PORTLAND the vegan traveler’s guide
2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS Who We Are Welcome to Portland Places to Dine | In Town Resources
WHO WE ARE Venture Forth was born out of the idea to combine two of life’s best things: traveling and food.
It is our strong belief that good delicious food is out there, in each and every city, being cooked fresh everyday and made with the best ingredients. By “good delicious food” we mean food that gives you what you need, real food, food that not only tastes good but also is also seasonal, grown ethically, clean, local and natural. We believe that a plant-based diet can be bold, exotic and full of flavors from around the world, because there is more out there than a good salad. So, if you are feeling adventurous and want to go on a full-out vegan-eating journey — read on. In this guide we will tell you where the best places to grab a chocolate lava cupcake, Vietnamese spring rolls and green lentil burgers are, all vegan by the way. We know being vegan while traveling can seem like a challenge — but it doesn’t have to be! Venture Forth makes it easier to travel vegan by providing you with each cities own listing of vegan, vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants at your fingertips. With Venture Forth vegans and vegetarians are no longer the odd-ones out, you don’t have to go hungry and live off of salads while abroad. Catering to the needs of vegans and vegetarians is our specialty and commitment. Each guide is designed to introduce you to some of the tastiest veggie food out there. For more information about Venture Forth’s mission, or if you have any questions regarding our travel guides, please do not hesitate to contact us at: VentureForth.com info@ventureforth.com 1-800-VENTURE
WELCOME TO PORTLAND Portland is one of the most interesting cities in America, with a wealth of cultural offerings and never-ending culinary choices. One of the greatest things about Portland is that there is so much to explore and see. The city boasts that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The city has long been considered a hub for indie music, seems to have never ending parks and a huge selection of innovation cuisine. More and more chefs are flocking to Portland, where the ideas of sustainability and creativity are loved. A lot of restaurants in the city change their menu weekly, depending upon the ingredients they are able to get from local farms. Another benefit of dining in Portland is that you have the opportunity to try almost anything, with menus that extend across nations and continents. Vegan enthusiasts will be well rewarded by reading this booklet to find some of the out-ofthe-way places to dine in Portland.
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VOODOO DOUGHNUTS Bakery • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 22 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 503-241-4704 www.voodoodoughnut.com
Always packed with hungry people, VooDoo Doughnuts is a famous bakery in Portland. They have a good selection of vegan doughnuts to try, including their fruit cakes, mostly made of banana but sometimes applesauce or pumpkin, topped with either maple or chocolate frosting, sprinkled with toasted coconut, peanuts, Oreo’s, Chico stick, powdered sugar and cinnamon sugar.
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BACK TO EDEN Bakery • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 2217 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR 97211 503-477-5022 www.backtoedenbakery.com
Based on the idea that the food we eat determines how we feel, the health of the environment and the future — Back to Eden bakery offers a 100% plant based menu. With gluten-free pastries, ice cream treats, soups, salads and the savory, Back to Eden will show you how satisfying vegan treats can be.
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RED & BLACK CAFE Cafe • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 400 SE 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 503-231-3899 www.redandblackcafe.com
The Red & Black café is a worker-owned cooperative restaurant and community space based in Portland. They are dedicated to animal rights and environmental sustainability, and utilize as many organic, locally sourced and fairly traded ingredients as possible for the 100& vegan menu. Many of their goods and supplies are transported by bicycle.
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NECTAR CAFE Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 1925 NE 42nd Street, Portland, OR 97213 971-302-6359 www.nectarcoffeebar.coms
Nectar Café serves house roasted coffee and house brewed black or ginger chai tea. Their smoothies and juices are made from whole fruit and veggies and have no added dairy — making them 100% vegan and delicious. They also serve waffles, bagels, and sandwiches.
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BLOSSOMING LOTUS Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 1713 NE 15th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212 503-228-0048 www.blpdx.com
Blossoming Lotus serves organic, freshly made, vegan fusion cuisine with delicious cooked and live food options. This 100% vegan restaurant has interesting choices for vegans, their bowls being a nice option. The Cuban bowl, made of spiced kidney beans and steamed broccoli, over brown rice or quinoa, is sure to make you full.
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SWEET LEMON Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 4888 NW Bethany Boulevard, Portland, OR 97229 503-617-1419 www.sweetlemonvegan.com
Offering a fusion of creative, healthy and delicious cuisine from Asia and America, Sweet Lemon is one of Portland’s favorite vegan eateries. Their menu features nearly 50 items, including wraps, noodle dishes and rice dishes.
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SWEET HEREAFTER Bar • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 3326 SE Belmont Street, Portland, OR 97214 www.hereafterpdx.com
Serving gigantic cocktails from mason jars, and a tasty all vegan menu; Sweet Hereafter is a fun loving neighborhood favorite. Vegans will be thrilled to see the menu, with nary a piece of meat or dairy to be had.
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HIGGINS RESTAURANT & BAR Bar • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 503-222-9070 www.higginsportland.com
Higgins embraces the rich farming heritage that surrounds them, so much so that locals call it the “Godfather of Sustainability”. This downtown bistro has amazing vegan options, accompanied by a fun atmosphere that is classy yet relaxed.
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DEPARTURE Asian Fusion • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 525 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97204 503-802-5370 www.departureportland.com
Departure Restaurant is known for its exciting vegan menu, with dishes that turn out so beautiful you don’t even want to eat them! With items like the Golden Curry, made of sweet and sour mango and spiced cashew, or the Bibimbap, comprised of koshihkari rice, kimchee, vegetables, gochujang and nori — there is always something new to try.
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HOMEGROWN SMOKER Food Stand • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ Mississippi Marketplace, Portland, OR 97219 503-277-3823 www.homegrownsmoker. wordpress.com
Homegrown smoker is an awesome treasure in Portland, with BBQ comfort food — all veganized. Locals say it is the best faux meat they have ever had, definitely a bell-busting meal for a good price.
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BAMBOO SUSHI Sushi • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 310 SE 28th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 503-232-5255 www.bamboosushi.com
Bamboo Sushi’s core values include being adaptable, making their vegan options creative, open minded and delicious. Ask their servers what the vegan options are and they will be more than happy to help you. Some vegetarian rolls are vegan, but ask the staff if the mayo is vegan.
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MASU SUSHI Sushi • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 406 SW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 503-221-6278 www.masusushi.com
Masu Sushi is Portland’s sushi haven, offering unique quality sushi. It is locally owned and family operated, and has a nice selection of vegetarian sushi. Among them is the Green Machine maki, made of marinated ota tofu tempura, asparagus, red pepper, topped with avocado, micro greens and a shitake glaze.
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VEGETARIAN HOUSE Chinese • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 22 NW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 503-274-0160 www.vegetarianhouse.com
The Vegetarian House if happy to serve you food that is flavorful and healthy. Their restaurant offers a wide selection of Chinese style vegetarian/vegan food. Although small and kitschy, Vegetarian House has good service and intriguing food.
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LOS GORDITOS Mexican • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 922 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR 97209 503-805-5323 www.losgorditospdx.com
This popular food truck’s popularity has recently exploded, quickly spreading among meat-eaters and vegans alike. Locals rave about the vegan tacos and enchiladas, but say anything on the vegan menu is worth a try!
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THE SUNDRA Indian • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 2333 NE Gilsan Street, Portland, OR 97232 971-302-6002 www.thesundra.com
This cozy bar serves all vegan Indian food, with good service and good prices. Their happy hour is a good deal, from 4 – 7 p.m. everyday you can get a huge amount of food for $15, including dishes like Poori, Kale dosa and Pakora.
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ANDINA Peruvian • Vegan • Vegetarian $$$$ 1314 NW Gilsan Street, Portland, OR 97209 503-228-9535 www.andinarestaurant.com
Andina is usually a pretty busy restaurant, so plan to make reservations if you are interested in trying vegan Peruvian cuisine. They offer vegetarian tapas as well as entrées, with dishes like Yuca Rellena, yucca croquetas stuffed with mozzarella and cotija cheese, served over huancaina sauce and the Hongos Saltados, made of wild mountain mushrooms, wok-fried onions, tomatoes, soy sauce and garlic served over papas fritas and garlic rice.
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RESOURCES Venture Forth tries to offer as many opportunities to eat fresh local ingredients as possible. While new stores are popping up yearly, in this section you will find a list of current farmers’ markets, health food stores and vegan meetups.
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FARMERS MARKETS Looking for fresh fruits and vegetables? PDX has many farmers markets, large and small, offering a selection of fresh produce and numerous other products. Most farmers markets are open seasonally, although some of the larger ones are open year round. We try to provide the most accurate address we can find, along with additional contact information. Here is a list of some of the farmers markets in the Portland area. Beaverton Farmers Market Hall Boulevard, between 3rd and 5th Street 503-643-5345 Open mid May – October on Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Boring Farmers Market Boring Station Trailhead Park, Highway 212 and Wally Road Open June – Early September on Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Canby Saturday Market 1st Avenue at Holly Street 503-263-5151 Open mid May – October on Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m Cedar Mill Sunset Farmers Market NW Cornell, 1 block west of Murray, across from Sunset High School Open end of May – mid October on Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cully Community Market 5600 NE 42nd Street and NE Killingsworth Street 503-789-0600 Open June – mid September on Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Estacada Farmers Market 3rd and Broadway Street 503-630-4490 Open May – October on Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fairview Farmers Market Fairview City Hall, 1300 Village Street Open April – October on Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Gladstone Summer Farmers Market 580 Portland Avenue, Gladstone OR 97027 Open June – September on Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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FARMERS MARKETS Gresham Farmers Market Miller Street between 2nd and 3rd 503-341-4153 Open May – October on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hillsboro Farmers Market Courthouse Square, 2nd and East Main Streets 503-844-6685 Open May – December on Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Irvington Farmers Market NE 16th and Broadway Streets 503-317-6455 Open late May – mid October on Sundays, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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GROCERY STORES Most grocery stores in the PDX area have vegetarian or at least “natural foods” sections that are vegan-friendly. The following list is only of local grocery stores that strongly cater to the vegan demand. Alberta Co-op 1500 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR 97211 503-287-4333 Alberta Co-op offers a wide range of produce, bulk foods, baked goods, dairy, wellness products and groceries with an emphasis on local and sustainable products. Barbur World Foods 9845 SW Barbur Boulevard, Portland, OR 97219 503-244-0670 www.barburworldfoods.com Barbur is a family-run supermarket stocked with dozens of flat bread options, countless bottles of olive oil and a surprisingly good produce section. Berry Good Produce & Nursery 5523 SE 28th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202 503-234-7288 www.berrygoodproduce.com Berry Good Produce & Nursery is a local small produce stand in Portland that carries a variety of in-season local produce. Cherry Sprout Produce Market 722 N Sumner Street, Portland, OR 97217 503-445-4959 www.cherrysprout.com In addition to the produce and household staples like canned beans and cleaning supplies, Cherry Sprout features lots of locally made treats such as Ota tofu, King Harvest hummus and Flav-R-Pac frozen veggies. Whole Foods Market 1210 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209 2825 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214 4301 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR 97213 Whole Foods is a grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Some locations offer a café.
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MEETUPS Looking to make some new friends that share the same love of food as you? Maybe you should check out a meetup! Viva La Vegan www.meetup.com/viva-la-vegan This group seeks to bring together those who are interested in a vegan lifestyle. They offer cooking classes, book clubs, potlucks and drink outings. Portland Metro Veggies www.meetup.com/portland-metro-veggies This meetup is for vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious from all over the greater Portland area. In the past they have had volunteer events, outdoor movies, concerts, hikes, garden walks, even a few arcade outings. Living Raw in Portland www.meetup.com/livingrawPDX In the pursuit of living raw in Portland, this group promotes and supports raw food and nutrition. Their events are primarily education, community-focused and fun in nature.
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