Other Vegetarian and Vegan Resources in Austin

Online Resources

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

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. Meets the first and third Saturdays of the month at Spider House Café to plan grassroots activities.
	Annie Mess Resurrection Tattoo 2108 South Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 512-851-8288 Click to show map	Austin-area tattoo artist who uses animal-friendly inks.
	Austin Progressive Vegetarian Meetup Group Austin, Texas Click to show map	Holds regular restaurant and social meetups.
	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.
	Engine 2 Community Austin, Texas Click to show map	Great resource for veg-friendly recipes and events from the guys at Engine 2.
	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.
	Jeff Ensminger Austin, Texas Click to show map	Austin-area tattoo artist who uses animal-friendly inks.
	Linda Carney, MD 1760 Fm 967, Suite B Buda, Texas 512-295-7877 Click to show map	Vegan physician who has been practicing for more than 20 years.
	The Nature Salon and Spa 3110 Guadelupe St. Austin, Texas 512-407-9961 Click to show map	A holistic, vegan and toxin-free salon and spa providing haircuts, color treatments and spa services.
	Nick Baxter Austin, Texas Click to show map	Artist who paints on a variety of mediums, including skin! Uses animal-friendly inks.
	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.

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Veg Guides in Other Cities

AshvilleVeg.com
Ashville's online vegetarian guide.

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

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

URVeg.org
Rochester's online vegetarian guide.

VegBaltimore.com
Baltimore’s online vegetarian guide.

VegCF.org
Central Florida's online vegetarian guide

VegColorado.com
Colorado's online vegetarian guide

VegDetroit.com
Detroit’s online vegetarian guide.

VegHawaii.org
Hawaii’s online vegetarian guide.

VegIllinois.com
Chicago’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.

VegOhio.com
Ohio’s online vegetarian guide.

VegPei.com
Vegan Guide to Prince Edward Island

VegPhilly.com
Philadelphia’s online vegetarian guide.

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

VegSanDiego.com
San Diego’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.

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., Sept. 8 7:00 p.m. Austin, TX: Students Against Cruelty to Animals Meeting at the University of Texas, Benedict Hall Rm. 1.104
Sat., Sept. 11 6:30 p.m. Austin, TX: Vegetarian Network of Austin Potluck Dinner
Wed., Sept. 15 7:00 p.m. Austin, TX: Students Against Cruelty to Animals Meeting at the University of Texas, Benedict Hall Rm. 1.104
Sat., Sept. 18 11:45 a.m. Austin, TX: Vegan Party Barge
Wed., Sept. 22 7:00 p.m. Austin, TX: Students Against Cruelty to Animals Meeting at the University of Texas, Benedict Hall Rm. 1.104
Wed., Sept. 29 7:00 p.m. Austin, TX: Students Against Cruelty to Animals Meeting at the University of Texas, Benedict Hall Rm. 1.104

News You Can Use

Curry in Hurry Restaurant Community Impact Newspaper May 28, 2010
Austin, TX firefighter Rip Esselstyn on Dr. Oz The Dr. Oz Show February 12, 2010 Rip helps fellow firemen get into shape with a vegan diet
Try a plant-based diet with Rip The Austin American Statesman December 29, 2009
Austin's vegetarian chili contest finds best meatless treat The Daily Texan November 16, 2009
Questioning the morality of meat Austin-American Statesman November 1, 2009
Author argues for vegetarianism The Daily Texan October 29, 2009
American hot dog eating contest goes veggie News 8 Austin July 16, 2009
Campus cuisine: Dorm cooking, dining hall options Austin American-Statesman July 14, 2009 Vegetarian and vegan eating easier on college campuses these days
Vegetarian/vegan diets are healthful according to the ADA The Examiner July 2, 2009
A few of Austin's hidden vegan gems Examiner.com June 26, 2009 the lesser known of Austin vegan restaurants
Texas firefighter Rip Esselstyn aims to save lives - through his new diet book NY Daily News May 25, 2009 The Engine 2 Diet book to prevent heart disease.
Best Vegan Sushi In Austin Austin Sushi News March 8, 2009 Daily Juice Cafe serves best vegan sushi in Austin.
Tucked away, vegan outlet offers flavors and family The Daily Texan January 26, 2009 Casa de Luz emphasizes the experience of eating along with the food itself.
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!
New & Noteworthy: VegAustin.com The Austin Chronicle September 21, 2007 VegAustin.com... lists all the vegetarian-friendly eateries in Austin in one handy place.
DaVine Foods The Austin Chronicle September 21, 2007
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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