Brass Tacks Sandwiches / fake cheese / fake meat / portland / restaurants / sandwiches

The Charm of Brass Tacks Sandwiches

Update: They now have a website! Last week, I was charmed by a sandwich. True story. I stopped by the soft opening of Brass Tack Sandwiches, located on the corner of N Fremont & N Vancouver, and I continue to look back, wistfully. This new deli has creative vegan, vegetarian and omni options, including housemade … Continue reading »

investigative / Loving Hut / restaurants / rumors / stumptownvegans / vegan

The Supreme Master is coming to SW Jefferson

After a decade plus spent in obligatory knee socks and plaid skirts, I may not be a fan of organized religions, but there’s a lot to like about the Quan Yin Method, as practiced by the enigmatic Supreme Master Ching Hai and her thousands of worldwide supporters. For one thing, the philosophies embrace veganism and compassion … Continue reading »

booze / carts / daiya / donuts / portland / restaurants / TRYveganpdx / Tube / Vegan MoFo IV / VeganMoFo

Portland’s Late Night, Vegan-Friendly Eats

A list of bars, carts and restaurants of just where to find vegan grub that’s more than a hummus plate or basket of fries after 10pm. It includes 38 businesses, their addresses, neighborhood, late night hours, and recommended offerings. If you think of more, please leave a comment! Portland’s Late Night Vegan Eats Originally Compiled … Continue reading »

friends / memories / Paradox Cafe / portland / restaurants / tempeh / Vegan MoFo IV / VeganMoFo

A Day in the Life: Paradox Memories

Last night, I met my friends for a productive dinner at Paradox Cafe. A few years ago, Paradox seemed to be hands down, the restaurant I visited the most in Portland. I lived in the Sunnyside neighborhood and was there regularly, often deciding between corn and 4-grain pancakes or rice and roasted potatoes on the … Continue reading »

complaining / open letter / Papa John's / restaurants / vegan pizza

An Open Letter to Papa John’s

Dear Papa John’s, For years, I’ve sporadically heard positive things about your accidentally vegan garlic sauce. About how your pizza was a lifesaver in lands [then] without pseudo-melting vegan cheese options. Being a cilantro hater, I seriously respect diverse taste buds, but after sampling said sauce, and thankfully, not ordering it on my pizza, I … Continue reading »