
Badass B*tches Embrace Their Inner Vegan
Small-group vegan dinner meetup at Plant on Merrimon Ave, with a reserved table for six and a playful, empowering “baddies” vibe. Expect shared plates, drinks, and easy parking in the lot or across the street plaza.
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