Kate’s Ice Cream (Portland-based, plant-based and gluten-free ice cream brand) and Portland-based artist Mike Bennett have teamed up to launch Ottie’s Oreo, a limited-edition Salty Caramel Oreo flavor inspired by Bennett’s sea otter character Ottie. Kate’s took our suggestion of incorporating sea salt from the Oregon coast from our friends at Jacobsen Salt Co. for this collab! The flavor will be available throughout October at all Kate’s Ice Cream locations.
To celebrate the release, Bennett will unveil a custom art installation at Kate’s NW 23rd shop, alongside exclusive merchandise featuring Ottie. All merch proceeds will benefit Elakha Alliance, a nonprofit working to restore sea otters to the Oregon coast.
Launch Party
Date: Thursday, October 9
Time: 5-8 PM
Location: The Portland Aquarium: Presented by Mike Bennett Studios: 603 SW Broadway,
Portland, OR 97205
Details: Public event featuring Bennett’s Aquarium Art Exhibit, merch launch, Kate’s Ice Cream, and community celebration. Tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for kids 12 & under, and free for 3 years old & under. The event will have free ice cream for all who attend.
This collaboration brings together art, ice cream, and restoration, aiming to raise awareness and funds for Elakha Alliance’s goal of reintroducing sea otters to Oregon within the next five years.
