Where To Eat Vegan Without Ditching Your Meat-Loving Friends
We all know Portland is a vegan food haven with all sorts of vegan-only spots, but what about when friends of all dietary preferences want to go out and share a meal? Today on City Cast Portland, vegan food enthusiast Sara Bahmanyar is sharing her picks with host Claudia Meza of the best spots in town for an easy communal eating experience to satisfy both vegans and meat eaters alike.
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This episode previously aired June 26, 2025.
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