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PLANT BASED
PAPI

Jewan Manuel Chef/Founder Plant Based Papi. Vegan Chef

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Great food for the good life
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CHEF / FOUNDER JEWAN MANUEL

Proving that plant-based isn’t a compromise.

Plant Based Papi. Vegan Chef.
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PRIVATE EVENTS

Inventing Expectations

Trumpet mushroom “chicken” kimchi quesadilla. Carrots smoked and grilled like hotdogs. Jackfruit glazed and tender as ribs. And rolling out meatballs with the perfect bite—so rich and textured you’d never know the difference.

The best part? It's made with love, no pretension—just straight-up good vibes.​

COLLABORATIONS

No Labels

​I want to shift how people and communities experience plant-inspired cuisine. Plant Based Papi is all about culture, creativity, and community. TV. Digital media. Brand activations. Chef collaborations. Whatever I’m doing, it’s about advancing conversations and pushing the boundaries.

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Bianca Restaurant Dame Portland Oregon

Portland, OR

Dame Restaurant

Monday & Tuesday

A vegan Italian residency, where classic flavors get a plant-based remix. Handmade pasta. Sourdough pizzas. Fried basil. Mushroom fennel sausage.—crafted with innovation and culture.

RECIPES

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Signature Dishes

Plant Irreverent

Craft & Process

Plant Inventive

Collection

Plant Inspired

Taste at Home

Chef's Selection

  • “They’re Trying To Kill Us” Movie Premier
    “They’re Trying To Kill Us” Movie Premier
    Mar 16, 2025, 4:30 PM PDT
    Eco Trust Billy Frank Room, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA
    Mar 16, 2025, 4:30 PM PDT
    Eco Trust Billy Frank Room, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA
    Presented by Veganizer, this special screening of They're Trying to Kill Us features guest speaker John Lewis a.k.a. Badass Vegan. Enjoy delicious snacks by Plant Based Papi and Ice Queen, paired with refreshing sips by GT's Kombucha.
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  • A Journey Of Black Entrepreneurship - Food & Beverage
    A Journey Of Black Entrepreneurship - Food & Beverage
    Feb 16, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Children's Institute, 1500 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA
    Feb 16, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Children's Institute, 1500 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA
    A panel conversation with Black youth exploring their entrepreneurial journeys in the food and beverage industry.
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HAPPENINGS

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