The Long Island Food Not Bombs (L.I. F.N.B.) chapter gets sh*t done. They coordinate three food shares (Hempstead, Huntington and Farmingville) each week; redistribute clothes, toys and books; and many L.I. F.N.B. activists also carve out time in their busy schedules to volunteer with the Food Not Bombs chapters (Bed-Stuy, Bushwick and Manhattan) in New York City.

Naturally, L.I. F.N.B. did not balk at the prospect of redistributing a 2,000 pound donation from Soyatoo. So, if you want to see what 2,000 pounds of vegan whipped cream looks like, get thee to Long Island this weekend for the start of "Long Island Food Not Bombs Thanksgiving Bonanza"!

Big tent. Friendly critters. Funny emcee. Yummy food. Cool music. No, it wasn't the circus, it was the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary's annual ThanksLiving.

Over 250 people came for this sold out event Sunday to visit with rescued farm animals and enjoy a fabulous sit-down all-vegan meal. ThanksLiving rather than Thanksgiving is a celebration of turkeys and other farmed animals during a season traditionally centered on meals of dead animals. This is the third year I have volunteered for this event, and here's my "take" on it:

The weather report promised a 100 percent chance of precipitation, but we were lucky. The cold schvitz of the morning gave way to light banks of clouds by the afternoon. The sanctuary is nestled between two Catskill mountains, which were resplendent in fall foliage. A giant heated tent was set up in the goat pasture, with elegant light fixtures, dozens of white-clothed tables, and a stage.

**Edit: Two late additions for Tuesday, June 16**

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Saturday, June 13

National Pigeon Day: Praise the pigeon at Central Park and all over the country. Our very own Patrick Kwan will be speaking.
12-4pm
Central Park, Pilgrim Hill

Get friendly with a neeeeighbor at A Horse of Course!, a walk and discussion with Kathy Stevens at Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
1-4pm
$15, or $5 for members. Register in advance by calling Julie at (845) 336-8447.

Woodstock FAS hosts its family-friendly Jamboree. Games, face-painting, animals, and food by Isa Moskowitz. That's right--another chance to dose on Isa before she heads back to Oregon.
11am-5pm
$10. Register in advance at the website.

Tuesday, June 15

Protest against the netting and gassing to death of at least 2,000 NYC geese
12-2pm
Port Authority Headquarters, 225 Park Ave. South

Ingrid Newkirk's book-signing for The PETA Practical Guide to Animals Rights: Simple Acts of Kindness to Help Animals in Trouble
7pm
Borders, Columbus Circle

Thursday, June 18

Mercy for Animals celebrates the opening of its New York office with vegan appetizers and drinks at MooShoes. And wait, it gets better than vegan food and booze: MooShoes will be donating 10% of that day's in-store and online sales to MFA, so you finally have a scale-tipping reason to get that pair of Simples.
6:30-9:30pm
MooShoes, 78 Orchard St.

Friday, June 19

Join Mary and Peter Max for the kick-off party for the production of Standardized Testing. The film "follows PATH founder Kelly Overton...as he attempts to return his diplomas and get his tuition refunded in an effort to bring attention to the dangerous and wasteful biomedical research being done at the universities." Food will be provided by 4 Course Vegan, BabyCakes NYC, Blackwell's Organic Gelato, Candle Cafe, Frey Vineyards, The Power of Food, Tuthilltown Spirits, Vegan Treats Bakery, and others.
6:30-8:30pm
The Max Studio
37 W. 65th St., 7th floor
$100 and up. Purchase tickets here.

Can you believe we've been doing Vegan Drinks for a full year now?! The event continues to be completely awesome here in New York City, and has now propagated to eleven twelve other cities (Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, Central Iowa, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Twin Cities, Washington, DC, and just added: Northampton, MA).

Nothing pleases Vegan Drinks founder Deborah Diamant more than simultaneous consumption of cake and beer, so help us celebrate by bringing some delicious homemade (or, hell, I'll take store-bought, too) goodies.

Do you want to help us celebrate the First Birthday of Vegan Drinks in NYC by baking a small batch of vegan awesomeness?  You do?  Really??!!!

If you'd like to bring something, please reply to info@vegandrinks.org and let us know what you'll be baking.  We thought it would be extra special if all of the rad vegan bakers brought a few things to make it an extra decadent happy hour.  (Baked goods that don't need to be consumed on a plate and/or with a fork are best!  But if you need 'em, let us know so we can plan ahead.)

Join us Thursday at Angels & Kings bar in the East Village. We'll have the usual cheap beers ($3 domestic, $4 imports) and dollar off well drinks, as well as a crowd of wonderful people.


We'll turn down the music at around 8pm and encourage people to promote themselves, their groups and/or causes for 30 seconds. If you represent a veg*n or animal rights group, come prepared with your (very short!) spiel and literature.

Check out our map of restaurants near Angels & Kings where you can grab a bite after the event. And if you haven't already, link up with Vegan Drinks on Facebook and MySpace.

Vegan Drinks is held from 7pm-9pm at Angels & Kings, 500 East 11th Street (btw Ave A & Ave B), New York, NY 10009.

Last night’s third birthday celebration was a big hit and the SuperVegan team was workin' the scene! Thanks to ’sNice, our perennial party-partner, we had a great venue (and great menu) filled with a gregarious crowd that mingled inside and out now that their outdoor seating area is open. Thank you to Kelso of Brooklyn for their delicious locally brewed keg of beer!

Jason and Olivia emceed the event while Laura and I were official cake cutters.

There were three birthday cakes all provided by our own Samantha Cohen: goody-good gluten free chocolate cake, satisfying strawberry shortcake and chewy chocolate peanut butter ice cream cake! YUM! There was just enough for everyone to have a piece with some left over too. Thanks, Samantha! (Go to Samanthasconfectionery.com for more cake information.)

When ’sNice closed, the remaining party goers went to the after-party at Lucky 13 Saloon. Famous for their edgy atmosphere and Vegan White Russians, it was a fitting end to a fun-filled night. Thanks Lucky 13!

Do you have photos of the party? Share them with us on our Flickr group! We sincerely appreciate all our readers, friends and fans that attended and thank you for your continued support!

We're celebrating our third birthday on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 'sNice Brooklyn, from 6:30-10pm.

You can RSVP on Facebook (if you like that kind of thing).

There may be an afterparty. There may be giveaways. There may be a dunking booth. But for now what we know for sure is there will be a giant birthday cake and a keg of beer. Beer and cake will be free, but you can also buy other goodies from 'sNice's regular menu.

'sNice is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Third Street in Park Slope. Their yard is open now, so we can be outdoors as well as inside.

We hope all of our readers, friends, and fans will come celebrate with Team SuperVegan!

Update: The afterparty will be at vegan-owned bar Lucky 13, located on 13th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues (also in Park Slope). We'll head over there after 'sNice closes at 10pm.

Last month we had Earth Hour. We’re currently in the middle of Earth Week. And Wednesday is officially Earth Day. Which means there’s a lot going on!

Farm Sanctuary is celebrating by pushing the plant-based diet from coast to coast. DC restaurant Bread & Brew is going vegan for Earth Day, thanks to Compassion Over Killing. And from 6-10pm, Green Drinks NYC and Earth Day New York are holding Earth Night, a fund-raiser/fete featuring an open bar, music and a fashion show. Get details and tickets ($20) here.

Then on Friday and Saturday, the 19th Annual EarthFair will take place in Grand Central Station. There will be music, art, environmental exhibitions, food—and peeps from Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary! Don’t miss it.

As for me, I’ll be spending Earth Night at a temple in Brooklyn watching a screening of The Real Dirt on Farmer John. What about you?

The Mayor's Alliance for New York City's Animals has dubbed February I Love NYC Pets Month, and the New York Center for Animal Care and Control has the cats and pups for you. Think of these adoptables when you think of giving love tomorrow:

• Lenox, a pit bull terrier, arrived at the shelter on Sunday. She's about six years old.


• Gee has been at the shelter since last week. He's a white Chow-Shepherd mix of about three years old.


• Jiggles is one of many amusingly named felines at the shelter. She's about three.

These and many more furry fellows and ladies could use your love this Valentine's Day. Visit the NYCACC or visit one of their five locations for more info on adoption.

New York City is a paradise for vegans on Thanksgiving. Choose from the options below, and do make your reservations soon--these places fill up fast!

Angelica Kitchen is offering a $50 five course prix fixe menu.

Blossom has a $68 four course prix fixe menu, while Cafe Blossom offers three courses for $58.

Candle 79's four course prix fixe is $69, while sister restaurant Candle Cafe gives you four courses for $52, plus a la carte options.

Caravan of Dreams will serve a three course dinner for $22.

Counter's got a $45 four course prix fixe, plus an optional $30 wine pairing.

Curly's will be serving a $24.95 prix fixe menu. You can choose between soy turkey or maple-baked ham for your entree, plus a variety of sides.

Foodswings is offering their menu for $15 in advance or $18 at the door; Freedom posted the menu here in our forum.

Organic Grill will have a special Thanksgiving menu; you can choose between a tofu turkey or stuffed squash entree for $14.95, plus pick from a variety of Thanksgivingy sides.

Chef Ouiya has both prix fixe and a la carte options for delivery or pick up. Check out the menu here and make sure to get your order in by midnight Sunday Update: Wednesday at 10pm for Thursday delivery(!) or pickup (according to yolisekhmet in the comments).

Pure Food and Wine will be serving a fancy schmancy four course prix fixe for $72. I almost want to go here just to see how they justify offering the most expensive vegan Thanksgiving meal in NYC.

Red Bamboo will be serving their regular menu and a $20 Thanksgiving prix fixe menu. If you're going out of town on the day itself, Red Bamboo Brooklyn will offer their $19.95 three course prix fixe after 4pm on Thanksgiving Day as well as on the Tuesday and Wednesday before.

'sNice and 'sNice Brooklyn are both closed Thanksgiving day, but we recommend you stop by in the days before or after to try their awesome Thanksgiving Leftovers sandwich.

Next to its "normal" Thanksgiving dinners for eight or twelve, WholeFoods offers that same old Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner for one. For $19.99, you get curried apple pumpkin soup, a holiday roast stuffed with wild rice and dried cranberries, green beans with almonds, a mini pecan tart, and a firm reminder that the world considers you an isolated freak.

Also, if you're stuck attending a non-vegan Thanksgiving, you may want to pass along these tips if you're lucky enough to have a host who wants to accommodate you. Good luck!

UPDATE 11/24/08: It's Vegan Thanksgiving Week at Perelandra. Fresh seitan and gravy, stuffing, garlic roasted smashed potatoes, pumpkin tofu cheesecake and other holiday-ish foods every day this week. (Probably not in quantity enough to cater your banquet, but perfect if you're dropping by for lunch.)

If we're missing anything good, please let us know!

Are you bypassing the whole restaurant thing and cooking your own Thanksgiving meal? We'd love to hear what you're making; please share your favorite recipes and food ideas in the comments.

In celebration of All Hallows Eve, I, Brownbird Rudy Relic, your fearless vegan blogger, have assembled a veritable variety of vegan-inspired Halloween costumes to give this October 31st the vegan spark it so rightly deserves.

And Just in time for World Vegan Day too!

Have a view after the jump!