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Portland, OR

Expanding indoor hydroponic farming to enhance a sustainable dining experience.

• Mission: Offering a sustainable farm-to-table dining experience through hydroponic farming, The Soop focuses on providing fresh, nutrient-rich meals while minimizing environmental impact.  
• Innovation: Utilizes in-house hydroponic farming to grow microgreens and other ingredients, reducing water, space, and energy use, and enhancing flavor and nutritional value.  
• Sustainability Impact: Promotes environmental sustainability by minimizing land and water use, and reducing harvest time, while offering healthier, fresher meals.  
• Customer Experience: Combines sustainable practices with a diverse menu, featuring dishes like Korean bibimbap and comfort food staples, all made from freshly harvested ingredients.  
• Community Engagement: Provides an inviting space for community events, catering services, and collaborations with delivery apps, making it a versatile dining option in Portland.  
• Growth Plans: Aims to expand its indoor farm and enhance the menu through new hydroponic equipment, while also improving its financial position by refinancing existing debt.  

The Soop is a Portland-based restaurant that operates with a focus on sustainable farm-to-table practices through indoor hydroponic farming. By growing microgreens and other fresh ingredients in-house, the restaurant offers customers a transparent and nutrient-rich dining experience that minimizes the time between harvest and consumption. This approach saves water, space, and energy while enhancing flavor and nutritional value, setting it apart from traditional restaurant operations.

The funds raised in this offering will support The Soop’s plans to purchase new hydroponic equipment and expand its indoor farm, allowing it to enhance its menu and overall customer experience. Additionally, a portion of the funds will be used to refinance existing high-interest debt, helping the company improve its financial position and focus on growth. This investment aligns with The Soop’s commitment to promoting sustainable food practices and fresh dining experiences.

Company Info

A Portland restaurant integrating hydroponic farming to provide fresh, sustainable farm-to-table meals.

The Soop is a Portland-based restaurant offering a unique farm-to-table experience using hydroponic farming. By cultivating an indoor garden and microgreen farm, it provides fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients directly to its customers’ plates. The restaurant’s menu reflects its dedication to sustainability and the benefits of hydroponics, showcasing microgreens across various dishes, from traditional Korean bibimbap to innovative takes on comfort food like BLT sandwiches. This approach enables The Soop to minimize water and land use, enhance yield, and reduce harvest time, promoting healthier, fresher meals.

The Soop also aims to provide an inviting space for community gatherings and events. Located in Portland’s vibrant West Burnside area, it accommodates different dining needs, from in-house meals to catering services and partnerships with delivery apps. By focusing on environmental sustainability and nutrient-dense food, The Soop positions itself as a forward-thinking dining option rooted in both tradition and innovation.