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Welcome to Vegan Dining Month curated by Bunny aka @PortlandVegans.
This January marks the fourth annual Vegan Dining Month by Vegans, Baby. The month complements Veganuary and highlights the diverse vegan culinary scene in Portland. During January, participating restaurants are offering special dishes to showcase vegan food.
A portion of all Vegan Dining Month dishes sold this year benefit Meals on Us PDX, they are committed to doing everything they can to fill the gaps in our food system and prioritize serving marginalized communities that are most in need. They create and distribute over 400 free meals per week with their Free Fridge program, over 300 meals per week distributed directly to people in need, as well as over 1,600 meals per week to shelters run by their community partners.
Illusion Burger – Handformed falafel patty, romaine lettuce, and pickled red onion on a toasted brioche bun (can be made gluten-free)
Butler Soy Curl Vegan Pad Thai – A tasty stir-fry featuring crispy Butler Soy Curl, tofu, beansprouts, and garlic chive on thin rice noodles. Wok-stirred in sweet tamarind sauce, it’s sided with cilantro, a lime wedge, vibrant shredded carrot and purple cabbage, and a sprinkle of house-crushed peanuts
Rustic vegetable stew – Tomatoes and bell peppers stewed in a creamy rich sauce with cannellini beans, roasted carrots, kale, cashew chevre, and chives. Served with toasty roasted garlic bread
3-course prix fixe meal:
First course – Baby green salad – Peter’s cranberries, toasted pecans, fennel, honey crisp apple, cranberry-bergamot vinaigrette
Second Course – Kern Ridge Carrot “Osso Bucco” Wild foraged mushrooms, cipollini onions, whipped Montecucco Farms turnips
Dessert – Wood-baked fresh pear crumble – Chai spiced sorbet
Vegan gumbo – Loaded with celery, zucchini, squash, cauliflower, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, rice, onions, bell peppers, herbs and spices, and vegan sausage. With fried Okra on the side – 17
Meatless meatloaf – Onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, black beans, lentils, bread crumbs, herbs, and spices served with mashed potatoes and green beans – 15
Eggplant parma – topped on angel hair noodles house-made pasta sauce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, mushrooms, herbs and spices, and vegan cheese sauce – 15
Roasted Squash Dan Dan Noodles – Tofu with roasted kabocha, acorn, and butternut squash, stir-fried broccolini, red cabbage, and kale, wok tossed with Chinese yakisoba noodles, in a Szechuan inspired Dan Dan noodle sauce, finished with toasted sesame, fragrant basil, and mandarin orange supremes for a touch of sweet, acidity
Tropical Joy Jar – (gluten-free, soy-free, raw) 3 joyful layers of persimmon-mango cream, vanilla bean chia pudding, and pink passion fruit sorbet topped with coconut flakes, goji berries and a black-sesame biscotti cookie
Macadamia Matcha Fog – (gluten-free, soy-free) House-made macadamia sea-moss milk* steamed with ceremonial grade matcha, bergamot, orange zest, vanilla and organic coconut nectar. Add a black-sesame biscotti cookie *Can swap macadamia milk for house-made sea-moss almond milk, house-made sea-moss coconut milk, or oat milk if desired
Raw Black-Sesame biscotti cookie – (gluten-free, soy-free, raw) Made with sprouted almonds, sweetened with dates, lightly spiced with fennel and orange
La Gochita – Our delicious homemade arepa, deep fried and stuffed with fresh lettuce, tomato, avocado, and fresh mozzarella from Macaroni in a Pot. Served with our creamy house-made garlic mayo, and our crispy tostones (green plantain chips made in-house)
House proteins can be added for $1
The Hunky Tony : A spicy PB and J burger – a signature patty, bakon, Portland Spicy Peanut Butter, pickled jalapeños, spicy provolone, and blueberry compote on buttery toasted sourdough
Vegan Stuffed Shells: – Ricotta (house-made with tofu, cashews, salt, Italian seasoning) and Mozzarella (house-made) filling, confit garlic, tomato ragu, carrots, onions, roasted and crushed walnuts, lentils, kale, topped with EVOO + herbed breadcrumbs, tossed with nutritional yeast
Jr’s Chipotle grilled burrito – Seasoned tofu, sauteed with soyrizo, diced tomatoes, roasted poblano peppers, corn, and Vevan cheddar cheese. Wrapped in a garlic and herb wrap, drizzled with a chipotle aioli, garnished with cilantro. Served with a choice of side
January Box of 4 Vegan Cupcakes:
SALTY SOUR SATAN
Devil’s Food Cupcake, Chocolate American Buttercream, Rolled in Crushed Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
♫MY FIG JAM BRIE POPPIN’♫
Fig Jam + Brie
Toasted Cupbread, Fig Jam Filling, Topped w/ Brie Cheese
SOME CHEESY, CORNY JOKE
Inspired By The Filipino Magnolia-Brand Mais Queso (Corn & Cheese) Ice Cream!
Cupcake w/ Fresh Corn Kernels, & Frosting w/ Cheddar Cheese Shreds
KINDERGARTEN
Pizza + Applesauce
A Cuppizza, w/ A Side Of Homemade Applesauce
Our Vegan Pad Kee Mao Fried Rice – A delightful stir-fry of jasmine rice with colorful bell peppers, onions, Thai basil, tomato, baby corn, shiitake, and your choice of protein (fried tofu, soft tofu, tempeh, or veggies). For the full flavor experience, we recommend a medium to hot spice level
960 SE Madison Street
Gnocchi with chestnut cream, Thrilling Foods bakon, and deep-fried rosemary (allergens: gluten and soy)
The Tempeh Pizza – House cashew ricotta, red sauce, tempeh Italian sausage, Mama Lil’s peppers, arugula, and balsamic glaze
Korean Bowl – Flash-fried cauliflower dressed in kalbi-glaze, house kimchi, seaweed salad, and sesame cucumbers on a bed of rice (can be made gluten-free)
Creamy spinach, artichoke, and jalapeño pizza – Roasted artichoke, spinach, and jalapeños on top of creamy, cheesy sauce covered in Follow Your Heart mozzarella shreds with garlic butter crust
Breaded and deep-fried TiNDLE chicken – tossed in housemade chipotle and agave sauce, topped with ranch dressing, and citrus slaw, and served on Dos Hermanos classic burger bun
Housemade focaccia – Served with local arbequina olive oil (contains gluten)
Aji dulce pepper salad – Celeriac puree, fennel, celery, radish, pickled aji dulce peppers, aji dulce vinaigrette (gluten-free, nut-free)
Stewed beans – Corona beans, kale, Calabrian chili, focaccia toast (nut-free, gluten-free is bread is omitted)
Carrot campanelle – Carrots many ways, garlic, hazelnut, breadcrumb (contains nuts and soy, can be made gluten-free)
Coconut Earl Grey gelato – Blueberry swirl (gluten-free, contains coconut)
Dishes are available for dinner service from 4 p.m. to close daily. Stewed Beans and gelato are also served during brunch, Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All-day breakfast hash – Jerry’s Dirty Potatoes topped with organic black beans, our organic signature, cauliflower “meat”, melted vegan cheese, avocado crema, and pico de Gallo
4546 SE Division Street
Truffle mushroom pizza – Organic bella and portobello mushroom on an extra virgin olive oil base, house-made cashew ricotta, and truffle. Finished with extra virgin olive oil and vegan parmesan
Vegan roasted pepper spinach pizza- roasted pepper confit, spinach, house-made cashew ricotta, and finished with EVOO and vegan Parmesan
Roasted Red Pepper Pizza – Roasted pepper confit, spinach, house-made cashew ricotta and finished with EVOO and vegan Parmesan
Soup and sandwich meal, choose your favorite combo (can be sold separately):
Sandwiches:
Grilled Cheese (soy-free, nut-free)
Chickpea Salad Sandwich (soy-free, nut-free)
Chicken Pesto
Soups:
Tomato Bisque (soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free*)
Chicken Noodle (soy-free, nut-free (a gluten-free option can be provided if purchased individually)
Potato (gluten-free)
*nut free includes tree nuts and peanuts
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Allow us to (re)introduce you to our flagship product, MyBacon! You may recognize it from the shelves of your local markets (we’re in 100+ stores in NYC!), but in case we haven’t met, MyBacon is a delicious, plant-based bacon alternative made from mycelium—the vegetative root structure of mushrooms—farm-grown by us in Upstate NY. MyBacon truly tastes, smells, and crunches like traditional bacon. Quotes from last month’s demos include: “Love that the ingredients are clean and straight forward, nothing processed! “WHAAAAT??!! That’s just mushrooms???!” I’m not vegan and I still love it. One of the greatest plant based alternatives out there.” We know you’ll love it too!
Vegan Dining Month Guide: New York City (2024)
Welcome to the second annual Vegan Dining Month taking place across New York City the entire month of January. In conjunction with Veganuary, an international non-profit challenging people to go vegan for the month, Vegans, Baby’s annual event celebrates plant-based dining in New York City. This is a guide to all restaurants participating in the 2024 Vegan Dining Month. At the end of the month, each restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds from their specific dishes below to the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH).
Since 1979, WSCAH has pursued its mission of ensuring all New Yorkers have access with dignity to a choice of healthy food and supportive services, such as SNAP (food stamps). WSCAH serves nutritious food to over 80,000 food-insecure New Yorkers annually. Last year, 55% of all food distributed by WSCAH was fresh produce. WSCAH is proud to offer vegan/vegetarian options, ensuring every family receives healthy food that meets their dietary and cultural needs and preferences.
Baar Baar
Assorted papad with chutneys – chili and peanut, green mango and tomatillo, charred tomato pachadi – 14
Homemade chutney – chili and peanut, cilantro and mint, fermented chili (super hot), green mango and tomatillo, charred tomato pachadi – 2 each/3 for 5
Pani puri – avocado, passion fruit water – 12
Cauliflower 65 – chili and peanut chutney, curry leaf, podi masala – 17
Sweet potato chat – masala sweet corn, cilantro, mint chutney – 16
Avocado and green chickpea bhel – golden beetroot, tamarind, pufified black rice – 17
Stuffed Holland eggplant – artichoke kurchan, malvani curry – 28
Basmati rice – 5
Multigrain roti – 6
Chickpea curry – 10
Cumin fingerling potatoes – 14
House-churned sorbet – 5
Mango Chilli/ Kaju Katli – 5
Blossom on Columbus
Three course menu – $35 per person
First Course (choose one)
Crispy Artichokes – chickpea-flour battered, lemon-caper aioli, arugula (gf, nf, sf)
Pumpkin Ravioli – sage brown butter, butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seeds (nf)
Cape Cod Cakes – tartar sauce (nf)
Second Course (choose one):
Savory Seitan – pan-seared seitan cutlets, white wine, rosemary tomato sauce, roasted potatoes, haricot vert, roasted tomato, garlic aioli (nf)
Carbonara – spaghetti, cashew cream sauce, smoked soy bacon, sunny side up ‘egg’
Curried Stuffed Sweet Potato – walnut-lentil-eggplant stuffing, coconut peanut curry, parsnip chips, collard greens, horseradish crème drizzle (gf, sf)
Third Course (choose one):
Chocolate Ganache – berry reduction, vanilla ice cream (gf, nf)
Tiramisu – coconut mascarpone, espresso, vanilla ladyfingers (nf)
Seasonal Cheesecake – ask server for current offering
Specialty Cocktail $15 – The Salty Barman: vodka, Bailey’s Almande, coffee liqueur, house-made caramel, salted caramel rim
Delice & Sarrasin
Menu coming soon
GOA NYC
Menu coming soon
Gulaabo
Golgappe – build your own, burst-in-the-mouth puffed balls, tamarind and mint waters – 10
Punjabi samosa – stuffed, flaky and crispy spicy samosa, tamarind chutney, mint chutney – 14
Aloo tiki chaat – aloo tiki, channa masala, yogurt – 15
Shakarkand ki chaat – sweet potato, dates, tamarind, mint chutney – 15
Amritsari wadialoo – sun-dried lentil dumplings in heritage grandmother-style curry – 20
Aloo ghobi – cauli and potato curry, ginger, dry mango seasoning – 20
Tandoor roti – whole wheat roti – 7
Dal dhabba – trio of mixed dal – 15
Rice – 10
AAM ras sorbet – 15
Ja Ja Ja – all locations
Buffalo pollo burrito
Mille Nonne
House-made red beet and sweet potatoes gnocchi alla Sorrentina – vegan mozzarealla, tomato
Potato gnocchi – signature vegan pesto with basil, arugula, sunflower seeds
Lentil soup – GF
Chickpea and butternut squash soup – GF
Venetian bean soup – GF
Baked vegan eggplant parmigiana – GF, coconut oil-based cheese
Vegan eggplant parmigiana sandwich
Vegan chocolate pudding – oat milk, topped with caramelized orange zest
Modern Love
Menu coming soon
Neat Burger
Neat Mediterranean Bowl – Lettuce, red onions, feta, spiced chickpeas, tomatoes and lemon pepper chick’n
Orchard Grocer
Menu coming soon
Ras Plant-Based
Three courses – $45 per person
Combo Sambusa – two pastry rolls filled with lentils and butternut squash
Minshet Abish – Ground pea protein stew. Onion, garlic, turmeric and Ras spice blend
Trisomeberry cake
Secret Vegan Kitchen
Bucket of Fried Chick’n – 3pcs house made fried chick’n, maple BBQ sauce and ranch. Served with tots – 20
Chopped Cheese Steak – Thin-sliced house steak, melted cheese, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayo, chopped and mixed on a toasted roll. Served with fries – 18
Assorted Deli Heros – Showcasing our house made deli meats. Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Capocollo, Pepperoni, Pastrami, Bac’n – a different hero each week. served with potato chips – 15
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake -NUT FREE- NY Style cheesecake with Maraschino cherries and chocolate chips – 7
Tiki Chick
Tikilafel – Sweet and savory falafel with grilled pineapple, pickled red cabbage, pickle chips, Smokey Sunset vegan sauce, Blue Lagoon vegan ranch paired with a cocktail – 20
VDM Sponsors
MyBacon
Allow us to (re)introduce you to our flagship product, MyBacon! You may recognize it from the shelves of your local markets (we’re in 100+ stores in NYC!), but in case we haven’t met, MyBacon is a delicious, plant-based bacon alternative made from mycelium—the vegetative root structure of mushrooms—farm-grown by us in Upstate NY. MyBacon truly tastes, smells, and crunches like traditional bacon. Quotes from last month’s demos include: “Love that the ingredients are clean and straight forward, nothing processed! “WHAAAAT??!! That’s just mushrooms???!” I’m not vegan and I still love it. One of the greatest plant based alternatives out there.” We know you’ll love it too!
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly stands as a global leader in advocating for the vegan lifestyle, established a decade ago and recently launched in the US. Their primary focus revolves around spreading awareness through international projects, campaigns, and events, and enhancing the accessibility of the vegan lifestyle through their distinctive certification program, tailored to support and boost the growth of vegan and vegan-friendly businesses. With a social media following exceeding 170K and their exclusive Vegan Friendly app, their substantial impact and influence mark them as a key player in promoting a more compassionate world.
TiNDLE Foods
Founded in 2020, TiNDLE Foods is a food tech startup developing and commercializing delicious, innovative, and sustainable plant-based food brands. The company’s range of plant-based foods help contribute to a healthier planet – without having to compromise on taste, texture, and overall experience. Its popular flagship product, TiNDLE Chicken, features a distinctive and mouthwatering flavor and is made with simple, non-GMO ingredients. Easy to prepare and rich in flavor, TiNDLE Chicken has caught the eye of culinary professionals and home cooks globally and can be found in popular restaurants and grocery stores across the United States. To learn more and to find TiNDLE near you, visit www.tindle.com or follow on Instagram.
Abbot’s Butcher
Abbot’s Butcher crafts nourishing and delicious plant-based meats from 100% real food ingredients. Made simply from peas, vegetables, spices, and extra virgin olive oil, our foods deliver the hearty, meaty bite you crave with up to 18 grams of clean plant protein. Our plant-based meats are also free of gluten, soy, seed oils, and natural/artificial flavors so everyone can enjoy our juicy Chopped Chick’n, smoky “Chorizo”, and savory Ground “Beef” in their favorite dishes dining out or at home.
Hodo
Hodo is an award-winning plant-based foods company crafting tofu, yuba, and whole-ingredient meat and egg alternatives. From classic tofu to savory delights like our Vegan Egg Scramble and Thai Curry Nuggets, everything we make is delicious and nutrient-dense. We select only organic soybeans and the best ingredients, and true to our farmers’ market roots, we still use traditional methods in our process. So when you’re ready for easy, feel-good meals that will delight you with flavor, try something truly special. Try Hodo. Hodo’s specialties can be found in retailers including Whole Foods Market, Target, Safeway, Natural Grocers, and Stop & Shop.
Vegan Friendly is a sponsor of the annual Vegan Dining Month by Vegans, Baby
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Vegan Friendly stands as a global leader in advocating for the vegan lifestyle, established a decade ago and recently launched in the US. Their primary focus revolves around spreading awareness through international projects, campaigns, and events, and enhancing the accessibility of the vegan lifestyle through their distinctive certification program, tailored to support and boost the growth of vegan and vegan-friendly businesses. With a social media following exceeding 170K and their exclusive Vegan Friendly app, their substantial impact and influence mark them as a key player in promoting a more compassionate world.
Tindle is a sponsor of the annual Vegan Dining Month by Vegans, Baby
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Founded in 2020, TiNDLE Foods is a food tech startup developing and commercializing delicious, innovative, and sustainable plant-based food brands. The company’s range of plant-based foods help contribute to a healthier planet – without having to compromise on taste, texture, and overall experience. Its popular flagship product, TiNDLE Chicken, features a distinctive and mouthwatering flavor and is made with simple, non-GMO ingredients. Easy to prepare and rich in flavor, TiNDLE Chicken has caught the eye of culinary professionals and home cooks globally and can be found in popular restaurants and grocery stores across the United States. To learn more and to find TiNDLE near you, visit www.tindle.com or follow on Instagram.
Abbot’s Butcher vegan dining month sponsor
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Abbot’s Butcher crafts nourishing and delicious plant-based meats from 100% real food ingredients. Made simply from peas, vegetables, spices, and extra virgin olive oil, our foods deliver the hearty, meaty bite you crave with up to 18 grams of clean plant protein. Our plant-based meats are also free of gluten, soy, seed oils, and natural/artificial flavors so everyone can enjoy our juicy Chopped Chick’n, smoky “Chorizo”, and savory Ground “Beef” in their favorite dishes dining out or at home.
Hodo is an award-winning plant-based foods company crafting tofu, yuba, and whole-ingredient meat and egg alternatives. From classic tofu to savory delights like our Vegan Egg Scramble and Thai Curry Nuggets, everything we make is delicious and nutrient-dense. We select only organic soybeans and the best ingredients, and true to our farmers’ market roots, we still use traditional methods in our process. So when you’re ready for easy, feel-good meals that will delight you with flavor, try something truly special. Try Hodo. Hodo’s specialties can be found in retailers including Whole Foods Market, Target, Safeway, Natural Grocers, and Stop & Shop.
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