Dining Options for attendees

AVA Summit

In partnership with the AVA Summit, Planted Society and Plant Dining Partnerships worked together to provide this directory of limited-time restaurant collaborations featuring vegan-friendly fare, discounts and delivery options in Alexandria, VA for the week of October 18-24th, 2022.

We look forward to partnering with the AVA Summit again in LA 2023!

Planted Society and Plant Dining Partnerships are partnering with several restaurants near the conference including PLNT Burger, Silver Diner, Nazret Ethiopian, Taqueria Picoso, Double Apple Lounge, Fairlington Pizza, and Zikrayat Lebanese. The AVA Summit has partnered with the Hilton Mark Center as well!

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Brought to you by: The AVA Summit

The AVA Summit has partnered with Hilton Mark Center to ensure plenty of delicious vegan options available from the 20th – 23rd to attendees without having to leave the hotel.

Find plant-based sushi, miso ramen and fresh avocado rolls at the Sushi Bar.

Enjoy breakfast pastries, hummus wraps, vegan chick’n salad, hummus + pita and more at the Marketplace.

And from Thursday through Saturday evenings starting at 5 PM, take advantage of amazing VEGAN BUFFET in the restaurant, plus daily specials in the Lobby Lounge, featuring the below options and a vegan dessert of the day.

Specials by the day:

Wednesday October 19th

Rigatoni primavera: Broccoli, peppers, squash, marinara sauce.

Thursday October 20th

Fried cauliflower masala: Chickpea hummus, Brussel sprouts, lemon vinaigrette,.

Friday October 21st

BBQ Quinoa and chickpea bowl: Kalamata olives, yellow tomatoes, red pickled onions.

Saturday October 22nd

Orange Harissa vegetables stir fry: Squash, peppers, mushrooms, onion, garlic, Jasmine rice.

PLNT Burger Logo

Brought to you by: Planted Society

10% off all orders + Delivery Options + $5 off your order when you download their delivery app!

PLNT Burger is a 100% vegan restaurant whose mission is to bring people joy and celebrate the beauty of life on our planet in the most delicious and fun way possible. They serve indulgent, crafted, plant-based burgers and pride themselves on an uplifting dining experience. As they say: Eat the change you wish to see in the world!

Pride Points: 100% D.C. Kosher, Halal, PLUS options for any dietary restriction

AVA Deal: 10% off all orders (Code: PLANTED10)

Double Apple Lounge Logo

 

0.3 Mi from the AVA Summit (6 minute walk or 2 minute drive)

Brought to you by: Planted Society

https://doubleapplelounge.com/

Double Apple Lounge is a neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge. They are open late nights and have put together the best limited vegan menu for AVA – if you’re in the mood to chill and socialize, this is the spot!

Pride Points: Open late night, large vegan menu just for us, hookah and cocktails in a very relaxed atmosphere.

AVA Deal: 10% off for all AVA Summit-goers: make sure to bring your Vegan Friendly Options Near the Summit Card, found in your swag bags or at the Planted Society table at the Expo.

Just some of the Vegan Specials:

Hummus – Pureed chickpeas, tahini & lemon, topped with extra virgin olive oil

Grape Leaves – Stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, parsley, spices and lemon juice

Baba Ganouch – Smoky pureed eggplant with vegan tahini sauce and lemon, topped with extra virgin olive oil

Taboule – Finely chopped parsley, tomato, dry mint, tomato and onions blended with lemon, salt and olive oil

Double Apple Special Burger – Plant-based patty, caramelized onion, plant-based cheddar cheese, mushrooms, crispy onions, chipotle burger sauce

Piri Piri Veggie Burger – Veggie burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, plant-based cheddar cheese, piri piri sauce and avocado

“Chicken” Burger – Plant-based patty, lettuce, tomato, pickled caramelized onions, pickles, plant-based American cheese, chipotle and burger sauce

Crepes with Vegan Chocolate

Crepes with Vegan Chocolate, Strawberry and Banana

 

Taqueria Picoso Logo

 

0.7 Mi from the AVA Summit (14 minute walk or 3 minute drive)

Brought to you by: Planted Society

https://www.taqueriapicoso.com/

Taqueria Picoso serves Mexico City-style Street Tacos and Antojitos, or “little cravings.” This week, you can enjoy a menu made just for us, plus margaritas, local beers and paired wines on their large indoor space or patio just a short walk away from the Hotel. 

Pride Points: They scratch-make nearly everything in house, including tortillas made with heirloom Oaxacan corn, salsas & tortas.

AVA Specials:

Hongos Tacochile-roasted oyster mushrooms with bean purée

Vegan Chorizo & Potato Tacovegan chorizo, roasted potatoes, bean puré, avocado puré, radish

Squash & Potato Enchiladashousemade corn tortillas stuffed with castilla pumpkin, potato, topped with guajillo pepper sauce, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, onions. 

Cactus Volcánes two (2) crispy guajillo tostadas topped with nopales (cactus), melted vegan cheese, avocado and salsa macha (contains peanuts)

Chilaquilessaucy tortilla chips with green or red salsa, option to add vegan chorizo & potato

Arroz a la Mexicanarice with peas, carrots, tomato sauce

Guacamoleserved with house-made chips

 

Nazret Ethiopia Logo

 

0.8 Mi from the AVA Summit (16 minute walk or 4 minute drive)

Brought to you by: Planted Society

www.nazretethiopiarestaurant.com

Nazret Ethiopia Restaurant is the concept of Chef Zewdu Mekonnen who he seeks to honor his native country’s cuisine with quality ingredients and lots of love. They boast an already vegan-friendly menu, including beer, wine and spirits just a short drive or walk away from the AVA summit.

Pride Points: Rave-reviews from locals and publications, a pre-existing admiration for plant-based eating and a classically-trained chef!

Specials just for AVA: 

Avocado Salad

Beetroot Salad

Sunflower Salad

 

Dirkoshe Firfret with Veggies

Greenbeans with carrots

Dinche Wot

Vegan Menu Highlights:

Special Veggie Combo – Spicy lentils, yellow peas, collard greens, Cabbage, Shiro, and house salad

Shiro Wot – Seasoned chickpea flour cooked in a mild sauce with house salad

Missir Wot – Red lentils spiced with berbere (red pepper) sauce with house salad

Super Veggie – (6 items) Spicy lentils, yellow peas, collard greens, Cabbage, Shiro

Veggies with Rice

 

Silver Diner Logo

 

1 Mi from the AVA Summit (18 minute walk or 4 minute drive)

Brought to you by:
Planted Society

www.silverdiner.com/alexandria

Silver Diner reinvented the diner experience by creating an elevated menu without losing the classic diner hospitality. Their menu features classic American favorites and contemporary options  — plant-based entrees, heart-healthy options, no trans fat, plus fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

Pride Points: Clear vegan labeling, an award-winning chef, and so many gluten-free choices as well.

AVA Deal: Get $5 off when you spend $15 and $10 off when you spend $40 – make sure to bring your Vegan Friendly Options Near the Summit Card, found in your swag bags or at the Planted Society table at the Expo.

Here are just SOME of the Plant-Based Menu Highlights:

Just Egg Benedict – Vegan scrambled “eggs,” smoky tempeh “bacon,” baby spinach, grilled tomatoes, vegan cheese sauce, sourdough toast, fresh strawberries and fruit

Avocado Toast – Avocado mix, hemp hearts, olive oil, microgreens, sourdough

Meatless Tacos – Two bbq Beyond Meat tacos, guacamole, pickled ginger, black bean salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, pickled onions and banana peppers

Warm Roasted Local Veggie Salad – Beets, squash, Brussels sprouts, red peppers, basil, rocket greens, kale, sunflower seeds, pecans, dried apricots in our house-made champagne vinaigrette

SD Veggie Chili – Tomatoes, kidney beans, carrots, onions, mushrooms, squash

Meatless Taco Bowl – Three bbq Beyond Meat tacos, guacamole, pickled ginger, black bean salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, pickled onions and banana peppers, side of greens, roasted corn, squash, and quinoa salad

Oat Milk Protein Pancakes – 40 grams of protein! Blueberries, pistachios, almond-coconut whipped cream, powdered sugar, agave

Just Egg Breakfast Tacos – Two bbq Beyond Meat and Just Egg tacos, guacamole, pickled ginger, black bean salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, pickled onions and banana peppers, side of greens, roasted corn, squash, and quinoa salad