Closing: Dovetail Bakery

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The sad news has been announced that vegan bakery Dovetail is closing its doors. Owner Morgan is moving on to new things and their last day of business will be Thursday, June 27th. Get all your favorites while the getting is good!

Dovetail Bakery
3039 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
503.288.8839
Every day 8am-6pm (last day June 27th, 2013)

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We will miss Dovetail’s delicious scones, muffins, biscuits & gravy, and pecan sticky buns. Thanks for the years of tasty goodness!

photos by Food Mountain

Event: Vegan Mini-Mall Gorditas and S’mores Social

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The Vegan Mini-Mall is hosting a post-Vida Vegan Con hangout (open to the public) tomorrow evening so people can socialize and eat seitan tacos made by Upton’s Naturals and Food For Lovers Vegan Queso (at Food Fight!), S’mores served up by Chicago Vegan Foods and Vegan Cuts (at Herbivore), and Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches (at Sweetpea; there will be a gluten-free option).

Profits from S’mores sales will be going to Out to Pasture Sanctuary.

Vegan Mini-Mall Gorditas and S’mores Social/Post VVC Hangout
SE 12th & SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 6pm-until food runs out

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photos from Facebook event page

I love Indian and Thai food, but I know they usually have animal products in their sauces. What are some Indian and Thai places (specifically in Southeast, if possible) with vegan options. 'Cuz curry's kiiiinda my thing. Thanks!!

Asked by
Anonymous

Your best bet is going to an all-veg establishment, but there are only a few: Roshambo (NE—food cart under new ownership and re-opened a few days ago at Rose City Food Park on Sandy),  Bombay Chaat House (SW), Curry Leaf (NW), and India Sweets & Spices (Beaverton) for Indian, and Vege Thai (SE) for Thai.

So focusing on SE, Tao of Tea’s tearoom on Belmont has a vegetarian menu of varied pan-Asian items including a daily dal and this Chana Chaval dish:

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As for mixed places with vegan options, India Oven on Belmont has a vegan section on their menu and Dwaraka on Hawthorne doesn’t list the options on their menu, but the staff is helpful and will inform you of appropriate dishes when asked. They have Northern and Southern Indian dishes including dosas. Here’s their Mixed Pakora:

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For Thai, vegans have long gone to Pad Thai Kitchen on Belmont. For curry, you may want to try My Thai Bistro on Hawthorne as they make their curries from scratch rather than packaged paste (which is where you usually run into problems) so can be more knowledgeable and accommodating. Chiang Mai on Hawthorne states on their menu that most of their dishes can be made vegan. Sellwood’s Jade Bistro Teahouse offers a pan-SE Asian menu with clearly marked vegan options, including this Fresh Wide Rice Noodles dish:

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Hope that helps and do let us know if you come across more options we can share!

photos by Food Mountain

Event: Vida Vegan Galarama

The Vida Vegan Conference is in full-force this coming weekend as tons of vegan bloggers coalesce in Portland. While the conference is sold out, the Galarama party and silent auction is open to the public. The Galarama is on Saturday night at Staver Locomotive and there will be snacks and the So Delicious Ice Cream Spectacular featuring brownies from Capital City Bakery, as well as raffle prizes and a silent auction to benefit Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. The event is all-ages, but you’ll need your ID to drink.

Vida Vegan Galarama & Silent Auction
Saturday, May 25th, 2013, 7pm-9:30pm
Staver Locomotive, 2537 NW 29th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
$15 in advance/$20 at the door

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Event: Cinco de Mayo

- Vegan fast casual restaurant Native Foods is serving a Cinco de Mayo special called The Tres Taquitos Plato: three taquitos filled with homemade seitan asada, spiced bean and potato hash; served with refried black beans, Mexican rice, salsa fresca, guacamole, and house-pickled jalapenos. $9.95.

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photo from Native Foods’ Facebook page

Native Foods
7237 SW Bridgeport Rd, Tigard, OR 97224
503.968.9999
May 3rd-5th, 2013, 11am-10pm

- Vegetarian cafe Proper Eats has a Soy Curl Tostada special: three crispy corn tortillas topped with black beans, soy curls, romaine, cilantro, cabbage mix, salsa, guacamole and corn relish. (thanks to vegankitten for the tip!)

Proper Eats
8638 N Lombard Ave, Portland, OR 97203
503.445.2007
May 5th, 2013, 9am-10pm

- Downtown gluten-free bakery Petunia’s is making some Cinco de Mayo-inspired fare: Churro Doughnuts and Mexican Chocolate Dulce de Leche cupcakes.

Petunia’s Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th, Portland, OR 97205
503.841.5961
May 5th, 2013, 8am-9pm

- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Los Gorditos food truck at 50th & SE Division from noon-4pm. There will be free food (vegan options) and music.

Taqueria Los Gorditos
Food Cart: NW corner of SE 50th & SE Division, Portland, OR 97206
503.875.2615
May 5th, 2013, 12pm-4pm

- Vegan-friendly bar White Owl Social Club is hosting chefs Han Hwang and Col Robinson (the same folks who made their Valentine’s dinner) for a “Vegan Mexican Cantina” to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. There will be vegan versions of authentic mexican cuisine and drink pairings. Starts at 7:30pm and goes until the food runs out.

White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
503.236.9672
May 5th, 2013, 7:30pm

Event: Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale

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The Portland Edition of the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale takes place this Sunday at Mississippi Marketplace. This year, the fundraiser will support Cat Adoption Team and Green Acres Farm Sanctuary’s Shelter Our Sheep Project. Over 50 bakers are donating sweet and savory goods including professionals Dovetail, Sweetpea, Back to Eden, Petunia’s, Cinnamon, and Voodoo Donuts. Some items to expect include salted caramel chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter pretzel cupcakes, tempeh sausage drop biscuits, raw fudge, tamales, mini galettes, truffles, pretzel dogs, and thin mint brownies. There will be a good selection of gluten-free options too. Bring your own tupperware to stock up on treats!

Worldwide Vegan Bakesale: Portland Edition 2013
Sunday, April 21st, 10am-3pm
4233 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217

imagepretzel dog, caramel apple cookie, rosemary currant scone, and sausage roll from the Sanctuary Century Vegan Bakesale last September

photos by Food Mountain

Looking For: Biscuits and Gravy

In the mood for some biscuits & gravy and not in the mood to make it yourself? Here are some places to find some. If you have more details or other tips, please add it in the comments!

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Dovetail’s Biscuits & Gravy (split plate) with optional side of kale

Dovetail Bakery (vegan bakery/cafe; only on weekends, served with smoky tempeh, they’ll split an order on two plates for sharing, usually sells out)
3039 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
503.288.8839
Every day 8am-6pm

Blossoming Lotus (vegan restaurant; only for Sunday brunch; spelt biscuits, mushroom gravy served with seitan breakfast sausage, steamed kale, home fries, soy-free)
1713 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
503.228.0048
Lunch: Mon-Sat 11am-4pm; Brunch: Sun 10am-2:30pm
Dinner: Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

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Blossoming Lotus Sunday brunch Biscuits & Gravy

Sweetpea Baking Company (vegan bakery/cafe; available 8am-11am, also biscuit sandwiches)
1205 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214
503.477.5916 
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Breakfast Menu 8am-11am, Sandwich Menu 11am-close

Back to Eden Bakery Boutique (vegan gluten-free bakery; mushroom gravy)
2217 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
503.477.5022
Every day 9am-9pm (9am-10pm summer)

A.N.D Cafe (vegetarian cafe; gluten-free option)
5420 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97215
503.989.3908
Mon 9am-3pm, Thu-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm

Proper Eats (vegetarian cafe; served with roasted potatoes and greens)
8638 N Lombard Ave, Portland, OR 97203
503.445.2007
Every day 9am-10pm

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Proper Eats Biscuits & Gravy

Vita Cafe (restaurant with extensive vegan options; almond gravy, small/large)
3023 NE  Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
503.335.8233
Breakfast Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm
Lunch Everyday 11am-5pm
Dinner Everyday 5pm-10pm

Paradox Cafe (restaurant with extensive vegan options; gluten-free option, half/full)
3439 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
503.232.7508
Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 8am-6pm

Hungry Tiger Too (bar/restaurant with separate vegan menu; fennel & mushroom gravy, small/large)
207 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
503.238.4321
Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10pm

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small order of Hungry Tiger Too’s Biscuits and Gravy

The Roadrunner Cafe (restaurant with some vegan options; mushroom gravy, entree or side)
3570 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
503.232.3004
Wed-Sun 8am-2pm

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side of Roadrunner Biscuits and Gravy

photos by Food Mountain

Special: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Looking for some food to get you in the green holiday mood? Here are a few St. Patty’s Day weekend specials. Let us know if you’ve got more!

Petunia’s Pies & Pastries: specials in the bakery this weekend include Sticky Toffee Pudding, Irish Soda Bread, Chocolate Caramel Stout Babycakes, Irish Coffee & Mint Chip Babycakes, and Shamrock Sugar Cookies.

A.N.D Cafe: Lucky Waffle special filled with homemade corned beef seitan, topped with roasted beets, kale, and green peppercorn cream sauce. They’re also offering a Green Eggs & Ham Plate with herbed tofu on a bed of kale with two slices of faux ham with a biscuit covered in Chz gravy.

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photo from A.N.D Cafe’s Facebook page

Native Foods: St. Patty Day’s melt with blackened Native Tempeh layered with melted cheddar, grilled onions, fresh steamed greens, and a creamy homemade horseradish sauce on toasted rye. Served with your choice of a side for $9.95. Available through tomorrow only.

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photo from Native Foods’ Facebook page

Open: Vegetalista

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We drove by this cart on Hawthorne at 32nd a week or so ago and wondered if it was veg because of the name. Well, we finally got a chance to stop by today and they were already closed, but their menu says they’re 100% vegan. Looks like their current offerings are pizza and juices. They don’t seem to have any online presence yet so we don’t have any info besides what was posted at the cart. Let us know if you have more details.

Vegetalista
3207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Every day 11am-3pm

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photos by Food Mountain

I am visiting Portland in late March for 3 days, with a meat eater who doesn't have much patience for my vegan diet. It is overwhelming looking at all my vegan choices and having to make a decision of where I insist on us going. Any advice you have would be appreciated!

Asked by
Anonymous

It depends on what kind of food you’re looking for, but here are some ideas. In our experience, vegans and non- alike have enjoyed these veg establishments: Portobello, Blossoming Lotus, and Natural Selection for dining; Dovetail, Sweetpea, and Back to Eden for baked goods; A.N.D Cafe for brunch, Canteen for juices/bowls, Bye and Bye/Sweet Hereafter for bars with food. You could also go to Mississippi Marketplace as Homegrown Smoker and Native Bowl are in a cart pod where you could each order your own things. Other veg carts you guys might like are Wolf & Bears (falafel) and Bombay Chaat House (Indian).

For mixed places, there are lots of establishments with vegan options, but some with a larger selection include Vita Cafe, Los Gorditos, Hungry Tiger Too, Departure, Sizzle Pie, Brass Tacks, Luc Lac, and Voodoo Doughnuts. Hope that helps and have a great trip!