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2018 Holiday Party Benefit For Two Great Non-Profits!

November 10, 2018 by thehamptonsvegan

UPDATE: HOLIDAY PARTY BENEFIT 2018 WAS SO MUCH FUN! AND FUNDRAISER WAS A SUCCESS! GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED, ALL WHO DONATED ITEMS AND TO THE BREWERS COLLECTIVE FOR THE USE OF THEIR VENUE. WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU ALL!

THE DEETS:

ALL THAT “GETTING WILD FOR THE ANIMALS” PAID OFF!

Because THE TOTAL RAISED WAS $3,878.00!!

Long Island Orchestrating for Nature and Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary each received a check for $1,939.00 to help cover their various expenses, including medical costs, transportation, new enclosures, and feed.

And please continue to support these two wonderful organizations by volunteering and/or donating in the new year!

SO BIG BEAR HUGS, SLOPPY PUPPY KISSES, AND SOOOOOO MUCH LOVE TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED AND ATTENDED!!! XO

Please join us in thanking and supporting these businesses:

Doshi

Heidi’s Health Kitchen

V Dog

VeganWear

Little Choc Apothecary

Wild By Nature

Shinn Vineyards

Raphael’s Vineyards

Califa Farms

Tofurky

JaJaJa

Orchard Grocer

Brave Gentleman

Thrive

Gristle Tattoo

Herbivorous Butcher

The Float Place

Culiraw

Pazzo Ristorante

Baccarat Hotel

Riverdel Cheese Shop

Toki Box

Cornucopia

Trader Joes

Compassionate Cookery

Shabby Tabby

Island Pet Organics

Batata Cafe

Purple Elephant

Way of Wild Floral Arrangements

Vegan Power Co

Red Tale Moon

Earthly Secrets

Ma’s Cookie Cartel

YCDB Business Counseling

Delice & Sarrasin

Sferra

Sweet Annabelle’s Ice Cream

Green Street Food Truck

Pride Enjoy

The Witches Brew

PERSONAL DONATION THANK-YOUS TO:

KATIE KOHL

HEIDI COHEN

RUTH MCDADE

SUSAN DATRI

STEPHEN WALDENBURG

MELANIE MARZANO

MARATHON VEGAN

ADDITIONAL THANK YOUS TO:

JAY SHAH

LONG ISLAND ORCHESTRATING FOR NATURE – LION

MEG MARIE

KELLY TENNY

JOHN DI LEONARDO

JULIANA CINONE

KAREN BORRIS JOHNSON

JENNIFER GREENE

MICHELLE ARROWOOD

JOYCE SANCHEZ

GABBY LUONGO

JESSICA CHIARELLO

MADELEINE GAMACHE

ERYNN SHEEHAN

MARILYN ZUCKER

ROB, CHUCK, TIM, SARAH, AND SARAH OF THE BREWER’S COLLECTIVE BEER COMPANY

THE DJS BRYAN AND JASON

aND Some of the happy faces!——-

some of the many who came out for the 2018 holiday party benefit

smile! at the 2018 holiday party benefit

people and puppies havin' fun at the 2018 holiday party benefit

games, dancing, raffles and fun at the 2018 holiday party benefit

so much fun at 2018 holiday party benefit

partying at the 2018 holiday party benefit

And check out our Facebook page for many more photos!

So, if you are interested in the details of our 2018 benefit, please check out our previous post about that party event below:

It’s our 2018 Holiday Party Benefit!

And this will benefit not one, but TWO fantastic non-profit organizations!

Our holiday party benefit will be held on December 15, 2018 (Saturday), from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Brewers Collective located in Bayshore, NY. And we can’t wait to get this party started! So find the directions here and save the date!

And check out our Facebook Page to read more!

It’s a Twofer at the Holiday Party Benefit!

Because Long Island Orchestrating for Nature (L.I.O.N.) And Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary will be the recipient of your generosity. You are helping to support two great causes right here on Long Island, NY, with your participation at our holiday party benefit. It’s a two-for-one! So that’s a great reason to put on your dancing shoes, wear your ugliest holiday sweater, and join your friends for an awesome night of games, raffles, 50/50, great music, vegan food, and drinks! And all for a $10.00 admission fee…what???!! Yes! Because we want to see everyone there! 🙂

Need more info?

Okay then, to learn more about their outstanding work:

Please read on for more information on L.I.O.N.

Also, for more information on the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary, click here.

Now, for the information you’ve been waiting for: How to get your sponsorship!

Well, we have several incredible opportunities to contribute to this worthy night out! So, please help us to help these wonderful organizations, and we’ll all have fun for a good cause together!

Become a sponsor and join us today!

Legend Sponsor: 10 entry fees, 30 raffle tickets, 10 bingo boards, Holiday goodie basket, 10 drink tickets, online promotion with signage and DJ shout-out at the event, Judge the Ugly Sweater contest! …..$1,000

Hero Sponsor: 6 entry fees, 15 raffle tickets, 6 bingo boards, Holiday goodie basket, 6 drink tickets, online promotion with signage and DJ shout out at event …$500

Family Sponsor: 4 entry fees, 8 raffle tickets, 4 bingo boards, 6 Holiday cookies, 4 drink tickets, online promotion with signage and DJ shout out at event …$250

Friend Sponsor: 2 entry fees, 4 raffle tickets, 2 bingo boards, 2 Holiday cookies, 2 drink tickets, online promotion …$100

I cannot attend, but wish to make a donation of $ __________________________________________________

The deadline for Sponsorship is December 5th, 2018. The Hamptons Vegan reserves the right to restrict sponsorship applications. *ALL donations to both 501(C)3 organizations are Tax Deductible.

Please submit donations to: https://www.paypal.me/thehamptonsvegan or email TheHamptonsVegan@gmail.com for more info.

But wait, some of you didn’t attend our 2017 holiday party benefit ?!?

If you want to see some of the incredible faces that you’ll be supporting at Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary, or you want to see some of the awesome gift baskets and giveaways we had last year, then check out our First Holiday Ugly Sweater Party! Now, scroll all the way down on that page until you see those faces. How’s that for a little farm-animal-beauty motivation?! 😉

SEE YOU THERE!

Support or Join the East End Herd 10K Race Now!

August 30, 2018 by thehamptonsvegan

UPDATE: Thank you to all those who donated and came out to cheer on this event!

The East End Herd is racing in the Great Cow Harbor 10K Race!

The East End Herd needs YOUR support as they support Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary!

Please Support the East End Herd Here!

Who is the East End Herd?

Well, the team consists of 4 qualified participants that are ALL IN and ready to BRING IT on Race Day – Saturday, September 15.

Let me introduce you:

Coach Liz Liggon– Coach of the East End Herd and personal trainer for people interested in a plant-based diet.

Jay Shah runner who competed in the Wall Street Run, this past spring, 2018.

Alecia Moore– After running the 10K NYC Race for the Farm Sanctuary of Watkins Glen last year, Alecia’s goal is to beat her previous best time. Follow her on our Instagram and Facebook connection as she and the group readies for the race!

Zack Moore– Zack (aka-wildman) recently placed 1st in the New Jersey Wildcat Ridge Romp/50-mile Ultra Race. Zack also competed in his first Ironman 70.3 Syracuse earlier this year!

The Heat is ON

The East End Herd runs for Annabelle and co. — Annabelle

Now it’s your turn to weigh in! The East End Herd needs your financial support to help them moooove to the finish line for the animal sanctuary. The inhabitants of the Farm need funds to make it through the winter. Necessities include feed, veterinarian appointments, and straw for bedding.

The generous volunteers, who selflessly give their time helping at Lewis Oliver, will be cheering everyone on who contributes towards the animals’ welfare.

So, please donate whatever you can to the East End Herd which will be running for the sanctuary. They need your contribution to further this worthy cause.

You can visit the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary in Northport, NY! Meet the beautiful recipients of your generous donation during visiting hours! And please do come on down to the race (starting time 8:30 am) to cheer on THE EAST END HERD!! It’ll be a fun time for all!

P.S. To see some of the faces of those you’ll be supporting, check out our Holiday Sweater Party Fundraising Event from last December. After looking into those beautiful faces you’ll want to “race” to sponsor the East End Herd as they run for the animals! 😉

It’s A Charity Event and Holiday Party! 2017

December 7, 2017 by thehamptonsvegan

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We did another fundraiser on DECEMBER 15, 2018

THE 2018 HOLIDAY PARTY BENEFIT WAS ANOTHER FUN FUNDRAISER! CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE INFO!

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE SEE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE too! 🙂

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[ UPDATE: the Ugly Sweater Holiday Party 2017 was so much fun. For all the info on that fundraiser read our past post below…]

2017….

‘Tis the Season…for warm fuzzy fundraisers like…

Our Hamptons Vegan Ugly Sweater Holiday Party!

(A Benefit for the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary)

The Hamptons Vegan Ugly Sweater Holiday Party is almost here! Yes, it’s time for a little party fun with our friends, while helping out Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary. We’re excited to welcome you on December 16, to our big event with all the proceeds going to the Farm Family Residents (see their photos and names at the end of this post.) What could be more warm and fuzzy than sweaters and furry farm friends?!

All The Fun Details for this charity event holiday party

So, come on down on Saturday, December 16th from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM to The Little Nook Cafe at 14 Washington Avenue, West Sayville, NY 11796. And come right at 6:00 for the start of our Holiday Bingo Game complete with prizes!

Then at 7:00 PM, you’ll be entertained by music from HypnoSmoothie so don’t hold back, dancing is encouraged! 🙂

Wait, there’s more! Because around 8:00 PM we will be calling out the winners of the Raffle Drawing that will be on display throughout the night.

You can let us know if you’re going or interested at the Vegan Long Island meet-up page or our Hamptons Vegan Facebook page! 🙂

You won’t want to miss getting in on all the excitement when we tell you about the fantastic prizes available, thanks to our generous donors so keep reading!…

charity event holiday party — The Hamptons Vegan Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Event **** NOW EXTENDED TO 10:00 PM TO ACCOMMODATE MORE GUESTS!****

Our Righteous Raffle Donors:

Who are these charming contributors? Well, let us introduce you to our list of Charity Champions!:

A generous 50.00 gift certificate from the Famous Goldberg’s Bagels!

dining room at Saaz benefits the charity event holiday party — Saaz dining room

Good Westhampton has provided our group with an awesome vegan culinary gift set! And what could be better than a gift from Good Westhampton?! 🙂

Good Westhampton donated to the hamptons Vegan charity event holiday party — Good Westhampton

Lotto trees donated by another charity champion!: Tina Nystedt …thanks, so much, Tina! Not one but TWO lotto trees to bid on. What a fun prize! Hey, You never know!…will you be the lucky winner of a lotto tree and then the lucky winner of the LOTTO?! You can’t win if you don’t play!

The Little Nook has gone above and beyond to help sponsor our event by supplying the venue. Thanks soooo much, Little Nook Cafe!

The little nook donates to a charity event holiday party — The Little Nook

It’s Only Natural Food and Wellness Store is donating a great gift basket to our event raffle winner, too! Thank you, It’s Only Natural Store!!

a gift basket for the charity event holiday party — A gift basket awaits the winner from It’s Only Natural Food and Wellness Store

A generous donation for Norwex Products was donated by JeanMarie Kent. Thanks, Jeanmarie, for those great natural cleaning products!

Another big thank you to Tracie White for the generous donation of an “Artistic Supplies Gift Basket”….This will definitely make one winner very happy!

A Sweet Annabelle’s stand-alone contribution is a sweet vegan ice cream indulgence generously donated by Sweet Annabelle’s. Many an evening have we wished one of their ice cream sandwiches could magically appear in our mouths, so yummy! The “Gentle New Spin On Tradition” prize looks amazing!

Sweet Annabelle's for our charity event holiday party — Sweet Annabelle’s vegan ice cream creations

Harmony Holistic Healing is donating a 30-minute professional massage to the winner of the raffle… sounds heavenly! Thank you, Heidi Cohen and Harmony Holistic Healing!

Bumblevee Cookies is donating a mouth-watering platter of holiday cookies for the fundraiser. Thanks so much, Bumblevee!

Ruth McDade has donated a beeeaauuutifulll 24 x 18-inch close-up portrait of Ezra the Alpaca from the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary. What a pretty picture of a real cutie!! Check out Ezra:

We have a generous donation from Wendy Dann and Mark, too! The winner will receive a stainless steel pet water filtration system gently used to improve the quality of your pet’s daily hydration water bowl. Thank you, Wendy and Mark!

Island Pet Organic of Sayville has contributed to our cause, as well, by donating one free pet grooming for the lucky winner. Thank you, Island Pet Organic!

island pet organics donates to the charity event holiday party — Island Pet Organics

Here’s a fun new experience you’ll surely what to try! The Float Place of Patchogue and Dix Hills has donated a gift certificate for a 90-minute float session to experience relaxation by floating. What a great way to help unwind after a stressful day! Really appreciate that, The Float Place!

The Float Place donates to the charity event holiday party — the float place

Plantwise has one lucky winner covered with a 25.00 gift certificate to their healthy, delicious establishment in Dix Hills. You’re awesome, Plantwise, thank you!

plantwise donates to the charity event holiday party — PLANTWISE

You have to check out Terri NYC‘s website. So much Food Porn to drool over! OMG, it looks amazing! And they have donated a 25.00 gift certificate to one very lucky winner in the raffle. Many thanks to you, Terri NYC!

If you are craving a great vegan pizza, look no further than Frankies East Side Pizza! And you could be the lucky raffle winner of a 25.00 gift certificate if you come out to the ugly sweater party and put your raffle ticket into their bucket! You rock, Frankies East Side Pizza!

Frankie’s Eastside Pizza

313 Main St, Farmingdale NY, 11735

Thank you so much, Marty’s V Burger, for the 25.00 gift certificate! You will surely make one lucky winner very excited! But even though not everyone can win this prize, everyone should check them out for a fantastic vegan burger! Thanks a bunch, Marty’s V Burger!

Marty’s V Burger

For an exceptional dining experience, head to P.S. Kitchen in NYC. You will love their many gourmet vegan entrees and if you win their raffle prize you will receive a 50.00 gift certificate for a wonderful night out at P.S. Kitchen. P.S.- We love you!

P.S. Kitchen donates to charity event holiday party — P.S. Kitchen

Lieb Cellars has donated a gift certificate for four wine tastings to one lucky winner! A great prize from a great winery. Thank you Lieb Cellars!

Thanks to our friend, Cherryl at Adventure Paddleboards for donating a “Quickie for $50” package for the upcoming 2018 season that includes all the rental gear for a 30-minute lesson and an hour of free paddleboarding in the bay by the Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays. How awesome is that?! Thanks so very much, Cherryl and Adventure Paddleboards!

Michael Strahl of Sweet Soul Bakery has given our fundraiser another raffle prize! A delicious box of homemade breakfast bars. You know you will be so happy to wake up to those on Sunday after the party if you are the lucky winner of Sweet Soul Bakery‘s yummy treat! Thank you, Michael!

Sweet Soul Bakery donates to the charity event holiday party — Sweet Soul Bakery

AND our favorite coffee company…The Hampton Coffee Company has generously donated a beautiful gift basket with coffee, tea, a mug, AND a gift card!

Great big thank you for the terrific donation, Hampton Coffee Company!

Hampton Coffee Company donates to the charity event holiday party — Hampton Coffee Company

SOOOO……..

Would you like to help this important cause??

Please email us at The Hamptons Vegan and we can provide a tax donation-merchant letter. Also, consider a donation to this worthy sanctuary on Long Island even if you can’t make it. I promise you’ll feel that warm holiday happiness knowing that you’re giving from your heart and helping out the gang at Lewis Oliver!

We’ll see everybody at The Little Nook on December 16th! “May the force be with you” when the games begin!

NOW, FOR THE INSPIRATION/MOTIVATION FOR OUR FUNDRAISER:

(trumpet sound please): da, da, da dah!, THE RESIDENTS OF THE LEWIS OLIVER FARM SANCTUARY!

( FYI, 100% of the proceeds go directly to these guys at the Sanctuary 🙂 )

goat benefits from charity event holiday party — Adelaide

cow benefits from charity event holiday party — Annabelle

alpaca benefits from charity event holiday party — Ezra

bunny benefits from charity event holiday party — Fannie

hen benefits from charity event holiday party — Lucy

duck benefits from charity event holiday party — Mama Mia

sheep benefits from charity event holiday party — Pepper

turkey benefits from charity event holiday party — Thomas Alexander

All these beautiful faces deserve our support, as well as:

Molly/Clarice (two inseparable hens)

Cindy -the hen

Willie – the rooster

Junior -the rooster

Princess -the duck

Little man- the duck

Sheila- the sheep

Cookie- the bunny

Star- the turkey

Cheech- the peacock

Nina- the peahen

Mike- the goose

Swan- the goat

Oreo- the Gangsta goat

John- the goose

Zack- the rooster

and Burt- the rooster.

So, please come out on the 16th to have some fun and share your love for the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary.

Best Vegan Stops in Southampton on Main Street

September 12, 2017 by thehamptonsvegan

Let’s Go To Main Street, Southampton, NY

If you’ve heard of the Hamptons you have probably planned a stop in the village of Southampton, NY. Logistically, it’s like the epicenter of the area.

Southampton has a long history beginning in 1640. It is the oldest English settlement in New York State. And their history is well-preserved by the Southampton Historical Society. There you will find a one-room schoolhouse, an old barn, and some very interesting facts about the area, on this property. It’s located on Old Meetinghouse Lane.

The village of Southampton has a quaint family feel within its boundaries. From the tree-lined streets and older well-kept homes to the many businesses that have been around for, it seems, as long as the village itself. And it’s full of charm.

It’s a year-round community that continues to thrive. And it’s built on centuries of hard-working families, that stay the course. It’s old money mixed with new blood. That’s what feeds the growth creating the strong bones of Southampton, NY.

A vegan in Southampton

Although Southampton takes pride in its history, it’s open to positive change, too. And The Hamptons Vegan was happy to find a welcome mat for vegans in some of the establishments in the area!

But, of course, we hope to see more in the future. Yet, we are excited to share with you the inviting shops and restaurants we did discover. Come on, let’s go!

The first stop is near Main Street, Southampton

So even before arriving on Main Street, you should stop for a breakfast bagel, with one of the delicious vegan cream cheeses. It’s the original Goldberg’s Bagels on County Road 39. And they are fantastic! So we’ll show you a taste:

Goldbergs Bagels — Entrance to Goldberg’s Bagels

menu at Goldbergs WHB — Choices at Goldberg’s Bagels

bagel at Goldbergs — a vegan Goldberg’s bagel…yum!

Then swinging back on County Road 39/Route 27 (the Sunrise Highway) you will see an inviting sign for Saaz. Vegans (and everyone else) can find enjoyable choices here at Saaz Indian Cuisine. Because their extensive vegan options impress!

Then just down the road, at 20 Hampton Road, you will see the big white building belonging to Citarella Gourmet Market. And you must pop in for a wide selection of vegan-friendly items.

Because the choices, the choices!

extensive salad bar — Citarella’s salad bar

And look what we discovered from Southampton’s own: Tate’s Bakery! A vegan cookie!!

On Main Street Southampton

So after tearing ourselves away from all the yummy bagels at Goldberg’s, all the entrees at Saaz, all the selections at Citarella’s, plus those Tate’s vegan cookies, we finally make it to Main Street, Southampton. And we are not disappointed at what we find for vegans. So let’s start with the Golden Pear Cafe, a business that’s been satisfying customers since 1987.

entrance to the Golden Pear Cafe — The Golden Pear

menu at Golden Pear Cafe — Golden Pear menu

We’ll have the Water Mill, please! And look at these mouth-watering wraps:

Meanwhile, check out this great juice store…The Juice Press. And zoom in to see their shout-out to GMOs. LOL (Love it)

Next, head over to the Second Nature Market, at 70 Main Street Southampton for a must-stop on your stroll. Because their choice of food, juices, supplements, skin, and body care products is extensive. And many of them are vegan. So stock up!

entrance tothe Second Nature Market — Second Nature

skin and body care items — skin and body care products at the Second Nature Market

How about these Alternative Baking Company’s vegan cookies?

And check out the selections of juices and smoothies!

Well, we’d love to check out more of what Southampton has to offer. However, the day is winding down and it’s time for dinner and the cocktail hour. So we’re heading over to 75 Main for a bite to eat, and a creative libation.

75 Main Southampton menu — the menu at 75 Main Southampton

entrance to 75 Main Southampton NY — 75 Main

Mr. Rogers was right!

It’s been a beautiful day in the neighborhood! And we will have to return again soon to see what else we can find for our vegan family and friends. Until next time!

P.S. If you can’t spend the day in Southampton, you can still create a vegan gourmet meal where you are.

So how about our Elegant Eggplant Parmesan or our Posh Pesto with pasta? And accompany one of these with our Especially Espresso Chocolate Cake topped with our Bougie Brown Sugar Frosting. Because you can have a delicious night, right at home!

And that’s how vegan living is done in the Hamptons!

Enjoy a beautiful day on Main Street Westhampton Beach

August 25, 2017 by thehamptonsvegan

But where in the world is Main Street Westhampton Beach, NY?

First of all, let’s get this out of the way. Westhampton Beach is a part of the Hamptons community of villages and hamlets. No question about that.

There are those that like to try to change that reality by saying the Hamptons don’t begin until after the Shinnecock Canal. But just saying it, doesn’t make it so! If you don’t want to take my word for it, how about the NY times, Wikipedia, Business Insider, USA Today, Foder’s, and a Google map of “The Hamptons.”

Not being confrontational, just setting the record straight. You can quote me.

Map of The Hamptons, NY — Google Map of the Hamptons

And where is”The Hamptons”?

All kidding aside, a funny article in the local Dan’s Paper asserts that actually there really isn’t an official area named “The Hamptons,” and they’re right. It’s very confusing when out-of-towners try to locate the area by GPS or maps.

True story:

When I had an Airbnb, one renter coming out via NYC, but from France, texted that they were arriving shortly by train at the Westhampton station. I had offered to give them a lift back to our place.

After arriving at the Westhampton station, I received a text. They said they were nearing the Southampton train station. Now, this would be a 30-minute drive on a quiet day in the winter. But now, it’s more like 50 minutes on the weekend in the summer. If I’m lucky.

The area is confusing.

So I told them I’d be there as soon as possible. I set out to take on the bumper-to-bumper drive. And then I arrived at the Southampton station. So I texted them to find out where they were waiting. And they said they were in Westhampton Beach.

What???

I actually thought I might be on an episode of What would you do?, or maybe Ashton Kutcher returned with Punk’d or, going way back, The Candid Camera Show.

But they were victims of the”the Hamptons”quirky definition problem and I’m sure they weren’t the first. The “Hamptons” are not all in one nice compact defined place.

So I told them it would probably be quicker to take a taxi to my house and I would arrive later. And my son was able to let them in before I got home. Phew!

Then they came over with a bottle of wine. So, a sweet and happy ending after all.

Let’s put a pin in it… a pin on the map, that is, in Westhampton Beach, NY

So, specifically, Westhampton Beach is a village within the Town of Southampton. There is also a Southampton village within the Town of Southampton.

And there are two Towns in”The Hamptons.” The Town of Southampton and the Town of East Hampton. There is also an East Hampton village within the Town of East Hampton.

So many other villages and hamlets (Quogue, East Quogue, Hampton Bays, Watermill, Amagansett, Sagaponack, etc.) coexist within the Town of Southampton and the Town of East Hampton. Both Towns are within Suffolk County. Suffolk County is part of the East End of Long Island, NY.

Still with me?

Westhampton is also not the same as Westhampton Beach. It has a different zip code and a different post office. But it, too, is part of The Hamptons, as are its neighbors to the west, Speonk, and Remsenburg.

It’s all good. But if you hear a snarky remark from someone about Westhampton Beach not being considered part of “the Hamptons”, you know the real deal.

Now that we’ve cleared the logistics, let’s stroll down Main Street Westhampton Beach!

A walk down Main Street Westhampton Beach.

If you want a village that has all the feel of a bygone era but possesses a current, trendy sense, you’ve come to the right place.

First, our walk down Main Street Westhampton Beach begins at the village gazebo. Concerts are held on the lawn on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. This is the meeting ground central for high school prom pictures, wedding pictures, the annual Easter egg hunt, and the Christmas tree/Menorah lighting.

Now, cross the street past a drug store and a restaurant and you come to Library Avenue. Here, you will notice to your left, the new and improved, state-of-the-art, Westhampton Beach Free Library.

It is here that the Hamptons Vegan sponsored several vegan potluck dinners and a movie to connect with other like-minded souls. Good people, good food, and good times!

vegan potluck, WHB — Library Vegan Potluck, near Main Street Westhampton Beach

vegan sugar cookies/potluck at library/Main Street Westhampton Beach — vegan sugar cookies for the Hamptons Vegan potluck

The journey continues.

A little further down Main Street, past gift shops, real estate, and clothing shops, you will soon come to Ben and Jerry’s ice cream shop. Three cheers for their growing choice of non-dairy desserts. They can make non-dairy milkshakes, too! The joys of summer.

non dairy ice cream display at Ben and Jerrys — Vegan nondairy ice cream at Ben and Jerry’s WHB

One of the very coolest shops ever, not just for Westhampton Beach, but anywhere, is Hope around the World. This awesome store sells charity-related merchandise. Vegan, fair trade, and incredible charities.

They have Mat and Nat bags (I’m saving for mine!), 4ocean bracelets (I’ve got mine!), Conscious Step socks, Pura Vida bracelets, and a lot more.

I shouldn’t pick favorites with the Main Street Westhampton Beach Merchants, but I must. This is my favorite store. You can buy quality items and your purchases help others. What’s not to love about that?

Hope store on Main Street Westhampton Beach — Hope around the world – shop for charity

items for sale to help charities at Hope in WHB — Hope merchandise for good causes

Hope merchandise — merchandise at Hope in WHB

shop at Hope in WHB — Beautiful items at Hope in WHB

WHB shopping at Hope — Shop at Hope and help a good cause in WHB

Main Street Westhampton Beachh — Gorgeous items at Hope in WHB

Getting hungry?

Stop in at Mambo Cafe and feel the Aloha spirit! Have lunch with their hummus avocado wrap. You won’t go away hungry.

inside Mambo Cafe WHB — Mambo Cafe /Main Street Westhampton Beach

Mambo Cafe Main Street WHB — Come on into the Mambo Cafe – Main Street Westhampton Beach

So you want dinner or a cocktail? No problem! Stop at Margarita Grille for their Boca burger, guacamole, and chips, or ask them to hold the meat and cheese in a fajita, burrito, or taco! Also, you must have their margarita, too!

Almost ready to open for the day at Margarita Grille WHB

Feeling more like a little sushi? Then stop in to eat at Tony’s Fusion West just off Main Street on Sunset Avenue.

Tonys Asian Fusion, WHB — Tony’s Asian Fusion off Main Street Westhampton Beach

Time for water activities!

A couple of steps more along Sunset Avenue is a must-stop at Island Surf. The owner is super cool and will take care of all your surfing needs They have boards, wetsuits, apparel, sunscreen, and other gear you don’t even know you need yet! He’s got it or can get it! And he can hook you up with surfing lessons and board rentals too!

Surf Shop WHB — Island Surf Shop, Westhampton Beach, NY

Rest stop

Now head back to Main Street Westhampton Beach, make a left from Sunset Avenue, and go past the PAC otherwise known as the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Unless there’s a show going on. Then you should stop in, for sure!

The PAC in WHB — Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center

Then keep heading left, back towards the gazebo, until you get to the Beach Bakery. This is an all-vegetarian restaurant and bakery. So close, but not vegan. You can still enjoy some of their bagels. And their coffee with non-dairy creamers or their oatmeal and breakfast sides.

This is a great place to stop, relax, people-watch, read the paper, or meet up with friends. You can begin and end your day on Main Street Westhampton Beach.

beach bakery whb — Beach Bakery Cafe in WHB

That day went by fast!

Guess it’s time to head home until the next tour of the Hamptons. We haven’t even scratched the surface yet!

“There’s so much to do and only so little time in a day!”-Billy Joel was right!-

And I still want to see him in concert! Clearly, I’m breaking a sacred law that every card-carrying Long Islander is required to attend a Billy Joel concert or risk the consequences. I’m working on it, I’m working on it!!

Anyway, Main Street Westhampton Beach still has plenty more places to explore. So we’ll be back again. Until then, rest up and let us know where you’d like to see the next Hamptons Vegan tour take place!

Finally, sign up with your email for our upcoming posts and you won’t miss a thing. No FOMO for you!

’til then,

Peace and Love

P.S. How about making one of these great recipes until next time?!

Make these bakery-quality cookies if Beach Bakery doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth! – Happy half-moon cookies

chocolate and vanilla frosted half moon cookies — half moon cookies
aka black and whites

Or how about a filling casserole like Lovely, luscious vegan lasagna after riding the waves on your Island Surf surfboard?

vegan lasagnwith a salada — Lovely Luscious Vegan Lasagna

Experiencing queso envy after a stop at Margarita Grille? We can fix that with our Quicky Quality Queso dip! It’s quintessential 🙂

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THE DEETS:

Please join us in thanking and supporting these businesses:

It’s our 2018 Holiday Party Benefit!

And this will benefit not one, but TWO fantastic non-profit organizations!

It’s a Twofer at the Holiday Party Benefit!

Need more info?

Now, for the information you’ve been waiting for: How to get your sponsorship!

But wait, some of you didn’t attend our 2017 holiday party benefit ?!?

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UPDATE: Thank you to all those who donated and came out to cheer on this event!

The East End Herd is racing in the Great Cow Harbor 10K Race!

Please Support the East End Herd Here!

Who is the East End Herd?

The Heat is ON

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We did another fundraiser on DECEMBER 15, 2018

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[ UPDATE: the Ugly Sweater Holiday Party 2017 was so much fun. For all the info on that fundraiser read our past post below…]

‘Tis the Season…for warm fuzzy fundraisers like…

Our Hamptons Vegan Ugly Sweater Holiday Party!

(A Benefit for the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary)

All The Fun Details for this charity event holiday party

Our Righteous Raffle Donors:

Frankie’s Eastside Pizza

313 Main St, Farmingdale NY, 11735

Would you like to help this important cause??

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Let’s Go To Main Street, Southampton, NY

A vegan in Southampton

The first stop is near Main Street, Southampton

On Main Street Southampton

Mr. Rogers was right!

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But where in the world is Main Street Westhampton Beach, NY?

And where is”The Hamptons”?

Let’s put a pin in it… a pin on the map, that is, in Westhampton Beach, NY

A walk down Main Street Westhampton Beach.

The journey continues.

Getting hungry?

Time for water activities!

Rest stop

That day went by fast!

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