World Vegan Month
Presented by Veganizer PDX
To celebrate World Vegan Month, Veganizer has joined forces with 20+ vegan restaurants and carts to bring you delicious food and drink specials from November 1 to November 30.
Each participating location will be donating a portion of sales from the World Vegan Month specials to their selected nonprofit. Starting at $5, specials include appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks. Round up your buddies and visit multiple locations to make it a restaurant crawl. Don't forget to tip the staff and servers!
Together, we will be supporting a variety of nonprofit organizations, from justice and equity initiatives to animal welfare groups and farm sanctuaries. Some chose nonprofits that are near and dear to them, while others are raising awareness of important issues within our community and the world today. We invite you to learn more about the nonprofits we have selected.
Here are the World Vegan Month participants:
Boxcar Pizza / Chilango / El Salto / Epif / Exquisite Creatures / Fermenter / Fortune / Gnarlys / The Groovy Floret / Ice Queen / Jade Rabbit / Kate's Ice Cream / Mis Tacones / Norah / Obon Shokudo / Orange & Blossom / Rad Magic Subs / Secret Pizza Society / Speedo Cappuccino / The Sudra / Tiny Moreso / V3 / Wicked Garden Alchemy / XO Bar / Veganizer
Dining Passport Raffle
Dine at participating locations for a chance to win restaurant gift cards. Complete a World Vegan Month dining passport (8 stamps) to be entered into the raffle. Complete multiple passports for more raffle entries.
One grand prize winner will receive a $25 gift card to every participating restaurant and cart. Three runners up winners will receive a $50 gift card to a participating location of their choice. Only World Vegan Month specials qualify for stamps. Passports can be picked up and dropped off at any participating location. Winners will be drawn and announced in December 2023.
Participating Locations
The participating restaurants and carts are listed alphabetically below:
Boxcar Pizza
Special: The Mock Gobbler
Detroit style square pie with cheddar, mozzarella, turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Full pies available daily; slices available on weekdays from 11:30am to 3pm. (turkey, stuffing, and gravy contain gluten)
Nonprofit: Islamic Relief USA to help bring aid to Palestinians facing genocide right now
Location: 2701 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
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Chilango
Specials:
• Enchiladas Verdes: A corn tortilla rolled around delectable melting cheese, topped with salsa verde, sunflower crema, and almond queso fresco (gluten-free, contains nuts)
• Cafe Borracho: A delightful blend of coffee with oat milk or our cinnamony horchata, and your choice of rum or whiskey
• Mexican Sour: Your choice of mezcal or tequila, complemented by the creamy leche de elote, agave nectar, nixta (corn liquor), fee foam and fresh lime juice. Garnished with cempasuchil flower.
Nonprofit: The Humane League because of our deep love for animals and our shared commitment to a world free from violence towards them. Our values are closely aligned to its mission.
Location: 2217 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
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El Salto
Special: Arepa Pabellon $14
This vegan arepa is a homage to Venezuela's National dish. Black beans, carne mechada (pulled beef), sweet plantains, and fresh mozzarella cheese inside a fluffy arepa, accompanied by tostones and guasacaca sauce. (contains gluten)
Nonprofit: Suncoast Basset Rescue. We will be donating 15% of our item's sales toward the Suncoast Basset Rescue. Located in Florida, where both we are from, and in honor of my recently deceased thirteen year old Beagle/Basset Hound pup, Churro. He was gifted to me when I first came to the US and had no friends; we were inseparable since I was thirteen years old.
Location: 4255 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
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Epif
Special: Tacu Tacu
Inspired by Tacu Tacu, a traditional Peruvian rice and bean dish, but with an Epif twist! Rice, pinto beans, diced tomatoes and onions served with roasted thyme tofu, accented with ají limó (citrus-pepper sauce) and pebre (tomato-onion-anaheim pepper-cilantro-garlic-lemon salsa).
Nonprofit: Outside In. We chose them because we appreciate their wide range of services and believe in their mission, which, per their website states: "Since 1968, we’ve provided a safe, supportive, and inclusive place for health care, along with services to help the underserved and people experiencing homelessness achieve independence". An Epif employee worked at Outside In for many years, so we have heard of the good, direct work they do for the community.
Location: 404 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
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Exquisite Creatures
Special: Ginger Snap Latte
Vanilla black strap molasses syrup, ginger, steamed oat milk, and espresso, topped with raw sugar sprinkle
Nonprofit: Urban Gleaners. $2 from every Ginger Snap Latte will go toward supporting the Urban Gleaners mission of solving the hunger problem here in our community, feeding children and families by collecting fresh, healthy foods from businesses that would otherwise go to waste.
Location: 537 SE Ash St #108, Portland, OR 97214
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Fermenter
Special: Cauliflower Steak $18
Shio Koji marinated cauliflower steak, griddled a la plancha, with a caramelized cauliflower, fennel, onion and miso puree, crispy shallots, rosemary and parsley, and hazelnut chili crisp (gluten-free, contains hazelnuts)
Nonprofit: Proceeds to benefit RAINN, dedicated to education and prevention of sexual violence
Location: 1403 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
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Fortune
Specials:
• K.F.C: Korean fried chicken sandwich $15: Gochajang sesame glazed fried chikun, dill Mayo, and sweet, tangy slaw, butter pickles, bun. Served with fries! (contains gluten and soy)
• Watermelon Margarita $13: Watermelon infused Blanco Tequila, lime, agave, orange oils. Shaken and served with a Tajin spiced rim.
• No Proof Watermelon Margaritas $9: Watermelon, lime, agave, orange oils
Nonprofit: Oregon Humane Society. Fortune owner Eric Bowler volunteered there as a teen and adopted his first dog from there.
Location: 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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Gnarlys
Special: The Paddy's Melt
It's a cross between a patty melt and a grilled cheese! Our signature hybrid patty between two slices of cheddar, topped with our brand new 2K sauce, all on toasted sourdough. (contains gluten and soy)
Nonprofit: We chose The Raven Corps because we love seeing young people out on the front lines leading positive activism. They have created a safe and fun environment for youths interested in becoming more active in creating a better future for animals, humans, and the environment. They're a hard working and dedicated team that we admire. Did we mention how tasty their "Nice Crispy Treats" are?!
Location: 930 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97214
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The Groovy Floret
Specials:
• Maple BBQ Kale Salad: Organic kale and cabbage in an apple cider vinaigrette, our Maple BBQ Jackfruit and cauliflower, organic apples, vegan cotija and spiced organic pepitas (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free; contains coconut)
• Apple Cider Margarita: Tequila, lime, apple cider, agave and mulling spices with a cinnamon salt rim and organic dried apple slice
Nonprofit: Wildlings Forest animal rescue and sanctuary
Location: 8408 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
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Ice Queen
Special: Blackberry Sweetcorn Paleta
Our blackberry sweetcorn paleta combines the natural tartness of blackberries with the more savory richness of sweetcorn. This unique paleta features a vibrant purple hue, thanks to the blackberry purée as well a blackberry slice.
Nonprofit: NAYA Native America Youth and Family Center. In honor Native American Heritage Month, we've chosen to donate to NAYA because they continue to support the local Native Community on all fronts.
Location: 2012 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Jade Rabbit
Special: Kodama Ramen $16
Umi organic noodles, vegan beef, naruto, kizami daikon, negi onion and lacto-confit matsutake mushrooms in a konbu-bamboo dashi and soy ginger tare sauce (contains gluten and soy)
Nonprofit: Lan Su Chinese Garden
Location: 2117 NE Oregon St Suite 202, Portland, OR 97232
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Kate's Ice Cream
Special: Slice of ice cream cake $9
We will rotate different flavors of ice cream cake slices (always vegan and gluten-free) throughout the month of November. Pro tip: get it topped with chocolate sauce or whipped cream!
Nonprofit: One Tail At A Time, because Kate adopted her sweet dog Lumi from there, and we keep involved with them by serving ice cream.
Location: 3713 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
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Mis Tacones
Special: Barbacoa Seitan Plate
Handmade seitan slow-cooked in a savory broth of jalapenos, tomatoes, garlic, and onions. Served with two tortillas, rice, and refried beans garnished with sunflower cotija (contains gluten and sunflower seeds)
Nonprofit: Meals On Us. A local nonprofit with a program that provides folks with food as they're recovering from transitioning surgeries.
Location: 1670 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211
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Norah
Special: Pad Thai Nachos
Crispy wontons, soy curls, chickpeas, green onion, lime aioli, sweet and sour tamarind sauce (contains gluten and soy)
Nonprofit: One Tail At A Time because we love dogs.
Location: 3801 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
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Obon Shokudo
Special: Gyoza
Wild foraged and shiitake mushrooms, tofu, napa cabbage, carrots, onion, garlic, ginger, shio koji. Sauce made with sesame, tamari, vinegar, and chilies. (contains soy, gluten, and sesame)
Nonprofit: The Humane League
Location: 720 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Orange & Blossom
Special: Pumpkin Oreo Cookie $5
Black cocoa sable cookies filled with spiced pumpkin creme (contains coconut, cashew, wheat)
Nonprofit: Sulala Animal Rescue. I'll be donating to SAR because they are the only animal rescue organization serving and supporting stray animals across Gaza. The people and animals of Palestine need our help and support now more than ever.
Location: 5470 NE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
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Rad Magic Subs
Special: Honey Pear
A sweet and smoky sub with fresh local pears, East Village bacon and craggy crispy tofu tossed in our hot honey nestled between cheez slices and spring mix, topped with red onions. It's a little sweet, has a great crunch, and oh! did we say delicious? (contains gluten and soy)
Nonprofit: We chose them to donate to Milk Crate Kitchen because they are a hyper-local organization that helps those in Portland who are in need of a warm meal. This is an organization that directly helps our community.
Location: 11150 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR 97220
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Secret Pizza Society
Special: Loaded Mac n Cheeze $10
A big ol' bowl of loaded vegan mac with bacon, broccoli, and roasty tomato (contains gluten and soy; gluten-free version available)
Nonprofit: Sisters of the Road
Location: 7201 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
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Speedo Cappuccino
Special: Pumpkin Shake
Smooth and creamy mix of real pumpkin and seasonal spices. Topped with housemade coconut whipped cream!
Nonprofit: PDX Sex Worker Resource Project. We are a sex worker owned business and this organization is very near to our hearts. We have worked with PDXSWRP to put together a resource and education fair for the sex worker community. We love their commitment to the BIPOC and queer sex worker communities and want to use every opportunity to highlight their work, from providing hygiene towers with period products and condoms to clubs, to distributing grant money directly to sex workers.
Location: 1015 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214
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The Sudra
Specials:
• Seasonal Sparkler: Apple cider, lemon juice, fall spices, and ginger liqueur over ice, finished with prosecco. Garnished with a cinnamon dipped lemon wheel.
• Beyond Beef Samosas: Two samosas filled with Beyond Beef, peppers, onions, and peas. Served with tomato chutney and house made soy yogurt (contains soy and gluten, nut free)
Nonprofit: Autism Society of Oregon
Location: 28 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
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Tiny Moreso
Special: No Kid Left Hungry Bowl
Our GF mac and cheese, made with quinoa rice pasta and our cashew-based butternut squash cheese sauce, loaded with bbq soy curls, peas, and sweet potatoes, a cheesy crumb topping, and served with a small chocolate chip cookie. (gluten free, contains soy and nuts)
Nonprofit: Portland Backpack. Despite the bounty of food around us, 1 in 8 Oregon kids experience food insecurity. For every bowl, we will be donating $3 to Portland Backpack, a local nonprofit that provides snacks and weekend lunches to kids at 15 PPS schools.
Location: 4520 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218
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V3
Special: Roasted Brussels
Roasted Brussels sprouts with smashed crispy potatoes, garlic confit lemon cream sauce, garnished with a herb mixture
Nonprofit: Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary. Vegan animal sanctuary that does a lot of outreach in the community. Currently trying to expand their reach to educate more people.
Location: 6550 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217
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Wicked Garden Alchemy
Specials:
• Dene (DEH-NEH): Dene is the common Athabaskan word for "people". Single signature smashed Beyond burger, cream cheese spread, smokey provolone, mix arugula greens, maple bourbon cranberry compote (contains soy, gluten-free bun available)
• Rosemary's Baby: Rosemary truffle fries (gluten free, contains soy)
Nonprofit: NAYA Native America Youth and Family Center. "My grandfather was Mescalero apache and died when I was only 12 so I didn't get to fully understand my heritage and learn about our culture. My grandmother had 11 kids and didn't have time to carry on his culture. Growing up I felt like I never belonged there wasn't other native kids in my school to talk with or learn. Now living here where there is a big community for natives I want to be able to help those kids in need and be safe." - Correna Hernandez
Location: 5812 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97215
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XO Bar
Special: Lyrical Prose
Caramelized banana mixed with warm spices and coconut milk. Basically fresh banana bread condensed down into a cup!
Nonprofit: Milk Crate Kitchen. They're a non-profit who specializes in combatting food insecurity in the greater portland area. They're super cool, bipoc led, and even offer vegan meal options for anyone in need, no cost, no questions.
Location: 906 N Fremont St, Portland, OR 97227
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Nonprofit: In keeping with the spirit of this project, Veganizer has also selected a nonprofit organization. We have made a donation to Palestine Children's Relief Fund — an organization dedicated to providing direct aid to the children of Gaza, who are facing genocide and a humanitarian crisis right now.
About Us: Launched in 2017, Veganizer PDX partners with restaurants, chefs, and makers to host collaborative vegan events. Attended by vegans, vegetarians, and veg-curious omnivores, some events involve omnivore restaurants offering entirely vegan menus, while others bring multiple chefs together for a unique collaboration. The goal is to celebrate the diversity and inclusivity of vegan cuisine, while building community through food and bridging the gap between omnivore food businesses and the vegan community. Veganizer event producer Waz Wu has been featured in various media, including The Four Top’s “Why Veganism Matters Now” episode and Portland Mercury’s “Say Nice Things About… Portland’s Unstoppable Makers!”.
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