VegFest Restaurants 2011 (more coming soon)

Restaurants Selling

(Saturday & Sunday) Al Amir Authentic Lebanese Restaurant, Caterer and Food Packager specializes in all natural, vegan hummus, baba ghanooj, and simply fresh garlic. A family operated business for over 22 years proves that our products surpass any other because they are made with the freshest local ingredients. www.alamirportland.com

(Saturday & Sunday) Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant: When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to check out Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. The menu at Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sure to please every member of your group. Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit. Please stop in soon!

(Saturday & Sunday) Sweet Lemon Vegan Bistro serves fresh made daily from scratch, light and tasty vegan dishes. Menu choices include raw food, wraps, noodles and rice with organic fresh veggies, soy products and gluten free options as well as salads, pho and noodle soups. Our vegan and raw cakes are divine. Located in the Bethany neighbor with new expansion and nourishing environment. Open Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 12-8pm, closed Sun. www.sweetlemonveggiebistro.com

(Saturday & Sunday) Vege Thai is once again proud to be a part of VegFest. After seven years on Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland, VegeThai has become a mainstay and popular part of the local vegetarian community. VegeThai owner Pete Prasarttongosoth has endeavored for years to create an all vegetarian menu that maintains the integrity of the traditional dishes of the Thai culture. Stop by their booth and try a plate of their popular Pad Thai noodle dish, or Vegetarian Salad Rolls with their own special recipe peanut sauce. If you need a great thirst quencher try a glass of traditional Vegetarian Thai Ice Tea. www.vegethai.com

Restaurants Sampling

(Saturday & Sunday) Green Wok: A family operated all vegan, Chinese restaurant. We serve classic Chinese restaurant dishes without the meat products. Veggie chicken, beef, pork, fish and shrimp made of soy proteins, gluten, and vegetables. Lunch buffet Monday-Friday from 11:00am-2:30pm. Also during lunch hours, seven days a week, menu entrees are $2.00 off. Located at 11137 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland 97219. www.greenwok.org

(Sunday) Natural Selection is a restaurant built on vegetables, fruits, and grains, featuring finely crafted meals paired with choice wines and spirits. Served in a warm European-style setting, the all vegetarian & vegan menu combines both rustic and modern cooking techniques while highlighting the flavors of France, Italy & Spain. Located on NE Alberta Street next to it's sister restaurant Vita Cafe, Natural Selection is open Weds - Saturday from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Gluten free friendly too. www.naturalselectionpdx.com

(Saturday & Sunday) Prasad is an offering of sustainable, organic cuisine to nourish and heal the mind, body and soul. At our cafe in NW Portland (within Yoga Pearl) we serve an array of fresh and healthy smoothies, juices, wheatgrass, salads, soups, wraps and bowls. The menu is primarily gluten-free with some raw options as well, with a focus on healthy food that will leave the customer full of energy and feeling amazing throughout their day. www.prasadcuisine.com

(Saturday) Blossoming Lotus is a restaurant located at 1713 NE 15th Ave in Portland's Irvington District, serving all organic, freshly made, Vegan Fusion cuisine. All Blossoming Lotus live food, specials, desserts, juices, and other menu items are made at their state of the art kitchen at their Irvington location. www.blpdx.com