Vegan Iron Chef 2011
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Vegan Iron Chef coming to Refuge PDX July 10th!
Last year’s event sold-out, so this year is expected to be a packed house too, while the event is live-streamed to anticipated thousands. The cooking competition will highlight Portland’s widely recognized passion for vegan cuisine and star the finest vegan chefs of the area. Three chefs from the community’s favorite establishments will prepare dishes inspired by an unveiled secret ingredient for a panel of esteemed judges and a live audience. The chefs are Kitchen Dances’ Piper Dixon, Homegrown Smoker’s Jeff Ridabock, and Dovetail Bakery’s Morgan Grundstein-Helvey.
The event will be co-hosted by bestselling cooking author Isa Chandra Moskowitz of The Post Punk Kitchen and local artist and zinester Nicole J. Georges.
This year’s judges include Julie Hasson from Native Bowl and Everyday Dish, Aaron Adams from Portobello Vegan Trattoria, Grant Butler from The Oregonian, John Janulis from The Bye & Bye, and last year’s crowned Vegan Iron Chef, Quasu AsaaseYaa.
Live music, exhibitors, sampling, trivia, and raffle prizes round out this can’t-miss event. Admission ($12 in advance/$15 door; $100 VIP tasting seats) are available at VeganIronChef.org. Sponsorship opportunities available now.
Vegan Iron Chef is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR, with a mission of spreading the message of veganism by showcasing the art of vegan cuisine and celebrating community. Other cities are encouraged to join the Vegan Iron Chef network, hold their own competitions, and unite for regionals and finals in upcoming years.
I am in Colorado. I love Iron Chef America and I love to cook because I love to eat, but have to adapt just about everything to vegan, soy-free, glulten-free, and melon-free. Will you have recipes on this site?