The Ultimate Vegan City in America

CNN, PETA and VegNews Magazine are among the organizations that single out Portland, Oregon, as the “Vegan Capital” of the U.S. Portland appreciates that.The more significant affirmation of Portland’s lofty place in veganism, however, is when vegans from across the country and around the world flock there and find the vegan equivalent of Disneyland, Christmas morning and a candy store all rolled up into one. Rather than needing to schlepp around a city or town searching for any sign of a vegan meal, Portland’s residents and visitors have at least 50 all-vegan restaurants and hundreds that have vegan selections on their menus. There are so many choices that the vegan gourmets wish there were more meals in a day.

Among the vegan delights are cronuts, corn dogs and “chicken” drumsticks. You can find poutine at a food cart day or night. Maybe you’re in the mood for an upscale experience? How about an eight-course plant-based meal in luxurious surroundings? Bakeries serve…