, 2008 Get a look at the new face of veganism.
Eat Vegan City Paper March 12, 2008
Practical Magic City Paper March 5, 2008 Yabba Pot--Baltimore's only fully vegan restaurant
Two Sides Battle over Bill to Ban Sale of Foie Gras in Maryland The Baltimore Sun March 5, 2008 Animal lovers square off against chefs over whether the sale of the delicacy should be banned.
Eat Special Issue: Red Emma's Bookstore and Coffeehouse City Paper March 5, 2008
Eat Special Issue: Liquid Earth City Paper March 5, 2008
Indian Vegetarian Meals Made Quick, Easy, Creative The Baltimore Sun February 27, 2008
One World Café: Coffee to Chaos The Baltimore Sun February 23, 2008
Liquid Earth: Be Very, Very Quiet. We're Hunting Vegetarians. The Baltimore Sun February 23, 2008
Lawsuit Planned over Use of Logo The Baltimore Sun February 21, 2008
Undercover Cow Video Difficult to Watch The Baltimore Sun February 20, 2008 The video has spurred interest in vegetarianism.
From a delicacy, a delicate situation The Baltimore Sun January 28, 2008
Great-tasting food for vegans, others The Baltimore Sun January 23, 2008
Top Ten Places to Eat Healthier The Baltimore Sun January 1, 2008
A Meaty Subject The Baltimore Sun December 20, 2007 Come meal time, institutions like prisons, colleges and ballparks are offering vegetarian entrees...
Spicy chili features five kinds of beans The Baltimore Sun December 19, 2007
Bittman offers user-friendly, one-stop guide for vegetarians The Baltimore Sun December 12, 2007 How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food
Help for the Holidays The Baltimore Sun December 12, 2007 Make Over My Meal: Vegetarian choices
Following Outcry, It's Au Revoir to Foie Gras Columbia Flyer December 6, 2007 An Ellicott City restaurant cleans up its menu
Minus The Bird City Paper November 21, 2007 Celebrating Thanksgiving Without Turkey
Eateries' Ethics Debate Simmers The Baltimore Sun November 11, 2007 The debate over foie gras heats up
Veggie-Bean Chili Eases Dinner Rush The Baltimore Sun November 7, 2007
Natural is No Longer Simple The Baltimore Sun September 29, 2007
Save the Planet with a Vegetarian Diet The Baltimore Sun July 19, 2007
Top 3 Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in Baltimore, Maryland Associated Content April 23, 2007

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