Author Archives: jess sconé
The Sexy Vegan Hosts our Galarama Tonight!
Hey, all! The Galarama soiree is tonight! Advance tickets sales are now over, but there will be tickets for $20 at the door. Bring your local friends and plus-ones! Here’s our bar menu reposted from Galarama.org: #Galarama Bar Menu Featured Cocktail & Mocktail: So Delicious Creamsicle $6/ $4 (sans vodka) Grain-free vodka, mandarin Jarritos (or soda […]
VVC II Anticipation: Friday’s New Product Spotlight & Meet the Exhibitors
One of the roughly 400 bajillion new elements we’re introducing to Vida Vegan Con II is the legit New Product Spotlight on Friday afternoon. This spotlight happens at the very opening of the Exhibit Area (11:30am), located inside your home base for the weekend: the Kridel Grand Ballroom, where all meals, refreshments, announcements the Expert Corner, […]
Portland’s Late Night Vegan-Friendly Spots
Hey, wild things and night owls! Your vegan vacation has finally arrived and we bet a few of you might be thinking, ‘so what’s going on after the Galarama?’ Fret not, Portland has quite a few late night options for those looking for beer as well as those seeking a place to hang out with […]
Portland Picks with Michelle Schwegmann, Herbivore Clothing
While in Portland, I highly recommend going to one of our city parks and spending at least 15 minutes laying underneath a giant tree. It’s like a power nap. You’ll be a better person for it, trust me. Try Laurelhurst Park, Peninsula Park, Columbia Park, Couch Street Park, Fernhill Park, Sellwood Park….look for the trees!
Extra, Extra! Read All About It! (Five last minute, super special #VVC2013 updates)
In case you haven’t heard, to add even more awesome into the VVC weekend, there’s the Vegan Pop-Up, Gorditas & S’mores Social (Post VVC Day-1) Hangout at the Vegan Mini Mall.
Details: Friday, May 24th, 6 pm till the wheels fall off. More info on the Facebook event.
The Gist: After Vida Vegan Con’s opening day, come on over to the Vegan Mini-Mall (SE 12th & Stark) and hang out, socialize, and eat seitan tacos lovingly made by Upton’s Naturals and Food For Lovers Vegan Queso (at Food Fight!) Then hit Herbivore for S’mores served up by our friends from Chicago Vegan Foods (Dandies!). Then, hit Sweetpea for ice cream sandwiches and say hi to Panda with Cookie!
Portland Picks with Natalie Norcross, @VeganKitten
Other cities have vegan bakeries, vegan pizza and vegan pho – but where else can you find a food cart dedicated to smoked vegan meats? Homegrown Smoker is a MUST for any out of town visitor. I recommend the Tempeh Fakon Sammich with a side of Mac-nocheese.
