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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. In 2008, VegNews took notice, naming Portland as the Editors' Pick for "Veg City Taking Over the World!" And 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 is National Veggie Hot Dog Month!

Each year, the National Sausage and Hot Dog Council declares July as "National Hot Dog Month." So for the fifth year in a row, Compassion Over Killing is adding a compassionate twist to this month-long industry-proclaimed food holiday: National Veggie Hot Dog Month!

There are plenty of ways  you can help us celebrate National Veggie Hot Dog Month and get your fill of veggie dogs in and around the Portland area. Stop by one of these eateries to indulge in the animal-friendly versions of one of our nation’s most popular summertime classics:

• PGE Park: What’s better than being at a baseball game? Eating a veggie dog at a baseball game.
• Zach’s Shack: Choose from dozens of toppings to compliment your veggie dog.
• Nick’s Famous Coney Island: The Tofurky kielbasa comes with a vegan version of their Coney sauce.
• Cobra Dogs: Get the Very Veggie Dog for National Veggie Hot Dog Month!

Want to celebrate National Veggie Hot Dog Month in other ways? Join the dozens of animal advocates from all around the country by hosting an outreach event in your area! Get started today!

Veg Updates: News You Can Use

Events		In The News		Recent Additions
Fri., July 30 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Portland, OR: Healthy Indian Cooking Series III Indian Street Food Fri., Aug. 6 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Portland, OR: Healthy Indian Cooking Series IV Gluten-free South Indian Fare Fri., Aug. 6 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. Sat., Aug. 14 to Sat., Aug. 21 Portland, OR: YEA: Youth Empowered Action Camp A camp for 11 to 16-year-olds who want to make a difference in the world. Sat., Aug. 14 10:00 a.m. Portland, OR: Try Vegan 2010 Sun., Aug. 15 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Portland, OR: Vegan Monthly Potluck with NW Veg & Presentation with The Maui Vegetarians: Chef Brian Igarta and his wife Crystal Sun., Aug. 15 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Portland, OR: Earthlings Screening With Try Vegan PDX		Going Vegan: Ethnic flavors give new cookbooks plenty of flair The Oregonian July 13, 2010 Going Vegan: Not your garden-variety veggie burger The Oregonian June 29, 2010 Bon Appetit's Praise for Foster Burger inspires heated discussion The Oregonian June 22, 2010 My 30 Days as a Vegetarian WillametteLive June 16, 2010 Chef Bryant Terry trumpets the plant-based roots of soulful food The Oregonian June 15, 2010 More news items…		New Cascadia Traditional Dedicated gluten-free bakery with a variety of vegan cupcakes, breads, and cookies, all which are clearly marked. You can also order vegan cakes with 48… more Homegrown Smoker All-vegan food cart located featuring soul and comfort food with items such as biscuits and gravy, MacNoCheese, and chicken fried steak. Dishes range from $5-$8,… more Blossoming Lotus In the historic Irvington District on Portland’s East Side; all organic and vegan restaurant with lots of raw options. Also offers coffee, tea, fresh… more