VegPortland.com: The Vegetarian Guide to Portland

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It should come as no surprise that the Portland restaurant scene, with its interest in fresh, innovative cuisine and local and sustainable agriculture, offers some of the most delicious and varied animal-free dining options in the country. A National Restaurant Association poll shows that Portlanders aren't the only ones catching on: one in five diners looks for vegetarian meals when eating out.

If you live in Portland or are just visiting, browse through this website and let your mouth water. We hope you’ll find VegPortland.com useful and your dining experiences delightful. It’s never been easier to savor vegan cuisine in the City of Roses!

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July’s Feature of the Month

Sip
3029 S.E. 21st Ave.
Portland, Ore.

The day has finally come: Portland now has it's very own vegan milkshake cart! Yes, you read that right: delicious vegan milkshakes at Sip. Choose from chocolate, strawberry, and orange creamsicle, or the more decadent peanut butter chocolate and Newman O flavors. Yum.

But Sip also has other drinkables on their menu. Try some fresh organic juices, fruit smoothies, or a wheatgrass shot to give your taste-buds (or those health-conscious friends of yours) something else to crave.

More great things about Sip: they're parked conveniently outside of People's Coop in the S.E., you can be really satisfied for just a few dollars, and absolutely everything is vegan.

So think of them often on these hot summer days ahead, and be sure to let them know VegPortland.com sent you!

Veg Updates: News You Can Use

Events

In The News

Recent Additions

Wed., July 9 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cooking class: Beans & Grains Magic Learn to make many simple dishes using beans and unrefined grains.
Sat., July 12 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Work Party at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary Chores, followed by lunch & a roundtable discussion on animal welfare
Sat., July 12 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cooking class: Adventures with Tofu Learn how to prepare tofu, and how to use it in a variety of dishes.
Sat., July 12 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekly Ungar Furs Protest Organized by Portland Animal Defense League
Sat., July 12 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cooking class: Vegetarian Cooking with Greens Learn to incorporate dark, leafy greens into your diet.
Wed., July 16 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cooking class: Vegetarian Soups & Salads Learn to make hearty soups and salads using a variety of vegan ingredients.
Sat., July 19 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cooking class: David's Vegetarian Kitchen Learn about soy foods and other components of a healthy, varied vegetarian diet.
Sat., July 19 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekly Ungar Furs Protest Organized by Portland Animal Defense League
Sat., July 19 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cooking class: Go Cheesy Dairy-Free Learn to make dairy-free cheese and cheese dishes.
Sun., July 20 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Northwest VEG Portland Potluck & Cooking Demo Organized by Northwest VEG
Wed., July 23 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cooking class: Adventures with Tempeh Learn to prepare tempeh and make several delicious tempeh dishes.
Thurs., July 24 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Northwest VEG Vancouver Potluck & Presentation Organized by Northwest VEG
Sat., July 26 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Work Party at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary Chores, followed by lunch & a roundtable discussion on animal welfare
Sat., July 26 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekly Ungar Furs Protest Organized by Portland Animal Defense League
Wed., July 30 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cooking class: Vegetarian Dessert Heaven Learn to make delicious, low-fat, and cholesterol-free desserts.
Fri., Aug. 1 7:30 p.m. First Friday Supper at Junior's Café $25 and you must buy a ticket in advance. Call 503-984-0810 for details.

Can Veganism Fight Global Warming? VegFest Says Yes Daily Vanguard May 15, 2008
Drinking Alfresco: Bye and Bye Says Hello The Portland Mercury May 8, 2008
Award-winning Vegan Food Proves Delicious Lake Oswego Review May 8, 2008
What Goes on Plate Isn't Always Pretty Portland Tribune April 11, 2008
Potlucks Supply Moral Support for Local Vegetarians The Columbian March 18, 2008

More news items…

Taqueria Los Gorditos
Los Gorditos is food cart with covered tables, outdoor seating, and tons of well-priced vegan eats. They serve tacos, nachos, and burritos with soyrizo, grilled… more
The Lion’s Den
All-vegetarian lunch cart open on weekdays from 11am to 2pm serving African cuisine. Several options are vegan.
Academy of Kung Fu
The Academy of Kung Fu offers quality "Wellness Day Camps" for elementary-age students ages 6-12 during PPS Inservice Days, and over Spring Break week.… more