“ Now with the internet it's easy to hook up with people who are interested in what you're interested in and what an empowerment it is to have so many options available in life at easy grasp. ”
— Paul Rose on Feb 11, 2012.
“ I love this meet up group ”
— saul Ayala on Jan 26, 2012.
“ I Love CHicagoVeg.. Vadim never disappoints me with his versatile and exciting meetups!! :-) ”
— Rain is a Social Budda-FLY! on Jan 25, 2012.
“ Love the group and the variety of events you have! ”
— Danielle Johnson on Jan 24, 2012.
“ I'm very impressed with the committment of members to this group, their willingness to share their ideas & creations with others, & Vadim's ability as an organizer. My only issue was the high number of no-shows, who cancelled at the last minute when it was too late for those waitlisted to get in. ”
— Les on Jan 24, 2012.
“ Organizers have great contacts and a heart to keep us informed ,networking and fellowshipping together. ”
— Natalie Michelle on Jan 15, 2012.
“ Great job of organizing this meetup Vadium. ”
— Diana on Jan 2, 2012.
“ Beautiful Happening! ”
— Ayshen Radha on Jan 1, 2012.
“ A really nice group of people. ”
— John Beske on Jan 1, 2012.
“ * wonderful group of engaged, interesting, warm citizens of the world. ”
— Christy Hradek on Nov 20, 2011.
“ This was only my second event, however, I look forward to future meetups and appreciate the work of the organizers setting everything up for the rest of us to just arrive and enjoy, thank you! ”
— Laurie Hanson on Oct 31, 2011.
“ Well organized. Vadim (the only organizer that i met) puts effort into running a group that can work for everyone. ”
— Jeffrey on Oct 31, 2011.
“ I've only met a few so far, but these vegans and vegetarians are passionate about their beliefs, they are conscious and aware of issues facing the food they consume and the wellness of their bodies, and all around they are a crazy, happy, idealistic bunch of people who simply want whats best for themselves, each other, the earth, and all the creatures on it. ”
— Patrick J. Anarcho on Sep 1, 2011.
“ This group is great. I will be attending a lot more often ”
— Tylor Freeman on Aug 30, 2011.
“ I loved tasting all the creative dishes all of us prepared. Great talking about all the different health options out there. I hope to meet everyone again soon :) ”
— miniL on Aug 22, 2011.
“ Nicest people around, and all devoted to our important movement. ”
— Steve on Aug 14, 2011.
“ one word--awesome! ”
— Dina on Aug 14, 2011.
“ great just wish more ner suburbs ”
— Debra H on Aug 14, 2011.
“ The members are very friendly, and the group has interesting events. ”
— Sue on Jul 11, 2011.
“ Awesome group! ”
— Nadine Esq. on Jul 10, 2011.
“ Chicago Veg is a great meetup for veggie lovers and their adventurous carnivorous friends. All are welcome and there is no moralizing involved. I enjoyed every event I've been to. ”
— Valery Stanley on Jun 27, 2011.
“ I like to eat healthy so i can lose weight ”
— kimberly reese on Jun 22, 2011.
“ really like getting together with like-minded people ”
— kathy on May 26, 2011.
“ ChicagoVeg Rocks!!! ”
— Parag on May 24, 2011.
“ Great group! ”
— Lyssa on May 23, 2011.
“ Nice and friendly group of people. And the organizers offer an assortment of activities and venues - which makes it really fun. ”
— Lana on May 23, 2011.
“ I have joined for about a year. I have met many kind and caring people here. ”
— Sharon on Apr 23, 2011.
“ This group is a great way to meet nice,friendly people who share your concern for animal welfare and a healthful lifestyle. ”
— Vince on Apr 23, 2011.
“ so far so good. ”
— danielle villarreal on Apr 10, 2011.
“ Great group! ”
— Carrie Nutter on Mar 27, 2011.
“ I think it is a great medium for event organizing. It is wonderful we have this so we can make a difference all while meeting cool, like-minded people. ”
— Frank S. on Mar 20, 2011.
“ I just joined and therefore don't have much to say about the group in general, except that I wish the food represented at this event had tasted better. ”
— Lauren on Mar 6, 2011.
“ This is a wonderful group of people dedicated to healthful living for earth, animal and human. Each time I attend, I meet more lovely people and leave refreshed, informed and inspired! ”
— Debbie on Feb 15, 2011.
“ I am grateful that so many wonderful events are planned by the Group, and I plan to attend many more! ”
— Tina Czerwinski on Feb 14, 2011.
“ Great place to meet like minded people. I like trying new restaurants. ”
— Megan on Jan 31, 2011.
“ wonderful! ”
— Mary Wall on Jan 29, 2011.
“ I leagerly ook forward to their cooking classes! ”
— josh_bloom on Jan 17, 2011.
“ Very active meetup with fun and very well organized events. Great group of people ”
— Sylvia on Jan 17, 2011.
“ Totally great! ”
— Doreen on Dec 25, 2010.
“ Great people, great fun and great eating all serving a wonderful purpose ♥ ”
— Lyn on Dec 15, 2010.
“ Great way to meet like minded people, make new friends. Find out about good vegetarian restaurants. Talking with other vegetarians and vegans is great because you can learn so much and discover things about other people. Eating together at restaurants or at potlucks or picnics is great communion and camaraderie. I love being in the company of other vegans and vegetarians. It is nice to know there are so many others who like the vegan way of life, too. ”
— Georgia Yelton on Dec 13, 2010.
“ I love this Group. Very warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere. ”
— terene davis on Dec 12, 2010.
“ This group attracts a friendly, open and diverse group of people with many interests and perspectives of Vegetarianism who are open to meeting new people and re-connecting with acquaintences and friends. ”
— scott on Dec 12, 2010.
“ Very dedicated, friendly, organized group. I'm very happy to have joined. ”
— Ami on Dec 12, 2010.
“ Very good service promoting vegetarianism/veganism/compassionate living ”
— Isa Villaflor C. on Nov 27, 2010.
“ Great people to meet. Outstanding vegan/vegetarian dishes. ”
— Patrice on Nov 27, 2010.
“ Wonderful, conscious people. best place to find good clean fun! ”
— Mia on Nov 26, 2010.
“ Beautiful people, full of love, and a sense of community. ”
— Evergreen on Nov 26, 2010.
“ It's a great way to meet people with similar values. ”
— Isabel and Scott on Nov 10, 2010.
“ Really nice, diverse group of people. ”
— TEMPERANCE WALKER on Nov 8, 2010.
“ Hardworking bunch! Great Meetups. Thanks for your all your efforts. ”
— Lee Ann on Oct 20, 2010.
“ I have really enjoyed trying new vegetarian restaurants. And I've met so many nice people at the events. ”
— Mali on Oct 10, 2010.
“ I'm really enjoying connecting with the members of this Meetup. I've learned so much in the short time I've been involved. ”
— Fatenah Issa on Oct 10, 2010.
“ Good company, I had a great time ”
— Alan on Oct 4, 2010.
“ Great group of people! ”
— Mike Thomas on Sep 21, 2010.
“ Great group of people! ”
— Leandro on Sep 20, 2010.
“ It's atmosphere is relaxed and all are welcome even the part time vegetarians. ”
— Nicole Villeneuve on Sep 20, 2010.
“ It is comforting to know that there are so many people who share our compassion for animals and are willing to commit to a cruelty-free diet. ”
— Pat Gwozdz on Sep 20, 2010.
“ Learn more about a healthy, humane way of life & meet other likeminded kind people...Awesome Community building! ”
— gillian on Sep 20, 2010.
“ cause its great ”
— Charlie on Sep 13, 2010.
“ To join a noble cause and have a great time doing it. ”
— Pamela on Sep 13, 2010.
“ Great meetup group! The people are very friendly and welcoming, conversations never seem to run dry, and the food is FANTASTIC. ”
— Beverly on Aug 30, 2010.
“ I think this is one of the most organized and professional meetups that I belong to. I think, thanks to the organizers who provide business cards and plan interesting meetups, we are able to present ourselves as serious-minded individuals about healthy veg eating and the veg lifestyle, but we are also a fun and friendly group, too. ”
— Gina on Aug 9, 2010.
“ Its a great group to meet like minded people. I met some of the most wonderful, kind hearted people here. ”
— Sri Surya on Aug 6, 2010.
“ something new something different. :-) ”
— Bharat on Aug 6, 2010.
“ This was my first time attending any of their events, though I've been in the group for awhile. It was really nice. The people were really friendly. ”
— Erica on Aug 6, 2010.
“ The people I keep meeting are awesome! ”
— Zanete on Aug 6, 2010.
“ Really nice, friendly people. Much more organized now than in the past - great line-up of events. ”
— Julie on Aug 1, 2010.
“ A great group of folks that seem very dedicated to the cause. ”
— Bill on Aug 1, 2010.
“ I think it's a great group. ”
— Ed on Aug 1, 2010.
“ Love it! Can't wait to meet everyone. ”
— Indira on Jul 12, 2010.
“ A great place to meet like minded people. ”
— pam olichwier on Jun 27, 2010.
“ It seems great so far. I hope to attend more events in the future. ”
— Kristen M on Jun 27, 2010.
“ This group is great for learning experiences too. ”
— Siri on Jun 21, 2010.
“ ChicagoVeg has some really awesome events where you have the opportunity to some very cool, friendly, and like-minded people. ”
— Sunil on Jun 13, 2010.
“ Because veg*ns are kewl and the people in this group are great! ”
— Kimberly on Jun 13, 2010.
“ Common interests, kind and social people ”
— Laura L. on Jun 13, 2010.
“ Great atmosphere created by friendly people of the group! Well-organized meetups and events. Happy I've joined ChicagoVeg! ”
— Diana on May 26, 2010.
“ I love this group. I learn so much everytime I attend an event. Vegetarianism and Raw food is a very new thing for me. And it's such a positive and informative experience. ”
— Linda on May 24, 2010.
“ Vadim runs a truly all-inclusive, non-exclusive, non-judgemental veg meetup. He is always very organized, and everyone is welcomed. ”
— Sue Rushford on May 23, 2010.
“ It's the best network of vegetarians in Chicago! ”
— Jackie on May 23, 2010.
“ If you like to go to different vegetarian places and meet others to dine with, this is a good group to do that. ”
— Betty on May 23, 2010.
“ You will meet other like minded individuals who are supporting and have interest in vegan/vegetarian/raw food lifestyle. ”
— Irma Deniz on May 22, 2010.
“ Great group, great energy. ”
— Kurt on May 17, 2010.
“ Great fun people. ”
— Roger L on May 17, 2010.
“ Great diversity in ages and backgrounds, really nice people. ”
— Lori on May 16, 2010.
“ It is a perfect place to meet like-minded people! ”
— Vadim on May 16, 2010.
“ A good way to socialize and to get to know each other and got some nice workout- yoga in the open filed :) ”
— Raji on Apr 19, 2010.
“ Awesome people! ”
— Nick on Mar 6, 2010.
“ awesome people and delicious food :) ”
— erin on Jan 18, 2010.
“ It is always fantastic to be with open minded people having similar interests. ”
— Suzanne on Jan 9, 2010.
“ The people I met at this meetup are most excellently cool! I've heard that people who don't consume meat are less aggressive and more grounded. I believe this to be true. ”
— Fernando on Dec 13, 2009.
“ Great way to meet new people and try different vegetarian food. ”
— Kristine on Dec 12, 2009.
“ Others should join this group because I am now in this group! Just kidding. This group has wonderful people with great minds and open hearts. Everyone should be able to experience the joy these people have for their world and e ”
— Alan on Nov 27, 2009.
“ interested in how diets affect the past present and future, educate, relate and get on the bus, gus ”
— Bob on Sep 26, 2009.
“ Very friendly group! ”
— Janna on Sep 20, 2009.
“ Super cool, like-minded people! ”
— Joann on Aug 9, 2009.
“ Open mindedness of group members. ”
— Jim Brown on Apr 25, 2009.
“ It's a great group to meet like minded people in a world of meat eaters. ”
— Arlanda Darkwa on Apr 19, 2009.
“ Great leadership and organization ”
— mary on Apr 18, 2009.
“ Open, friendly atmosphere ”
— pamela on Apr 18, 2009.
“ We go to a diverse array of restaurants all over the city. People are always friendly and interesting. ”
— Kim on Feb 15, 2009.
“ Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. ”
— Tim Ilg on Jan 21, 2009.
“ If you're vegetarian, vegan, or simply interested in eating healthier and looking for new restaurants to try in the company of wonderful and warm people, this is the group to join! ”
— Anna on Nov 10, 2008.
“ Good food. Friendly people. ”
— Toast on Oct 26, 2008.
“ A chance to try new food, meet other vegetarians, and see other parts of the city. ”
— Michelle on Nov 9, 2010.
“ People interested in learning alternative ways of living should gain as much information as possible. I found this meetup extremely helpful. ”
— Helen Richardson on May 25, 2010.
“ A new group that could develop into a great group over time. ”
— Regina a.k.a Banshee on Aug 23, 2010.
“ I think this is a fantastic platform for vegetarians to meet and greet. Can't wait for the next meetup ”
— Pauline on Aug 9, 2010.
“ It is a congenial group. I enjoyed talking with the people near me. ”
— Harold Kassel on Feb 21, 2010.
“ If their like me and find that their family, friends, and co-workers don't share in their vegetarian choices then its great to find people who do. Like I did. ”
— Kathleen on Feb 21, 2010.
“ This Meetup Group provides its memebers with the opportunities to participate in raw food related events therefore to experiment and to learn the benefits of raw food living. ”
— leebenseng on May 25, 2010.
“ To become a more informed consumer of food, to improve their health and to socialize with people with similar interests and values. ”
— Jeff on May 26, 2010.
“ The people at the meetup were very friendly and had something say about cruelty to animals. ”
— Hosea on Nov 19, 2006.
“ I LOVE this group! I'm out in the burbs so this was my first event! THANK YOU for organizing it!! ”
— Robin Jozaitis on Feb 11, 2012.