Posted in Events on 31. Aug, 2010
The Launch of Gracious Gourmand on Friday August 28th was a huge success! Tucked in the cozy, candle-lit Second Stop Cafe, 30 foodies gathered to dine on the meticulous, visually stunning and delicious creations of Chef Lagusta Yearwood, featuring produce from Taliaferro Farms and Second Wind CSA . Our sponsor was Kanon Organic Vodka, and [...]
Posted in Events on 25. Aug, 2010
I’m blue in the face. And I’ll continue to be. Because I’ve said over and over and again, and I’ll continue to drum this in: adding a video component to your activist efforts is vital. That means everything from the workshop you gave on veganism at your health food store, to the leafleting you did [...]
Posted in Events, General VEG! on 24. Aug, 2010
Don’t miss the last Vegan Drinks of the super humid months! Show up at 7pm on Thursday, August 26th, order a drink (or two or three) and meet some new friends!
As always Vegan Drinks NYC takes place at Angels & Kings Bar in the East Village. The drink specials are CHEAP: $2 off everything until [...]
Posted in Events on 17. Aug, 2010
Had such a blast doing an East Coast tour last January… here’s a three city Cali tour next Sunday-Sunday!
MINI PARTIES & POP-UPS! There are a couple of open events (parties!), but if you want some face & try on time to check out the new FW10 collection (to preorder and get a discount for doing [...]
Posted in Events on 11. Aug, 2010
GRACIOUS GOURMAND, a biweekly dinner event presented by The Discerning Brute & Second Stop Cafe, is not for the weak of palate. Featuring a rotating cast of chefs specializing in avant-garde, gourmet, sustainable fare, our series aims to challenge ordinary perceptions and preparations of fine food, expose visionary talent, and celebrate conscientious hedonism.
Posted in Events on 02. Aug, 2010
We have recently been turned on to artist and activist Mara Lefebvre, whose current project — “No Mercy” – is an art installation exploring how we treat the animals we eat. According to Mara, “‘No Mercy’ is a mixed media installation of which 35 sculptures have been completed. Wires, motors, electrical plugs, stove parts and [...]
Posted in Events on 25. Jul, 2010
The new indie film, Bold Native, has grabbed me and won’t let go. The film — a full-length fiction feature — follows an animal liberator, Charlie, who is spearheading a nationwide action and is wanted both by the FBI as well as his dear old dad. After I saw the film in Portland (and was [...]
Posted in Events on 21. Jul, 2010
You and three friends are in for an unforgettable experience dining with the Skinny Bitch and the Conscious Cook! Rory Freedman and Chef Tal Ronnen will prepare dinner for you and 3 friends.
The proceeds for this item benefit People Protecting Animals & Their Habitats (PATH).
Posted in Events on 21. Jul, 2010
It’s no secret that we like to head up to Santa Barbara every now and then just to grab some vegan pizza. We’ve taken a few trips up north for that reason—we have pizza for dinner, spend the night in a hotel, and before returning home, grab a couple sandwiches from lazy acres and head [...]
Here in New York City we have commercial theater, experimental theater, really bad theater…but who knew we also have green theater, too!?
9Thirty Theatre Company is one of New York City’s first eco theater companies, and we happen to think they’re pretty darn neat. By having the environment serve as a character, theme, or the plot [...]
