Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Presents We ❤ Veg Week

For Immediate Release: Mon., Feb. 5
Contact: Joe Reed | Senior Director of Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org 

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Presents We ❤ Veg Week
Enjoy a Plant-based Pop-up in Café Phipps to Celebrate Valentine’s Week

Pittsburgh, PA – From Feb. 9 — 15 Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is thrilled to bring back the plant-based pop-up called We ❤ Veg Week. Café Phipps will be preparing a variety of dished that emphasize a plant-based diet. Guests will have the chance to enjoy delicious plant-forward offerings while learning about the benefits of eating greener.

Among their many benefits, plant-based diets:

• Are linked to increased potential for a longer, healthier life
• Support agriculture which minimizes the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change
• Make the most efficient use of the earth's resources, which we all must share to grow together

See the full menu below. 

Salads

House Salad ^{V DF GF} – Phipps salad greens, cucumber, red onion, shredded carrot, sunflower seeds, basil vinaigrette

Delicata and Apple Salad ^{V GF} – Phipps salad greens, roasted delicata squash, apples, chickpeas, blood orange vinaigrette 

Winter Harvest ^{V GF} – Phipps salad greens, roasted sweet potato, tumeric roasted cauliflower, radicchio, tri-color quinoa, pepitas, tahini vinaigrette

Add-On: Tofu ^{GF DF} – Grilled tofu can be added to a salad
 

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with fresh fruit and coleslaw

Chickpea "Chicken" Salad Sandwich ^V – Chickpeas, vegan mayo, onions, celery on a wheat kaiser roll

Roasted Portabella Panini ^V – Grilled portabella, roasted red peppers, basil pesto spread, arugula, on a wheat kaiser roll

Artichoke "Crab" Cake Sandwich ^V – Artichoke cakes, lemon dill mustard, arugula, on a wheat kaiser roll

Hawaiian Pulled Jackfruit ^V – Pineapple miso roasted jackfruit topped with grilled pineapple, kimchi, on a wheat kaiser roll
 

Phipps Feature

Cuban Style Chickpea Stew ^{V GF DF} – Chickpeas, butternut squash, sweet potatoes and Cuban spices served over rice with a side salad

Hummus Sampler ^{V DF}  – Roasted beet hummus, carrot hummus and garlic hummus served with crudite and focaccia crisp

Greek Bruschetta ^V  – Roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers, red onions tossed in a lemon vinaigrette on toasted tuscan bread with choice of cup of soup

Focaccia Pizza Bread ^V – Topped with vegetable bolognese and vegan mozzarella cheese 
 

Kids’ Menu

Meals served with carrot sticks, green salad and milk

Almond Butter and Berry Sandwich ^V – Organic berries and almond butter on whole wheat bread

Gluten Free Pasta ^{GF V} – Served with a vegetable Bolognese  
 
½ Focaccia Pizza Bread ^V

 

Café Phipps is open from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday – Thursday and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday. To learn more about the benefits of a plant-based diet and resources to begin your veg journey, visit phipps.conservatory.org/VegWeek.

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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.

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