festivore CHOICEBlossoming Lotus
Courtesy of restaurant web site
...organic, vegan, local, refreshing
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Cuisine: Café / Wine Bar
(vegetarian)
Cost: $
Taste Rating: good
925 NW Davis
Portland, Oregon, United States
(Map)
www.blpdx.com/
+1 (503) 228-0048
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| Food | awesome salads, brunch, healthy beverage options, nutrient balance, organic / real food, raw food options, seasonal menu, smaller portions / sharing, vegan friendly, vegetarian friendly, wheat/gluten-free options | |
| Place | historic / unique neighborhood, natural materials, nice design, open air dining, outdoor tables, peaceful setting, water feature | |
| Service | almost always open, food for sale, health/nutrition connection, take-out, wi-fi / internet | no alcohol, no reservations |
| Scene | hang out for a while, people watching, singles friendly | |
| Values | design sustainability, eco-warrior, energy conservation, efficiency, fair trading, good value for money, local sourcing, natural ingredients, pollution prevention program, recycling / composting, respect for the land / oceans, transit / bike friendly, use of green energy, waste reduction program, water conservation / efficiency | |
From the Restaurant Site...
All Our Food and Drink is 100% Vegan, Organic and Local whenever possible. Most everything is prepared fresh daily from scratch, utilizing a unique approach of traditional cooking techniques coupled with the latest in live food preparation. We use wholesome natural ingredients, a sampling of tasty spices and medicinals and of course, a creative flair. We strive to set the standard in natural wholesome cookery and tasty meal offerings everyone can enjoy. Everything we serve, at the cafe, in our deli and pastry cases and for our catering and special events, adheres to the highest standards regarding freshness, taste, presentation, nutrition and balance.
We practice sustainable means at every point of our supply chain. Our new delivery program allows entire groups to receive Blossoming Lotus dishes in a single location, eliminating the need for multiple cars heading downtown all at the same time! Our new lunch delivery menu is posted here and you can see for yourself how easy we make it to go green. We compost and recycle all our waste, eliminating external waste streams. We purchase green power, the wind turbines used in local transmission, for our power sources. We use all post consumer packaging in our cafe and catering businesses. Materials like corn and potato that are now being utilized to make plates and cups, helping us leave a lighter footprint.
We support local organic farmers and offer a variety of items from the plant kingdom that are known to sustain the land in many ways. From companion planting, to enhanced bumper crops. By adding to the variety of species grown in our local food shed, we feel a cornerstone of sustainability is met. Feeding our bodies healthy and tasty foods that are grown locally has allowed us to help lead the way in our local markets, both in Oregon and Hawaii. Oh, did we mention our vegan wonder van runs on B80 during the summer, and B20 during the winters using the finest biodiesel in the NW. We feel that the overall concept of a plant based diet allows us a much smaller carbon footprint, is an important discussion. It is estimated, and you can review news items in most any of our newsletters, that a whole and natural vegan lifestyle is up to a 90% less impact than a traditional western lifestyle. This is true from the way the food is grown, to how little water is needed, to how the health attained mitigates the need, at times, for modern ‘medicines’. We are happy to share the concepts of how easy, how inexpensive and how truly rewarding this shift in lifestyle can be. Go Green Go Vegan. Even for one meal, and you will feel the difference, inside and out.
We practice sustainable means at every point of our supply chain.
Our new delivery program allows entire groups to receive Blossoming Lotus dishes in a single location, eliminating the need for multiple cars heading downtown all at the same time! Our new lunch delivery menu is posted here and you can see for yourself how easy we make it to go green.
We compost and recycle all our waste, eliminating external waste streams.
We purchase green power, the wind turbines used in local transmission, for our power sources.
We use all post consumer packaging in our cafe and catering businesses. Materials like corn and potato that are now being utilized to make plates and cups, helping us leave a lighter footprint.
We support local organic farmers and offer a variety of items from the plant kingdom that are known to sustain the land in many ways. From companion planting, to enhanced bumper crops. By adding to the variety of species grown in our local food shed, we feel a cornerstone of sustainability is met. Feeding our bodies healthy and tasty foods that are grown locally has allowed us to help lead the way in our local markets, both in Oregon and Hawaii.
Oh, did we mention our vegan wonder van runs on B80 during the summer, and B20 during the winters using the finest biodiesel in the NW.
We feel that the overall concept of a plant based diet allows us a much smaller carbon footprint, is an important discussion. It is estimated, and you can review news items in most any of our newsletters, that a whole and natural vegan lifestyle is up to a 90% less impact than a traditional western lifestyle. This is true from the way the food is grown, to how little water is needed, to how the health attained mitigates the need, at times, for modern ‘medicines’. We are happy to share the concepts of how easy, how inexpensive and how truly rewarding this shift in lifestyle can be. Go Green Go Vegan. Even for one meal, and you will feel the difference, inside and out.
Of course, we are happy if what we are doing helps to nourish and empower you on the choices you can make for your health, well being and t