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vegetarian
n. A person who does not eat meat or fish. They may however, eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products. Ethical vegetarians often avoid fur or leather.
vegan
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
ahimsa
n. A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
jai·gong slang. Cantonese for the word 'vegetarian' (useful word to know in a chinese restaurant).
SFVS event: April Dining Out at Yo Yo's Japanese Restaurant at Valencia and 16th St., San Francisco Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. Jessica, the owner of the restaurant, will specially prepare and cater for SFVS a Japanese vegan dinner. Appetizers: Vegan gyoza and yakitori; Sushi: Vegan Maki mono and Nigiri. The meal comes with miso soup (no bonito) and green salad. Tax and tip included. $16 per person. Drinks are extra. Try their exotic sake mixed drinks.
Please make check payable to SFVS and mail to SFVS c/o Joseph Cadiz, 73 Rondel Place, San Francisco, CA 94103. Checks should be received no later than April 18. For more information, please call JC at 415-552-8883.
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