Event: Valentine’s Day

Here’s a quick rundown of Valentine’s Day happenings. We’ll update this post as more options get announced and feel free to add anything we missed to the comments.

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A Night for the Animals: The (vegan) Caterer is hosting a dinner buffet with raffle prizes and cash bar at Union Pine with the proceeds going to Green Acres Farm Sanctuary. Tickets are $35, doors are at 7pm, dinner at 7:30pm.

Portobello: prix-fixe meal ($55/person+18% gratuity) includes four courses and chocolate truffles with gluten-free options available. Choose from Warm Asparagus Salad or Avocado Bruschetta, Mushroom Fry or Caramelized Fennel Tart, Lentil & Sausage Ravioli or Gnudi, and Almond-Fig Cake or Banana Split. Beverages are not included.

Blossoming Lotus: prix-fixe meal ($55/person) of five courses with gluten-free options. The menu consists of Shiitake & Kombu Dashi, Winter Vegetable “Charcuterie”, Saffron Risotto or Black Trumpet Mushrooms or Watermelon Radish “Ravioli”, Pistachio Baklava or Strawberry Vanilla Cake, and Chocolates (details are subject to change). Seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm.

White Owl Social Club: prix-fixe meal ($60 for 2 people, $100 for 4 people) for 4 courses, a bottle of champagne, and music by The Bridges String Ensemble cello quartet. No details about the menu, but it is prepared by Chefs Han Ly Hwang and Col Robinson. 5pm-7pm (they have added more seatings at 8:30pm, 9pm, 9:30pm, and 10pm). Call 503-236-9672 for reservations.

Sweetpea Baking Company: heart-shaped sugar cookies with basic/your own messages, chocolate box with truffles, peanut butter cups, and marshmallow fudge, and a cake shaped like a box of chocolates. Deadline for pre-ordering is 2/12.

Cinnamon: order gluten-free, allergen-free treats by January 31st for pick-up the week of February 10th. In addition to their regular menu, they’re offering Chocolate Silk Pie, Chocolate Peppermint Donuts, Chocolate + Chocolate Chip Brownies, and Chocolate Orange or Chocolate Peppermint Truffles.

Missionary Chocolates: Valentine’s chocolates

Special: Valentine’s Day

Here’s a quick rundown of Valentine’s Day food specials. Feel free to add more to the comments and have a lovely day!

Portobello: prix-fixe meal (sold out)

Blossoming Lotus: prix-fixe meal ($48/person) includes pickled vegetables, Winter citrus salad/Wild arugula salad, Cornmeal & herb encrusted portobello mushrooms/Braised tofu/Marinated king trumpet mushroom, Meyer lemon polenta cake/Raw Chocolate torte. Seatings at 4pm, 6:30pm, 9pm.

Native Foods: vegetable lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread ($9.95), Tiramisu ($2.95)

Proper Eats: vegan feast (special entrees and desserts) in addition to regular menu

Back to Eden: selection of pink/heart-shaped/heart-decorated/chocolate pastries including Rosewater Pistachio Mini Cakes, Marionberry Coconut Cream Pie, Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes, Chocolate Lover’s Mini Cakes, and Strawberry Soft Serve.

Sweetpea Baking Company: heart-shaped cookies with funny messages, other heart-shaped pastries

Acme Donuts: heart-shaped vegan donuts (order ahead if you can)

Missionary Chocolates: Valentine’s chocolates


photo from Missionary Chocolates’ Facebook page

Event: Weekend Happenings

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th

- Field Roast holiday samples at Food Fight! (11am-2pm)

Free samples of Field Roast’s Celebration Roast and their hazelnut-cranberry roast.

- Missionary Chocolates Retail Grand Opening (6pm-8pm)

The grand opening party for Missionary Chocolates’ new retail store will feature lots of chocolate, wine, and jazz by Dustin Hunley.

2712 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
503.961.3262

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6th

- David’s Vegan Kitchen Vegan Thanksgiving Class (2pm-4:30pm)

“This Thanksgiving holiday feast echoes tradition, yet uses only wholesome, animal-free ingredients.”

Gladstone Community Schools
503.650.2570 to register
$29-39

- Portobello Gluten-Free Cookery Class (5:30pm-8:30pm)

“Let’s get together at 5:30pm at Portobello, make some tasty gluten-free dishes, and enjoy them together with a lovely glass of wine or gluten-free beer (or soft drink if you like!)

There’s a world of gluten-free options available to those trying to modify their diets. We’ll explore some of those options by making an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Afterward, we’ll gather in the dining room and enjoy the fruits of our labor.”

1125 SE Division Street, Portland, OR 97202
503.754.5993
$65 + $4.57 ticket fee

Coming: Missionary Chocolates Retail Store

Missionary Chocolates is opening their new retail store this weekend at NE Glisan and 27th. The grand opening party is Saturday, November 5th at 6pm-8pm and will feature lots of chocolate, wine, and jazz by Dustin Hunley. Missionary Chocolates’ vegan coconut-milk based truffles are made by naturopathic physician Melissa Berry ND and they do special orders & catering, including vegan & gluten-free cakes with chocolate ganache filling.

Missionary Chocolates
2712 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
503.961.3262
Mon-Fri 10am-2pm (starting Nov 7th)

via Portland Monthly; photo and info from Missionary Chocolates’ Facebook page