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Future Food Week™
Eat For The Future
Discover how restaurants, chefs, and communities are coming together to explore food that is better for people, animals, and the planet.
JOIN THE EXPERIENCE
Dine. Discover. Be Part of the Shift.
During Future Food Week, participating restaurants will feature climate-forward dishes, specials, and creative menu items that
highlight the future of food, without requiring a fully plant-based menu.
Whether it's one dish or an entire menu, every step toward more plant-forward choices makes a difference.
For Diners
Explore plant-forward menus at restaurants near you. Try something new, share what you love, and enjoy the ride.
For Restaurants
Feature a plant-forward dish or menu during the week. Any step counts and we'll help you get the word out.
For Community
Attend events, spread the word, and support the restaurants making it happen. Everyone's welcome here.
Dining
Explore the Restaurant Lineup
Discover a selection of restaurants featured during Future Food Week, with many more to explore below.
Featured Restaurants
PLNT Burger
Washington, DC
A beloved fast-casual spot bringing bold, juicy plant-based burgers to the Future Food Week table.
Rosa Bakes
chantilly, VA
A sweet bakery providing 100% plant-based freshly baked gourmet cakes, cupcakes, donuts, and more!
Pow Pow
washington, DC
A not your typical Asian restaurant featuring plant-based and kosher certified bowls and giant egg rolls!
Browse All Restaurants
Explore by category, full service restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and bars, each offering something special during Future Food Week.
Restaurants
PLNT Burger - Washington, DC
FFW Special: A free burger when the PLNT Buger app is downloaded
Pow Pow - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Mention Future Food Week at checkout and receive 10% off
Oyster Oyster - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Vernal tasting menu will all be plant-based
Knockout T@kos - Washington, DC
FFW Special: A free taco when the T@KO app is downloaded
Elizabeth's - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Banana blossom slider combo + wine/NA drink for $18
Rooted3 - Bethesda, MD
FFW Special: Entire menu and market is 100% vegan
Equinox on 19th - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Check menu on website for changing specials
Dos Gringos Cafe - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Plantain, kale and lentil burrito with homemade chipotle sauce
Maketto - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Eggplant with tofu purée, garlic, chili oil, and with crudite
Masala Art - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Check menu on website for specials
El Tamarindo - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Check menu on website for specials
Pizzeria Paradiso - Washington, DC
FFW Special: Mention Future Food Week and enjoy 15% off of your order
Bakeries & Desserts
Rosa Bakes - Chantilly, VA
FFW Special: Mention Future Food Week at checkout, receive 20% off
Bars & Cafés
Fruitive - Washington, DC
FFW Special: All Greens Blend smoothie with orange juice
For Restaurants
Join Future Food Week
Participating is simple. Feature one or more plant-forward dishes, offer a special, or highlight an existing menu item during the week. All restaurants are welcome to take part. Future Food Week is about making it easy to explore what the future of food can look like, one dish at a time.
What Participation Looks Like
Feature a 100% plant-based dish or special on your menu during the week.
Get listed on our restaurant map, website, and social media channels.
Connect with diners who are actively looking for plant-forward options near them.
Receive promotional support including digital assets and event materials.
Ready to Join?
Registration is free and open to any food business, restaurant, café, bakery, food truck, and more. Early sign-ups receive priority placement on the restaurant map and promotional materials.
Make an Impact
Support Future Food Week™
Future Food Week is powered by people who believe in a more compassionate, sustainable food future for the planet, for people and for animals. Your donation helps in three ways:
1
Program Growth
Expanding to new cities and regions.
2
Restaurant Support
Resources and promotion for participating businesses.
3
Community Outreach
Events, education, and grassroots engagement.
Future Food Week is a program of The Ark of Compassion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.
Highlights
Experience Future Food Week & DC Climate Week
From intimate restaurant events to community-wide climate programs, Future Food Week in collaboration with DC Climate Week, is full of moments worth savoring. Explore these highlighted upcoming events and get excited for what's coming during event week.
Future Food Week in collaboration with DC Climate Week will kick off with a gathering of climate leaders, investors, policymakers, founders, advocates, and community members to explore the challenges of the climate crisis and discover solutions.
​This leadership forum, presented by DC Climate Week as part of Future Food Week, brings together policymakers, industry leaders, NGOs, and community voices to explore how climate ambition can be translated into meaningful action.
The En-ROADS Climate Workshop is an interactive group experience that uses the En-ROADS climate solutions simulator to test ideas, build a collective scenario of success, and explore the future you’ve created together.

Excited to see more? Explore the full lineup of special events shaping the future of food during Future Food Week & DC Climate Week.
Mark Your Calendar
Future Food Week 2026 - Washington, DC
7
Days of Celebration
April 20–26, 2026
4/20
Launch Date
Spring 2026
Future Food Week 2026 in collaboration with DC Climate Week takes place April 20–26 across participating restaurants in the DC Metropolitan region. Sign up for updates to be the first to know when new restaurants join the map, when events are announced, and when Future Food Week tickets and menus go live.
What to Expect During the Week
01
Special Menus Launch
Participating restaurants debut exclusive plant-forward dishes crafted for the week.
02
Community Events
Tastings, chef talks, learning forums, career fairs, farm tours and more.
03
Diner Voting Opens
Guests vote for their favorite dishes and experiences throughout the week.
04
Celebration and Awards
The week closes with recognition of standout restaurants, dishes, and community champions.
Follow the Movement
Use #FutureFoodWeek and #EatForTheFuture when sharing your meals and moments.
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Future Food Week™ is a program of The Ark of Compassion™, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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