June 2009 Columbus Vegan Meetup at North Market w/Benevolence Cafe

***UPDATE***

Hey gang,

Remember when we mentioned the possibility of going with Plan B if Benevolence renovations weren't quite completed? Well, we just received word that that's the case. Benevolence has been hard at work, trying to get things up and running, but they still have to go through some inspections prior to opening to the public. Fear not... the meetup will go on!

Benevolence, on top of addressing renovation challenges and preparing for a ComFest presence, is intent on honoring its commitment to our group. Tricia from Benevolence has reserved a section of the upper level of North Market for us, and we are being offered the same options available at the Benevolence booth at ComFest. We, however, will have the luxury of not having to wait in a long line, and we'll have a comfy place to hang out. A Benevolence representative will visit us at North Market, take our order, pick up the food, and deliver it to us. The offerings and prices are as follows:

*All items are vegan and made by Benevolence Cafe*

Spicy Peanut Noodles 7.00
topped with Asian Slaw

Baked Tofu Wrap 6.00
(served with tahini dressing and veggies in an organic w/w wrap)

Hummus Salad Wrap 6.00
(served with veggies in an organic w/w wrap)

Small Benevolence Salad 5.00
served with our house vegan dressing

Cup of Cold Gazpacho Soup 3.00

Fresh Fruit Kabob 5.00

Almond Crunch Granola 3.00

Peanut Butter Hemp Bar 2.00

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade 2.00

There will be no tax added to these items and, if possible, it's recommended that you have the exact amount of cash you think you'll need for your selections.

Following the meetup, we hope you'll join us at ComFest!

Debra & Doug

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Greetings, everyone!

For the month of June, as we're having our gathering while ComFest is in full-swing, we're going to convene at the ever-awesome (and close to the ComFest action) Benevolence Cafe!

For those of you who may not yet be aware, Benevolence is currently temporarily closed for renovations, but we have been informed that the restaurant is scheduled to reopen sometime during the week of ComFest. In the event Benevolence is unable to accommodate us due to unforeseen circumstances related to the renovation project, we've got a backup plan which will be announced if needed.

C'mon out and share a fabulous vegan meal with like-minded folks, and consider a stroll thereafter to Goodale Park to immerse yourself in the feel-good vibes of ComFest. A great time is guaranteed!

Hope to see you there!