I'm a member of a sorta newish Yahoo group for NJ vegan families: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NJVeganFamilies/

We had one potluck picnic in August at a park in Union County and had a great time. We are tentatively planning our next even for October in South Jersey. The kids love meeting up with other veggy kids as do the parents. All are invited so if you have vegetarian or vegan kids, please join!

BTW: The photo on the front page of that site are my kids, Ben & Sarah. It was taken while we were at a local Shop-Rite protesting against Proctor & Gamble and handing out cruelty-free shopping guides along with vegan literature.

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cool, where is this at and when it it planned to be? i joined the group. You all are welcome to come to our small veggie bbq on sept 25th/sunday!

I think they're leaning towards Smithville but that could change.

Do you have children, Mycoolcats?

I think they're leaning towards Smithville but that could change.

Do you have children, Mycoolcats?

no i dont lol. im only 24 still :p

[BBQ will be next sunday sept 25th at 12 noon. I can reemail you directions if you like too, theyre also up on page 5 i think of the NJ link to the veggieboards site. Please let me know asap if any of you are able to make it. Ill try to take a few pictures this time for the people still iffy about comming to one, theyre very laid back and just to have fun and eat some good food :)

DIRECTIONS---- ADDRESS 736 Fox Run Dr, Atco, NJ 08004-1237 If you choose to look it up via msn.com or something. Theres many ways to get to it.
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From Central Jersey, take Rt206 South, shortest way/longer time wise.

Go about 20-25 miles until you pass rt38 and the circle for rt70. Its about 4 miles max after the rt70 circle is MEDFORD LAKES ROAD, youll pass a MOBIL on the right and 1/4 mile past is Medford lakes road. Make that right at the light. go 1/2 mile
Turn LEFT onto OAK SHADE Road... Im sure its the first left you can make onto a road.
Oakshade turns into CR-534/jackson road, its all the same road, very easy, stay on this for almost 9 miles, then you come to Richards Ave

Theres a WAWA on your left, make that right onto, Richards AVE, pass 2 streets on your right, make the 3rd right onto the last available right onto FOX RUN DRIVE, goto the bend, its on the left, can park wherever on either side of the road near curbs.
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From NORTH Jersey/NY/EAST PA ALLENTOWN

Get on I76 east near philly/towards Philly
Take I295 north "trenton" 3.2 miles
Take exit #29a/us-30 EAST onto White Horse Pike 10.4 miles
Take ramp onto RT73 North 0.9 miles
Turn right onto JACKSON ROAD, big Gas station/shell i think on corner
Go almost 3 miles, when you see the WAWA on your right, the road, Richards AVE is DIRECTLY across from it, there are trees in front of the wawa comming from this direction so when you DO see wawa, slow down fast.
pass 2 streets on your right, make the 3rd right onto the last available right onto FOX RUN DRIVE, goto the bend, its on the left, can park wherever on either side of the road near curbs.
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From South Jersey /Cape may near Parkway.

Take Parkway North or south if you live north of Atlantic City to AC Expressway east. Go about 24 miles.
Take exit #31/RT73 onto Mays Landing Road, go almost 6 miles
Make a Right onto HAYES MILL RD go 0.4 miles, turns into atco ave
Make a Right onto JACKSON ROAD, go 0.7 miles

when you see the WAWA on your right, the road, Richards AVE is DIRECTLY across from it, there are trees in front of the wawa comming from this direction so when you DO see wawa, slow down fast.
pass 2 streets on your right, make the 3rd right onto the last available right onto FOX RUN DRIVE, goto the bend, its on the left, can park wherever on either side of the road near curbs.
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From Deleware or Dover/DE area

Take I295 north, turns into US40 EAST
US40 east then turns into NJ turnpike north, go 25+ miles until exit #3
at exit #3/rt168 onto the Blackhorse pike go 1.4 miles
Bear right onto I295 NORTH towards trenton 1.8 miles
Take exit #29a/us30 EAST onto the WHITE horse Pike now towards Berlin and go 10.4 miles
Take ramp onto RT73 North go 0.9 miles
Turn RIGHT onto Jackson Road be on here almost 3 miles

when you see the WAWA on your right, the road, Richards AVE is DIRECTLY across from it, there are trees in front of the wawa comming from this direction so when you DO see wawa, slow down fast.
pass 2 streets on your right, make the 3rd right onto the last available right onto FOX RUN DRIVE, goto the bend, its on the left, can park wherever on either side of the road near curbs
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If anyone gets lost to this they can call me at 609-610-1826 or 609-271-3997... Its not hard to get to and after you get off of RT73 for people comming from western areas, its not busy traffic at all. If anyone thinks they can bring food please let me know within the next 10 days.. It would be great to have vegan potato salad or some pastas etc, ill have many vegetarian/brand veggie burgers, boca/morninstar/gardenburger/veggiepatch stuff. Can email me if you like at chreha@hotmail.com thanks.

Hey all!! I live in Cherry Hill, NJ (South Jersey) only 15 min. from philadelphia. I'm sooo bummed. I went to the Singapore restaurant in Cherry Hill only to find out that they closed and there is now a Thai restaurant :wall: .

This past friday I wanted to try another vegetarian called Evergreen on Rt 70, cherry hill and that one was also closed.... what's going on????

We ended up in a regular chinesse restaurant in cherry hill, that luckily had 3 mock meat dishes. I had mock honey pork, which was really good.

I wish there was a vegetarian restaurant in south jersey. Do you know any?

Thanks,

carla

I don't know about South Jersey, but Down to Earth (http://www.downtoearthnj.com/) is reputed to be a really good one about 1 hour 1/2 away.

That's the one I want to check out when willing to make a drive.

I don't know about South Jersey, but Down to Earth (http://www.downtoearthnj.com/) is reputed to be a really good one about 1 hour 1/2 away.

That's the one I want to check out when willing to make a drive.
Down to Earth is very good. Their dinner menu is much better than their lunch menu though. Excellent desserts and nice atmosphere. It gets crowded so make a reservation. Kaya's Kitchen ( www.kayaskitchen.com )is in Belmar, about 10 miles from Down to Earth, also a fantastic veg*n restaurant. You could conceivably have lunch at Kayas then go for a walk on the beach then hit Down to Earth for dinner.

hahahhaahah i live in jersey too.

I live in Clementon at the moment. Singapore closed almost a year ago, the one in Philadelphia is still open. Its still the same owner for the thai place but that doesnt matter much in the end.

Evergreen closed years ago which makes me wonder how you found out about it. It was replaced with Asian Delights (same owner) that made it a run of the mill asian resteraunt with a seperate vegetarian section on th emenu and then that was replaced with a sushi bar I think.

There is a place in Maple Shade called Hing Far that was one of the first to have gluten meats. Worth checking out. They have a seperate section for the vegetarian stuff on the menu.

Tau Yuan on springdale rd makes one dish called triple green with tofu which is really, really good. They also have vegetable egg rolls and their chinese pizza is one of the best.

Also the hot bar & salad bar at whole foods supermarket in Marlton shouldnt be underestimated either. It sometimes can be amazing for vegetarians.

Other than those there isnt much else in that area that isnt generic (that doesnt mean they wont have something vegetarian...just very few things that are common stuff).

Philadelphia has a lot of places but I am assuming you dont want the aggravation of narrow one way streets, parallel parking and bridge traffic/tolls.

Singapore was the greatest, I was a bit upset when that closed too. 154 item all vegetarian menu and all good. :drool:


Hey all!! I live in Cherry Hill, NJ (South Jersey) only 15 min. from philadelphia. I'm sooo bummed. I went to the Singapore restaurant in Cherry Hill only to find out that they closed and there is now a Thai restaurant :wall: .

This past friday I wanted to try another vegetarian called Evergreen on Rt 70, cherry hill and that one was also closed.... what's going on????

We ended up in a regular chinesse restaurant in cherry hill, that luckily had 3 mock meat dishes. I had mock honey pork, which was really good.

I wish there was a vegetarian restaurant in south jersey. Do you know any?

Thanks,

carla

I guess I should start posting here as I won't be moving to Oregon.:|

Basil T's in Tom's River is very veg friendly, esp. if your lacto. two vegan dishes and vegan beer:up: . the Basil T's in Red bank is not veg friendly at all. the Grind in Pt pleasant has an extensive build your own wrap menu with Boca, gardenburgers and hummus available, but only open thru lunch.

Hey, Did they decide on the new slogan yet? I liked "NJ: Big Fun, Big Hair,Big Hearts"

Veggie Heaven in Parsippany is really great for anyone up North.

Vegan Seitan dishes. Tastes pretty close to the real thing.

http://www.chinesediner.com/directory/XcDirRestaurantDetail.asp?ID=302&url=973-335-9876%2C+263-8331%2C++FAX+973-263-5631

Now, am I the only one with guts enough to admit I live in New Jersey, or is this really hell on earth and I'm the only vegan? I should have stayed in California!

i am originally from Cape May, which is a beautiful wonderful place. i am only recently from Savannah, which is also a beautiful place. i've been lucky so far. the jersey shore is great :)

Veggie Heaven in Parsippany is really great for anyone up North.

Vegan Seitan dishes. Tastes pretty close to the real thing.

http://www.chinesediner.com/directory/XcDirRestaurantDetail.asp?ID=302&url=973-335-9876%2C+263-8331%2C++FAX+973-263-5631
There's also a Veggie Heaven in Teaneck and Montclair. They have somewhat similar menus but different atmospheres and some different menu selections. Parsippany is my favorite though.

There is a place in Maple Shade called Hing Far that was one of the first to have gluten meats. Worth checking out. They have a seperate section for the vegetarian stuff on the menu.

Tau Yuan on springdale rd makes one dish called triple green with tofu which is really, really good. They also have vegetable egg rolls and their chinese pizza is one of the best.

Hi!! Thanks for replying.

I found Hing Far in yahoo maps... but I didn't find Tau Yuan... where in sprindale? It's probably really close to my house.

Thanks :)

Isnt there a veggie NJ society or something? would be cool to go out together to the veg places once in a while.:rockon:

Since I go to Monmouth University, I want to see Bruce Springsteen's summer home. I know he has one in the area...perhaps in Deal. Does anyone know exactly where it is? I am tired of guessing. Sorry if this is random. But, I know a lot of people on here are music buffs. :) Thanks!


Its rumson...I'm not sure where though

Its in the shopping center at the intersection of greentree rd and springdale rd. Phone is 751-5111 I think.

Hi!! Thanks for replying.

I found Hing Far in yahoo maps... but I didn't find Tau Yuan... where in sprindale? It's probably really close to my house.

Thanks :)

Its in the shopping center at the intersection of greentree rd and springdale rd. Phone is 751-5111 I think.


Yeap I found it :) Thanks!!! I"m going tomorrow :bobo:

Isnt there a veggie NJ society or something? would be cool to go out together to the veg places once in a while.:rockon:
There are a few Jersey groups that get together regularly or fairly regularly:

http://www.cjvg.org/, Central Jersey Vegan Group

http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/scriptures.html, this is a Christian-based animal rights/vegan group.

http://www.vssj.com/, Vegetarian Society of South Jersey

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NJVeganFamilies/, for those with vegan/vegetarian children-they have get togethers every few months. This group has been invaluable for me and my family. I love seeing my kids interacting with other vegan children.

and http://www.nj-ara.org/, NJARA (NJ Animal Rights Alliance) has fundraising events a few times a year and are a wonderful organization that has done heaps for NJ animals.

Well its actually happening. Jersey is going smoke free. I don't know how everyone else feels, but I'm pretty happy about it.

I'm very excited about this. My boyfriend lives in Hoboken so I'm there a lot and there are two restaurants especially that I'll be much happier frequenting.

Important:

Wawa now carries Soy Dream ice cream. I swear I heard angels singing when I saw it next to the Ben&Jerry's.:hamster:

There is a Sunflower vegetarian restaurant located in Princeton shopping center, have you guys been to there yet?

Isnt there a veggie NJ society or something? would be cool to go out together to the veg places once in a while.:rockon:

yes there are several , NJARA is the largest in the state
check them out