Porteñas: Empanadas and Yerba Mate Bar

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Carmen
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Porteñas is a unique establishment that brings together two of South America’s best-loved treats: empanadas and yerba mate.
Backers: 98
Average Pledge Per Backer: $157

Funded: $15,369 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 10th -> Aug 9th (30 days)
Project By: Carmen
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Latest News

LAST DAY! LAST PUSH!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear supporters! Today is our LAST DAY, and we need your help more than ever. We are two women, immigrant, LGBT, Hispanic, Latinas. We are two UNICORNS who need your help to make it to our goal.  We have 27 hours to go, and we're $2,118 short, so if... (Read More)

New Reward --> Drink Mate Like a Pro!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just added a new reward for you to upgrade! Or to add to your already great choice!  Our custom-made set of gourd, bombilla, serving wood board, sugar and mate dispensers have just arrived from Argentina. Made with Calden wood from Patagonia,... (Read More)

Our yerba mate packages are ready!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We have received the first batch of organic yerba mate in tea bags! And they are ready to ship! This is so exciting!  Today we're just 6 days away from our deadline, and we're still $3,500 short. If you can, would you please consider upgrading your... (Read More)

Empanada-on-the-go

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We're very proud to introduce to you our very own $3 empanada-on-the-go!  This is the perfect reward for all your friends and family. Invite them to enjoy a mouth-watering experience by supporting us at the least expensive reward tier. Of course,... (Read More)

Beautiful and minimalist design from Argentina

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
In case you haven't seen it, our mate gourds are custom designed by the acclaimed Argentine collective Mijo. If your reward package does not include a gourd... why not upgrade it now to the next level and include this beautiful minimalist design to... (Read More)

As seen on TV!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been overwhelmed with all our press coverage: more than 25 articles, 10 radio shows, and 2 tv shows! I've uploaded a GIF highlighting the most important articles. CHECK IT OUT!  Right now, we're at 20% and we need everyone's help so we can... (Read More)

On the news!

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've reached a solid 14% - growing slowly, but surely! In less than one week, we've been featured on El Diario New York, Latin Lover Magazine and Misiones Online... and tomorrow we have two interviews: one newspaper and a radio show!  Check out our... (Read More)

9%

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We launched 3 days ago and we're 9%! Woohoo!  I've just uploaded our empanadas + yerba mate menu. At our restaurant, we will also have some deserts for those sweet lovers ;)  Thank you to all our early backers :) If we keep it up and for the love... (Read More)

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