Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli, or simply Ben & Esther's, is a small chain of vegan Jewish delis in the United States. Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2019, the business has also operated in California and Washington.
Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 2019 |
Owner(s) | Justin King |
Country | United States |
Website | benandesthers |
History edit
Oregon edit
Founder and owner Justin King opened the original restaurant on Sandy Boulevard in northeast Portland's Roseway neighborhood in 2019.[1][2]
A second location opened on Northeast Alberta in the Vernon neighborhood.[3] In 2022, the shop was vandalized by someone who spray-painted a swastika on a sign.[3]
California edit
Locations have operated in San Diego[4][5] and Oceanside.[6]
Washington edit
An outpost operated on Seattle's Capitol Hill.[7][8] The location closed at the end of 2023.[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2021-09-17). "Portland's Own Ben & Esther's Wants to Make Vegan Jewish Delis Ubiquitous". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ "Portland's Vegetarian Jewish Deli Ben & Esther's to Open Two New Locations". VegOut. Archived from the original on 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ a b "'More than corporate logo': Portland deli vandalized by swastika". KOIN.com. 2022-10-09. Archived from the original on 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ "The plant-based bread schtick of Ben and Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ Bone, Kelly (2021-06-01). "Portland Bagel Shop and Jewish Deli Coming to the College Area". Eater San Diego. Archived from the original on 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ "Ben & Esther's Vegan Deli to Open Oceanside Location This Summer". VegOut. Archived from the original on 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ Callaghan, Adam H. (2018-04-05). "The Hottest New Restaurants in the Seattle Area, December 2022". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ Thompson, Joey (November 4, 2022). "Vegan Jewish deli chain from Portland opens Capitol Hill location". Puget Sound Business Journal. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ Cheadle, Harry (2023-12-21). "One of Seattle's Few Jewish Delis Is Closing". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
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