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ve·ge·ta·rian - (vj-t‚r-n)
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.
ve·gan - (vgn, vjn)
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
a·him·sa- (-hms‰)
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 to know in a chinese restaurant).
Chinese New Year’s Dining Out at Golden Era Restaurant February 11, 2:00p.m. Celebrate the Year of the Dog with old and new friends at Golden Era Vegetarian Restaurant, 572 O'Farrell Street (between Jones & Leavenworth) in San Francisco, MUNI #38 Geary or Leavenworth bus. A favorite of many SFVS members, join us on this festive occasion with a bountiful lunch. On the menu: spring rolls, tofu salad, vegetable combination soup, pan fried vegetable chow fun, teriyaki salmon, broccoli beef, and garlic green bean tofu (subject to change). All foods contain no meat, poultry, fish, eggs or MSG. Cost: only $18.00 per person includes a seven-course meal, rice(brown or white), tax, tip, and tea. Make check payable to SFVS and send to: Joseph Cadiz, 73 Rondel St., 94103 by February 10. For more information, call Janet at (415)864-5487 or e-mail: janet.tom@gmail.com. Check out their website at www.goldeneravegetarian.com.