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SUMMARY:TCVCC Vivi Bubble Tea Picnic
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Grab takeout from Vivi Bubble Tea\, then join the CAA group at the nearby Cedar Isle Park! \n❗RSVP at the bottom of this page❗ \nAttendees at a prior CAA picnic. \n📍 Where: Since Vivi Bubble Tea has limited seating\, we’ll be at Cedar Isle Park (14400 Freeport Trail\, Apple Valley) one mile northeast of Vivi. Pick up your food and drink at Vivi Bubble Tea\, then head to the park and look for red-and-white-check blankets to find the group.  \n🕖 When: Saturday\, August 1\, 1pm-2pm   \n💬 Space limited. RSVP soon. The RSVP form is at the bottom of this page. \nVivi Bubble Tea is a participant in this year’s exciting Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge and has an incredible dish entered in the competition– Spicy Saigon Banh Mi. We’ll also take a simple optional action together at the event to help animals\, like calling our reps or signing a petition. After that\, we’ll rate the food\, and your rating will help us see how it stacks up against the many other restaurants in the competition! \n🥖 What’s the food? \nWe’ll all be trying out their 2026 Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dish\, Spicy Saigon Banh Mi. It’s a banh mi sandwich\, filled with spicy marinated plant-based jerky beef\, jicama\, green onions\, carrot\, cilantro\, jalapeños\, mayo\, butter\, and soy sauce.  \nVivi also offers a variety of teas\, boba\, jellies\, and tea drinks that can be made vegan. Ask at the counter!  \n👨🏾‍🍳 What is the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge?  \nEach August\, restaurants around the Twin Cities add a new vegan dish to the menu. Diners visit restaurants and rate each dish they try. These ratings will be used to determine the winners!  \nWe’ll crown the winning chef at a ceremony on Sunday\, September 20\, at Twin Cities Veg Fest in St. Paul’s Harriet Island Park.  \nWho is competing this year? \nYou can see the full list of competing restaurants here! \n🤝 Why come? \n\nMeet awesome new people from all walks of life\nEnjoy great conversation over tasty food\nMake change for animals\nHelp determine the best challenge dish of the year \nGet a chance to win gift cards when you rate your dish or post about it\nPerfect event for those who want to learn more about vegan food \n\n⭐ Who puts on this great event? \nCompassionate Action for Animals is a Minnesota nonprofit organization working to create an animal-friendly culture throughout our state and offer support for compassionate choices. You may know us as the organizers of Twin Cities Veg Fest\, and we run many other programs. Find upcoming events at caa.mn/event.  \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://caa.mn/event/tcvcc-vivi-bubble-tea-picnic/
LOCATION:Cedar Isle Park\, 14400 Freeport Trail\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dine-Out,Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge
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SUMMARY:Southern Style Compassion Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Breanna Knutson\, Dave Rolsky\, and Jared Rolsky for an intimate fundraising dinner in support of Compassionate Action for Animals. \nEnjoy a home-cooked Southern-themed meal\, drinks\, dessert\, and a relaxed evening of conversation and games with fellow supporters. \nDate: Saturday\, August 15\nTime: 5:30–8:00 p.m.\nLocation: Standish Green Condominiums community room\, 2210 E 40th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN 55407\nTickets: $30 per person \nWe only have 20 seats available\, so we encourage you to reserve your spot! \n  \nMenu\n\nSouthern BBQ salad with roasted vegetables and tofu\nVegan chicken and sausage gumbo with rice\nSmoky stewed greens\n\nDesserts: \n\nChocolate brownies with almond butter mousse\nPeach cobbler\nBakewell tart\n\nDrinks:\nIced tea\, wine\, and other beverages will be provided. \nAbout the evening\nWhen you enter\, we’ll have bingo and a “banned word game” to get to know other guests. Bring cash for the “swear jar” in case you say a banned word! After dinner\, Dave\, Jared and Breanna will share the impact of CAA’s work and share why they choose to volunteer and give. Executive Director Laura Matanah will also make a brief presentation. After dinner we’ll have time for socializing and cornhole\, outdoors if the weather permits. \nThere is both on-site parking and street parking available\, and the venue is ADA accessible. \nSupport CAA’s work for animals\nThis dinner is part of a fundraising effort to support Compassionate Action for Animals and the work CAA is doing to create a kinder world for animals. \nLast year\, CAA brought more than 5\,500 people to Twin Cities Veg Fest and helped secure a plant-based-by-default food policy for Hennepin County events. \nAs part of this effort\, Dave will match your gift FIVE TIMES if you join CAA’s Circle of Care as a monthly donor or increase your monthly donation. He will also match one-time gifts\, up to a total of $6\,000. \nWhether you attend\, give\, or become a monthly donor\, your support helps power CAA’s work for animals. \nReserve your seat\nTickets are $30 per person\, and space is limited to 20 guests.
URL:https://caa.mn/event/southern-style-compassion-celebration/
LOCATION:Standish Green Community Room\, 2210 E 40th St.\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55407
CATEGORIES:Dine-Out
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SUMMARY:TCVCC Dine Out at Tori Ramen
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Join CAA for a dine out at Tori Ramen! All are warmly welcome.  \nTori Ramen’s Korean BBQ Mushroom Ssam — a shareable dish perfect for a dine-out \n❗RSVP at the bottom of this page ❗ \n📍 Where: Tori Ramen\, 603 7th St W\, Saint Paul\, 55102 \n🕖 When: Monday\, August 3\, 6:30-7:30pm  \n💬 Space limited. RSVP soon. The RSVP form is at the bottom of this page. \nWe’re getting together. YOU’RE invited!  \nTori Ramen is a current participant (and prior 2023 champion!) of the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge. They have an incredible dish entered in the competition that we’re holding a dine-out to try. We’ll also take a simple optional action together at the event to help animals\, like calling our reps or signing a petition. After that\, we’ll rate the food\, and your rating will help us see how it stacks up against the many other restaurants in the competition! \n🍜 What’s the food? \nWe’ll all be trying out their 2026 Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dish. The Korean BBQ Mushroom Ssam is a smoky blend of oyster\, king oyster\, and shiitake mushrooms in a tomato and pepper Korean BBQ sauce\, served with house-made kokuho rice\, lettuce\, and seasonal banchan. It’s a delicious\, savory\, flavorful dish\, perfect for splitting and sharing. The picture above shows a serving for two people\, and you can order a batch for 1-4 servings.  \nTori also offers a variety of other vegan dishes on the menu\, from the Bali Ramen (ground tofu\, szechuan peppers\, tahini) to the Shoyu Fire Ramen to appetizers like Korean Cucumbers. Just ask the servers about their menu options. Tori offers a choice of either rice noodles or wheat noodles\, and is able to make gluten-ingredient-free dishes\, though there is not a separate prep area. \n👨🏾‍🍳 What is the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge?  \nEach August\, restaurants around the Twin Cities add a new vegan dish to the menu. Diners visit restaurants and rate each dish they try. These ratings will be used to determine the winners!  \nWe’ll crown the winning chef at a ceremony on Sunday\, September 20\, at Twin Cities Veg Fest at Harriet Island Park in Saint Paul.  \nWho is competing this year? \nYou can see the full list of competing restaurants here! \n🤝 Why come? \n\nMeet awesome new people from all walks of life\nEnjoy great conversation over tasty food\nMake change for animals\nHelp determine the best challenge dish of the year \nGet a chance to win gift cards when you rate your dish or post about it\nPerfect event for those who want to learn more about vegan food\n\n⭐ Who puts on this event? \nCompassionate Action for Animals is a Minnesota nonprofit organization working to create an animal-friendly culture throughout our state and offer support for compassionate choices. You may know us as the organizers of Twin Cities Veg Fest\, and we run many other programs. Find upcoming events at caa.mn/events.  \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://caa.mn/event/tcvcc-dine-out-at-tori-ramen/
LOCATION:Tori Ramen\, 603 7th St W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dine-Out,Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge
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SUMMARY:TCVCC Dine Out at Heal Mpls
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Join CAA for a dine out at Heal Mpls! All are warmly welcome.  \nSushi Bae Bowl — marinated tomato “tuna”\, pickled veggies\, sweet & spicy shroomies\, and more! \n❗RSVP at the bottom of this page ❗ \n📍 Where: Heal Mpls\, 4171 North Lyndale Ave\, Minneapolis 55412  \n🕖 When: Tuesday\, August 18\, 5:30-6:30pm  \n💬 Space limited. RSVP soon. The RSVP form is at the bottom of this page. \nWe’re getting together. YOU’RE invited!  \nHeal Mpls is in the 2026 Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge! They have an incredible dish entered in the competition that we’re holding a dine-out to try. We’ll also take a simple optional action together at the event to help animals\, like calling our reps or signing a petition. After that\, we’ll rate the food\, and your rating will help us see how it stacks up against the many other restaurants in the competition! \n🍜 What’s the food? \nWe’ll all be trying out Heal’s new Sushi Bae Bowl – a plant-based sushi-inspired bowl featuring marinated Roma tomato “tuna\,” sweet & spicy sticky shroomies\, pickled ginger\, green onion\, and toasted sesame seeds. The toppings are served over rice or quinoa for a delicious and gluten-free balance of umami\, acid\, heat\, and texture. \nHeal also offers a wide range of other foods on their plant-forward menu\, and also offer a wide selection of herbal teas\, community events\, and meal prep. Just a sampling of their many vegan menu items include the Northside Nacho Dip\, Fried Oyster Mushrooms\, Okra & Onions\, and the Holistic Baae Bowl with pineapple Caribbean-inspired chickpeas\, sauteed collards\, and fried plantains.  \n👨🏾‍🍳 What is the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge?  \nEach August\, restaurants around the Twin Cities add a new vegan dish to the menu. Diners visit restaurants and rate each dish they try. These ratings will be used to determine the winners!  \nWe’ll crown the winning chef at a ceremony on Sunday\, September 20\, at Twin Cities Veg Fest at Harriet Island Park in Saint Paul.  \nWho is competing this year? \nYou can see the full list of competing restaurants here! \n🤝 Why come? \n\nMeet awesome new people from all walks of life\nEnjoy great conversation over tasty food\nMake change for animals\nHelp determine the best challenge dish of the year \nGet a chance to win gift cards when you rate your dish or post about it\nPerfect event for those who want to learn more about vegan food\n\n⭐ Who puts on this event? \nCompassionate Action for Animals is a Minnesota nonprofit organization working to create an animal-friendly culture throughout our state and offer support for compassionate choices. You may know us as the organizers of Twin Cities Veg Fest\, and we run many other programs. Find upcoming events at caa.mn/event.  \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://caa.mn/event/tcvcc-dine-out-at-heal-mpls/
LOCATION:Heal Mpls\, 4171 North Lyndale Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dine-Out,Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge
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SUMMARY:TCVCC Dine Out at Golden Chow Mein
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Join CAA for a dine out at Golden Chow Mein! All are warmly welcome.  \nKung Pao Cola Tofu — Fried tofu in a seasoned savory sauce with fresh herbs and rice! \n❗RSVP at the bottom of this page ❗ \n📍 Where: Golden Chow Mein\, 1105 7th St W\, Saint Paul\, 55102  \n🕖 When: Wednesday\, August 26\, 6:30-7:30pm  \n💬 Space limited. RSVP soon. The RSVP form is at the bottom of this page. \nWe’re getting together. YOU’RE invited!  \nGolden Chow Mein is in this year’s Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge! They have an incredible dish entered in the competition that we’re holding a dine-out to try. We’ll also take a simple optional action together at the event to help animals\, like calling our reps or signing a petition. After that\, we’ll rate the food\, and your rating will help us see how it stacks up against the many other restaurants in the competition! \n🍜 What’s the food? \nWe’ll all be trying out their 2026 Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dish. This year\, the chef is serving up a delicious boiled\, seasoned\, and fried tofu tossed in a kung pao cola sauce with peanuts and fermented black beans. Served with fragrant rice and fresh herbs.  \nThe award-winning Golden Chow Mein has been serving up Cantonese food in Saint Paul for years! \n👨🏾‍🍳 What is the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge?  \nEach August\, restaurants around the Twin Cities add a new vegan dish to the menu. Diners visit restaurants and rate each dish they try. These ratings will be used to determine the winners!  \nWe’ll crown the winning chef at a ceremony on Sunday\, September 20\, at Twin Cities Veg Fest at Harriet Island Park in Saint Paul.  \nWho is competing this year? \nYou can see the full list of competing restaurants here! \n🤝 Why come? \n\nMeet awesome new people from all walks of life\nEnjoy great conversation over tasty food\nMake change for animals\nHelp determine the best challenge dish of the year \nGet a chance to win gift cards when you rate your dish or post about it\nPerfect event for those who want to learn more about vegan food\n\n⭐ Who puts on this event? \nCompassionate Action for Animals is a Minnesota nonprofit organization working to create an animal-friendly culture throughout our state and offer support for compassionate choices. You may know us as the organizers of Twin Cities Veg Fest\, and we run many other programs. Find upcoming events at caa.mn/event.  \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://caa.mn/event/tcvcc-dine-out-at-golden-chow-mein/
LOCATION:Golden Chow Mein\, 1105 7th St W\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dine-Out,Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge
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