Here at DaVinci's we strive to support our community because we know that the community supports us. We do our best to go through vendors that, in turn, support the community both socially and environmentally. Here are some samples of vendors that we go through; this list is not all inclusive. From our pasta to our desserts we strive to keep our community in mind.
Meats
by SP Provisions. Since 1880, for four generations, SP Provision has been providing high quality meat to the Pacific North West. They provide us with Cascade Natural Beef which is naturally raised on sustainable pastures, fed a 100 percent vegetarian diet that is hormone and antibiotic free. We occationally also have pork specials. This is also Natrual Pork. Natural Beef and Pork is minimally processed resulting in a product with superior taste and tenderness.
Pasta
Classic Foodsis located in Portland, Oregon and provides us with pasta handmade in small batches from locally milled durum semolina flour, fresh pasteurized cage-free eggs and filtered water.
Bread
Delphina's BakeryPortland's oldest artisan bakery. Delphina's uses local/regional ingredients whenever possible. Starting with high quality, un bleached wheat flours taht come fromShepherd’s Grain, a farmers alliance whose farming practices have been certified by Food Alliance [www.foodalliance.org] to be environmentally and socially responsible. Many of these farmers have saved the family farm by converting to no-till agriculture, preventing soil erosion and giving their children a legacy and a reason to continue carrying on the tradition. Delphina's does not use artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or preservatives, nor do they use high-fructose corn syrup, trans-fats or shortenings in the products they bake.
Seafood
Pacific Seafoodis dedicated to sustainability though its products and distribution. Their head quarters is located right here in Clackamas! Pacific Seafood uses very diverse ways to help promote and create sustainability throughout the fishing industry. Two methods that contribute toward sustainability are the use of aquaculture and MSC-certified fisheries. To underscore its commitment to sustainable fishing operations, we recently purchased a steelhead farm on the Columbia River near Nespelem, WA. The success of the farm reflects low-density rearing and a pathogen-free environment. Our fish feed contains all-natural ingredients from sustainable sources, and is free of growth hormones, growth-promoting antibiotics, pesticides and herbicides. Additional benefits include a much-reduced carbon footprint (transportation and energy costs are substantially lower because the fish are local rather than imported from South America and other locations). In addition to incorporating sustainable aquaculture methods into our operations, Pacific Seafood chooses to use fisheries and products that demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices as verified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Pacific Seafood is an active participant in seeking MSC certification for qualified fisheries and we use our purchasing power to encourage fisheries toward sustainability.
Petroleum-based products like polystyrene foam containers and heavily-waxed corrugated boxes have long been the norm in seafood packaging, but Pacific Seafood has replaced these foam containers with Georgia-Pacific’s 100% recyclable Greenshield® corrugated boxes. The moisture-resistant Greenshield® boxes are used for all customer distribution. We send used, waxed cardboard to be composted into potting soil; plastic pallet wrap is recycled into products like siding and composite decking. Even unusable broken pallets are sent to be converted into mulch. To read more on the ways that Pacific Seafood minimizes its carbon footprint please go to our website.
Coffee
Happyrock Coffeeis roasted in small batches to that help to insure quality. Roasted in down town Gladstone, this coffee won second place at the Oregon State Fair!
Gluten Free
Bob's Red Mill provides us with many of our gluten free items. As a local Bob stays connected to his community and customers.
Desserts
Finales Fine Cakes & Desserts located in the heart of Portland provides us with amazingly decadent desserts. These desserts are as tasty as they are beautiful. Each one is hand made and decorated with attention to detail. Our selection changes with the seasons and holidays so stop by often to see and taste our newest treats!