Other Vegetarian and Vegan Resources in Austin

Online Resources

COK’s Vegetarian Starter Guide
Request a free Vegetarian Starter Guide from Compassion Over Killing!

Restaurant Vegetarian Starter Kit
A guide for restaurants seeking to expand their vegetarian menus.

VegDining.com
An online guide to vegetarian restaurants around the world.

VegGuide.org
A community-maintained, world-wide guide to vegetarian and vegan restaurants, grocers, and more.

VeganHealth.org
A great resource from Jack Norris, RD with tips on staying a healthy vegan.

In and Around Austin

	Action for Animals P.O. Box 456 Austin, Texas 512-236-9518 Click to show map	A local nonprofit animal advocacy organization founded in 1992.
	Austin’s Vegan Firefighters Austin, Texas Click to show map	Great resource for veg-friendly recipes and events from the guys at Engine 2.
	Casa de Luz 1701 Toomey Rd. Austin, Texas 512-476-2635 Click to show map	An all-vegan, mostly organic eatery specializing in macrobiotic fare. The menu, which changes daily, is available online. Casa de Luz is a gathering place for people seeking wholeness and integration in diet, exercise and experiences. Casa’s campus participants offer activities, services and meetings to nourish the mind, body and soul.
	Go Vegan Texas Houston, Texas Click to show map	A weekly radio show that explores the many benefits of an animal-friendly diet. Listen live online every Monday or check out archives shows.
	Students Against Cruelty to Animals Austin, Texas Click to show map	SACA is a student-run animal rights organization at the University of Texas at Austin. SACA educates the University community of the consequences of using animals for food, clothing, entertainment and experimentation.
	Tomorrow Friendly Food Austin, Texas Click to show map	Locally run blog by vegans, for vegans. You’ll find food photos, recipes, vegan resources, and posts about vegan cooking adventures as well as articles, and Austin-centric information.
	Veg Out! Austin Austin, Texas Click to show map	Reviews of vegetarian options at Austin-area restaurants.
	Vegans Rock Austin Austin, Texas Click to show map	A social group that stemmed from vegan.meetup.com, Vegans Rock Austin seeks to support Austin’s vegan community by letting people do stuff like find good restaurants, meet cool people, and more.
	Vegetarian Network of Austin Austin, Texas Click to show map	A vegetarian organization providing social support and community activism.

If you have any additions or corrections to this list, please contact us at info@vegaustin.com.

Veg Guides in Other Cities

AshvilleVeg.com
Ashville's online vegetarian guide.

Bayareaveg.org/ug
San Francisco Bay Area Vegetarians Ultimate Guide.

SacVeg.com
Sacramento's online vegetarian guide.

SuperVegan.com
New York City’s online vegetarian restaurant guide and blog.

URVeg.org
Rochester's online vegetarian guide.

VegAlbany.com
Albany’s online vegetarian guide.

VegBaltimore.com
Baltimore’s online vegetarian guide.

VegCF.org
Central Florida's online vegetarian guide

VegChicago.com
Chicago’s online vegetarian guide.

VegColorado.com
Colorado's online vegetarian guide

VegDetroit.com
Detroit’s online vegetarian guide.

VegEugene.com
Eugene's online vegetarian guide.

VegHawaii.org
Hawaii’s online vegetarian guide.

VegIllinois.org
Illinois’s online vegetarian guide.

VegKansasCity.com
Kansas City’s online vegetarian guide.

VegMadison.com
Madison’s online vegetarian guide.

VegMichigan.com
Michigan’s online vegetarian guide.

VegOhio.com
Ohio’s online vegetarian guide.

VegPhilly.com
Philadelphia’s online vegetarian guide.

VegPortland.com
Portland, Ore.’s online vegetarian guide.

VegSanDiego.com
San Diego’s online vegetarian guide.

VegSantaCruz.com
Santa Cruz's online vegetarian guide.

VegSarasota.com
Sarasota’s online vegetarian guide.

VegSeattle.com
Seattle’s online vegetarian guide.

VegSF.com
San Francisco’s online vegetarian guide.

VegStL.org
St. Louis's online vegetarian guide.

VegSyracuse.com
Syracuse's online vegetarian guide.

VegTampaBay.com
Tampa Bay’s online vegetarian guide.

VegWorcester.com
Worcester's online vegetarian guide.

Upcoming Events

Wed., Oct. 22 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cooking Class: Southern Indian Vegetarian Learn to create Indian specialties including Split Lentil Vadas, Masala Dosa and Lemon Rice.
Mon., Oct. 27 7:00 p.m. Halloween Potluck at Dhaba Joy Organized by Vegans Rock Austin!
Wed., Oct. 29 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cooking class: Vegan Holiday Celebration Meal Menu includes Creamy Pumpkin and White Bean Soup with Sage Crostini; Rosemary Roasted Tofu and Cocon

News You Can Use

Austin hosts 2nd annual Veggie Dog Eating Contest Austin News, KXAN.com June 21, 2008 Austin residents eat 1500 veggie dogs and 14 gallons of vegan ice cream.
Return of the Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest Austinist.com June 20, 2008 This year, the all-ages event will showcase some might piggy eaters.
Vegan Competitive Eating Hits Austin Treehugger.com June 20, 2008 Competitive eating goes green?
Vegan Chili Contest: Hold Meat, Add Shiner and Stir The Austin American-Statesman November 5, 2007 Austin celebrates 19th annual vegan chili cook-off.
Mother's Cafe and Garden Getting Set to Reopen Austinst.com October 23, 2007 After recovering from a fire, Mother's Cafe and Garden is back!
Lone (Star) Lettuce Lady Has A Beef With, Well, Beef Austinist.com October 16, 2007 A little lettuce goes a long way.
New "Grub" on Guadalupe The Daily Texan October 12, 2007 Vegan Longhorns rejoice!
DaVine Foods The Austin Chronicle September 21, 2007
New & Noteworthy: VegAustin.com The Austin Chronicle September 21, 2007 VegAustin.com... lists all the vegetarian-friendly eateries in Austin in one handy place.
Vegan Survival Guide Austinist.com August 28, 2007 Month-long vegan experiment a "relatively easy venture"
Scott Cary wants to whip the police force into shape The Austin American-Statesman August 6, 2007 Cary gave up meat, started to run
Vegan Oasis in Austin Well Fed Network May 15, 2007 A wine taster's excursion to the home-style trappings of Casa de Luz.
From Prime Rib to Tofu in 7 Days The Daily Texan April 16, 2007 Learn all about the veggie style.
Dining Up and Down West Lynn The Austin Chronicle February 16, 2007 A review of Cosmic Café, "an ideal spot for vegetarians to bring nonvegetarian dining companions."
Raising Vegetarian Children News 8 Austin February 1, 2007 What you should know if you are the parent of a young vegetarian.

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