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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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March's Feature of the Month

Sweetpea Baking Company
1205 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 477-5916

Like many small business, Sweetpea Baking Company, started out as a hobby, and quickly grew into a wholesaler, providing sweet vegan treats to many local businesses. Soon, the vegan goods were such high demand, a retail location opened up in 2008. Now, Sweetpea has taken vegan indulgences one step further: in addition to serving up the sweets, it’s now dishing out delicious sandwiches! All vegan of course.

Cleverly named after some of the regulars of the Vegan Mini-Mall, these sandwiches are made fresh on baked, homemade bread. In honor of some of our favorite peeps, we’re giving a shout out The Ruby Bird’s Nest (unchicken, tofu, or untuna with veggies) and The Schwegman (a double-decker grilled cheese)!

Each sandwich comes with kettle chips and a pickle spear. You can also add a delicious cup of soup for just $3. And don’t forget Saturday is doughnut day and Sundays is for brunch. Of course, you can still feast on your favorite vegan treats like cheesecakes, cupcakes, scones, and more. So stop by Sweetpea Baking Company today—just remember to tell them that VegPortland.com sent you!

Veg Updates: News You Can Use

Events		In The News		Recent Additions
Wed., March 10 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Veg Cooking with Greens Vegetarian cooking class at Vancouver Parks and Rec/Firstenburg Tues., March 23 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beans & Grains Magic-Portland Parks & Rec./SE Portland Learn to cook with beans and unrefined grains Fri., March 26 to Sun., March 28 Better Living Show Eco chic fashion, earth-friendly products, sustainable outdoor living and more... Wed., March 31 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. David's Vegetarian Kitchen Learn about vegetarian cooking at Chemeketa Community College Wed., March 31 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. David's Vegetarian Kitchen Vegetarian Cooking Class at Chemeketa Community College/Salem Thurs., April 1 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adventures with Tofu Cooking Class at Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec/Cedar Hills Fri., April 2 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. Wed., April 7 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adventures with Tofu Cooking Class at Portland Community College Thurs., April 8 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Milk without the Moo-Gladstone Community Schools Learn to make non-dairy milks		"Staying vegan: After a month of plant-based eating, the adventure continues" The Oregonian March 1, 2010 "Going vegan: What's been cooking in week four, and the search for finds at Costco" The Oregonian February 28, 2010 "Going vegan: Homemade stock turns vegetable refuse into a flavorful budget stretcher" The Oregonian February 27, 2010 "Going vegan: 'Vegan in 30 Days,' 'Engine 2 Diet,' 'Complete Idiot's Guide' help with transition" The Oregonian February 25, 2010 "Going vegan: Try leaving without leftovers at Por Que No? and Native Bowl" The Oregonian February 24, 2010 More news items…		Vegan Vibrance Offering vegan lifestyle coaching in the Portland area and beyond, this dynamic duo, with skills in natural living, raw food and more, will help you… more Old Wives’ Tales Mostly vegetarian with great vegan options and a play area for the kids. Vegan Italian and Cheddar cheeses available. Dave’s Killer Bread Bakery offering vegan breads. Customers can purchase bread directly at the source. Deals on day old, factory imperfect, and frozen bread.