Virtuous Pie Explained
Virtuous Pie is a pizza chain based in Vancouver, Canada. The business has locations in Portland, Oregon,[1] Toronto, and Victoria, British Columbia.[2]
Description
Virtuous Pie is a vegan-friendly pizzeria with multiple locations. The Kim Jack has kimchi and jackfruit. Inspired by the Netflix series Stranger Things, the Stranger Wings has buffalo cauliflower with a blue cheese sauce.[3] [4] Ice cream, made from a coconut and/or cashew base,[5] [6] is available as a sandwich, scoop, sundae, or waffle cone, or as affogato. The drink menu includes beers, ciders, cold brew, kombucha, and wines.[7]
The restaurant in Portland seats 38.[8] The space has a coffee bar.[9]
History
The business was established in 2015. [10] A second location opened in on Division Street in southeast Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood, in 2017.[7] The menu was expanded in 2018.[11]
Reception
Virtuous Pie was named Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant of the Year by Eater Portland in 2017.[12] Waz Wu included the pizzeria in the website's 2021 overview of "Where to Find Knockout Vegan Pizza in Portland".[13] Alex Frane included the restaurant in Thrillist's 2020 list of "The Absolute Best Pizza in Portland".[14] Vancouver Magazine included Virtuous Pie in a 2021 list of the city's best vegetarian restaurants.[15]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Andrea Damewood. Virtuous Pie: Fake (Cheese) News. 2022-01-15. Portland Mercury. en. 2020-11-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112005220/https://www.portlandmercury.com/Last-Supper/2017/08/30/19282897/virtuous-pie-fake-cheese-news. live.
- Web site: 2019-11-20. Plant-based pizza restaurant to open its doors in Victoria this December. 2022-01-15. Victoria News. en-US. 2021-04-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20210417210815/https://www.vicnews.com/news/plant-based-pizza-restaurant-to-open-its-doors-in-victoria-this-december/. live.
- News: Virtuous Pie spices up vegan pizza with kimchi, jackfruit. January 14, 2021. Nov 27, 2016. CBC News. January 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190117081033/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/virtuous-pie-spices-up-vegan-pizza-with-kimchi-jackfruit-1.3865076. live.
- Web site: Restaurant review: 'Virtuous' vegan pizzas hit the mark on Main Street. 2022-01-15. vancouversun. en-CA. 2017-08-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20170805115622/http://vancouversun.com/life/food/restaurant-review-virtuous-vegan-pizzas-hit-the-mark-on-main-street. live.
- Web site: Bamman. Mattie John. 2017-09-01. 7 Chilling Dishes to Beat the Heat This Weekend. 2022-01-15. Eater Portland. en. 2021-09-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20210925020215/https://pdx.eater.com/2017/9/1/16235590/how-to-stay-cool-portland-heatwave. live.
- Web site: Wu. Waz. 2018-07-11. This Summer's Top Spots for Dairy-Free Frozen Treats. 2022-01-15. Eater Portland. en. 2021-07-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20210710234914/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-vegan-ice-cream-froyo-dairy-free-portland. live.
- Web site: Bamman. Mattie John. 2017-06-05. Plant-Based Pizza and Ice Cream Spot Virtuous Pie Opens Saturday. 2022-01-15. Eater Portland. en. 2021-09-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20210923212021/https://pdx.eater.com/2017/6/5/15742566/virtuous-pie-portland-opening-date-vegan-pizzeria. live.
- Web site: Bamman. Mattie John. 2017-06-07. Tour Virtuous Pie's Sleek Cafe and Restaurant on SE Division. 2022-01-15. Eater Portland. en. 2018-08-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180826063310/https://pdx.eater.com/2017/6/7/15749864/virtuous-pie-portland-photos-designer-inside. live.
- Web site: Virtuous Pie. live. 2022-01-15. The Southeast Examiner. en-US. 2021-11-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20211105164538/https://www.southeastexaminer.com/2017/10/virtuous-pie/.
- Web site: DeVona. Michelle. 2018-04-17. In a Town Full of Vegan Food, How Does Virtuous Pie Stand Out?. 2022-01-15. Eater Portland. en. 2022-01-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20220115041418/https://pdx.eater.com/2018/4/17/17107620/virtuous-pie-portland-interview-vegan-pizza. live.
- Web site: Jackson-Glidden. Brooke. 2018-09-25. Oregon Wins Big at the Great American Beer Festival. 2022-01-15. Eater Portland. en. 2018-09-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180926024947/https://pdx.eater.com/2018/9/25/17903382/oregon-beer-wins-great-american-beer-festival-virtuous-pie-small-plates-canopy-happy-hour. live.
- Web site: Bamman. Mattie John. 2017-12-05. Portland's Eater Awards Winners 2017. 2022-01-15. Eater Portland. en. 2021-09-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20210925024450/https://pdx.eater.com/2017/12/5/16725190/best-portland-restaurant-chef-eater-awards-2017. live.
- Web site: Wu. Waz. 2018-10-17. Where to Find Knockout Vegan Pizza in Portland. 2022-01-15. Eater Portland. en. 2022-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20220105024042/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-vegan-pizza-portland. live.
- Web site: The Absolute Best Pizza in Portland. 2022-01-15. Thrillist. 13 October 2020 . en. 2022-01-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20220113041101/https://www.thrillist.com/eat/portland/best-pizza-in-portland. live.
- Web site: Mckenzie. Kevin Hinton & Ryan. Vancouver Magazine. 2022-01-15. Vancouver Magazine. 17 November 2021 . en. 2021-12-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20211208080647/https://www.vanmag.com/The-Best-Vegetarian-Restaurants-in-Vancouver. live.