Are you a local vegan in the South Bay?

couroupita · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 5:39 pm

We've done several monthly meet-ups at restaurants and a few pot-luck picnics around the San Jose area. Greyresq, I saw that board game event and it really wasn't up my alley either. I'm in my mid-20s. I'd be interested in non-food activities. Maybe we can organize a PPK hike or something. Is anyone available for a South Bay meet-up in May or June?

Alin, I've never been to Jin Sho. I'll have to check it out! It seems like you've scouted out most of the good places in PA! Have you been to Loving Hut or Fraiche? My lab is about 5 min from Ike's and I have been splurging on the "vegan Chelsea Clinton" a lot lately. I also like the sorbet at Gelato Classico, there's a Caribbean place and a Mexican place (Reposado) in downtown that have vegan entrees, and the Hobee's by Trader Joe's is pretty veg-friendly. I've been meaning to get some Scream sorbet and vegan tamales from the PA farmer's market, but I usually don't get here early enough on weekends. I also want to check out Tamarine but I've been saving it for a special occasion. If you ever want to grab a bite during the week, let me know!

lobsteriffic · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 6:53 pm

I'm out of town May 19/20 (first road race post-foot surgery, yay!!), but other than that I'm free!

couroupita · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 8:49 pm

Yeah I've got stuff going on May 19/20 and June 2/3, otherwise all clear!

nothingtosay · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 9:06 pm

I'm free except for June 30/ July 1. And yay, new people!

Alin · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 9:47 pm

Reposado looks so cool, I'm happy to hear they've got some stuff for us. I will definitely try it out. Fraiche is the frozen dessert place that's always super busy? There's vegan yummies!? I must try it. I've got my eye on Tamarine as well. Loving Huts give me the heebie-jeebies but I'm sure I'll try it out since there aren't too many options around here. Not to complain because there's much more than some cities. I teach in the evenings, but can always meet-up for lunch. I have a weird 6 hour gap in my workday right in the middle of the day.

I too am only busy on the weekend of May 20th. I can't do anything physical like hiking, but I can meet up with you guys later and EAT. Maybe on June 8/9?

couroupita · **Posted:** Wed May 09, 2012 5:32 pm

lobsteriffic wrote:

first road race post-foot surgery, yay!!

That's great to hear!! Yay!

June 8/9 is good for me!

Alin · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 5:53 pm

June 8/9 sounds great. Who else is interested?

Couroupita, I went to Tamarine for lunch today. It was good, but only because I was treated by a friend. Definitely not worth the price ($70 for two people at lunchtime), but great service.

nothingtosay · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 6:00 pm

June 9 would work for me!

lobsteriffic · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 6:05 pm

June 9 works for me too!

couroupita · **Posted:** Fri May 11, 2012 9:11 pm

Alin wrote:

June 8/9 sounds great. Who else is interested?

Couroupita, I went to Tamarine for lunch today. It was good, but only because I was treated by a friend. Definitely not worth the price ($70 for two people at lunchtime), but great service.

That is good to know! Now I don't about remiss about not hitting it up sooner.

Alin · **Posted:** Mon May 14, 2012 7:18 pm

I went to Ike's today and OMG. My goodness. Shared a Meatless Mike (meatball sub) and Vegan Pilgrim (turkey, cranberry sauce, sriracha and cheese) with a friend. Incredibly amazing sandwiches. I want to try the Chelsea Clinton next time. Avocado and French dressing, yes please!

What shall we do on June 8/9? Where shall we go? I'm excited!

couroupita · **Posted:** Mon May 14, 2012 8:29 pm

Hey, I went to Ike's today too! I am a creature of habit and always get the vegan Chelsea Clinton now.

Sunday, June 9 works a little better for me. Do you guys want to try a new restaurant or have a potluck?

Oh, Alin I forgot to mention there is a cupcake shop in the Stanford Mall that has a vegan red velvet cupcake. I think it's called Sprinkles. It's a little greasy but still it's cool to have a vegan option!

lobsteriffic · **Posted:** Mon May 14, 2012 9:35 pm

The Sunday works just as well for me!

My fave at Ike's is the Tom Brady. I keep meaning to try the meatball one though. I've only been thrice. I need to get to Ike's more often.

nothingtosay · **Posted:** Tue May 15, 2012 5:43 pm

Ooh, I've never been to Ike's - it sounds incredible!

couroupita · **Posted:** Wed May 16, 2012 2:03 pm

Ike's is open on Sundays..... :)

lobsteriffic · **Posted:** Wed May 16, 2012 2:21 pm

Field trip!

nothingtosay · **Posted:** Wed May 16, 2012 2:31 pm

I'd be in for that!

ameyfm · **Posted:** Sat May 19, 2012 1:31 am

Hey gals! I love that there is always something fun brewing in this thread! June9 is my birthday, so I'll be busy, but if you do end up getting together on Saturday I might tag along too! I'd love to see everyone!

Alin · **Posted:** Sat May 19, 2012 6:54 pm

Sunday June 9th at Ike's sounds wonderful! I wish you could make it, NailedtotheV but happy birthday!!!!

What time should we meet?

couroupita · **Posted:** Sat May 19, 2012 10:51 pm

Happy happy birthday, Amey! Hope you eat lots of vegan cake!! We should organize a meetup with the SC peeps soon!

I was wondering if any of you guys had ever gone to the weekly veg dinners held by the peninsular macrobiotic community? If not, would anyone like to check it out with me sometime? They're Monday nights at 6:30 pm in Palo Alto for $15/person and sometimes there's a speaker after dinner. I've been meaning to go for ages and ages but it sounds like a lot of the people already know each other so I felt a little weird going solo. Here's the yelp review.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in June!

lobsteriffic · **Posted:** Sun May 20, 2012 5:23 pm

Is it every Monday?

couroupita · **Posted:** Sun May 20, 2012 6:37 pm

Yeah it seems that way!

nothingtosay · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2012 5:39 pm

Does noon work for everyone on the 9th?
The macrobiotic meetup sounds neat but it would be hard for me to get over there by 6:30 - if you guys go, tell me if it's worth skipping out of work early!

Alin · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2012 9:58 pm

I'm confused what day the Ike's thing is happening. We said the 9th and Sunday, but Sunday is the 10th.

nothingtosay · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2012 10:14 pm

You're right! Either the 9th or 10th works for me.

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