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Food Carts Portland

http://foodcartsportland.com

A Guide to Food Carts in Portland Oregon

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cart-culture



CART CULTURE

My ideas, inspirations, musings and other brick-a-brack about food carts





closed-carts



CLOSED CARTS





cuisine



CUISINE





czech

CUISINE

Czech





desserts-cuisine

CUISINE

Desserts





dim-sum

CUISINE

Dim Sum





eastern-european

CUISINE

Eastern European





filipino-cuisine

CUISINE

Filipino





fish

CUISINE

Fish

fish-and-chips-cuisine

CUISINE

Fish and Chips





fried-food

CUISINE

Fried food





greek

CUISINE

Greek





gyros

Greek

Gyros





hamburgers-cuisine

CUISINE

Hamburgers





hawaiian

CUISINE

Hawaiian





hot-dogs-sausages

CUISINE

Hot Dogs & Sausages





hours



HOURS





ice-cream-cuisine

CUISINE

Ice Cream & Gelato





indian

CUISINE

Indian





italian

CUISINE

Italian

japanese

CUISINE

Japanese





jewish

CUISINE

Jewish





korean-cuisine

CUISINE

Korean





late-night-hours

HOURS

Late Night





location



LOCATION





lunch-hours

HOURS

Lunch





malaysian

CUISINE

Malaysian





mexican-cuisine

CUISINE

Mexican





middle-eastern-cuisine

CUISINE

Middle Eastern





new-carts



NEW CARTS





new-mexican

CUISINE

New Mexican

news



NEWS





north-portland-location

LOCATION

North-Portland





northeast-portland

LOCATION

Northeast - Portland





nw-portland

LOCATION

NW Portland





on-the-move

LOCATION

On the Move





outskirts-of-pdx

LOCATION

Outskirts of PDX





pasta-cuisine

CUISINE

Pasta





pastries-and-baked-goods

CUISINE

Pastries & Baked Goods





peruvian-cuisine

CUISINE

Peruvian





pizza-cuisine

CUISINE

Pizza





polish

CUISINE

Polish





pomme-frites

CUISINE

Pomme Frites





popcicles

CUISINE

Popcicles





poutine

Pomme Frites

Poutine

Quebec, Canada's food of choice. French fries smothered in rich chicken gravy and cheese curds.





resources



RESOURCES

Information on the businesses of opening and operating a food cart





rice-bowl

CUISINE

Rice Bowl





rice-n-beans

CUISINE

Rice n' Beans





salads

CUISINE

Salads





sandwiches-cuisine

CUISINE

Sandwiches





sicilian

CUISINE

Sicilian





smoothies-fresh-juices

CUISINE

Smoothies & Fresh Juices





snacks-hours

HOURS

Snacks

soups-cuisine

CUISINE

Soups





southeast-portland-location

LOCATION

Southeast-Portland





southern-food

CUISINE

Southern Food





tacos-and-burritos

Mexican

Tacos and Burritos





thai-cuisine

CUISINE

Thai





turkish-cuisine

CUISINE

Turkish





uncategorized



Uncategorized





vegan-options-cuisine

CUISINE

Vegan Options





vegetarian-options-cuisine

CUISINE

Vegetarian Options





venezuelan

CUISINE

Venezuelan





vietnamese-cuisine

CUISINE

Vietnamese





weekends-hours

HOURS

Weekends





woodstock

Southeast-Portland

Woodstock





african-caribbean

CUISINE

African-Caribbean





baked-potatoes

CUISINE

Baked Potatoes





bbq-cuisine

CUISINE

BBQ





bosnian

CUISINE

Bosnian





breakfast-hours

HOURS

Breakfast





breakfast-foods

CUISINE

Breakfast Foods





cajun-cuisine

CUISINE

Cajun





cheese-steaks

CUISINE

Cheese Steaks





chinese

CUISINE

Chinese





coffee-espresso

CUISINE

Coffee & Espresso





comfort-food

CUISINE

Comfort Food





crepe

CUISINE

Crepe





dinner-hours

HOURS

Dinner





downtown-location

LOCATION

Downtown





falafel

Middle Eastern

Falafel





mississippi-marketplace

North-Portland

Mississippi Marketplace





n-williams

North-Portland

N Williams





n-mississippi-north-portland-location-location

North-Portland

N. Mississippi





pearl-district-nw

Downtown

Pearl District (NW)





pho-vietnamese-cuisine-cuisine

Vietnamese

Pho





pioneer-courthouse-square-downtown-location-location

Downtown

Pioneer Courthouse Square

se-12th-and-hawthorne

Southeast-Portland

SE 12th and Hawthorne





se-20th-and-morrison

Southeast-Portland

SE 20th and Morrison





se-21st-and-division

Southeast-Portland

SE 21st and Division





sellwood

Southeast-Portland

Sellwood





south-waterfront-downtown-location-location

Downtown

South Waterfront





sw-10th-and-alder

Downtown

SW 10th and Alder





sw-3rd-and-ash

Downtown

SW 3rd and Ash





sw-3rd-and-washington

Downtown

SW 3rd and Washington





sw-4th-and-hall-psu

Downtown

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)





sw-5th-and-stark

Downtown

SW 5th and Stark





sw-5th-and-yamhill

Downtown

SW 5th and Yamhill

sw-9th-and-alder

Downtown

SW 9th and Alder





waffles

Breakfast Foods

Waffles





30-carts-in-30-days

30 carts in 30 days





30carts

30carts





30days

30days





addys

addy's





addys-sandwich-bar

addy's sandwich bar





african-caribbean

African-Caribbean





altengartz

altengartz





american

american





andouille-sausage

andouille sausage





arabic

Arabic





arepas

arepas





artisan-pizza

artisan pizza





asaase-ital-palace

asaase ital palace





baba-ghanouj

baba ghanouj





bacon-grilled-cheese-grill

bacon. grilled cheese grill





baguette

baguette





baked-potatoes

Baked Potatoes





banh-mi

Banh Mi





barbecue

barbecue





basil

basil





bbq

BBQ





beans

beans





beef

beef





beef-brisket

beef brisket





beef-noodle-soup

beef noodle soup





begian-fries

begian fries





belgian-fries

belgian fries





bento

Bento





bi-bim-bap

Bi Bim Bap





bigos

bigos





bill-walton

bill walton





biryani

Biryani





blintzes

blintzes





bon-appetit

bon appetit





bosnian

Bosnian





brats

brats





bratwurst

bratwurst





breakfast

Breakfast





british

british





bro-dog

bro-dog





brodog

brodog





brunch

brunch





brunchbox

brunchbox





brunchboxpdx

brunchboxpdx





built-to-grill

built to grill





burger

burger





burgers

Burgers





burgerville

Burgerville





burgervilleusa

BurgervilleUSA





burrito

burrito





burritos

burritos





cabbage-apple-slaw

cabbage apple slaw





cajun

Cajun





cart

cart





cart-for-sale

cart for sale





cheap-eats

Cheap Eats





checafe

checafe





cheese-steaks

Cheese Steaks





cheeseburger

cheeseburger





cheesesteaks

cheesesteaks





cheesus

cheesus





cheezus

cheezus





chicken

chicken





chile-relleno

chile relleno





chinese

Chinese





choza

Choza





city-of-portland

City of Portland





closed

closed





closed-carts

CLOSED CARTS





cobradogs

cobradogs





cod

cod





coffee

coffee





coming-soon

coming soon





contest

contest





cora-y-huichol

cora y huichol





coupon

coupon





crawfish

crawfish





credit-debit-cards

credit debit cards





creole

creole





crepe

Crepe





cruzado

cruzado





cupcakes

cupcakes





curry

curry





czech

Czech





dc-vegetarian

dc vegetarian





dcvegetarian

dcvegetarian





deep-fried

deep fried





deep-fried-candy-bar

deep fried candy bar





delivery

delivery





desserts

desserts





dim-sum

Dim Sum





dinner

Dinner





dogs

dogs





downtown

downtown





downtown-portland

downtown portland





eastern-european

Eastern European





eating-at-foodcarts

eating at foodcarts





eggs

eggs





egyptian

egyptian





empanadas

empanadas





enchilada

enchilada





english-muffins

english muffins





espresso

espresso





eurodish

eurodish





events

events





falafel

Falafel





feature

feature





filipino

Filipino





fish

Fish





fish-and-chips

fish and chips





food-cart

food cart





food-cart-pod

food cart pod





food-carts

food carts





food-truck

food truck





foodcart

foodcart





foodcarts

foodcarts





foodtruck

foodtruck





for-sale

for sale





forbestraveler

forbestraveler





fork-n-spoon

fork n spoon





forkfly

forkfly





french-fries

french fries





french-toast

french toast





fried-food

Fried food





fries

fries





frites

frites





fruit-juice

fruit juice





fuego

fuego





german

german





gluten-free

gluten free





gourmet-magazine

gourmet magazine





grilled-cheese

grilled cheese





grilled-cheese-grill

grilled cheese grill





grilledcheese

grilledcheese





gyro

gyro





halibut

halibut





hamburger

hamburger





hamburgers

hamburgers





hawaiian

Hawaiian





hawthorne

hawthorne





homegrown-smoker

Homegrown Smoker





honkin-huge

honkin' huge





hot-dog

hot dog





hot-dogs

hot dogs





hummus

hummus





ice-cream

Ice Cream





indian

Indian





indonesian

Indonesian





italian

Italian





italian-hero

Italian Hero





jalapeno

jalapeno





jambalaya

jambalaya





jewish

Jewish





johnthekiwi

johnthekiwi





juice

juice





just-thai

just thai





just-thai-pdx

just thai pdx





kahlua-pig

kahlua pig





kalbi

Kalbi





kielbasa

kielbasa





kofta

kofta





kofte

kofte





koifusion

koifusion





korean

Korean





kosher

kosher





la-jarochita

La Jarochita





lamb

lamb





late-night

late night





latte

latte





laws

Laws





limp-noodle

limp noodle





local

local





loco-moco

loco moco





lomo-saltado

Lomo Saltado





lunch-hours

Lunch





lunchtime

lunchtime





mac-and-cheese

mac and cheese





mac-no-cheese

mac no cheese





mandoo

mandoo





map

Map





marinara

marinara





mashed-potatoes

mashed potatoes





mashup

mashup





meatloaf

meatloaf





mediterranean

mediterranean





meditteranean

meditteranean





mexican

Mexican





middle-eastern

Middle Eastern





midtownlunch-com

midtownlunch.com





milkshake

milkshake





mississippi

Mississippi





mississippi-marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace





mississippis-delta-bbq

mississippi's delta bbq





mississippimarketplace

mississippimarketplace





mix

MIX





mobile

mobile





mostlandia

Mostlandia





moxie

moxie





moxie-rx

Moxie RX





moxierx

moxierx





mr-taco

mr. taco





mt-hood

mt hood





muffuletta

muffuletta





n-mississippi

N Mississippi





nbc

NBC





ne

NE





ne-portland

NE Portland





new

new





new-mexican

New Mexican





new-york

new york





news

NEWS





no-fish-go-fish

no fish go fish





nomad

Nomad





north

North





north-portland

North Portland





nuevo-mexico

nuevo mexico





nw

NW





nw-food-and-wine-festival

nw food and wine festival





nyc

nyc





okra-bites

okra bites





on-the-go

on the go





open-saturday

Open Saturday





oregonian

oregonian





oregonlive

oregonlive





pad-thai

pad thai





panini

panini





paninis

paninis





pasta

pasta





pastries

Pastries





pepperoni

pepperoni





peru

Peru





peruvian

Peruvian





phad-thai

Phad Thai





philly-cheesesteaks

philly cheesesteaks





pho

Pho





pho-sam

Phò Sam





pie

pie





pierogi

pierogi





pies

pies





pioneer-courthouse-square

pioneer courthouse square





pirate-dog

pirate dog





pita

pita





pitas

Pitas





pizza

Pizza





plantains

plantains





po-town

Po' Town





policy

Policy





polish

Polish





politics

Politics





popcicles

Popcicles





pork

pork





pork-butt

pork butt





pork-ribs

pork ribs





portland

Portland





portland-foodcart-phillycheesesteaks-cheeseburger-lunch-pioneercourthousesquare

Portland foodcart phillycheesesteaks cheeseburger lunch pioneercourthousesquare





portland-foodcarts

Portland FoodCarts





portland-monthly

Portland Monthly





portlandsoupcompany

portlandsoupcompany





potato-chamion

potato chamion





potato-champion

potato champion





potatoes

potatoes





poutine

Poutine





prost

prost





psu

PSU





pulled-pork

pulled pork





red-hot-chicago

Red Hot Chicago





red-snapper

red snapper





reindeer

reindeer





reindeer-sausage

reindeer sausage





rice

rice





rice-and-beans

rice and beans





rice-bowl

Rice Bowl





rice-bwl

rice bwl





ricks

Rick's





sabich

sabich





salad

salad





salami

salami





sandwich

sandwich





sandwiches

Sandwiches





sausage

sausage





sausages

sausages





savory

savory





savory-pies

savory pies





scallions

scallions





schnitzel

schnitzel





schwarma

schwarma





se

SE





seafood

seafood





shrimp

shrimp





sicilian

Sicilian





side-cart

side cart





sidecart

sidecart





smoothies

smoothies





snacks

Snacks





sonny-bowl

Sonny Bowl





sopapillas

sopapillas





sopes

sopes





soup

soup





soups

Soups





south-waterfront

South Waterfront





southern

southern





soy

soy





soy-curls

soy curls





spella

spella





spoons

Spoons





street-food

street food





sugar-cube

sugar cube





sugarcube

sugarcube





sweet

sweet





sweet-pies

sweet pies





sweets

sweets





taco

taco





taco-truck

taco truck





tacos

tacos





tamales

tamales





taqueria

taqueria





tea

tea





teaser

Teaser





tempeh

tempeh





tempeh-ribs

tempeh ribs





teriyaki

teriyaki





thai

Thai





thai-food

Thai Food





the-limp-noodle

the limp noodle





thia

thia





tofu

tofu





tortas

tortas





tostada

tostada





traditional

traditional





trail-blazers

trail blazers





turkish

turkish





tv

tv





ugarit

ugarit





veg

veg





vegan-bowl

vegan bowl





vegan-food-cart

vegan food cart





vegan

Vegan Options





vegan-options

Vegan Options





vegetarian

Vegetarian Options





vegetarian-options

Vegetarian Options





veggie

veggie





vegitarian

vegitarian





vendor

vendor





vendrtv

vendr.tv





venezuelan

Venezuelan





video

video





vietnam

vietnam





vietnamese

Vietnamese





vittles

vittles





waffles

Waffles





weekends-hours

Weekends





whiffies

whiffies





wild-seafood

wild seafood





wolf-and-bears

wolf and bear's





wordcamp

wordcamp





wordcamp-portland

wordcamp portland





Pepe's Mexican Food

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=457

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Lunch

Lunch

Mexican

Mexican

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=457



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Food"][/caption] Location: SW 4th and SW and College Description: Mexican, Burritos Sample

Menu: Hours: Lunch Hours Mon-Fri

Phone: Website: None Email: None



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Lunch

Lunch

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

downtown

downtown

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

PSU

PSU

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Suliyothai

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Lunch

Lunch

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Thai

Thai

PSU

PSU

Thai

Thai

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=462



Location: SW 4th (between Hall and College) Description: Thai, Oriental Food Sample Menu: Hours: Lunch

Hours Mon-Fri Phone: 503-442-0476 Website: None Email: None



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Norteñita Mexican Food

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=465

Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

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Lunch

Lunch

Mexican

Mexican

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

burrito

burrito

Mexican

Mexican

PSU

PSU

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=465



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align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Nortenita Menu"][/caption] Location: SW 4th and SW Hall Description: Burritos Sample

Menu: Meats: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Carne Asada Taco Salad: Beans -

$5.00 Meat - $6.00 Burritos: Beans, Cheese - $5.00 Meat - $6.00

Quesadilla: Cheese - $4.00 Meat - $5.00 Nachos: Cheese - $3.00 Beans & Cheese

- $4.00 The Workds! - $6.00 Quesadilla Hours: Lunch Hours Mon-Fri Phone: 971-255-2169 Website: None Email: None



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Taste of Brazil

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About

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

Uncategorized

Uncategorized

http://foodcartsportland.com/?page_id=25



A PRACTICAL GUIDE This site is an ode to Portland‘s food carts, and a practical

guide on where to find them and what to eat once you get there. It contains a listing of carts, a map, a

search feature, and categories by cuisine types and specific locations. It also contains photos and

menus if I can get them. I tend to write in the positive about these carts, although I will always be

honest in my findings. Restated, this isn't a "review" site. I would rather my readers make up their own

minds as to what they like and don't like, and I don't really think it is fair to really put a $5- 7 dollar

meal at a small independently owned local business under a microscope like that. Thus, you won't see

star ratings here or too many harsh judgments like you might see on some other food sites. I save my serious food review writing for Portland Food and Drink.com. If you have any

tips, updates, or your own opinions, feel free to leave comments or drop me a line! Warning: Food cart

information is especially vulnerable to change (the carts are on wheels after all). Although I will do my

best to keep this site updated, any news you send my way will be especially appreciated.

THE RULES Comments and discussion are welcomed and encouraged. However,

please conduct yourselves with decorum and respect towards others. Trolling, flaming, or anything

spiteful, slanderous or downright annoying will be moderated. We don't use swear words on the site

and chronic potty mouths will be banned. If you want to link to this site, or portions of my articles, be

my guest as long as you publish and give clear credit to the authors. Scraping , blatant or excessive

copying, or presenting content in a way that makes it appear to be your own work is lame, so please

don't do it. PORTLAND HEARTS FOOD CARTS Portland has

a proliferation of Food Carts and they seem to be growing in numbers and locations. Some might call

them lunch wagons, taco trucks or even snack shacks, but whatever you call them, they are truly a

phenomenon in Portland. Set up in parking lots, sidewalks, and even parks (sometimes in large groups

and sometimes solo), one might nosh on a fresh tortilla Baja fish taco one day, a rib-sticking bowl of

traditional goulash the next, have a coffee and pastry for an afternoon snack, and then take home a

giant Indian combo box for dinner. Locals from various places and committed food-loving tourists

from all over know that some of the best food to be had in any city from Bangkok to Baja is to be had

at small street stands, carts, and other non-restaurant restaurants. New York City, for example, a city

with some great street food, holds the annual ―Vendy Awards‖ to express their love for

mobile dining. There is even a website dedicated to street food around the world, although oddly, no

U.S. cities are represented. In fact, many cities in the U.S. strictly limit or outlaw food carts

completely, making Portland more akin to cities in Europe than in the U.S. Food carts are also about

supporting small, locally-owned businesses and small start-ups that might not have the capital or credit

to open up their own full-fledged restaurants. That said, food carts are not restaurants! With limited

hours, lack of indoor (and sometimes lack of any) seating, and small menus, they complement rather

than compete with full-scale restaurants. Food carts help create a vibrant downtown and central city by

bringing what planning geeks call a "social fabric on the street" which is great in cultural terms, but in

economic terms also attracts other spenders, retail outlets, and restaurants and cafes. Food carts also

often illustrate the delicious benefits to a growing ethnically diverse community, as many immigrants

own and operate them and make and serve some pretty tasty ethnic specialties. Plus, food carts can be

a fantastic bargain for office workers, students, budget travelers, and anyone looking for a cheap,

quick, but delicious bargain lunch. Regardless, food carts are part of the culinary fabric of our

wonderful city and dining in Portland wouldn‘t be the same without them. Bon appétit …



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Food Carts Portland is a collaborative effort between Dieselboi (Brett Burmeister) and Cuisine Bonne

Femme (Lizzy Caston). CBF founded the site and ran it from September of 2007 until the Summer of

2009. While she still contributes and participates in the mysterious "back end" and editorial decisions,

Dieselboi took over the day to day responsibilities during the summer of 2009. Dieselboi is now the

main writer, editor in chief, and main media contact. Yeah, basically, he's the boss. You can contact

Dieselboi here. Food Carts Portland does accept occasional submissions from outside writers, and are

eternally grateful to all who have and continue to contribute, read the site, comment and help spread

the word about the wonderful food cart scene in Portland. We would be nowhere without all of you!

Guilty Carnivore did our fantastic graphic header and a special thanks to Portland Food and Drink's

own legendary Food Dude who helped program the site and continues to lend a steady and skilled hand

when needed. This site would not exist without his work, encouragement and inspirational force.

Thanks Food Dude! Dieselboi I

have lived in Portland all my life and love this city. I have been blogging about my story in Portland

for the past six years in various locations, most recently for OurPDX Network. Having worked

downtown now on and off for 15 years, I have fallen in love with the many food carts and visit them

daily. One of my first memories of eating cart food was with Honkin‘ Huge Burritos at Pioneer

Courthouse Square during my college protest days in the 1990s. Ever since then, I have evangelized

cart food to my colleagues, friends and family. Coming to town? I‘ll probably take you out for a

microbrew and then for lunch at a cart. I have personally converted those who would never try cart

food to now be regulars. I have enjoyed some of my best meals at food carts in this wonderful city both

day and night. I‘ll do my best to get out there and find the carts that have yet to be discovered. You

can contact me at dieseboi at gmail dot com. Now go out and grab some lunch. Cuisine Bonne

Femme I take my name from a culinary term (à la Cuisine Bonne Femme) which roughly translates to

home style cooking of simple dishes based on the freshest ingredients, gently coaxed to bring out their

best qualities. Things like roast chicken with crackling skin, meat stews, all kinds of soups, and

anything served on toast, rice or noodles. You know, peasant food like your

French/Southern/Thai/Mexican/Lebanese mother might make. If you are interested, you can read

some of my other writing over at Food Dude‘s amazing website Portland Food and Drink. In my

formative years, I worked more food service jobs than I can count, from a high-end traditional

Japanese restaurant in a large city to a grease-pit diner off Interstate 5. And I still have a nasty case of

espresso wrist from the 10 billion lattes made during my barista years. I also have an educational

background that includes food sciences and politics, and try to take a big picture view of the role that

all things gastronomic have in shaping the economy, culture, identity, and eve- changing food scene

both here and elsewhere. I also believe Portland is at a pivotal and creative time food wise, and I am

constantly amazed and surprised at the bounty this city has to offer



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Cuisine Bonne Femme

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Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

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LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

downtown

downtown

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=10



Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark parking lot Description: A big cart on the corner

of SW 5th and Stark, Saigon serves Vietnamese standards such as chicken curries over rice, noodles,

and stir fries. I have not eaten here so I can't vouch for it. Hours: Mon-Fri Lunch

Phone: 503-706-3232 Website: None INSERT_MAP



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HOURS

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Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Sandwiches

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Snacks

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Vegan Options

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Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

downtown

downtown

french fries

french fries

Vegan Options

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http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=11



[Closed as of August 2009] Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark

Description: Vegetarian and Vegan food only, including things like baked potatoes,

"meatballs", sandwiches, french fries and pretty good falafel. The only thing about this cart is that,

well, the aesthetic might freak some people out. Like many a good cart, the focus is on the food and

not the decor. Also, hope you like the Grateful Dead, because I guarantee that's the music that will be

serenading you from the speakers as you wait for your food. The owner of this cart is very nice.

Sample Menu: Not-Chicken Parmesan Sub -$5.00 Pan Fried Cheese Sub - $4.00

Giant Falafel (their words not mine) - $4.00 Buffalo Tofu Sub - $4.50 Hours: Mon

-Fri Lunchtime Hours Phone: Unkown

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131.252.146.90

2007-10-05 14:56:53

2007-10-05 21:56:53

I had a veggie burger ($5.50) there the other day and it was full of win. It's hand-made and falafel-

esque as it uses chickpea flour to keep the patty together, but it's mixed with fresh edamame and

other veggies too. Comes on multigrain bread with lettuce, tomato, & garlic tahini. It was big

and delicious. A nice alternative to frozen, sodium-rich store-bought veggie patties.

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lanceonfire@gmail.com



71.215.133.46

2007-10-09 02:02:54

2007-10-09 09:02:54

Their buffalo tufu wrap had me in sensational tears one day. The man asked me "How hot you

want it?" I said "Pretty hot." POW! Browsweat. A really good spot for lunch. Although not a big

fan of the jam band ambiance...

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66.78.69.110

2008-10-23 13:25:34

2008-10-23 20:25:34

love this place, yes he does place jam band rock, but if you're sitting at the table across from the

cart you dont' really hear it. the food is phenomenal, really good falafel and bbq tofu.

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wulfspirit@gmail.com



167.219.0.140

2009-04-22 14:33:36

2009-04-22 21:33:36

I go here at least once a week and have yet to be disappointed by anything he's made. The fries are

some of the better ones I've tasted and his falafels are also tasty. My favorite though is a bbq

tempeh & buffalo tofu melt. He knows I like spicy food, so he'll usually add extra spice to it.

Very nice guy too.

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cassi_mercer@hotmail.com



149.175.214.82

2009-05-28 14:05:24

2009-05-28 21:05:24

Whoa! That BBQ sauce on my tempeh is spicy! A good, huge sandwich, though I wish I'd got the

melt, because I prefer BBQ tempeh with cheese.

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doubleplus76@hotmail.com



67.160.137.40

2009-07-26 22:19:19

2009-07-27 05:19:19

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iatrogenesis@yahoo.com

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64.62.17.36

2009-08-13 17:09:30

2009-08-14 00:09:30

as of august 13th, it's still closed... this is/was one of my favorite carts, I hope it opens again, been

checking it on lunch breaks a few times a week... bbq tempeh/buffalo tofu wrap forever.

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hdoubled@yahoo.com



71.237.176.75

2009-09-04 07:22:41

2009-09-04 14:22:41

Sorry to hear this place is closed. I ate there regularly, off and on over the past couple years, but

haven't been there in a few months. Great guy that ran the place, I'll miss this cart. Never got to

try everything I wanted to try there, but the fries were always some of the best in town. Perfect, in

fact!

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sito.org+foodcart@gmail.com



24.20.21.84

2009-09-27 01:30:54

2009-09-27 08:30:54

guess this cart is for sale now: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bfs/1393692899.html

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/real-taste-of-india/

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

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Dinner

Dinner

Downtown

Downtown

Indian

Indian

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

downtown

downtown

Indian

Indian

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=12



Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark Parking Lot Description: Not to

be confused with New Taste of India located a few carts down on the same "cart strip", this one has a

giant menu (how do they have such a huge menu in such small digs anyway) and the standard 5 piece

combo for $5.50 which includes 2 entrees, dal, basamati rice, and nan bread, served either with meat

or vegetarian. Ok, so it's greasy and heavy food. This is also cheap and filling food. As a poor grad

student I used to be able to get 2-3 meals out of one standard combo. A recent combo included chicken

curry, chicken pakoras, chana masala for the meat variety and channa saag, dal tarka, and vegetable

korma for the vegetarian option. Real Taste of India also has over 60 things listed a la carte on their

menu ranging from samosas ($3.00 for 2 samosas) to a wide variety of meat or vegetable curries and

entrees ($5.00-$7.00), and even 3 different kinds of rice Biriyani ($5.50-$7.00). They are also open

late enough to grab to go food for dinner at home. Phone: 503-295-5564

Hours: Mon-Fri Lunch to around 6 or 7 PM Website:

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2007-10-26 13:32:22

2007-10-26 20:32:22

Love the website, thanks for making it, here goes my very polite effort at complete disagreement.

I think - and, though anecdotal masses are of little value when making a point online, a huge and

devoted following agrees - that this is one of the best carts in portland, maybe the best in terms of

value* and hands down the best Indian food in town. It kicks the Chaat House, which is a solid

B+/A- effort, right in the sari. In my somewhat humble-ish opinion. * where V = (A*Q)/(P+W)

when V = Value A = Amount of food Q = Quality P = Price W = Wait time The only thing I've

ever had there that's greasy are the samosas, which are not a fave of mine even at their best. -

Quantity is stunning. Easily 2 meals per serving, and I like big lunches. - Spiciness calibration is

*perfect* - obviously that's subjective, but for me, medium should be enjoyably hot. Even more

importantly, they're consistent - medium is the same every time, never boring or brutal, which is

key - you hear me talkin', Sawasdee Thai?!?!? Yeah, I'm talkin' to YOU! - Selection is unmatched

by any cart I have ever seen, and better than most restaurants. - Wait time can be long if you order

something other than a special during the rush, but not terrible. - They have nice chutneys for a

quarter, I like to get one mint and one sweet one like mango. - Look for vegan options on a second

menu that's visible from inside their shelter. I used to be one of those ppl that loved Indian food

but didn't really know what anything was called other than tandoori chicken. After my first great

meal here I started trying things randomly and have never gotten a dish I didn't love, and know I

know what everything is called. My favorites include the biryanis (basically indian fried rice) and

the khorma, which is so rich it's maybe a bit overwhelming. A great move is to go with a friend

and order one of each of those, then split 'em. Actually that'd be easily enough food for 3 or 4

people. So, a respectful but very strong disagreement. This is a widely beloved cart, and if you

like Indian food at all I give it the highest possible recommendation.

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24.22.75.88

2007-10-29 19:02:26

2007-10-30 02:02:26

I agree with Tyler that this place is fantastic and I recommend the Tofu Saag medium spiced to

anybody. (with a side of naan)

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stadler@aracnet.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

216.99.215.176

2007-10-31 22:24:43

2007-11-01 05:24:43

I like this place, too (definitely better than New Taste of India, and who picked these names?), but

let's not get too rhapsodic here. Yes, the selection is impressive, if simultaneously a bit

frightening. I don't know how they do it, and I guess I don't want to know. But the reason to go

here is, as Tyler mentioned, the quantity. I can split one meal and a naan for two heavy meals, or

one meal and two naans for three meals. It's insane. Still, the quality is medium at best. The

flavors lack subtlety, and nothing except the naan seems too fresh. I imagine it's because they have

to prepare things beforehand to be able to serve so many options so quickly. The saag is okay

(though they're always pretty stingy with paneer). But the lentils (dahl tarka?) I had one time were

way too salty. It made my mouth hurt.

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manireik@gmail.com



24.22.24.174

2007-12-16 20:44:26

2007-12-17 03:44:26

They'll do a veggie khorma vegan upon request, with coconut milk (usually a cream sauce).

Unusual green veggies (I think zucchini, some sort of lima bean), slivered almonds--probably

about 2000 calories, but so, so good. Better than most restaurants.

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72.232.151.159

2008-01-07 09:26:48

2008-01-07 16:26:48

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Real Taste of India better? After plenty of taste tests I have come to the conclusion that the Real

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2008-11-19 18:16:13

2008-11-20 01:16:13

Quality is definitely medium for Indian food, and agreed that the naan is possibly the best thing

available. Agreed also that portions are excellent and wait time is low. But Geeez do they add a

lot of salt to Everything they make!! Next time you eat here, notice how thirsty you get an hour or

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gerald_leroy@yahoo.com



216.57.96.1

2009-09-28 18:24:53

2009-09-29 01:24:53

I went to Real Taste of India for my first time today. On the plus side: - they were pretty friendly.

- I got my food quickly. - How awesome is it that one can get vegetarian and even vegan Indian

food downtown? On the negative side: - I ordered the tofu saag and even though it was vegan, it

was still really greasy. - Each customer gets their food in a plastic container that's a #6 in a

triangle that can't be recycled. (Portland only recycles up to #5 in a triangle.) So they're handing

out a gazillion of these clear plastic containers that are just ending up in landfills. I probably

won't be going back anytime soon - too many other carts to check out downtown!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/veli-thai-food/

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:45:48 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

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Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

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SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Thai

Thai

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Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="Veli Thai

Food"][/caption] Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark

Description: Thailand is a country that is obsessed with street food. In

large cities like Bangkok or even the smallest of towns one can find all kinds of delicious food at

bargain prices. You'll see rich folks pull up in Mercedes and people of all types and classes slurping

soups, dining on noodles, and enjoying other specialties. Every time I walk by Veli Thai I get a whiff

of garlic, lemon grass, ginger and a thousand other amazing scents that bring me back to my travels in

Thailand. Almost everything at Veli is $5.00 and includes Thai standards such a big container of Phad

Thai, several different kinds of curries (red, yellow, green, etc), and lots of stir fries as well as fried

rices. Salad rolls are 2 for $3.00 and make for a light lunch or perfect snack. Some recent specials also

included a pineapple curry and a pumpkin curry. Just about everything is available in a vegetarian

version. [Updated with photo August 2009] Hours: lunchtime Mon-Fri

Phone: 503-867-1514 or 503-475-3868 Website:

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2008-01-30 13:59:46

2008-01-30 20:59:46

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jesse@revivecoffeehouse.com



76.105.147.27

2008-05-23 09:19:28

2008-05-23 16:19:28

Great folks, great food. My wife is from Thailand, and I (well, she) can tell you that these folks at

Veli Thai do thai food more authentic than almost anyone in Portland!! Usually, thai restaurants

'tone' down the food - not just the spiciness, also other flavors - to make it fit in more with 'all of

America'. Too bland for me! Veli Thai has a great menu, it's affordable and they always greet you

with a smile. Just to help them a little, I've got to mention how it is pronounced - it's Vee-lie.

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sbertr40@msn.com

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2009-08-14 14:10:31

2009-08-14 21:10:31

I LOVE Veli Thai (thanks for the pronuciation lesson)! For a while there I was going 2-3 times

per week, and had to force myself cut back! They are great people, very friendly! It is the only

Thai cart I will go to! I'll even grab a bite to eat there if I'm downtown on a Saturday, when I could

easily hop in my car and go somewhere else. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

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genobeeno@yahoo.com



74.85.225.247

2009-11-18 12:44:52

2009-11-18 19:44:52

Veli Thai surpasses the vast majority of the brick and mortar Thai places around town. The Pad

Kee Mao is one of the best I've had, the Pad Thai is above average, and the Red Curry is good as

well. The recipes have depth, flavor, and they aren't afraid to use heat. Everything is about $5,

portions are large, and the service is awesome. Relatively short lines for how good this place is,

even at noon. The service is awesome, they take care of you with a little hot tea on cold days, and

are always cheerful and quick. This place is an unheralded gem in the middle of downtown.

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foodcarts.mugczar@xoxy.net



76.173.76.140

2009-11-24 14:56:27

2009-11-24 21:56:27

My wife and I just spent a long weekend in Portland and, on our way to the airport yesterday, we

wanted to grab lunch from one of the carts. We walked by the ones on SW 3rd between Alder

& Washington and nothing grabbed our attention. We ended up a couple of blocks away at

the row on SW 5th between Washington & Stark, and after surveying where the crowds

seemed to be gathering we decided to try Veli Thai. What a great choice that was! My wife got

the Pad Thai, and I got the Red Curry Noodles. Being used to "Americanized" Thai food, even in

L.A., we both elected to have it spiced to "medium." Certainly spicier than we're used to, but at the

same time we couldn't stop eating, even though there was way more food than we needed! "Best

Thai since I lived in New York," my wife said. I say, best Thai I've ever had. Can't wait to go

back!

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Darrin

jdquillen@yahoo.com



67.96.215.67

2009-11-25 14:17:10

2009-11-25 21:17:10

One of my favorite carts! Great service, excellent value and really good food. The Mussaman

Curry, Pineapple Fried Rice and Pad Thai are all very good.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/vietnamese-food-to-go/

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Pho

Pho

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=14



Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark Parking Lot Description: I like

establishments with straightforward names. Guess what this one serves? Vietnamese food of course. I

like Vietnamese food for lunch because it can be filling but not too heavy. VFTG makes a decent Pho,

As in the spicy, Vietnamese Penicillin, good for what ails you noodle soup. Comes in either beef (pho

bo), chicken (pho ga), or one they call "spicy beef flavor". Each are $5.00 and come with the usual

accompaniments of basil, cilantro, mung bean sprouts, and hot sauces, etc. Salad rolls are a great

bargain here with 2 for $3.00 or 3 for $3.50. Other entrees include large rice or noodle bowls at $4.50

with things like grilled chicken or beef, some vegetarian options, and occasional specials such as the

stuffed Vietnamese rice crepe known as Bahn Xeo and Bahn Mi Vietnamese sandwiches.

Hours: Mon-Fri Lunchtime Hours Phone: Unknown

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horsewhistle@gmail.com



206.163.124.202

2007-10-29 13:28:37

2007-10-29 20:28:37

An abundance of noodle fills your bowl, but the owner still likes to handle money and food with

the same hand.

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Heather

phyllaphile@hotmail.com

http://voodoolily.blogspot.com

204.248.25.67

2008-02-26 12:51:39

2008-02-26 19:51:39

If this is the place I think it is, the pho was tepid and oily and the banh xeo were insipid.

Everything tasted like stale cooking oil. I love grungy street food, but I would never eat

here again.

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jsejordana@yahoo.com



69.30.57.18

2008-04-21 14:03:56

2008-04-21 21:03:56

I'm with Heather - if this is the place I think it is, I really was unimpressed.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/taste-of-poland/

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:57:00 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

Eastern European

Eastern European

HOURS

HOURS

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Polish

Polish

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

downtown

downtown

Polish

Polish

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=17



Two Locations: SW 4th and College (near the PSU campus area) and SW 5th and

Stark/Oak Parking Lot Description: If you are in the mood for hearty eastern

European fare, check out taste of Poland. Lots of sausages, potato pancakes, and pierogis of course.

Sample Menu: Potato and Cheese Pierogis Plate ($4.75) Cabbage Rolls ($4.75)

Sausages; your choice of Country, Bratwurst, Hunters, or Kielbasa ($4.75) Hours:

M-F Lunchtime Hours Phone: Website: INSERT_MAP

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Heatherq

heathersabrina@gmail.com



71.216.200.242

2007-10-05 11:13:44

2007-10-05 18:13:44

If you aren't veggie—try the onion and bacon topping on the dumplings, so good!

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Kody

kodyleonard@gmail.com



207.189.100.62

2009-06-15 14:06:05

2009-06-15 21:06:05

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MIke

turkeyscanfly@gmail.com

http://youryogi.com

24.21.190.22

2009-06-22 15:16:46

2009-06-22 22:16:46

Haven't seen them at the Saturday Market this year either. Did they go out of business, I hope not,

I love the pierogies from there.

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jdbanana@gmail.com



206.53.153.98

2009-07-14 13:13:37

2009-07-14 20:13:37

Not around today at oak/stark and 5th. Probably gone.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/phillys-on-the-phly-cheese-steaks/

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:57:32 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

Cheese Steaks

Cheese Steaks

cheesesteaks

cheesesteaks

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=18



[Closed as of Sept. 2009] Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark

Description: Cheese Steaks! And Burgers! Sample Menu:

Cheese Steaks (small $4.25, medium $5.25, large $6.25) Cheeseburger ($3.75) Double Bacon

Cheeseburger ( $4.75) Hours: M-F Lunchtime Hours Phone:

Unknown Website: None INSERT_MAP



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tim2008@gmail.com



66.239.248.34

2008-09-03 11:08:23

2008-09-03 18:08:23

This place rocks...

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/new-taste-of-india/

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:59:25 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

Indian

Indian

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

downtown

downtown

Indian

Indian

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=19



2 Locations: SW 5th and Oak/Stark Parking Lot and SW 4th and James Street

Description: At both locations New Taste of India seems to be a popular choice

among ravenous office workers and The boys in Blue from the close by Portland Police headquaters.

And why not? The food is decent, the prices are good, and the portions are huge. New Taste of India

serves the usual Indian cart 5 piece (meat or vegetarian) combo of rice, naan bread, and 3 different

entrees of the day for less than $6.00. A bargain, and enough food for 2 meals at least. Other Indian

standards such as Saag Paneer, Tandori Chicken, Vegetable or Meat kormas, etc, are also available.

Mango Lassi and samosas make a great snack. A slightly smaller menu than their neighbor Real Taste

of India, but the food is similar in my opinion. Love it or hate it, it's really all about big portions at

cheap prices here. Hours: M-F Lunch until 6PM or so. Phone:

503-750-7435 Website: www.newtasteofindia.net INSERT_MAP



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pdxpeople@comcast.net



76.115.64.93

2007-12-16 10:37:50

2007-12-16 17:37:50

Best Chicken Tikka Masala we have ever had. It's like velvet. It is a bit heavy for lunch, so we

order the sauce and rice in separate containers and have them later for dinner. There is a reason

this dish has become the world's favorite dish, and this one is great!

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HomeyPigeon

hesskar@gmail.com

198.36.178.141

2008-05-05 12:30:49

2008-05-05 19:30:49

Just came from New Taste of India - worst Indian ever. Very little spinach in the brownish gunk

they call Saag Paneer, nothing in Pashwari but gelatinous coconut spread, no mint in the mint

chutney. It was like wanting Mexican and eating at Taco Bell. Blech.

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LeBrie Rich

pen.felt@yahoo.com

http://www.PenFelt.etsy.com

63.105.18.129

2008-06-28 14:01:42

2008-06-28 21:01:42

This is hands-down the best Indian food in Portland! The owners are supremely nice, and all of

their food is amazing. My favorite is Channa Sag, which they happily make without cream if you

ask. Vegan friendly and most excellent.

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nattt@gnoo.com



66.178.161.10

2009-03-06 13:47:48

2009-03-06 20:47:48

SICK! worst India food ever! my dish had hot dog chunks in it ... and it all tasted horrible.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/chintos/

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:41:28 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Uncategorized

Uncategorized

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=20



Location: SW 9th and Alder Parking Lot Description: Mexican

food including Tacos and Burritos. (more information coming soon) Sample Menu:

Coming Soon Hours: M-F Lunch Phone: Unknown

Website: None INSERT_MAP

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/king-burrito/

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:52:32 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Uncategorized

Uncategorized

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=22



Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark Parking Lot Description:

Taking up desirable corner real estate on the corner of SW 5th and Oak, King Burrito doesn't have the

best burritos in Portland, but they aren't bad either. The burritos are huge (at least 3-4 pounds each) at

$4.00 - $4.50 each. They also serve breakfast, a rarity among food carts with things like eggs and

chiorizo, or breakfast burritos for $3.50. A very popular spot at lunchtime; expect to wait in line.

Sample Menu: Coming Soon! Hours: Mon-

Fri Lunchtime Phone: unknown Website:

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lars.fu@gmail.com



24.20.150.101

2009-02-11 00:58:40

2009-02-11 07:58:40

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/loco-locos/

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:20:12 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=23



[Closed 2009] Two locations: SW 5th and Oak/Stark parking lot and the SW 9th

and Alder parking lot. Description: Specializes in burritos and tacos. Updated from

my original post, I've really grown to love Loco Locos. Why? Sample Menu:

Coming Soon! Hours: M-F for Breakfast and Lunch, sometimes open until the late

afternoon. Phone: Unknown Website: No INSERT_MAP



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67.88.213.39

2007-10-08 10:57:58

2007-10-08 17:57:58

Mediocre? The burritos are tasty and cheap. Try one of their fajita burritos. They also have a huge

selection of breakfast burritos.

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com



63.230.169.206

2007-10-08 14:47:11

2007-10-08 21:47:11

Good to know. I will need to try them again based on your recommendation. And thanks for the

breakfast tip. I wish more carts had breakfast (well served during dinner hours too, but that is a

different story)...

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Ben

Jeganwar@gmail.com

http://paperboxen.com/

69.30.57.245

2007-10-26 11:06:50

2007-10-26 18:06:50

The real draw for me is their habanero and tomatio sauces. You have to ask for them specially

(normally only the "green" or "red" sauces are offered) and they're perfect if you like spicy food.

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pearlinsider

editor@pearlinsider.com

http://www.pearlinsider.com

71.222.5.11

2008-02-06 10:58:29

2008-02-06 17:58:29

I've had mixed results at this cart, however, their small tacos are usually pretty good. The carne

asada is worth a try.

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Patricia Shaddock

patriciashaddock@gmail.com



159.121.4.169

2008-10-14 07:42:16

2008-10-14 14:42:16

LOCO LOCOS FOOD IS THE BEST! WIDE RANGE OF ENTREES AND THEY ARE VERY

TASTEE! THE BEST IN PORTLAND IN MY OPINION!!

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food@moulliet.com



207.162.219.134

2008-12-04 11:28:07

2008-12-04 18:28:07

Loco Locos has some of the best, most consistent burritos I've ever had. Fast, cheap and tasty.

For those who say mediocre, where do you prefer?

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75.175.98.170

2008-12-10 15:19:28

2008-12-10 22:19:28

Food is alright, but I'm appalled by their unethical business practice that takes unfair advantage of

customers. They'd gladly accept tip for nothing, yet they refuse to accept their own fees as a cost

of business and charge customers a surcharge for using his credit card. Surcharging is prohibited

by VISA & MasterCard contract, but they ignore it and unethically tack on these fees on your

receipt. Their justification was "there are worse offenders out there".

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josh

jgkottler@gmail.com



97.115.85.110

2008-11-26 13:02:16

2008-11-26 20:02:16

Mediocre?? You, my friend are mistaken. Loco Loco has hands down the best tacos and burritos

in the greater PDX area. Anyone who eats knows.

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76.115.136.205

2009-02-14 17:12:36

2009-02-15 00:12:36

I went to a party and had the best burritos I had ever had. I inquired and was told they came from

the Locos Locos cart. I would like to order in mass. Does anyone know how to contact the cart

owner prior to a purchase? I work and live a distance away. I would be greatful if a regular would

be so kind as go get me a contact number. Thank you in advance for your help. Gail

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oakey

lars.fu@gmail.com



24.20.150.101

2009-02-11 00:57:28

2009-02-11 07:57:28

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savinis@gmail.com



76.105.245.204

2009-03-25 23:57:12

2009-03-26 06:57:12

Just my tastes, but they've got the best burritos on the Alder lot. Try the carnitas. The meats don't

have the gross, chewy wads of fat that other carts (Chinto's) have, the red sauce is really good, and

they use rice in their burritos.

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Goateeman

hiboyford@yahoo.com



97.120.139.74

2009-04-11 12:14:07

2009-04-11 19:14:07

Best burritos hands down..........Breakfast burritos are excellent and cheap!!

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Mr. Taco

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/08/31/mr-taco/

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:23:09 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Mexican

Mexican

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

mr. taco

mr. taco

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=24



Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark Parking Lot Description: Mr.

Taco. Shouldn't it be Senor Taco? Anyway, yes, they specialize in tacos. I haven't eaten here so if

anyone has an opinion, let me know. Sample Menu: Coming Soon!

Hours: More Information Coming Soon! Phone: Unknown

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Kris

kstuart@hotmail.com

http://

69.241.126.114

2007-10-05 12:35:13

2007-10-05 19:35:13

At this years Cinco de Mayo Fest on the waterfront I took it upon myself to find the best taco of

the fest. Daunting, laborous, sweaty and intense, but I was nothing if not determined. Mr Taco

won hands down. Excelent meat (I liked the pork over the chicken or the beef) served on a fresh,

hot tortilla with onions and cilantro if you want it. They have 4 or 5 sauces to choose from if you

so desire. I like the runny green stuff best. Best. Taco. Ever.

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Lori Ann

loriann@lclark.edu

http://

67.138.101.226

2008-06-12 17:28:34

2008-06-13 00:28:34

This place is fantastic. I've been going there for years, they are really sweet and make very tasty

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Taqueria Villanueva

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/09/09/taqueria-villanueva/

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:31:14 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Uncategorized

Uncategorized

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=30



Location: SW 3rd and Oak Parking Lot Description: Haven't

eaten here so I can't vouch for it. Menu looks straightforward and focuses on burritos and tacos. That's

all I know for now. Tacos are $1.50, burritos are $4.00, and they do have some combo plates that

include rice and beans with things like Chile Rellenos, enchiladas, etc. for $4.50.

Hours: Mon-Fri Day lunch until later in the afternoon (sometimes). I have also seen

them open on Saturdays, but don't count on this as a consistent thing. Phone:

Unknown Website: None that I know of

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Trenton Buchanan

qlhkj@khbsp.com

http://www.net-effects.co.uk/

75.84.96.174

2008-06-18 01:52:21

2008-06-18 08:52:21

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/09/13/pho-le/

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:34:23 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Pho

Pho

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

downtown

downtown

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=48



Location: SW 3rd and Stark Parking Lot Description:

Vietnamese including a variety of Bahn mi (sandwiches) for $3.oo, Pho soups ($5.50-$6.00) including

the hot and spicy regional sour noodle soup known as bun bo hue ($5.50), and rice and noodle plates

such as grilled lemongrass chicken, pork, or stir fried veggies. Salad rolls are 2 for $3.00.

Hours: Lunch Hours Mon-Fri Phone: Unkown

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oregoncoastgirl

oregoncoastgirl@gmail.com



71.193.162.57

2007-10-04 17:43:20

2007-10-05 00:43:20

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com



63.230.169.206

2007-10-04 23:16:21

2007-10-05 06:16:21

Yes, Portland's first rib and pho shack. Just kidding. It was a typo. Thanks for finding that, it has

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lars.fu@gmail.com



159.121.4.169

2008-10-03 12:46:33

2008-10-03 19:46:33

Of all the carts in this area of downtown, Pho Le has the best vermicelli bowls. His noodles are not

overcooked and he has ample veges. However, he makes everything fresh... that's not a bad thing,

but expect to wait 10 minutes for your plate. I haven't tried any of the pho soups, but I always see

others eating them. The vietnamese sandwiches were good, but not great. He's usually open M-F,

11am-4pm. It helps to call your order in if you know what you want. 503-484-6486, I haven't

called in an order for months so I don't know if that number is valid... I think he'd have a lot more

business if you didn't have to wait so long for your food... but then again, if he preped more, the

flavors and texture wouldn't be as fresh.

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mike

elson.michael@gmail.com



72.11.91.66

2008-10-30 17:57:16

2008-10-31 00:57:16

the soup here rocks. calling ahead is a good idea, since he does make everything fresh to order.

excellent broth, high quality meat. It's a little more expensive than some other carts, but well

worth it.

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Sam

lysam222@hotmail.com



67.95.220.244

2008-11-03 11:13:05

2008-11-03 18:13:05

I totally agree that the price and wait are totally worth the wait! I used to have a menu that had his

number on it so I could call my order in, but lost it. Thanks for posting it oakey!

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Ortiz's

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/09/21/ortizs/

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:19:15 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Uncategorized

Uncategorized

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=53



Location: SW 3rd and Stark Description: Mexican. More

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Sherry

tiaos@reed.edu



134.10.122.238

2008-05-06 23:22:53

2008-05-07 06:22:53

This is my absolute favorite food cart in Portland. Try their carnitas taco, because it will blow you

away. My friends never believe me when I tell them that it's amazing. Then they try one bite, and

they're never the same again.

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doughnut@doughnut.net



69.30.57.218

2008-05-07 17:01:05

2008-05-08 00:01:05

This is one of my favorites in all of Portland. They guys that run it are super nice and the food

tastes just like I've eaten on the Yucatan (where they're from). Amazing.

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Ziba's Pitas

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/09/23/zibas-pitas/

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:43:52 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Bosnian

Bosnian

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Bosnian

Bosnian

downtown

downtown

Pitas

Pitas

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=25



Location: SW 9th and Adler Parking Lot Description: This

cart has received a lot of media attention the past year, for good reason. Ziba's is Portland's only

Bosnian food cart. What is Bosnian food, you ask? Bosnia is located in the Balkans, so think of a

delicious hybrid of Eastern European food crossed with Greek and Turkish influenced Mediterranean

cuisine, and a hint of the Middle East thrown in as well. Sound good? It is. This is food that is both

comforting and exotic at the same time. It's also not super heavy, emphasizing veggies, cucumbers and

yogurt, and things like roasted eggplant and red peppers. Everything is prepared fresh daily and made

by the charming Ziba herself (who will also probably be the one serving you your food). The pitas

themselves are not what you might think: More tender and flaky strudel-like than bread-like, with a

choice of different fillings including spinach and a cottage-like cheese, seasoned ground beef, or

zucchini (vegan) for $4.75 a la carte, or $5.50 for a plate that comes with cucumber and yogurt salad

and Ajvar which is an eggplant and red pepper side dish. I've read that some think the "pitas" here are

a bit greasy, but I've never encountered that. Another outstanding item is the Cofte meatballs with

yogurt sauce ($6.50 for a combo plate). Hours: Mon-Fri Lunch Hours, usually open

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Kalie

dipsilala2003@yahoo.com



76.105.133.186

2007-10-05 15:32:41

2007-10-05 22:32:41

Ziba's pitas are the best!!! It is very clean and fresh every time. Just really good food. She (Ziba) is

super nice. :-) Must try.!! ********Highly Recommended

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Kevin

kevinallman@gmail.com

http://www.kevinallman.com

67.160.147.127

2007-10-29 16:55:05

2007-10-29 23:55:05

Ate there today on your recommendation - thanks, CBF! The spinach-filled pita was wonderful

and not at all greasy. And Ziba is indeed a charming lady who made sure I was happy with my

food. Now I want to try the beef pita and the salad plate.

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Amber

bozman4@comcast.net



76.27.230.204

2008-01-07 23:14:48

2008-01-08 06:14:48

Oh how I wish she had more than a cart! I would eat there daily. A lot of the cart food downtown

is surprisingly good, but Ziba's is amazing! Ziba herself is so friendly and she makes the most

delicious stuffed "pitas". She makes everything herself every morning. They are light and unique,

with the stuffing throughout the entire dough. The cucumber salad and red pepper spread on the

full plate option only enhance this fantastic taste sensation. Needless to say, I am addicted!

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Dan

dmcooper314@comcast.net



70.98.253.66

2008-03-12 12:58:01

2008-03-12 19:58:01

Just went there for the first time, and I am addicted. Oh my God is it awesome. I got the #4 a la

carte, and I will probably never go anywhere else for lunch.

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heeeje35@yahoo.com



72.138.100.64

2008-04-10 22:09:47

2008-04-11 05:09:47

hahaha, welcome guys and enjoy our kitchen. i grove up on that food and so far i am 6'5", there is

something in that food, trust me...enjoy!

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ssg

el_leyla_doob@hotmail.com



69.30.57.189

2008-05-01 15:13:44

2008-05-01 22:13:44

Simply amazing... I had the Cufte (pronounced: chufte) meatballs which came with a garlicky

yogurt sauce and ustipak (fried bread), and I also had a cucumber salad. The all-beef meatballs

were tender, delicately seasoned, and delicious, and you will need all the ustipak to mop up every

last drop of the sauce because you won't want any to go to waste! The cucumber salad provides a

crisp cold balance to the savory meatballs. Filling, satisfying, but not too greasy or heavy, just

yummy. Will definitely be returning!

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Lucija

Lucyland@pacbell.net

http://carouselno3.com

166.190.39.162

2008-08-29 23:34:38

2008-08-30 06:34:38

I was thrilled to introduce my PDX friends to Bosnian staples today. My husband, also from

Sarajevo, has threatened to open up a Bosnian cafe in our Bay Area home only unlike Ziba, he

can't cook. All I can say is A visit to Ziba will be a must on future visits to Portland.

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Vendr.TV showcasing Portland's Food Carts | Food Carts Portland



http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/03/vendrtv-in-town-showcasing-portlands-food-carts/

75.119.209.198

2009-06-03 08:19:07

2009-06-03 15:19:07

[...] town this week filming. I met Dan Delaney and his crew yesterday just after they finished up

with Ziba’s Pitas and Spella Cafe up off SW 10th and Alder. This isn’t your

typical “hey, check out this [...]

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Andrea Reyna de Simić

andrea.reyna@gmail.com



67.160.162.30

2009-06-09 19:51:00

2009-06-10 02:51:00

It has been a while since my husband I have been in the Balkans. We were very, very homesick

for his native land's food. Ziba's filled the void in our stomachs and hearts. The taste is authentic

and wonderful. It makes us want to move to Portland!

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http://www.jennymilchman.com/blog/?p=256

66.96.128.60

2009-07-26 08:49:33

2009-07-26 15:49:33

[...] to the street carts afterwards for lunch. Here we’re eating a Bosnian burek (a veggie

pastry) with a pimento dipping sauce, and meatballs for the tamer tastes, but you can get [...]

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75.119.209.198

2009-08-19 21:29:54

2009-08-20 04:29:54

[...] will feature the following Food Carts for your noshing needs: Koi Fusion, Al Forno Ferruzza,

Ziba’s Pita’s, Pirate Dog, Los Gorditos, and ice cream from Rudy Speerschneider

of Junior Ambassador’s. [...]

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La Chiquita

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/09/23/la-chuquita/

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:42:27 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Breakfast

Breakfast

CUISINE

CUISINE

Dinner

Dinner

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Mexican

Mexican

North-Portland

North-Portland

Snacks

Snacks

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

Weekends

Weekends

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=54

Location: N Killingsworth and N Interstate Description: A recent

name change (from Tres Hermanos) and a location upgrade to a busy corner intersection, make La

Chiquita more popular than it used to be. Food is fairly straightforward here; burritos, tacos, sopes, etc.

Although the burritos aren't all that special, they are filling, however one would be better off getting

one of their tender tacos ($1.50) served on a hot, fresh, billowy house-made tortilla. La Chiquita also

has a nice touch with the way they prepare their meats and fresh salsas. Another nice thing is that they

have a few covered tables so take out is not mandatory. Hours

can be a little sporadic, as can the service which can alternate between perfectly pleasant and efficient

to bewildered or slowwwww (although they have gotten a lot better in recent weeks). Heck though, for

food this good and with these prices, I'm not complaining too much. Hours:

(warning due to change all the time for no apparent reason) Generally 10:30 or 11AM - 5PM or 6PM

Mon-Sat. Always closed on Sunday. Phone: Unknown Website:

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janet

jan@yahoo.com



76.105.180.187

2007-10-05 11:48:47

2007-10-05 18:48:47

i thought there food was gross, but i only had a burrito, maybe the tacos are better?

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jan@yahoo.com



76.105.180.187

2007-10-05 11:49:14

2007-10-05 18:49:14

their, sorry

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Pappy

pappyvitz@comcast.net



24.21.215.67

2007-10-05 12:16:52

2007-10-05 19:16:52

Gross?? Wow - you must have gone on a bad day or something. I ate there a couple of weeks ago

and thought it was great. I didn't have a burrito however, I had tacos. I had the spicy beef, the beef

cheek (cabeza) and the beef tongue (lengua) tacos all served on soft, double tortilles (which is a

nice touch). Only $1.50 each, and all really good. All freshly made, with terrific spice and herb

notes. Pickled veggies come as a side for free, and they have a bunch of salsas/sauces to choose

from. I'll be back for sure.

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Dan

callawad@hotmail.com



204.130.228.90

2007-10-05 12:26:50

2007-10-05 19:26:50

Janet, I thought heir burrito's were kinda gross too. But the tacos? DELICIOUS!!!

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ron

roneb2002@yahoo.com



76.115.0.148

2008-03-15 22:37:59

2008-03-16 05:37:59

wow. wow, no way!!! tacos, burritos, sopes, ect. i've had all and man they're awesome, you must

have gone like in a really bad day. plus they always have fresh sauses and vegies that you can

help your self with for free. there's also a place on 82nd right next to safeway and they got some

really good tacos too.

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Todd

todd_roll@hotmail.com

http://

67.160.164.208

2008-03-26 09:42:31

2008-03-26 16:42:31

The best test of a roach coach is if the Mexicans are eating there. I went to La Chiquita yesterday

for lunch and hijole, there was a table of 3 young latino dudes chowing down on tacos, complete

with sangria in the bottle. I got a carne asada burrito: delicious salty carne asada, complete with

fatty, gristly chunks, just like it ought to be. They do it Oregon style though, substituting some of

the meat for rice, and the rice was somewhat mushy, point deductions for that. The Aguacate

(guacamole) was perfect on top. I shared a table with Arturo from Cuernavaca, Morelos. He had

been there before while working a tilesetting job up the street and came all the way from

Clackamas on his day off! That's what I call voting with your gas money. Arturo recommended

the consomme (beef broth). I'm having that next time.

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benschon

benschon@alum.mit.edu



66.224.186.34

2008-05-21 11:12:37

2008-05-21 18:12:37

Viva La Chiquita! Yes, the meats are a bit too salty, which is part of the deal with most Mexican

food, but so what? The flavors are out of this world, and the tortillas are "hecho a mano", soft,

toothsome and delicious.

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Kradshutze

kradschutze@gmail.com



24.22.126.62

2009-07-03 13:55:46

2009-07-03 20:55:46

Personally, love their burritos. Normal burrito cart ingredients, (rice, beans, onion, etc) Somehow

they get the ingredients all mixed up and the cheese melted inside the burrito. Must put

everything on the grill first. Awesome cheesy, meaty goodness. They have really good red sauce

too. Don't know if it's out of a can, but it's creamy? You people complaining about the burritos

must not eat at a lot of burrito carts. I've eaten a lot of dried out, day old ingredients, gamey meat,

burritos off carts (and in taquerias), but never had a bad burrito here yet. All in all, one of the top

burrito carts in town!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/09/24/tabor-czech-food/

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:27:47 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Czech

Czech

Downtown

Downtown

Eastern European

Eastern European

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Pastries & Baked Goods

Pastries & Baked Goods

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Smoothies & Fresh Juices

Smoothies & Fresh Juices

Snacks

Snacks

Soups

Soups

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Czech

Czech

downtown

downtown

Lunch

Lunch

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Soups

Soups

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark Parking Lot Description:

Probably one of the best (and fanciest) food carts in Portland. This cute little red hut located on SW

Stark right by SW 5th is the home of the famous "snitzelwich" - a perfectly tender, breaded and fried

choice of chicken or pork cutlet served on a fresh ciabatta roll and served with a hint of horseradish

and a nice sweet paprika-red pepper sauce, grilled onions, and lettuce. Perfection for $6.00. Tabor also

serves an incredible goulash with or with out traditional large Czech dumplings, chicken paprikash,

and killer potato pancakes. Tabor also makes a whole other slew of sandwiches and soups in the $3.00

to $6.00 range, such as a creamy spinach soup or fried Munster cheese sandwich. Vegetarians and

vegans will appreciate the eggplant sandwich ($5.50) or one of the inspiring vegetable soups. On

Fridays, Tabor makes Halusky, the the Czech version of spaetzle dumplings. Other specialties include

fresh squeezed carrot juice for $2.00 (or vegetable/fruit juice blend for $2.00), and a German smoked

sausage on a roll for $6.00. Sample Menu: See Tabor Website Hours: Mon-Fri

Lunch Hours Only (probably closes before 3PM) Phone: 503-997-5467

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Kirk

mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

132.239.142.130

2007-10-09 15:34:06

2007-10-09 22:34:06

I love the sign that says, "Czech out Czech food".....

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com



24.22.24.174

2007-10-25 23:36:23

2007-10-26 06:36:23

Unfortunately, unless I misunderstood the proprietor (who did indeed seem very kind), the

eggplant sandwich contains eggs when breaded--though she offered to make one simply grilled.

Still looking forward to trying the soups.

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Tyler

tyler23rh@comcast.net



69.30.57.15

2007-10-26 12:55:46

2007-10-26 19:55:46

This is of course a beloved cart but not one of my favorites at all. It's simply a matter of personal

taste, not that I think it's bad in any objective sense. The schnitzelwich, for me, is just rather

uninteresting. Just a 'YMMV' post, really. I'll try the goulash sometime though.

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bobino

osel@inbox.com



71.222.19.197

2007-10-30 22:50:27

2007-10-31 05:50:27

One of the most authentic places of Portland food seen. The quality and care of Tabor meals can

not be in any way compared w/local German overpriced restaurants. Let there be Tabor sit-down

restaurant, please..!?

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tODD

stadler@aracnet.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

216.99.215.176

2007-10-31 22:14:05

2007-11-01 05:14:05

I know the Schnitzelwich is supposed to be the signature item here, but I feel it's more a gateway

to the better things Tabor has to offer -- it is, after all, just a sandwich. Though a surprisingly large

one with a tasty spread of condiments and tasty Grand Central bread. No, I recommend their more

ethnic fare. The goulash (or special chicken paprika -- so rich and smooth!) is great with the potato

dumplings (which are more like bread). The halusky is also great, though heavy (I thought it was

served on Thursdays, though). I can't say I liked the fresh juices I tried, but I've never been a huge

fan of carrot or ginger, so it's not really my thing.

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Devin

devin@devinlamb.com

http://

80.250.1.238

2008-04-23 16:26:07

2008-04-23 23:26:07

The food there is great and very authentic- Dobrou chut ale to neni pivo! skoda :(

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

75.175.68.98

2008-04-23 19:43:01

2008-04-24 02:43:01

Hey Devin, care to translate? I hope its nothing too mean or naughty!

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Mike

walker.michaelj@gmail.com



69.246.43.87

2008-05-21 12:03:43

2008-05-21 19:03:43

I think it means that it tastes good, but, sadly, there's no beer.

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Rubik

pozdena@gmail.com



66.93.40.145

2008-05-30 14:13:34

2008-05-30 21:13:34

I was just there, and heard they sold their 30,000th Schnitzelwich today. Hooray!

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Darrin

jdquillen@yahoo.com

http://

67.96.215.67

2009-02-24 14:29:22

2009-02-24 21:29:22

Yes, Kendra, it is run by real live Czech people. :) I had the Chicken Paprikash for lunch today

with the dumplings, very, very good!

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Kendra

mochafanatic@yahoo.com

89.102.85.252

2009-02-12 16:39:35

2009-02-12 23:39:35

Ahoj, I'm a Portlander who's been living in the Czech Republic for a couple of years and

planning to return to Ptown this summer. I'd like to find Czech people living in the city so I can

continue to practice the language, does anyone know where I can look besides going to the food

cart and hoping it's run by authentic Czech people? :) Devin- Mluvíš česky? Opravdu, to je ale

škoda! Taky halušky je slovenský. ;) Hope to hear back!

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Erika

erika.k@email.cz



193.25.183.52

2009-04-08 07:42:00

2009-04-08 14:42:00

Miss you guys! Hopefully I get back sometime and will stop by! Kendra, you missed our Czech

girl's group :) Now we are all back in the Czech! Anyway, jak se Ti líbí u nás v dědině?

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PDX Food Review - Carts, Sausages, and Japanese Pickles | Alanna Risse:: art, bees and

gardening in Portland



http://angrypirate.com/wordpress/2009/05/02/pdx-food-review-carts-sausages-and-japanese-

pickles/

66.33.195.228

2009-05-02 11:37:08

2009-05-02 18:37:08

[...] Tabor Czech food cart ****1/2 SW 5th and Oak/Stark Holy Mackerel, A schnitzel on a ciaatta

roll with horseradish sauce??? Have I died and gone to heaven? The woman who runs the cart is

nice and charming to boot. This place gets ****1/2 for serving ridiculously delicious sandwiches.

$6.50 a sandwich. Read Review On Food Carts Portland [...]

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Petra

petracobell@gmail.com



66.233.247.36

2009-06-09 14:35:01

2009-06-09 21:35:01

Ahoj so am real czech girl.I live in Boise Id,am planing to go to the portland next month,so i will

for sure stop by tabor restaurant and get some czech food,omg am so exited.even i cook czech

food its not the same, when somebody yells cook for me:) so hopefully you will have something

really good:)

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JD

jlea80@gmail.com

http://

64.128.85.130

2009-08-03 11:45:45

2009-08-03 18:45:45

Huge warning to the vegetarians/vegans - the cheese and eggplant options are cooked in the same

oil as the meat items. I got really, really sick here. Be careful!

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ayisha@vcn.bc.ca



24.83.163.140

2009-08-14 23:39:34

2009-08-15 06:39:34

I didn't realise such Hungarian staples as csirke paprikas, goulash and galuska were also traditional

Czech cuisine. A real surprise for someone who grew up on traditional Hungarian fare. The

Germans have been cribbing off native Hungarian cuisine and passing if off as their own since

forever, so why not the Czechs? It's a compliment, really.

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Erin

erin.corrigan@mac.com



97.120.173.96

2009-10-18 11:36:42

2009-10-18 18:36:42

The salad topped with schnitzel is outstanding. Crisp romaine lettuce with a great lemon-pepper

dressing, topped with fresh, hot pork (or chicken) schnitzel. One of the best things to eat for lunch

anywhere, inside or out.

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Rico's Tamales

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/10/02/ricos-tamales-2/

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:37:45 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=31



This cart has CLOSED. Oh Rico, where did you go? Location: Currently can be found on SW 10th and

Morrison in front of the Smart Park garage. Description: Tamales and that's about

it. A couple of different a la carte ones for $3.00 and with rice and beans for $5.00. More info coming

soon. Hours: CLOSED Phone: Unknown

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vj

vickijean@gmail.com

http://www.altportland.com

192.220.254.18

2007-10-17 13:18:48

2007-10-17 20:18:48

I stopped there today. I'm a hothead, and their hot salsa is really hot. Also, don't get the vege-

cheese unless you don't mind your cheese as a rubbery bar down the middle. Otherwise, the

tamales are moist, are pretty big (considering they're a tamal), and you have a choice of toppings.

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India Chaat House

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/10/03/india-chaat-house/

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:58:48 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

Indian

Indian

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Snacks

Snacks

Weekends

Weekends

downtown

downtown

Indian

Indian

Open Saturday

Open Saturday

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=42



Location: SW 12th and Yamhill

Description: Probably one of the most beloved of all the food carts in Portland,

especially with vegetarians and vegans. For everything at the Chaat House is vegetarian, and all can be

made vegan if requested. This "cart" is actually a large panel van that has morphed over the past

couple of years to include a more permanent covered and enclosed porch with a counter and two picnic

tables, making it one of the few carts to eat at during either balmy or stormy weather. Food here is

fairly straightforward; a 5 piece combo (with rice and some of the best freshly made Nan bread

anywhere) will only run you $5.50. Curries, lentil and other bean dishes, vegetable standards like Saag

Aloo, Aloo Gobi, Mutter Paneer, and rice biriyanis (most of them around $5.00) somehow seem

fresher, lighter, and more balanced here than some of the other carts. Chaat refers to snacks in India,

and the Chaat House delivers nicely with things like vegetable pakoras, samosas, mango or salty

yogurt based lassis, kheer rice pudding, and a whole separate menu just for "chaat". These include the

above mentioned "snacks" as well as things like aloo tiki -deep fried spiced potato patties served with

chutney ($2.50), Samosa chaat with bits of potato stuffed samosas in a cold curry sauce with garbanzos

and coriander chutney ($5.00), or Bahle-Poor (a puffed rice snack). One of my favorite sweets is Pishwari ($2.00), a freshly made piece of nan bread sprinkled

with finely ground pistachios, raisins, drizzled with a hint of rosewater syrup. Served with a steaming

cup of Chai, this makes a perfect afternoon pick-me-up. India Chaat House can get extremely popular

during lunch hours and food is prepared fresh so it may take a big longer to get your food than at some

of the other carts. Even on the weekends one might see large Indian families chowing down (a good

sign indeed), or groups of young twenty somethings arriving en masse on bicycles to take up all the

table space. However, the wait is worth it. Hours: Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat 11-4, Closed

Sunday Phone: 503-241-7944 Website: Check out their

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24.20.195.36

2008-04-28 10:25:17

2008-04-28 17:25:17

This might have been the first cart I ate at after moving to Portland a few years ago and still one of

my favorites. Its alot of food, I might say too much food, but Indian re-heats well! There is no

meat options. I love them.

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209.162.223.250

2008-10-14 16:42:12

2008-10-14 23:42:12

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-04-06 18:55:37

2009-04-07 01:55:37

Sad to say, and hopefully it's some sort of one-off issue, but I just had the worst "Indian" "food"

I've ever had anywhere, at India Chaat House. Things seem to have gone downhill fast since the

opening of the neighboring Bombay Chaat House. It used to range from mediocre (the lunch

special) to excellent (the flavorful and immense aloo kulcha for $2). The aloo kulcha I ordered

today was less than 1/2 the size that it usually is, had almost no filling, and when it did, seemingly

had only potatoes--no spices at all, tasted like nothing but black pepper, and the naan part tasted

like a hot dog bun. They were out of the spinach that I phoned in to order; the aloo gobi I ordered

instead also tasted like almost nothing--certainly no normal Indian spices, and actually was a sour

in an odd way that prevented me from eating it. There were seemingly two pieces of cauliflower

(gobi), and these were especially sour. A big waste of $8, and may have jeopardised my health.

Anyone tried Bombay Chaat House next door? Apparently opened (acrimoniously) by the ex-wife

of the owner of India Chaat, who has been conspicuously absent lately. I've been loyal to India

Chaat, but I think I may have to try the new place instead.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-04-06 21:21:44

2009-04-07 04:21:44

Ian, funny you should mention it but I finally ate at Bombay Chaat today. I haven't been to India

Chaat in several months, so I won't comment on it, but the food at Bombay Chaat was WOW!

Really good. In addition, look for a write up tomorrow night or Wednesday.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-04-06 21:26:42

2009-04-07 04:26:42

Uh oh, I think the recent changes to India Chaat means I'll have to re-do the above write-up. Who's

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Adam Lowry

adam@therobots.org

http://adam.therobots.org

67.51.64.18

2009-04-08 12:54:31

2009-04-08 19:54:31

I am down for a blind taste test. May the best vegetarian Indian cart win!

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ahora.despierto@gmail.com



97.115.24.72

2009-04-08 23:31:39

2009-04-09 06:31:39

Went to India Chaat House yesterday for the first time in many months. It wasn't nearly as good

as it used to be, there was no naan, and the person in the window was someone I'd never seen

before. I'll be trying out the Bombay Chaat House soon. If it's being run by one of the prior ICH

folks, it should be good.

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mmpaisa@yahoo.com



134.134.139.72

2009-05-28 11:17:00

2009-05-28 18:17:00

Okay so after all these comments about how Bombay Chaat House is the true heir to ICH etc etc

we decided to try it to out yesterday. I must open by saying it was the most HORRIBLE food

we've ever eaten. We were fairly frequent visitors of the erstwhile ICH and if anyone says the

"food" that BCH purports to cook is anywhere close to ICH, I'd love to smoke what they're on. We

are Indian by origin and loved the old ICH (was about as authentic as Portland has to offer).

Okay so for the details. We picked up 4 items from BCH and brought them home - bhel, papdi

chaat, aloo paratha and aloo-matar. The bhel was completely tasteless (akin to eating small pieces

of white cardboard). We struggled and finished the bhel and turned to the papdi chaat hoping for

some respite. Apparently BCH believes that papdi chaat does not need to include papdi (the small

fried flour discs that give it the taste). Even so we tried the first spoonful and promptly spat it out -

the item was well past its expiration date - I suspect the yogurt in the chaat had gone bad. I cant

believe the ride home (about 15 mins) could have caused this so the dish as served was bad. The

aloo paratha, though nothing to write home about, was atleast edible. The aloo matar dish (potato

and peas curry in a tomato sauce) was terrible (flavorless and weird tasting) and was placed on a

bed of half cooked rice - I swear you could almost hear the crunch of the rice as we tried to eat it.

We made a valiant effort but ended up tossing that out as well. So in summation we had 1 okay,

2 terrible and 1 inedible dish - what a telling strike rate!! Needless to say we wont ever be going to

BCH again and to the readers here - caveat emptor!!

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gkleinman@gmail.com

http://www.onpdx.com

76.105.255.119

2009-08-01 09:25:44

2009-08-01 16:25:44

Went to India Chaat House the other evening, had to wait a very very long time to get the food.

When it came it was completely underwhelming, much smaller portion than I've seen pictured in

in reviews. The guy was almost out of papadams so he gave me a plate with a few slivers of

broken papadams on it. Food was bland, overcooked and in small portions. Next time I'll try

Bombay Chaat house or one of the other Indian options in town. Can't see coming back to ICH.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=57



I've been working on this website for a month or so now and even though it is only about 75%

complete and still needs to be edited a bit, I'm publishing it anyway. You can find more information

about this site here. Look for more food cart

information in the next couple of weeks, especially ones one the east side of the river, the Pearl

District/NW Portland, and near PSU. I will also be adding more reviews, photos, and map features as

soon as I can get to them. It is unreal how many new food carts keep popping up every week in

Portland. And I have to say, I'm smitten with quite a few of them. If you have any tips, suggestions, or

updated information, by all means please let me know. Thanks for Reading, Cuisine Bonne Femme.



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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

67.101.4.161

2007-10-04 13:52:41

2007-10-04 20:52:41

Thanks! I'll admit, this project turned out to be a lot bigger than I originally thought. Not a bad

thing, that just means we are getting more food carts in Portland, and I'm all for it. Still, consider

this the beta-test version. I will be doing a lot of tweaking in the next couple of weeks and getting

around finishing listings for a lot of carts (especially ones on the eastside). So stay tuned. As

always, any tips or finds you might have are more than welcome...

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The Guilty Carnivore

omnivore@guiltycarnivore.com

http://guiltycarnivore.com

192.94.38.34

2007-10-04 13:07:36

2007-10-04 20:07:36

Congrats on the launch, CBF! This is a great resource...I for one did not realize the breadth of cart

options.

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apartment404@gmail.com



70.97.61.83

2007-10-05 10:29:54

2007-10-05 17:29:54

Wow - I am so excited about this. Thanks, and congrats!

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tODD

stadler@aracnet.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

64.221.202.251

2007-10-05 12:53:45

2007-10-05 19:53:45

Should've said hello before diving into the comments elsewhere, but yes, this is a great resource

already, and I look forward to watching it grow. I'm a big cartivore, but I tend to frequent the pod

at SW 5th and Oak since it's closer to my work. Now I have my eyes on the pod over at SW 9th

and Alder. Thanks!

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mizfish@gmail.com



66.106.128.242

2007-10-05 13:23:41

2007-10-05 20:23:41

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kim

kim@culinate.com

http://www.culinate.com

24.22.18.49

2007-10-06 08:06:35

2007-10-06 15:06:35

Nifty site . . . and big job. Congrats! I can't wait to start eating.

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Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:45:26 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

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Tip o' the hat to mmm-

yoso!! See, sometimes it takes a set of new eyes to make us see things in a new light, to

not take things for granted, and to realize that sometimes some of the most wonderful things are the

ones right under our very own noses. Thus is the case with Food Carts in Portland. "You mean, they

don't have food carts in other cities?" a bewildered local friend asked an awe struck visiting guest.

"Carts are outlawed in my town," another friend sighed. What? No way! Man, Portland is lucky. Yet it

didn't take these comments for me to realize several months ago that Portland, like many other great

amenities in our city, has a special thing going on with our food carts (or call it food cart culture) if you

will. All the comments on this site this week from other Portland food cart aficionados only confirm it.

For really it was an avid food blogger from San Diego last year; mmm-yoso!!! that made me wake

up and smell the $5.00 Pad-Kee-Mao noodles in my own back yard (or at the corner of SW 3rd and

Alder to be precise). Yoso nailed it. So thank you for visiting Portland, for your inspiration, and for

your excellent documentation of our unique food cart culture. If you are ever back in Portland drop me

a line and I'll buy you lunch (at a food cart of your choice of course).

___________________________________________________________ As for

news: Several readers have written in with some excellent tips and suggestions, so look for

some new listings, a couple of new reviews, and a few updates within the next week. Also, just

because the weather has taken a turn into the gray and rainy season I know we all just love, don't think

cart dining is off limits until next summer. Many of the carts have covered dining areas. I will be

adding a new category soon that lists these. Finally, I am also considering a round-up of carts at

various local farmers markets. However, this is a little problematic since many will close down soon

until the markets reopen again in the spring. . What do y'all think? Anyway, and as always, any other

ideas, suggestions or tips you have are greatly appreciated as well. Till next time, Cuisine Bonne

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Kirk

mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

66.91.245.5

2007-10-10 19:29:08

2007-10-11 02:29:08

I'm truly humbled....thanks so much for the very kind mention. I think Portland's food carts add so

much personality(in addition to full bellies) to the city. It is one reason I'll keep coming back to

PDX(in addition to the really nice folks). So of course, I really enjoy your wonderful obsession

and focus!

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Johnny

johnricci33@yahoo.com

76.27.212.169

2007-10-11 12:23:34

2007-10-11 19:23:34

I recently opened the Biggs Bros. Wing Shack on 12th and Hawthorne. We have a great little lot

with an awesome taco truck(recently spotlighted in gourmet magazine), a soup cart and an organic

smoothie cart. It's a great spot and we welcome all. Stop by and try some wings!

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76.105.206.64

2007-10-11 23:11:43

2007-10-12 06:11:43

I really recommend you check out The Whole Bowl. I started eating at their location in the Pearl,

jeez, almost 6 years ago, but since moving jobs I have been eating at the downtown location. Just

great, simple, vege food. I guess they also have a Hawthorne spot but I haven't seen that. But I

did see their bright red "mobowl" truck on the waterfront once.

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63.230.169.206

2007-10-11 23:36:39

2007-10-12 06:36:39

I will check out whole bowl! Sometimes it is nice just to have some simple, healthy, plain and

cheap food options and I'm glad to hear they deliver.

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2007-10-11 23:38:03

2007-10-12 06:38:03

Oh, as for Biggs Bros., I plan on checking you guys out next week. Wings. In a Van. Served by

guys with big mustaches. Sounds good to me.

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manireik@gmail.com



24.22.24.174

2007-10-13 15:32:25

2007-10-13 22:32:25

I'd like to recommend Thai Basil at SW Oak & 2nd, and Thai Sky amongst the cluster on 5th

between Oak and Stark. These two capture very different aspects of what I love about Thai food,

but both are excellent. Thai Basil specializes in very simple, relatively light-tasting, crisp dishes--

creative things like a fantastic asparagus stirfry or pumpkin curry--which are simply the freshest

and "cleanest" I've found in town (including at any restaurant). The portions are generous but not

overwhelming (two normal meals from one dish instead of two heavy ones like most carts), and all

orders include a free drink (sodas, home-made Thai sweet tea), and usually two free small salad

rolls--all for $5. They have the option of noodles or aromatic rice with every dish, and all dishes

are made to order--so it's not the fastest cart in town, but it's worth the wait. The proprietors are

probably the two sweetest people I've met in this town, smiling beatifically, always brightening

my day doubly than the food alone. Thai Sky, conversely, specializes in incredibly rich,

definitely-not-health-food dishes swimming in robust sauces or coconut curries, but still with great

ingredients. I don't know what they do to their tofu--it's marinated beyond marinated--but their

hearty food is sometimes exactly what I want on a chilly winter day. They serve one dish for

$4.75 (and lots of it, of course) or you can choose two dishes for $5.75, and this will feed a very

hungry two. Most dishes are made in quantity and so they are very fast--but most are made in

such a way that the extra time marinating isn't a negative. They also do pretty creative things

sometimes, like a tom-yum flavored green-bean stirfry, or inventive mango-based curries. The

owners are very friendly, especially when it's not the rush--and they do get mobbed.

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omnivore@guiltycarnivore.com

http://guiltycarnivore.com

71.34.70.170

2007-10-17 20:31:08

2007-10-18 03:31:08

CBF - nice homage to mmm-yoso. Kirk is like the Michael Jordan of food blogging. He is so

prolific it amazes me. Next time you're up in Portland, Kirk, I'll take a day off work and we'll hit

as many carts in a 1 mile radius as humanly possible. BTW - loving your Peru posts.

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zakrotello@yahoo.com



67.168.205.136

2007-10-15 12:45:31

2007-10-15 19:45:31

Is there a way to view all the carts on one google map? If there is, I can't find it.

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Lelo

sassygardener@gmail.com

http://www.lelonopo.blogspot.com

24.21.206.127

2007-10-15 12:52:00

2007-10-15 19:52:00

I'll second Ian's recommendation of Thai Basil. The pumpkin curry is delicious. I've also had

papaya curry there, and it's absolutely fresh and hot, made on the spot. Really good Thai food.

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75.164.159.18

2007-10-15 14:14:05

2007-10-15 21:14:05

Thai Basil, I'm finding out, has a huge fan base. I'll need to check it out this week. As for a single

map, well, I am working on it. In the meantime, check out Aubrey's awesome maps of the food

carts downtown. You can see it here: http://www.speakeasy.org/~aeschright/maps/

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brakek@pdc.us

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2007-10-15 14:39:35

2007-10-15 21:39:35

When will there be food carts in Ankeny Plaza near the Skidmore Fountain? That area is in the

midst of transforming with Mercy Corps and U of O moving in....it would be a great activator and

a needed amenity if some food carts moved in for lunch times. Anyone have contacts of people

looking for a location?

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75.164.159.18

2007-10-15 17:17:27

2007-10-16 00:17:27

I have heard a rumor that Mercy Corps NW is planning or at least thinking about starting an

immigrant run food cart area that will of course feature all kinds of ethnic cuisines. Sounds like it

could make for an interesting article and I will investigate further.

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ketuti@earthlink.net



67.100.125.106

2007-10-16 10:58:45

2007-10-16 17:58:45

I would have to second Ian on the Thai Sky recommendation. Their curries are excellent and the

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csm777@comcast.net

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2007-10-24 12:01:45

2007-10-24 19:01:45

Any idea of favored spots for food carts? I know there are those downtown and some popping up

in N. Portland. Just wanting to know what other parts of town would like to see more food carts

pop up. We are looking to place one.

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2007-10-24 18:15:57

2007-10-25 01:15:57

Well, I'd say that's a tough question to answer. My inclination is to look at what you are serving,

your general concept, and the hours you want to keep. Somewhere with lots of pedestrian traffic

is a no-brainer for the lunch crowd, so downtown good. Portland is woefully lacking in late-night

carts serving those who may need some grease to soak up alcohol (bars=drunk people= want food

badly), so if this is your thing then setting up near a popular bar or two is a good idea Under

served areas that don't have many cheap dining options but a built-in population such as the Pearl

district, South Waterfront, or near the PSU campus. Carts at the farmers markets seem to do well

(but of course only when the markets are open). Anyway, hope this is useful. Good luck and let us

know when you open!

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manireik@gmail.com



24.22.24.174

2007-10-25 14:04:54

2007-10-25 21:04:54

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24.22.24.174

2007-10-25 23:28:36

2007-10-26 06:28:36

Cindy--I think an Ethiopian or West African cart would be a great addition downtown--obviously

we have good Ethiopian restaurants, but nothing on the west side. Or, if you know any African

Hebrew Israelites, I think you need to team up to open a vegan soul food cart--such food could do

very well here, I've tried to convince my few AHI acquaintances. Perhaps a cart that serves

handroll-style-only (for on the go dining) sushi and miso soups, maybe Japanese Curries. . . Not

that they almost ever qualified as "good food," but part of me still misses the chip stands of

Oxford, where you could get a big tray of chips with baked beans and salad and barbecue sauce

for £1.25 (ok, lost all my credibility on that one, didn't I?). Miss the similar "jacket potatoes" they

offered, too? And for purely selfish reasons, I think you could do worse than to join forces with

India Chaat House and the newish Mexican cart next door to expand the 12th & Yamhill cart

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csm777@comcast.net

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2007-10-26 13:03:47

2007-10-26 20:03:47

Thanks for the reply regarding ideas of where to place the next food cart and also some great ideas

of what could be offered. I think the late night idea is spot on because in Hong Kong, my parents

would always take us kids to the Hawkers market on some late weekend nights to have some

roasted duck wonton noodle soup or some so yummy street foods. I miss that so much. Food just

tasted so good at that hour. We called it "siu yah." Lots of people want something more than ya

know, the "franchised fast food." I've been to Tokyo and they have fantastic late night joints to go

to -- like to have some yummy curry potato croquettes or what not. They were not necessarily

street carts, but street type foods that were good. Ian, thanks for your thoughts too. I didn't quite

understand the "purely selfish reasons..." Do you mean I shouldn't go that route? I'm a little brain

dead today! Sorry! So, thank you to y'all for feedback. I welcome some more. BTW, I love this

sight. Good job!!!!!

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://

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2007-10-26 17:47:31

2007-10-27 00:47:31

Cindy, I think Ian meant "for purely selfish reasons" that he, personally really really wants to eat

this kind of food. Honestly, I think a late night Asian dumpling/noodle soup place might work in

Portland. But you would have to have a place that is near a lot of people. I do think an Asian

dumpling/noodle cart downtown at lunch time would work really well. There is a place in Lloyd

mall that sells horrible (well mediocre) dumplings for a dollar per piece and they do a good

business. Imagine a cart that sells the good stuff. Wow. Just make different pot sticker type

dumplings and some dim sum type stuff like Humbao, Shiu Mai, shrimp dumplings, vegetarian

dumplings (for inspiration I'm thinking of these little joints in San Francisco along Clement

Street), and maybe sell some rice, a couple of noodle soups, and maybe some stir fried greens to

make a complete meal. Seriously. Offer some different dipping sauces, and you have yourself a

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csm777@comcast.net

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24.21.187.195

2007-10-26 19:23:12

2007-10-27 02:23:12

Hi admin. Thank you for the great suggestion! I know a place in NY that does exclusively

handmande dumplings. A little joint and does nothing but. Handmade dumplings are pretty labor

intensive but they are so good and yummy. Worth the work. The challenge right now is to find

the right spot and when I do please come visit me and lunch is on me. BTW, I've tried the mall

stuff...yeh, enough said. The best thing about the food carts is that they all have heart and soul in

their food. (Unlike the franchises). And again, I totally love your website. Hope to be part of your

feature soon. I'll keep you informed!!!!

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2009-05-16 12:08:24

2009-05-16 19:08:24

Do you know about the cart at 44th & Hawthorne? It is on a front lawn and you can sit on a

deck there and watch the world go by. Now there are 2 restaurants there. In the morning there is

Katie with "Swine & Grind"; a breakfast buiscuit place much better than normal. She makes

her own pork sausage and peppers some excellent bacon for the generous sandwiches. She is open

until 2pm and then Dan comes on with his creole New Orleans food at the "Po'House". Gumbo,

Po'Boys, Etouffee, etc. He was a chef in high-end restaurants for 10 years or so and the quality

shows. This location must be good since it was where Zach started "Zach's Shack" and where

"the Whole Bowl" was located until it moved into a permanent location. Try these places. I bet

you'll like them. The quality is great.

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2009-05-31 13:47:36

2009-05-31 20:47:36

Most cities have food carts, many cities have more than Portland. Ours our good, very good, but

a little too proud. How about a little humility. I don't think this exchange ever happened. ―You

mean, they don‘t have food carts in other cities?‖ a bewildered local friend asked an awe struck

visiting guest. ―Carts are outlawed in my town,‖ another friend sighed. I hope everyone out there

keeps supporting this type of thing but realizes we are a small city already becoming a joke due to

youthful self-satisfaction. Keep Portland Smug.

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sandrar

sandrar@gmail.com

http://google.com/zsxdg

94.112.174.197

2009-09-10 14:19:24

2009-09-10 21:19:24

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/10/17/thai-sky/

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:10:56 +0000

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CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Thai

Thai

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=61



Location: SW

5th and Oak/Stark Parking Lot Description: This was the first cart to offer Thai

food at the 5th and Oak/Stark food cart parking lot. Even though there are now many other Thai carts,

the very friendly owners Jenny and Nu still do a good business. Rather than making each order from

scratch, they offer a choice of about 8 different selections from a warming table (though you can order

soups and fried rice dishes that are made to order). This makes a visit to the cart very convenient if you

are in a hurry. Even a line of people 7-10 deep will get served quickly. The menu changes daily but is

pretty consistent for each day of the week. A special slot on Friday has something different each week.

The dishes are about half meat and half vegetarian, with at least one coconut based curry. The choices

always include Pad Thai, usually in both chicken and tofu varieties. The food is very good and

authentic. Some may say that there are other carts that make you wait as they cook your food to order

that are a little bit better, but that is no reason not to enjoy Thai Sky's offerings. Recommended dishes

are Cashew Chicken or Red Curry Chicken on Mondays, Pineapple Fried Rice that is always available

to order, and the very spicy Jungle Curry that sometimes fills the wildcard slot on Fridays.

Sample Menu: Selection of: Yellow Curry with Tofu, Green Curry Chicken,

Chicken Tom Yum Stir Fried, Tofu Stir Fried w/Chili Paste and Green Beans, Pad Khee Mao with

Tofu, Pad Thai with Chicken. 1 choice with steamed rice: $4.75 2 choices with steamed rice: $5.75

Noodles only: $5.00 Tom Yum Noodles Soup: $5.00 Veggie Salad or Egg Rolls: $1.50 Spicy,

Pineapple or Regular Fried Rice with Chicken or Tofu: $5.00 Hours: Mon-Fri

Lunch Hours, closes around 3PM Phone: 503-750-5369

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Kirk

mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

132.239.142.130

2007-10-19 13:38:17

2007-10-19 20:38:17

Wow - One of the food carts I have actually eaten at. I thought the portion size was good, and was

happy that the dish I ordered(Pad Kee Mao) had some real "zing" to it......

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ketuti@earthlink.net



68.165.77.192

2007-10-23 19:47:04

2007-10-24 02:47:04

Great call on this one. This place is better than most Thai restaurants in town. While the noodle

dishes are better than average, I think the curries are where these guys really shine. I think I've

tried everything they have at least once and can find no real weaknesses. Having a party? Thai

Sky would be happy to cater it...I've asked!

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miguel

mike_foodie_man@comcast.net



166.6.221.225

2007-10-30 12:21:11

2007-10-30 19:21:11

It's starting to feel like fall now, so I will return to my favorite dish Tom Yum Noodle Soup, if you

like it spicy and hot it's the best. Great for stuffy noses and colds.

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Ferris

ferris@anyoneanyonebuhler.co.uk



12.153.177.66

2008-01-30 13:50:25

2008-01-30 20:50:25

And they are nice! Just great people.

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Edward

ejuan@laika.com

http://www.ridingthehermes.com

209.162.219.253

2008-02-19 15:34:04

2008-02-19 22:34:04

ONE DOLLAR thai ice tea! And good too! WOW! Get the peanut curry sauce with tofu.

Delicious.

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Justus

justuspost@gmail.com



76.115.46.112

2009-05-15 12:15:12

2009-05-15 19:15:12

I've been going here for almost 3 years. By far the best peanut curry (tuesdays) I've ever had. $5,

enormous portions, really good food, Super nice people, and yes, the line moves fast! I love this

cart! Two complaints: #1 The portion is huge and I have a hard time not eating it all. #2 They

aren't open on the weekends.

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Food Carts Featured in Today's Oregonian

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/10/19/food-carts-featured-in-todays-oregonian-2/

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:45:10 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=62



Today's A&E Section features a fairly large write-up (but a fairly small listing) of several food

carts in Downtown, mostly at the SW 9th and Alder and SW 5th and Oak parking lots. Lots of big

photos though. You can try searching the Oregonian's heinous website to find the article. Listings for all the usual

suspects such as Tabor, Snow White Crepe House, Aybla, Samurai, etc. They do have a nice little

profile on the no-nonsense Northwest Hot Dog located at Jamison Square Park in the Pearl District.

And yes, Northwest Hot Dog is on my list to check out. The "Platter" section by Christina Melander

also features a profile of the newish Filipino cart on N. Mississippi, a place I've been meaning to check

out for a few weeks now. The owner apparently has some swanky restaurant credentials including gigs

at Meriwether's and The Hotel Deluxe's Driftwood Room. Hey, their loss might be our gain so expect a

write-up soon. I'm out of town for the next few days, but will be hitting the carts hard next week. Have

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jickers@excite.com



24.20.10.159

2007-10-20 00:54:09

2007-10-20 07:54:09

Oregonian = lame website indeed. Great site here. Great Thai place at around 4th and Harrison

up here near PSU.

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com



72.160.91.51

2007-10-20 10:30:28

2007-10-20 17:30:28

Thanks Dave, I will check out the Thai place. It's nice to know that PSU students are getting more

cheap (and better) options than the cafeteria in Smith Center.

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Flavour Spot

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/10/23/flavour-spot/

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:45:55 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast Foods

Breakfast Foods

CUISINE

CUISINE

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

North-Portland

North-Portland

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Waffles

Waffles

Weekends

Weekends

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=63



***Highly Recommended*** Locations: Two

Locations! Corner of North Lombard and N. Brandon (In between N. Denver N. Greeley in the

Videorama parking lot) and now open on N. Mississippi and N. Fremont.

Description: The cutest little waffle stands in North Portland. Heck, the only waffle

stands in Portland. Yet these are no mere waffles. Theses are waffles elevated to a new art form.

Imagine large round "old school" waffles made fresh to order (the thin kind with the small indents, not

Belgian waffles), stuffed, spread and folded into a type of giant burrito-sandwich hybrid with all kinds

of inspired fillings both sweet or savory. Or both. The Sausage and Maple waffle is

dangerous stuff: a slight crunch from the outside of the waffle, then the slight saltiness of the sausage

patties, then the sweetness of maple syrup combined into some kind of new food of the gods. ($4.00).

A more savory choice is the Ham and Cheese with either cheddar or smoked Gouda

($4.00). The heat of the waffle makes the cheese melt perfectly into the ham while the waffle holes

soak it all up for one giant comforting breakfast or lunch sandwich that is sure to keep you satiated for

hours. Sweet waffle choices include the basic Butter and Powder Sugar

($2.00) or the Peanut Butter & Jelly ($3.50). Or try one of the more complex

and decadent things like the sugar coma inducing Black Forest with Nutella and

Blackberry Jam ($3.50) or the S'More that comes with sweet as sin Mallow Fluff

and more of that excellent Nutella ($3.50). Beverages include all your usual espresso drinks or coffee

(12 oz coffee is only 1.00!), Italian sodas, good old fashioned egg creams, and a limeade drink. They

even serve my childhood favorite Ovaltine, either solo in milk or mixed in their

signature Maltball Mocha ($3.00 for a 12 oz). The location is a bit off the beaten

track for some, the ambiance is very strip mall parking lot and there is only one uncovered picnic table

for dining which makes Flavour Spot not the easiest choice. No matter, I'd happily brave traffic down

Interstate Ave. to eat a Flavour Spot waffle sitting on the wet pavement in the pouring rain. Yes, they

are that good. Sample Menu: Please refer to the Flavour Spot Website for their whole menu.

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30-3:00, Saturday 8-3, Sunday 8-3

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Lelo

sassygardener@gmail.com

http://www.lelonopo.blogspot.com

24.21.206.127

2007-11-03 11:59:12

2007-11-03 18:59:12

A nice little bonus is on the weekends there's usually NYTimes available to read while dining or

waiting. Score!

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kim

kim655@gmail.com

http://

24.22.31.205

2009-04-18 19:43:52

2009-04-19 02:43:52

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/10/29/aybalaya-mediterranean/

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:47:26 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Falafel

Falafel

Greek

Greek

Gyros

Gyros

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Falafel

Falafel

foodcart

foodcart

gyro

gyro

mediterranean

mediterranean

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

veg

veg

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=33



Location: Two Locations - the SW 9th and

Alder Parking Lot and the SW 5th and Oak "cart pod" Description: Quality

Mediterranean and Greek Food including lots of vegetarian and some vegan options. The Gyros

especially, are highly recommended. Aybla is open later than most carts (5:30 PM) making it doable

for an early dinner before a movie or to grab dinner to go on your way home after work. Aybla is also

open on Saturdays from 12-4 PM, yet another rarity in the Portland food cart realm. I've heard lots of

feedback that Aybla's gyros are just about the best in town and I'm happy to report that they are quite

tasty, fresh, and the meat is tender and well portioned. Overall I'd say the gyros here are a very good

value for the money (regular gyros $4.50, giant "enough for 2 meals" super gyros are $6.00). Gyros

come in either the grilled lamb variety or with seasoned chicken served in a billowy thick and soft

Greek style pita and include tzatziki sauce, and chopped onion, tomato, and parsley. Feta cheese can be

added for $0.50. Another delicious pita sandwich is the traditional grilled skewers of ground seasoned

lamb known as kafta kebobs. Salads include a standard Greek salad ($4.00 large, $2.00 small), or

traditional Tabouli ($3.00). The Mezzas here are also quite fresh and much better than average. In the

$3.00 - 6.00 range, most of them can be ordered as sandwiches or full plates and include things such

falafel, hummous, baba ghanouj, the Greek spinach phyllo triangles known as Tyropita, and vegetarian

Dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice). Plates come with a delicious Syrian seasoned rice

made with rice and roasted wheat berries. Vegetarians will be quite happy with Aybla's variety, and

many dishes can be made vegan by simply requesting them without feta or tzatziki sauce. I also adore

the owner and cook Saied Samaiel. Born in Syria, Saied learned to cook professionally on the Greek

Island of Crete where he lived and worked for over a decade. This experience, coupled with his

professionalism in the kitchen and friendliness with his customers (not to mention his killer food) are

outstanding features that keep me returning to Aybla time and time again. Sample

Menu: See the Aybla Website Hours: Mon-Fri 11-5:30 , Sat 12-4

Phone: 503-490-3387 Website: http://www.ayblagrill.com E-

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tODD

stadler@aracnet.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

216.99.215.176

2007-10-11 23:14:08

2007-10-12 06:14:08

They also have a new cart on SW 2nd near Stark or Oak. (Or did the one above move?) And yeah,

I recommend the gyros as well. I don't have a lot of gyro experience to judge by, but theirs are

surprisingly tasty. I've had both lamb and chicken, but I prefer the lamb. Haven't tried their other

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tODD

stadler@aracnet.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

216.99.215.176

2007-10-11 23:15:52

2007-10-12 06:15:52

Also, just noticed a typo: it's "Aybla". And they have a Web site of sorts.

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63.230.169.206

2007-10-11 23:39:07

2007-10-12 06:39:07

Wow, tODD, you are a wealth of information (and have a terrific eye for editing). Merci Mille

Fois. I will update.

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Tyler

tyler23rh@comcast.net



69.30.57.15

2007-10-26 13:10:43

2007-10-26 20:10:43

I just finished one of Aybla's superb "Super Lamb" gyros a couple minutes ago. I don't often eat

gyros anymore, I don't like the lamb-based filling usually, but this cart is an exception. As is

typical with excellent homestyle ethnic cooking, the difference here is largely with the ingredients.

Not just the meat - they make great falafel, too - but the very high quality feta, superb pitas, all the

details are right. They buy local and organic "when possible" and it shows. Even the baklava is

fantastic, most commercial baklava is too sticky sweet for me, dripping with syrup, but theirs has

great pastry, tons of flavor and no dripping goo. I have never gotten a bad meal from this cart and

recommend it very highly for carnivores and vegetarians alike.

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Dave

jickers@excite.com



24.20.129.103

2007-10-31 17:20:50

2007-11-01 00:20:50

Based on the write-up I gave it a try. Glad I did; The falafel was delicious as well as the dolmades.

Yumm!

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com



24.22.24.174

2007-11-02 12:40:14

2007-11-02 19:40:14

Definitely the best cart Lebanese/Mediterranean I've had, glad to know they're open "late" and on

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Lewanna

lucretia_71@yahoo.com



65.243.175.120

2007-12-11 13:52:31

2007-12-11 20:52:31

Definitely recommend it!! I've had both the falafel and the lamb gyro here and I'm never

disappointed. I'm a gyro lover, has made the 'what do I want for lunch' question a no-brainer. :)

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Jeff

greatjeffblog@gmail.com

http://jeffthegreat.blogspot.com

149.117.164.28

2007-12-19 16:00:47

2007-12-19 23:00:47

This place is great! They are the top rated food cart on a new local business listing site.

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The Guilty Carnivore

omnivore@guiltycarnivore.com

http://guiltycarnivore.com

192.94.38.34

2008-01-31 10:45:03

2008-01-31 17:45:03

Finally made it here. Man, that was a good gyro. The lamb was served in flavorful chunks that had

been crisped nicely. The seasoning was terrific, as was the tangly, garlicky tzatziki. I would like to

get back to explore the other sandwiches.

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Lyndon

blyndo@gmail.com



207.170.197.26

2008-03-26 13:56:20

2008-03-26 20:56:20

The super gyro is the best in town, in my opinion. Completely fresh, amazing with perfect feta.

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Dan

soup777@gmail.com



66.195.186.130

2008-07-12 09:35:00

2008-07-12 16:35:00

Quick, fresh, and tasty. Wish we had carts like this in NYC.

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Jason Wax

wax.jason@gmail.com

http://

66.213.196.146

2008-07-14 15:48:06

2008-07-14 22:48:06

I had lunch at Aybla for the first time this afternoon. I eat lunch at the SW 9th and Alder carts

about 2-3 days each week, and I've puzzled over the long lines at Aybla while I wait for my food

at Samurai or Julia's. I don't expect much from gyros. But the super lamb gyro I ate today was

delicious, full of bright, clean flavors, and golden caramelized lamb. And despite its large size and

overly generous filling, it was wrapped up so expertly that I managed to eat the entire thing while I

walked back to work without spilling a single morsel. What else is good at Aybla?

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Diane

dianerogers66@msn.com

http://

199.181.152.2

2008-07-23 13:04:57

2008-07-23 20:04:57

Aybla now has a cart in the South Waterfront area as well. I'm trying to limit myself to once a

week but it hasn't happened so far.

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

204.27.190.53

2008-07-23 14:23:18

2008-07-23 21:23:18

Thanks, Updated! I also just now noticed the photos for this post are all messed up. I'll fix those

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Diane

dianerogers66@msn.com

http://

75.164.250.227

2008-10-20 19:23:23

2008-10-21 02:23:23

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Angie

howardan@ohsu.edu

http://

137.53.241.1

2008-12-12 11:12:57

2008-12-12 18:12:57

I have eaten at the Aybla cart in the South Waterfront area on SW Gibbs and it is SUPERB! We

all agree that this and the Rip City burger place are some of the best food in the city hands down.

We have a few restaurants to choose from, but we still prefer their food and service!

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Angie

howardan@ohsu.edu

http://

137.53.241.1

2008-12-12 11:13:57

2008-12-12 18:13:57

I have eaten at the Aybla cart in the South Waterfront area on SW Gibbs and it is SUPERB! We

all agree that this and the Rip City burger place are some of the best food in the city hands down.

We have a few restaurants to choose from, but we still prefer their food and service! Aybla was

only closed for a month in October while they were on vacation but it's back and operating with

YUMMY treats.

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oakey

lars.fu@gmail.com



24.20.150.101

2009-02-11 01:01:17

2009-02-11 08:01:17

Their cart on 2nd closed last year. Now they have a cart on SW 5th. Yum!

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Wade

wadestyle@netzero.com



209.19.114.78

2009-02-12 13:52:26

2009-02-12 20:52:26

I finally found a spot to park after getting yelled at & my truck being kicked by a lady who

apparently thought she had the right of way, none the less it was all worth it, never had lamb

before, the only thing I could even compare it to is a well marinated tri-tip Central Cali style, I

guess its rich I don't know what you would call it besides delicious, the lamb gyro came so quickly

and it was so hot I kept it in my pocket to warm me, the two ladies working were friendly and

smart, I might have to park farther away and just skateboad in because I will be going back for

sure!

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75.175.99.52

2009-04-28 23:27:04

2009-04-29 06:27:04

hi,thanks for your good work. i just like to let you know i did open onother two carts in 5 and oak.

one is calld senora mixcan grill and one aybla.m.grill. thanks chef saied.

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2009-05-03 18:44:32

2009-05-04 01:44:32

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Angy

edbking@comcast.net

198.177.26.197

2009-08-12 09:16:22

2009-08-12 16:16:22

Very good Gyros! (Just a correction) you said, "the Greek spinach phyllo triangles known as

Tyropita." They are actually called Spanokopita. Tyropita is the cheese filled phyllo triangles.

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Garden State

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/11/03/garden-state/

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:07:01 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Dinner

Dinner

HOURS

HOURS

Italian

Italian

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Pasta

Pasta

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Sellwood

Sellwood

Sicilian

Sicilian

Snacks

Snacks

Southeast-Portland

Southeast-Portland

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=66



***Recommended*** Location: SE 13th

and Lexington, in the heart of Sellwood's "antique row." (Located in the 7900 address range, kitty

corner to the Sellwood Library, and a few blocks north of Tacoma Street)

Description: "Italian Street Food from the Willamette Valley." This shiny

new wagon is Portland's only cart offering Sicilian street snacks. They also sell soups, grilled

chicken, salads and one sandwich offering - grilled peppers and sausage on a ciabatta roll. Garden

State uses organic and local ingredients as much as possible with most of their produce and all of their

chicken coming from Gaining Ground Farm

located in Yamhill, Oregon.

As for the Sicilian part, the Arancine here are the best I've had in Portland. An order

($4.00 or $6.00 with a side salad) includes four tender larger than golf-ball sized balls of tender risotto

rice liberally seasoned with saffron and stuffed with your choice of either cheese or a meat based

marinara sauce. Dusted with super fine bread crumbs, you order and wait while they are fried in front

of you to dark golden perfection in fresh tasting oil, and they come out crispy and still warm without

being the least bit greasy. Pure comfort food. The creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside

Sicilian fried potato fritters known as Cazilli (also $4.00), are just as good . Both are

served with lemon wedges and a light tomato sauce on the side. This is the epitomy of good cart food;

simple, fresh, quick, reasonably priced, and highly addictive. Garden State has only been open for less

than a month, and they warned me that they are still tweaking with their menu to figure out what works

and what doesn't, and that it will change frequently depending on the seasons. In the meantime I can

highly recommend their textbook Pollo alla Diavola (aka Devil's Chicken), a

traditional Tuscan spicy grilled chicken that is rubbed with crushed black peppercorns and dried red

spicy peppers, and cooked under a weight making it slightly charred on the outside but remaining juicy

and succulent within. Served with grilled bread and a large salad it is meant for two diners although

one person with a very giant appetite could probably cope. ($12.00). I didn't try the grilled pepper and

sausage sandwich ($6.00), but I did take a peek at somebody else's, and trust me I will be back soon to

try it. There are a couple of things you need to know

about Garden State. There is no seating (yet), so you'll need to plan accordingly. This could be a bit of

an issue as things like Arancine are best eaten right out of the fryer. I ended up gobbling mine down

standing right there in front of the cart, but then again it wasn't raining. In addition, Garden State is

located in an emerging "food cart court" parking lot (kitty corner to the Sellwood Library) and there is

some construction going on around it as the owner puts in a seating area and patio, and as other carts

settle in (there is a taco truck and Asian type cart opening soon as well) making it a little chaotic.

Regardless and despite these issues, those Arancine are pure poetry and although this isn't your typical

cheapie Portland street food, the quality of ingredients and careful approach to cooking make Garden

State worth the money and the drive to Sellwood. This is a terrific new addition to Portland's food cart

scene and I'm certain it will soon be a popular favorite. Sample Menu: Arancine (option of cheese or meat ragu) - $4.00 (or $6.00 with a

salad). Cazilli - $4.00 (or $6.00 with a salad). Grilled Sausage and Peppers on a Cibatta roll - $6.00

1/2 chicken grilled devil's style with salad and grilled bread (for 2) - $12.00 Soup of the day - $5.00

with bread Salad Specials (rotate) - $4.00 - $6.00 range (approximately) Soft Drinks, Coffee, Juices,

etc.... - vary in price Hours: Lunch 7 days a week: 11:30 to 3:30. Phone:

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Mostly Running.

pdxs2001@yahoo.com



24.21.221.237

2007-11-05 14:14:54

2007-11-05 21:14:54

Did you get an idea as to whether the owner/s had done any time in Portland restaurants? Just

curious. Great write up by the way. MR

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

64.62.18.244

2007-11-05 15:01:16

2007-11-05 22:01:16

I heard that he has worked as a cook in some of Portland's more well known restaurants, just not

sure where. In addition, I was too busy shoving his awesome food in my mouth to ask. If you find

out let us know! Thanks

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pappyvitz@comcast.net



24.21.215.67

2007-11-05 16:36:34

2007-11-05 23:36:34

I can also attest to the quality of the Arancine. I found them light and crisp, with a wonderful

saffron flavor and no greasiness at all. Basically just the way you always hope they'll be made, but

rarely are. Quite frankly the Arancine at Garden State are better than most of the versions I've had

at well-known restaurants in town. The light dipping sauce with fresh herbal flavors that

accompanied it might be better suited to the summer than fall, but that's being nitpicky. And for $4

it's a no-brainer. If I lived in Sellwood I would take an order home for dinner on a regular basis.

The Cazilli didn't impress me quite as much, but they were certainly fine for what they were. No

complaints. And the chicken was surprisingly well prepared given the fact that the man works out

of a cart smaller than my bathroom. At $12 the chicken is a bit pricey for cart food. But it was

probably enough for two people, and again I've had chicken at a number of well-known

restaurants around town that was not as good. Once they get their seating set up, this will be a

great place to stop for an inexpensive, tasty lunch or early dinner. In the meantime, a number of

coffee houses on the street (such as the Ugly Mug) are cool with bringing the food into their place.

This is a solid addition to the Portland food cart scene, and a nice add for the Sellwood area as

well.

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Otter

mason.crumley@gmail.com



24.21.170.80

2008-02-05 16:21:00

2008-02-05 23:21:00

I tried Garden State last week, and it was wonderful. I split an order of cheese arancine and a

meatball sub ($5, new addition to the menu?) with a friend, which was quite a lot of food for 9

bucks. Excellent comfort food for cold rainy days, and worth traveling across town for!

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kit

scoutgirl77@gmail.com



72.11.116.239

2008-05-01 13:05:09

2008-05-01 20:05:09

Just tried Garden State for the first time. WOW!! I had the chickpea sandwich with grilled

butternut squash. The greens were a great variety and very fresh. A wonderful sauce

compleminted the grilled squash and perfectly fried chickpea patty. Plus it had shredded carrot

and radish. "Delicious" doesn't even touch this one! I am left here thinking of when I am going

back and hoping to get it again. Might make it hard for me to try anything else.

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Shirley Weishaar

iceh2@alamedanet.net



24.143.138.29

2008-06-16 21:18:14

2008-06-17 04:18:14

On a trip to visit my friend who had just moved to Sellwood from California she took me across

the street from her condo on a drizzly day for Kevin's food. It was absolutely delicious, beautifully

served and reasonably priced. I can't wait for my next trip to Portland and Kevin's will be the first

place I'll go for food.

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Holden Pike

holdenpike@hotmail.com



65.102.22.229

2008-06-04 15:56:25

2008-06-04 22:56:25

Yes, I second those fantastic chickpea sandwiches. Though I'll warn you: I fear they may be

addictive! When they very first opened the cart in Sellwood last year he didn't have much to offer

for vegetarians, but with the large, impossibly-fresh salad and best of all those chickpea

sandwiches, for me it has quickly become a favored stop along SE 13th Avenue. You're a great

addition to the neighborhood, Kevin!

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Momma Sandri

mikesandri@msn.com

http://mikesandri@msn.com

67.82.113.140

2008-12-22 10:26:20

2008-12-22 17:26:20

I can attest that Kevin does the quality thing ALL THE TIME Good boy from Good Italian (don't

let the name Kevin fool ya) stock. Give him a kiss from his mom when you stop in

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schlockstar

jmchilson@gmail.com

http://www.lostoregon.com

71.236.210.172

2009-03-14 20:52:04

2009-03-15 03:52:04

Finally made it to Garden State - and kind of chickened out and order the standard meatball sub

instead of some of the other items on the menu. I wasn't disappointed though. I had that sucker at 1

pm today and at almost 9 pm I'm still pretty full. Next time I'm trying the Porchetta.

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sue

pinkgrrlqat@yahoo.com



70.89.182.241

2009-06-03 11:52:11

2009-06-03 18:52:11

Hey! I saw them downtown last Friday, I think on SW 3rd (not completely positive on the exact

location). So, they've either added a cart or moved. They don't have an address on their site.

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30 carts in 30 day | Food Carts Portland



http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/22/30-foodcarts-in-30-days/

75.119.209.198

2009-06-22 16:57:50

2009-06-22 23:57:50

[...] he’s been to 23, so I foresee success. I met up with John over beers and a meatball sub

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Julia's Mobile Cafe - Russian Food

http://foodcartsportland.com/2007/11/14/julias-mobile-cafe-russian-food/

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:55:07 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=67



UPDATE JANUARY 9, 2009 - CLOSED FOR BUSINESS. Location: SW Alder and

9th Parking Lot Description: Yet another fine addition to the Alder Street "cart

pod." The lovely and bewitching Julia herself makes rib-sticking Russian comfort food. These are well

known hits such as a hearty and perfectly balanced sweet and sour borscht served with rye bread

($4.00 for 16 ounces), a generous platter of stuffed cabbage with piroshki and salad ($6.00), and

different kinds of meat or vegetable Russian style piroshkis made with a dense golden crust and stuffed

with things like meat, mushrooms, or potatoes ($1.00 per piece). Julia doesn't seem to skimp on the

quality or freshness of her food, and a whiff through her cart window while you watch her stir various

pots and pans of things in her tiny kitchen is just hypnotizing. The borscht for example billows enough

aromatic steam to recover appetites from any bad flu or cold, and contains more than a generous

portion of meat and veggies (a vegetarian version is also available), while sprinkles of fresh chopped

dill are added last along with a little dollop of sour cream. She isn't skimpy on the portions either and a

soup and an entree can easily feed two hungry people for around $12.00. Other items include an addictive bowl of meat

filled boiled dumplings called pelmeni served with sour cream ($6.00), A tender Russian meatloaf with

rice and salad ($6.00), and a wonderfully spicy carrot salad ($4.00). Meat, vegetarian, ($2.00 per

piece) or dessert blinis with sweet cream cheese, cherries or apples ($4.00) round out the offerings.

Julia is herself originally from a small town in Kazakhstan and smiled demurely when asked how she

ended up in Portland ten years ago. "It's a long story," she sighed. Knowing about these things myself I

asked, "It was for a man wasn't it?" She answered, "Da, it was for love." Well, Miss Julia, we are sure

happy to have you here in Portland cooking your outstanding food, no matter what it took to get you

here. Sample Menu: Russian Meat Sandwich

with Cheese, Fried Onion, and Potato Salad - $6.00 Lagman (A noodle stew) with Chicken and

Vegetables - $5.00 Stuffed Cabbage with Piroshki and Salad - $6.00 Russian Blini with Meat or

Vegetarian Style - $2.00 Piroshki (meat or vegetable) - $1.00 per piece Spicy Carrot Salad - $2.00

Russian Beet Salad - $2.50 Russian Potato Salad - $2.50 Soft Drinks or Water - $1.00

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Kim Nyland

kim@apizzascholls.com

http://

71.236.162.125

2007-11-15 16:34:39

2007-11-15 23:34:39

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kathleen mazzocco

kmazz@comcast.net

http://www.km-clear.blogspot.com

24.20.64.97

2007-12-11 21:56:22

2007-12-12 04:56:22

GREAT web site. Makes me want to skip restaurants until I've hit all the carts.

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Noah

nwhatz@gmail.com

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70.102.139.75

2008-08-20 11:48:50

2008-08-20 18:48:50

To paraphrase "Take the meatloaf, leave the wraps."

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David

dgiezyng@yahoo.com

63.229.136.76

2008-12-28 23:46:09

2008-12-29 06:46:09

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66.33.203.159

2009-01-10 13:08:36

2009-01-10 20:08:36

[...] don’t have the whole story, but sadly it looks like Julia’s Russian Food on SW

Alder near 10th has shuttered its window and door and is now closed. The cart remains, but [...]

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/01/06/samurai/

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:40:48 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

HOURS

HOURS

Japanese

Japanese

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=26



***Highly Recommended*** Location: SW 9th and

Alder Parking Lot Description: Japanese food about as authentic as you might

encounter in the countless food stalls found all over Japan. If all you know about Japanese food is

teriyaki and sushi, get ready for a whole new world here. Japanese street food

is some of the best and most comforting of any street food I've encountered, and Samurai does not

disappoint. Sure they have teriyaki and it is some of the best in Portland by the way (perfectly

seasoned and tender), but they also serve things like katsu don (fried and breaded pork or chicken

cutlet with a curry or lightly scrambled egg served over rice), thick and aromatic yakitori stirfried

noodles (chicken, beef, or tofu), Japanese style wafuu curry, and some occassional specialties

such as sweet soy sauce glazed "bbq" unagi eel and seasoned karaage fried chicken. What makes Samurai really stand out from the crowd though

is the way they prepare their food. It's a family run operation and they really care about the quality,

preparing each order as it comes in, and adding little extras such as a side of veggies and pickled

ginger. This is Japananese home cooking at its best and the portions are big. They will also offer you a

free cup of hot tea while you are waiting (and it doesn't hurt that the young tatooed Japanese server is

extra friendly and quite good looking). I could eat there every day (sigh). There are plenty of

vegetarian options and Samurai is also open until 4PM or so, making a late lunch or hearty afternoon

snack a real possibility. Sample Menu: (note - most items, outside of the noodle

dishes, come with a good amount of rice and a side of veggies) Yakisoba Noodles

(beef, chicken, or tofu) - $5.00 Yakitori chicken - $5.00 Ginger chicken or pork - $6.00 Karaage

(seasoned and deep fried chicken) - $6.00 Tofu Steak (mild or spicy) - $5.00 Katsu (bread and fried

chicken or pork cutlet) - $6.00 Katsu Don (breaded and fried chicken or pork cutlet on rice with egg

and onion mixture on top - one of my favorites!) - $6.00 Curry Katsu (same as above with mild wafuu

curry sauce) - $6.00 Curry (Wafuu Curry, with choice of pork, katsu, croquette, or fried shrimp) -

$6.00 to $7.00 Oyako Don (chicken, onion, soft scrambled egg, and sauce on rice - my personal

favorite!) or Tanin-Don (pork) - $5.00 BBQ Eel on rice - $10.00 Tempura or Veggie Tempura -

$6.00 Miso Soup - $2.00 Hours: Mon-Fri 11-4pm (give or take) Phone:

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tODD

todd@toddstadler.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

64.221.202.251

2008-01-16 15:17:24

2008-01-16 22:17:24

Ate at Samurai for the first time, and I'm very impressed! I had the pork (tanin?) donburi. The first

thing I noticed was how good the rice was -- just the right texture, and nice and sticky (for easy

chopstick use). The rest of the dish was also nice -- the sauce was subtle, but not wimpy, and the

meat of higher-than-normal-cart quality. The only sad thing was that this cart is too far away from

my office to allow me to get back to my desk with a hot serving. I'll have to eat near the cart next

time. And the free cup of green tea was especially welcome on a cold January day like today.

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2008-01-10 10:48:53

2008-01-10 17:48:53

My sister got one of her favorite meals in pdx there - a really spicy, but delicious (according to

her) teriyaki chicken. I am curious about their tofu options, but haven't inquired as to the actual

vegan-ness. Any idea?

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Kirk

mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

132.239.142.130

2008-01-07 09:36:31

2008-01-07 16:36:31

I'm fairly amazed that they are able to pull all of those dishes off with a tiny foodcart....without a

doubt, one for my Portland "eating list".

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jojo

vjoe_udo@yahoo.com



134.134.136.2

2008-01-07 14:59:12

2008-01-07 21:59:12

Their sauce is very distinctive, it has a lot of mellow ginger taste. This makes the Yakisoba much

much better than any other I've tried. Agidashi tofu and short ribs are also best in city. I wasn't

impressed with teriyaki chicken (salt style) and tofu steak. bottom line - great Japanese food at an

awesome value

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2008-01-11 13:21:44

2008-01-11 20:21:44

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

75.175.80.148

2008-01-10 12:51:21

2008-01-10 19:51:21

Most Japanese sauces contain a soy sauce base. However they generally also contain dashi which

is a sauce made from kelp seaweed, soy, and dried bonito tuna flakes. I would ask them if they

have dashi in their sauce, or alternately ask if the sauce has bonito or dried fish stock in it. They

should understand what you mean. Keep us posted on the vegan options

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an

alisan97@gmail.com



24.21.223.53

2008-12-31 00:53:30

2008-12-31 07:53:30

I had a pork katsu the other day, and was not impressed at all. The food was so bland and the pork

was very tough and rubbery. I was very disappointed with what people raved about this cart. I

thought it was kind of unfair based on my single judgement, so I took my friend with me just to

give them another chance and second opinion. We ended up choosing the same dish - chicken

teriyaki which was very salty and the vegetables were just filled with soy sauce and it was

tasteless. We were not satisfied at all. Won't go there again!

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willlikesmail@yahoo.com



63.89.221.130

2009-01-08 14:28:23

2009-01-08 21:28:23

This place, as most who care already know, is real Japanese food, and it's even made by real

Japanese people. It isn't five-star dining, but it's not trying to be, either. They make take-out lunch

and hit it dead on. For first-timers who want to try authentic things people eat in Japan on an

everyday basis but which are essentially unknown to average Americans, try Oyako-don or

Hambagu (not hamburger). The tonkatsu is good as well. I really wish they had a few dishes with

Kim Chi in them, but everyone clamors and stamps their feet that it's Korean, as if most of Japan

doesn't eat it- too bad for us all. That's a small complaint to file, though. Samurai bento kicks butt.

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74.220.207.143

2009-02-27 03:07:03

2009-02-27 10:07:03

[...] Samurai Bento940 SW Alder St Portland, OR 97205http://www.yelp.com/biz/samurai-bento-

portland http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=78Eat: Japanese street food Potato ChampionSE 12th

Ave and Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97255Wed-Sat. [...]

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bluecat47@hotmail.com



24.21.64.250

2009-10-04 23:49:46

2009-10-05 06:49:46

Hello !yes Samurai was my fav for a long time ...because it was run by this lovely old japanese

couple with the best customer service and the love they used to prepared each an every meal was

ART in a plate !.But now, they are run by these young guys now and to me doesn't taste original

anymore .The last time I was there I almost leave the food there after tasting it.Thanks for this

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It's Raining Food Carts!

http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/01/10/its-raining-food-carts/

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:30:22 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=69



New Food Carts Asian Station, a pan-Asian cart on SW

10th and Alder is now open for business. I haven't seen their actual menu yet, but it looks like they are

serving things like noodles, the tasty Malaysian flat bread known as Roti, dumplings and the like. If

you've tried them, drop me a line and let me know your thoughts. A Belgian Frites

stand is also opening soon on the corner of SE 12th and Hawthorne. Who doesn't like good french

fries? We'll keep you posted... Indoor Eating Options Just because the

weather outside is frightful, don't forget about eating at the carts. Rather than sitting and eating your

lunch in the rain there are several indoor areas with public seating available near a few of the "cart

pods". Our favorites? An alert reader turned us onto the Galleria on SW

10th and Washington, home to the Western Culinary Institute. Apparently they have several tables and

chairs scattered about and a few people we know take their cart food there to chow down.

The U.S. Bank Tower (aka Big Pink) on SW 5th and Alder has a decent amount

of open seating (tables and chairs) upstairs on the "mezzanine" level of the shopping area (the area near

the Starbucks and gift shop) and I have eaten plenty of lunches up there myself gazing down at the

swarming office workers on the floor below. The carts near Portland State

University on both the PSU campus itself (on the park blocks) and at the "cart pod" on SW

4th and Jefferson are close to several quasi-public spaces. Smith Center at 1825 SW Broadway has terrific

seating on almost every floor and lots of tables and chairs on both the first and second floors near the

cafeteria. The newly build Meseeh Engineering Building, at

1930 SW 4th also has seating. Real Taste of India vs. New Taste of

India It's a taste-off! Well, sort of. At least with one person's taste buds anyway. Stumptown Vegan eats at both carts, writes it up in extensive detail, and drum roll

please... After plenty of taste tests I have come to the conclusion that the Real Taste of

India is the better cart for my taste buds, though many of my co-workers disagree. You

can read the whole thing here. What do Food Carts Portland Readers think? What's your favorite

Indian Cart and why? Hmm, perhaps a blind taste test challenge is in order with a panel of judges? We

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Rosebuds for 1/11/08



http://portland.daveknows.org/2008/01/11/rosebuds-for-11108/

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2008-01-11 08:02:40

2008-01-11 15:02:40

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tODD

todd@toddstadler.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

64.221.202.251

2008-01-11 14:40:15

2008-01-11 21:40:15

Can't speak from the vegan perspective (though I'm more likely to eat like a vegan at an Indian

place than elsewhere), but Real Taste of India definitely is my favorite of the two. Once a year, I'll

forget why I didn't like New TOI and try it again. But only once a year. It's not that it's horrible

(heck, even Real TOI is hit-and-miss). Just ... meh?

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2008-01-11 13:22:14

2008-01-11 20:22:14

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eenie

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66.93.38.206

2008-02-23 03:56:38

2008-02-23 10:56:38

I had lunch at whichever one has a branch over by PSU (New Taste, I think?) a week or so ago,

and it was pretty dreadful. Veg combination, including some very bitter, undercooked eggplant. A

disappointing meal--except, for some reason, for the naan, which was more like chapati, chewy,

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/01/14/al-forno-ferruzza/

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:40:08 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

Italian

Italian

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Pasta

Pasta

Pizza

Pizza

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Sicilian

Sicilian

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

downtown

downtown

Italian

Italian

pasta

pasta

Pizza

Pizza

Sicilian

Sicilian

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=70



Warning!!! This cart

has now opened a full blown restaurant at NE 27th and Alberta. This cart is only open once in a while.

Please call them at (315) 523-3407 to confirm until I can find out what's

going on. Thanks! Location: Sw 4th Ave and College St. (near

PSU) Description: Portland now has another food cart

serving tasty and traditional Sicilian street food. Pizza, calzones, and daily specials

($5.00) like lasagna, eggplant parmesan, and pastas make up the offerings at this large purple cart on

the corner of SW 4th Ave. and College Street near PSU, while desserts such as house

made cannolis, cakes, pies, and brownies round out the offerings. The food is good. Really

good. For Stephen Ferruzza, the affable young owner, is some kind of Sicilian food savant.

Originally from upstate NY, he comes equipped with some pretty impressive credentials including

stints working as a chef at the Lake Placid Lodge, and a Sicilian father who taught him his trade.

Stephen's biggest love however, is baking. And it shows. Pizza aficionados

usually agree that one of the most important parts of the pizza is the crust, and Ferruzza

makes a crust to rival that of the best in Portland. Equipped with a real pizza oven that gets

up to 700 degrees F, a true slow risen dough, and a touch that only a passionate and true baker can

have, his crust is a perfect balance between crusty and soft, thin in the right spots and thick around the

fat edges, and has little air bubbles and the occasional spot of char on the bottom indicating it was

made in the traditional and proper manner. It's pretty darn close to a slice of heaven if you ask me.

Toppings are basic and include the classic pizza margherita, pizza carne (choice of pepperoni or hard

salumi), or a pizza verdura that features seasonal veggies. Pizzas come in three sizes - a large slice is

$3.00, a nine- inch or so round "personal pizza" is $6.00, and a whole pie goes for $14.00, no matter

the toppings. Stephen doesn't skimp on quality either, using well regarded San Marzano tomatoes for his vibrant

sauce and quality mozzarella, fresh basil and different seasonal vegetables for his toppings. The calzones are large and well worth the

$5.00 and come as a choice of Classico (ricotta, mozzarella, and basil),Verdura (seasonal vegetables),

or Carne (with pepperoni or salumi). In addition, Stephen, with his love and knowledge of baking, also

makes his own bread, "soft and Sicilian style, not that hard crunchy kind found everywhere else in

Portland," he says. Bread comes as a side for the daily specials, or a whole loaf can be purchased for

$3.00. I'm always amazed when I find cart food like this tucked away in the corners and parking lots

of Portland, especially when it is of this high caliber and made by someone who truly cares about his

craft. Highly recommended! Sample Menu: Pizzas - $3.00, $6.00 or $14.00 -

Margherita (tomatoes, basil, mozzarella), carne (mozzarella, basil, peperoni or salumi), or verdura

(seasonal vegetables). Calzones - $5.00- with a side of tomato sauce - classico (ricotta, mozzarella,

basil), verdura (seasonal vegetables), carne (mozzarella and choice of pepperoni or salumi) Specials -

$5.00 - with fresh baked Sicilian bread - rotating daily specials with things like lasagna, eggplant

parmesan, pastas, etc. Fresh baked bread - $3.00 Rotating desserts - $3.00 - cannoli, cakes, pies,

brownies, etc Hours: (call for hours) Phone: (315) 523-3407

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

70.56.194.201

2008-01-16 16:00:08

2008-01-16 23:00:08

Ian, I bet Stephen can make you a vegan calzone or pizza.

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The Guilty Carnivore

omnivore@guiltycarnivore.com

http://guiltycarnivore.com

192.94.38.34

2008-01-24 17:21:25

2008-01-25 00:21:25

I had a "slice" of pepperoni here last week, which is really just 1/2 of the personal sized pizza. It

was pretty good - I did like the crust. The sauce was pure tomatoes, simple, straightforward and

delicious. I wish I was downtown during lunch as I'd try out the daily special for sure.

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Felicia

felicia@manoverdeherbals.com

http://WWW.manoverdeherbals.com

76.115.45.59

2008-01-19 12:38:02

2008-01-19 19:38:02

I agree!! Truly Artisan!

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2008-01-17 16:15:09

2008-01-17 23:15:09

I went today and I am really charmed by this place! Thanks for the tip. I had a personal pizza

with garlic infused olive oil, fresh herbs and veggies. I'm going to go again soon.

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

75.175.80.148

2008-01-17 16:32:36

2008-01-17 23:32:36

I dunno if I was incredibly hungry or if eating a hot bubbling pizza while sitting outside in the cold

contributed to it, but I am in love with al Forno Ferruzza's pizza! I've been dreaming about it all

week (and I am very, very picky about my pizza). I rate it as good as Ken's or Apizza Scholls.

Seriously.

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2008-01-17 11:05:46

2008-01-17 18:05:46

Ian, do spread the word if you hear something! I'm going to check it out soon myself. My Sicilian

roots are really curious about the bread.....

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com



24.22.24.174

2008-01-15 14:09:23

2008-01-15 21:09:23

Sounds so fantastically Portland--we're spoiled, we expect quality food even at cart prices: and we

get it! Once my broken knee is mended, I'll walk down there and see what vegan options they

have, sounds great!

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Mercedes

mercedesharden@epchealth.org



75.71.168.43

2008-01-15 11:00:36

2008-01-15 18:00:36

Ferruzza Pizza We were on vacaton over the Christmas holidays and drove back from the coast

over the worst icy roads I ever been on, cars off all over the road. Somehow we happened on The

Ferruzza pizza cart and the owner made us a fresh basil and olive pizza. Right out of the oven, we

ate the whole thing, I thought I was in the countryside of Italy, so delicious and authentic.

Fantastico!!!

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Stephanie

Sarge338@yahoo.como.com



71.222.65.228

2008-01-15 01:12:08

2008-01-15 08:12:08

I have eaten there,and I agree...The pizza is awesome...The write up is awesome too...Right on the

mark....

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scarletb

jesswil28@yahoo.com



76.105.132.156

2008-01-25 16:34:41

2008-01-25 23:34:41

I really wish some of the better carts would stay open on Saturdays. There are a sparse few, and a

few more when the weather is better, but it's quite limited. I have classes up at PSU on weekends

and while Superdog is great, some variety in the form of carts would be much welcomed. Thanks

for the review - can't wait to try it someday.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com



24.22.24.174

2008-01-25 23:15:12

2008-01-26 06:15:12

"Later Hours" and "Saturday/Weekend" would be great tags, actually. There are a few open past

2/3; and the occasional Saturday. . . India Chaat House, Real Taste of India and Thai Basil come to

mind. . .

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

75.175.49.151

2008-01-26 03:30:59

2008-01-26 10:30:59

Ian - Brilliant Idea! I'll add it...when I can. However, I need help from all you alert readers on the

street to tell me who's doing what, and when. Keep the tips coming! Thanks

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com



76.164.39.233

2008-05-06 02:44:17

2008-05-06 09:44:17

Finally made it over--and I've been daydreaming of going back, since. They made us up a whole

vegan pie with a sun-dried tomato (cheeseless) pesto, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, fantastic

kalamata and thick green olives, tomatoes and pine nuts. There may have been some onions, too.

All of that was great, but the crust was definitely the best I've had in Portland, the real knockout.

My non-vegan girlfriend said she preferred their pizza sans cheese, as (surprisingly to me) she said

they use too much cheese in the American (I thought) way, rather than bits of fresh Mozzarella

like she expected. Anyway--vegan or not, I'd recommend trying one that way as a lighter but

nevertheless rich variation. I can't wait to go back through the summer, with all the veggies they'll

have access to on that amazing crust. Very friendly folks, too, and modest.

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bears

amiyoshi73@hotmail.com



24.20.115.137

2008-05-19 14:33:49

2008-05-19 21:33:49

my picky boyfriend (who is originally from NY) loved his pie so much he is excited it is right next

to his school. The crust is amazing and the sauce is so light and flavorful. Oh and really sweet chef

too.

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kim

kim655@gmail.com

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24.22.31.205

2008-11-22 12:35:22

2008-11-22 19:35:22

Okay, I have been there 2x now. I was so excited to finally eat what I have heard so much about.

Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was bored. Everthing seemed flat. My first meal was

the calzone. Dough was nice, sauce and ricotta fill boring and bland. Also, sauce was served very

cold. Not fun to dip your nice hot calzone into cold sauce. Next try, Margarita Pizza. Very thin

crust, light sauce and light on the cheese. Mabye I just prefer a pizza with more gusto. By the

way prices are WAY UP. Everything was $7.00 and large pizza was $20.00 No third trip here.

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Paul Cone

paulkcone@gmail.com



209.162.223.250

2009-03-18 15:04:33

2009-03-18 22:04:33

They just moved into a brick and mortar storefront at 28th and Alberta. Soft opening was last

week. Lots of space and cozy couches. No salads yet but they're coming. $3 for cheese. I am

guessing the truck is not at 4th and Hall anymore because it's usually parked across the street just

off Alberta.

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Cart Goer

andrew.kreps@gmail.com



98.246.172.8

2009-03-22 16:47:56

2009-03-22 23:47:56

The cart lives on at 4th and Hall, there must be a second truck. I'm pretty lucky -- I work just a

few blocks from the cart, and I live about 20 blocks from the new restaurant. I'm hoping their

wonderful canoles are available at the Alberta location!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-03-23 11:14:20

2009-03-23 18:14:20

Al Forno Feruza is still open on SW 4th! I went into their new storefront restaurant on NE Alberta

and got the 411. Stephen wasn't in but the nice folks who were did inform me that the Al Forno

Cart on SW 4th and Hall is still open. Hours can be a bit hit or miss, so it is best to call first. In

addition, Al Forno has another mobile cart that they take around to festivals, farmers markets and

other events which explains why you might have seen it parked around town. Al Forno is also

available to cater private parties. Thanks!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

70.156.116.37

2009-04-14 14:57:00

2009-04-14 21:57:00

Thanks Tortuga, I've updated the post to reflect these unknowns...

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tortuga

tortuga28@gmail.com



209.162.223.250

2009-04-14 14:36:14

2009-04-14 21:36:14

the cart may still be at psu, but they haven't been open this week... not sure if they're moving

things for good?

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maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-06-11 13:49:34

2009-06-11 20:49:34

They usually have a cart at the Sunday King neighborhood farmer's market (at King School - NE

7th & Alberta - Sundays, 10am-3pm) if you want to eat pizza & buy berries!

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Kody

kodyleonard@gmail.com



207.189.100.62

2009-06-15 14:07:17

2009-06-15 21:07:17

This cart has officially been taken over by Sureetana Oriental Kitchen.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-06-15 16:19:48

2009-06-15 23:19:48

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75.119.209.198

2009-08-19 18:24:49

2009-08-20 01:24:49

[...] “The Works” will feature the following FoodCarts for your noshing needs: Koi

Fusion, Al Forno Ferruzza, Ziba’s Pita’s, Pirate Dog, Los Gorditos, and ice cream

from Rudy Speerschneider of [...]

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/01/21/boonrod-thai/

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:25:22 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

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Location: SW 4th and Hall

Description: Big surprise, they serve Thai food at this popular cart. I haven't yet

eaten here myself yet though, so I can't vouch for it. All choices $5.00, except salad rolls (two for

$3.00). Stays open a little later than most carts (4PM). Most options come with a choice of chicken or

tofu. Serves rotating daily lunch specials Mon-Fri for $5.00 including things like a spicy non-coconut

milk Jungle curry (the kind of curry generally found in the north of Thailand); yellow curry fried rice;

and pad woon sen (a pad thai type noodle dish with clear bean thread noodles eggs, green onions, bean

sprouts, and ground peanuts). Sample Menu: Daily rotating specials for $5.00 (see

above) Regular menu $5.00 - choice of chicken or tofu. Non-noodle dishes come with steamed white

jasmine rice. Pad Thai Pad Kemao (wide rice noodles stir

fried with eggs and veggies) Fried Rice Pra Ram (steamed mixed veggies

topped with peanut sauce) Red curry Green curry Yellow

curry Mussamun

curry Panang

curry Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30AM - 4:00PM

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Derek

drummode@ohsu.edu



137.53.83.37

2008-02-15 14:41:22

2008-02-15 21:41:22

I expected a lot more from Boonrod than I got; the lines at this cart are fairly long. My Pad Kee

Mao was overly sweet, with very little basil or broccoli, and the portion itself was half the size of

other Thai carts I've tried. The owners are exceptionally friendly, but there are definitely better

values in the neighborhood.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/01/23/bashas/

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:02:01 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

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Location: PSU Park Blocks next to Smith Center (SW Park and SW

Harrison) Description: Lebanese food. An oldie but a goodie on the cart scene at

PSU, food here was once petty mediocre but has improved quite a bit in the past few years. Expect

your usual falafel, sharwarma, hummus, etc. Food comes in either huge "plate" portions ($5.00 - $8.00)

or in wrapped flatbread sandwiches ($5.00). The downside of Basha's is that Gyros are nothing special,

but the bread does taste fresh. The upside to Basha's is that they have a ton of different hot sauces to

add to your heart's delight. This cart is also a little too fond of the amount of tahini they use in their

hummus and baba ganouj for my tastes, but no matter. Food here is cheap, it's filling, it's relatively

healthy and fast. What more do you want? Sample

Menu: Sandwiches - $5.00 - Chicken shawarma, kafta, falafel, gyros, hummus, baba

ganouj, feta cheese Plates - $3.00 - $8.00 -Chicken Shawarma or garlic chicken ($6.00), Kafta ($6.00),

Lamb Shank ($7.50), Gyros ($6.00) Basha Plate Special ($8.50) comes with choice of meat, hummus,

falafel, basamati rice, vegetables, bread and sauces Spinach pie ($3.50) - spinach, red onions and

spices baked in homeade dough Meza Vegetarian ($7.00) falafel, hummus, baba ganouj, stuffed grape

leaves Soups - $3.50 - Vegetarian lentil served with pita Baklava - (sorry didn't catch the price)

Hours: Mon-Fri lunch-late afternoon Phone: unknown

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Dave

dave@daveknows.org

http://portland.daveknows.org

67.101.8.16

2008-01-25 06:56:54

2008-01-25 13:56:54

They also have another location on the corner of SW Pine and 6th. It's not technically a cart;it's in

a kiosk on the corner of a parking garage. It's a great alternative to the cart strip down on 5th, as

there's a bit of room inside to stay warm while waiting for your food, also a few barstools and

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2008-01-23 16:02:20

2008-01-23 23:02:20

I went there once and just didn't like the falafel, but then again, I can't stand green onions, and it

was bursting with them - the patties, and wrap, everything. oh, well.

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Le-oh!

cineleo@gmail.com



131.252.79.243

2008-01-24 15:13:10

2008-01-24 22:13:10

I agree with you on the tahini sauce, but I have to say that I do adore their falafel- in my opinion

the actual chickpeas or recipe that they use for their falafel is the best one I've tasted in my

(admittedly short) time as a semi-vegetarian. Although, the only other falafel I've tried in Portland

with consistency has been Pita Pit's, which is NOT very good. I DO like, however, that they serve

fruit juice there (albeit canned), which is a good change from the typical PDX Food Cart soda

selection extravaganza, which makes me want to lug around my bottle of water when I go on

lunch around here.

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Melissa

ayatt01@gmail.com



71.117.254.200

2008-01-26 23:46:43

2008-01-27 06:46:43

Bashas has the best food available at PSU, and out of the many Lebanese options in Portland

Bashas is the best hands down. I have tried many of the Lebanese restaurant in Portland area such

as Abu Rasheeds, Alexandria, Nicholas, Habibi, and Cypress but they are nothing special. Bashas'

food is fresh and healthy and my personal favorites are their hummus,falafel, and shwarma.

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Liz

esimmons@pdx.edu



71.222.72.124

2008-11-22 12:09:17

2008-11-22 19:09:17

I have to say that I disagree. I think this Lebanese food is a step above the typical. Their falafel is

some of the best I've had. And the lentil soup that comes with fresh made pita for $3.50 - amazing.

The vegetarian mezza is delightful.

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Zoe

baltika@hotmail.com



131.252.117.36

2008-11-26 14:04:35

2008-11-26 21:04:35

Disappointing! I had the garlic chicken (mediocre) one day so I thought I'd go back to try the

falafel that's so highly rated on this site. I can't believe I paid $6 for 3 COLD falafel balls w/some

hummus and salad. Everything tasty okay but it's for overpriced such a tiny portion size that

wasn't even warm. I can make my own cold falafel for that price, thank you!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/01/28/thai-pasta/

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:00:14 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

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http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=72



Location: SW 4th and Hall Parking Lot

(near PSU) Description: "Special Variety Better Choice" or so says the menu at

Thai Pasta, located at the popular "PSU Cart Pod" on SW 4th. Not much pasta here, but some noodle

dishes like the ubiquitous (but tasty) pad thai, hearty Pad Kee Mao noodles (also known as drunken

noodles), and the stir fried wide rice noodles called Pad See Ew. ($5.00). Thai soups like Tom Yum,

Tom Kai, and a soothing vegetable soup are only $3.00 for a generous "small" portions, $5.00 for a

large carton that can easily feed two. Other options include curries, fried rice dishes, and several

aromatic stir fries such as the "Lovely Ginger" or a nice version of Cashew Chicken (which can also be

ordered with tofu instead). Appetizers include satay chicken skewers with peanut sauce ($1.50 each),

spring rolls ($1.00 each), salad rolls (2 for $3.00), or something called, "Oh My God" ( I have no idea

what exactly it is - something fried with cream cheese and crab and served with plum sauce). Thai iced

tea or coffee is only $1.50. Everything on the menu is $5.00 or less. Open until 5PM. Lots of

vegetarian options. Sample Menu: Coming Soon! Hours: Mon-

Fri 10:30 Am to 5:00 Pm Phone: 503-548-3096 Website: None

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zak

zak@laurelwoodbrewpub.com



72.11.81.48

2008-01-29 16:31:36

2008-01-29 23:31:36

not sure if this is THEIR idea or Sweet Basil's or if it's a Thai-Mexican fusion creation that

everyone but me knows about, but I've seen OhMyGod on other menus

(http://www.sweetbasilor.com/). Poor name choice I think, and also, since it's basically crab

rangoon rolled in a tortilla shell, not very good according to me. my girlfriend loves it, but I think

it's too greasy and prefer my wonton based rangoons.

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Susana

anasusj@yahoo.com



76.105.139.88

2008-03-20 22:58:54

2008-03-21 05:58:54

Thai Pasta's pad seeu and pad keemao are soooo good. Their other dishes are very tasty too but

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Lydia

lydiahawk@yahoo.com

http://

159.121.9.50

2008-10-29 13:44:29

2008-10-29 20:44:29

Yummy! I like Thai Pasta's Drunken Noodles and also the Tom Kah soup. Be prepared for a wait

between 11:00 am and 2:00 PM. But there's a reason!

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Curry

currywithatwist@yahoo.com



76.27.213.216

2008-11-04 14:42:24

2008-11-04 21:42:24

I highly recommend the House Special. It's a mix of peanut sauce and curry. Fantastic!

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Zoe

baltika@hotmail.com



131.252.117.36

2008-11-26 14:12:32

2008-11-26 21:12:32

The wait is worth it! Excellent pad kee mao (drunken noodles) in particular. Generous portions.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/02/08/the-lions-den/

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:13:21 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CLOSED CARTS

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http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=28



UPDATED 2/29/08 CLOSED FOR

BUSINESS Location: SW 9th and Alder Parking Lot

Description: Vegetarian and vegan. I was informed that they are no longer

specializing in African food but have not yet updated their sign boards. Still, I enjoyed my banana,

chocolate, peanut butter, and soy milk smoothie ($4.00 for 16 oz) very much. People's Food Coop

members receive a 10% discount. Sample Menu: Ginger miso stir fry with veggies,

and tofu or tempeh over quinoa. ($6.00) Vegan Sushi - nori wrap with veggies and noodles ($4.50)

Tempeh Reuben - ($5.50) Peanut Soup - ($5.00) Portabella mushroom burger ($6.00) Soba Salad -

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76.105.139.86

2007-11-24 11:05:54

2007-11-24 18:05:54

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Cindy

cynthia.cobb@gmail.com

http://

64.242.114.29

2008-02-28 12:12:26

2008-02-28 19:12:26

I think they went out of business - I saw a "For Sale" sign on the cart on 2/25/08. :(

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/02/25/jarochita/

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:20:43 +0000

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Snacks

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Tacos and Burritos

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

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***Highly Recommended*** Location: SW 5th and

Oak/Stark Parking Lot Description: This small maroon colored cart is extremely

popular, and we know why. It's because everything they make is just outstanding even basics like

burritos and tacos. However, what Jarochita really specializes in are their huaraches, tamales

("wrapped in banana leaves for extra flavor" they state), and sopes. Taco truck expert Extra

MSG rates this one as an A-, and I agree. It's one of the better Mexican carts in the city. In one of

those "only in Portland" ethnic cuisine hybrids to meet market demand, they even offer a tofu burrito

in addition to meat, bean and cheese, or chile rellenos varieties. Open from 7AM to 6PM, there are

lots of breakfast options for very reasonable prices. The breakfast burritos here must weigh at least 4

pounds each, and come a choice of meats, veggies (including potatoes) and other additions such as

eggs and/or sour cream ($4.00 to $5.00). Other breakfast items include a simple (but giant) cheese and

vegetable omelet ($4.00), Breakfast Tacos with scrambled eggs and all the other usual fixings ($1.50

each), and a lip-smacking good smokey-salty Chorizo sausage and scrambled egg taco ($1.50). Jarochita also sells the creamy

and refreshing rice based and cinnamon flavored drink known as horchata ($1.00) in addition to

several kinds of American and Jarritos (Mexican sodas), and occasionally has other specials. In

addition to the outstanding food, nice servers and expanded hours make this one a perennial winner

among the mass of taco trucks found around Portland. Sample Menu:

Tacos: Meat choices include - chicken, fish, asada (steak), pastor (marinated pork),

shredded or ground beef. Tacos (comes with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro,

onion, tomato). Crispy corn taco - $1.25, corn tortilla taco - $1.25, flour tortilla taco - $1.50.

Vegetarian taco (rice, beans, cheese, etc) - $1.50 Burritos: All are $4.oo. Meat

choices include Asada, carnitas (pork), chicken, ground beef, shredded beef, pastor (marinated pork),

chorizo (Mexican sausage), fish, shrimp, Fajita (chicken or steak grilled with peppers and onions),

Machaca (shredded beef with scrambled eggs), chile relleno, vegetarian. Beans, rice and cheese burrito

for $3.00. Beans and cheese burrito for $2.50 Combination Platos: All are $5.00.

Platos come with beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, onion, tomato and lettuce.

Comes with your choice of meat. 2 Tacos with choice of corn, flour, or crispy tortillas.

Enchilado (their spelling) Burrito Plate Burrito Supreme Plate Chile Relleno

Plate Quesadilla Plate Fajita Plate Chicken Tamale Plate

Taco Salad with choice of meat $4.50 Tortas (Mexican

sanwiches) come with mayo, beans, cheese, sour cream, onions, tomato, lettuce, avocado. Your choice

of meat $4.00 Sopes (thick homemade corn tortilla) $2.00

Huaraches (a thick corn type masa tortilla stuffed with your choice of good things

and toppings) $3.00 Hours: M-F Lunch, Open until 5 or 6PM most days, Open

Saturdays (sometimes) Phone: 503-421-9838 Website:

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stadler@aracnet.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

64.221.202.251

2007-10-05 10:28:03

2007-10-05 17:28:03

Their phone number is 503-421-9838. It can be a good idea to call ahead during main lunch hours,

since a lot of other people also know they're the best Mexican cart on the block. And yes, their

best food isn't on their main laminated menu, but listed on day-glo paper below the window. Sopes

and huaraches take longer than average cart fare since they're handmade, but they're worth it.

Also, the habanero and red salsas are highly recommended. And yeah, the ladies there are very

nice.

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

198.145.28.100

2008-02-26 12:47:37

2008-02-26 19:47:37

Oh, and I forgot to mention how amazing their tamales are (two as large as the palm of my hand)

tamales stuffed with (can't remember) chicken or pork in a red sauce and served "Veracruz" style.

This means they come in a banana leaf rather than a corn husk and it imparts a different flavor.

Very moist and wonderful tamales, and at $3.00 for two, a total bargain.

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207.225.82.236

2008-08-12 11:45:46

2008-08-12 18:45:46

Had a great burrito from these guys yesterday. However, you should note their location is

currently the corner of SW 3rd and Oak. Also, the carts listed as being on SW 5th between Stark

and Oak seem to be in the lot on SW 3rd between Washington and Stark.

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

204.27.190.53

2008-08-12 14:33:02

2008-08-12 21:33:02

Sorry, nope, Jarochita is still on 5th. I just ate there and it was right on the new MAX line on 5th.

There is a different "cart row" on 3rd, right around the corner. Perhaps you are thinking of that

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http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=231

66.33.203.159

2008-09-24 16:37:23

2008-09-24 23:37:23

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204.153.212.42

2009-06-10 10:44:21

2009-06-10 17:44:21

Working downtown for the past 10 years I've had a chance to visit most of the Mexican food carts

in the area. Jarochita is by far the best burritos cart in town. Their food reminds me of the San

Diego burritos carts when I lived there in the early 90s. Their ingredients are fresh and the owner

is always so friendly. Their huge chicken burrito ($4) is my favorite by far. The white breast

chicken is grilled and spiced to perfection. The chicken tamales are really great as well. I noticed

that they cook them in banana leaves instead of corn husks. If you visit the group of carts by the

US Bank building on 5th at lunch time you will notice that the largest lines are in front of

Jarochita. It's a pain waiting but it's worth it. Lately we have been calling in our orders and going

to the front of the line. Also they are one of the few carts that are open until 6pm. This is great is

you want to bring burritos home instead of cooking dinner. I've had many evenings where I've

made my kids happy by bringing home a bag of burritos. Check it out.

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Señora

careu69@hotmail.com



159.121.4.169

2009-08-11 17:01:36

2009-08-12 00:01:36

I know they have recognized me when they say: "Señora, que va a llevar?" My answer is either

Tamales de Pollo or Huaraches and always with a glass of Horchata. I work right accross the

street, but live far, and I'll come to downtown on days off to eat at this great place! La Jarochita is

worth the trip!

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76.115.128.249

2009-07-31 10:56:16

2009-07-31 17:56:16

The burrito enchilado is spelled correctly...your parenthetical statement "their spelling" implies, i

assume, that it should be enchilad-A, not ending in O....YOU are incorrect. "Enchilada/o" is an

adjective describing something that has been "chile-ed", in this case, a burrito, thus, enchilad-O.

Gringos are only used to the common food genre, "enchilada" which modifies the unstated object,

"tortilla", a feminine noun, thus the A ending. as y'all say: Just saying....

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/03/19/willamette-week-food-carts-article/

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:55:35 +0000

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NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=77



I have an article on Food Carts in today's Willamette Week. The 2008 annual

Willamette Week Cheap Eats Guide hit the stands today. I submitted several write

ups on my favorite food carts and Willamette Week chose to publish 10 of them. Although I have to

say, there are many, many more terrific ones out there so if your favorite was excluded, my apologies.

It was hard nailing down just 10. Anyway you'll know most of them from the well established India Chaat House and Aybla Grill, to newer carts like Asian Station and Al Forno Ferruzza. So take a look at the article (it has nice pictures too) and if you have

any of your favorites to add, just drop in a comment below. Thanks for reading!



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manireik@gmail.com



24.22.24.174

2008-03-20 14:56:21

2008-03-20 21:56:21

Woo-hoo, glad to see Thai Basil made your cut! Looks like a classy list--a beautiful thing,

considering we're talking cheaper-than-dirt street food! Makes me proud to live in Portland.

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Kevin

kevinallman@gmail.com

http://www.kevinallman.com

74.170.149.37

2008-03-25 16:48:07

2008-03-25 23:48:07

A very nice article. Congratulations.

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Kirk

mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

66.75.227.191

2008-04-08 23:40:12

2008-04-09 06:40:12

Hi CBF - Mucho congrats.....you've done so much to bring food carts to the forefront in

Portland...it is part of what makes the city so vibrant. Kudos to you!

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The Whole Bowl

http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/03/21/the-whole-bowl/

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:25:25 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Rice n' Beans

Rice n' Beans

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=79



***Recommended*** Location: Several Locations - SW 9th and

Alder, 4409 SE Hawthorne, 1100 NW Glisan, and the Mo-Bowl (mobile) van.

Description: Sometimes simple things are the best things. Although I love food cart

food as much as anyone else, let's be honest, cart food can sometimes be a little bit on the heavy and

greasy side. Sometimes all I want for lunch is something lighter and the Whole Bowl is my answer.

The Whole Bowl's menu is genius - a paper bowl filled with tender brown rice and perfectly cooked

red and black beans, topped with fresh sliced avocado, tangy red salsa, sliced mild black olives, a

dollop of sour cream, grated cheddar and cilantro. The beans and rice are mixed together with their

signature "Tali Sauce" to add needed zing and flavor. What's Tali Sauce? The Whole Bowl describes it

this way, Referred to by many as "crack sauce", this lemony-garlicky blend has been

building local addictions in the Pearl, and now at the new Downtown location, for over 4 years. Sauce

devotees have been known to experience a prolonged sense of well-being and tremendous relaxation

upon consumption. What it tastes like is a perfect light curry- lemony and garlicky - and

it keeps the rice and beans in the "Bowl" from falling into bland, boring granola hippie food territory.

It's healthy, fresh, fast and filling. This is cart food at its best, and is pure unique Portland in a bowl.

Sample Menu: Deciding

what to eat here is easy as The Whole Bowl menu only offers three things: the Bambino Bowl (a filling

12oz bowl for $5.00) , the Whole Bowl (16oz for $5.50) and tortilla chips with salsa for (not sure,

think they are $1.00?). A large variety of hot and other sauces can be added to your heart's delight at

the self serve condiment bar. Drinks include Hansen's sodas by the can. Hours:

Most locations are open Mon-Fri 11 Am to mid-afternoon. Please call the Whole Bowl for

details of each location. Phone: 503-757-BOWL

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Portland, OR with kids » Suspense Your Disbelief



http://www.jennymilchman.com/blog/?p=256

66.96.128.60

2009-07-26 09:04:52

2009-07-26 16:04:52

[...] food from that particular cart. Follow it all with some Two Tarts cookies, whether you eat at

the Whole Bowl, which sells them out of jars, or not. Bathrooms can be found in the Governor

Hotel building so a [...]

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/04/13/food-cart-festival-april-19th/

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:51:01 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

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http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=82



Seriously. Willamette Week, with a little bit

of help from yours truly, are putting on a party to celebrate Portland food carts. But it's more than that -

100% of the proceeds benefit Mercy Corps NW and

Hacienda CDC.

What's the food cart connection? Did you know Mercy Corps has given loans to over 5 Portland food

carts and provides economic development assistance for small emerging businesses? Did you know

Hacienda CDC has an economic development program to help teach budding entrepreneurs skills

through their Micro Mercantes Tamale Vendors program ? Yep. Ever had the awesome tamales at the

Hollywood Farmers Market? That's a Hacienda CDC booth. Anyway, as you know, I love Portland

food carts and these are two organizations I really believe in, so it just seems like a natural fit. But the

fun part is this: A mere $5.00 gets you samples from Altengartz Bratwurst, Asian Station

Cafe, Biggs Bros Wings, Hacienda CDC (homemade Tamales), India Chaat House, Junior

Ambassador, Julia's Mobile Cafe (Russian Food), Moxie RX, NW Hotdogs (Mercy Corps vendor),

Tabor (czech food), Tita's Pista (Phillipino food)! $1 Beers courtesy of BridgePort Brewing

Company, Free Vitamin Water AND there will be music by Jack Straw. Good food. Cheap Beer. Blue

Grass Music. 100% of proceeds benefit Mercy Corps NW and Hacienda CDC. Don't go out Hungry!

All Ages April 19 @ On Air. 1300 N. River Street off the Albina Max Stop 5:30-9:30

pm Hope to see you there. INSERT_MAP For more information please contact: Jess Sword

Promotions Coordinator Willamette Week (ph) 503.243.2122 (cell)715.252.3879 (fax) 503.223.0388



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zak@portlandbeer.org

zak@portlandbeer.org

http://www.portlandbeer.org

71.59.240.187

2008-04-14 11:25:02

2008-04-14 18:25:02

I'll see you there. BTW: Have you tried the Belgian Fries place next to Biggs Bros on

Hawthorne? Finally, a place close to my apartment that's open past 10 (3am on weekends?

awesome.) It shows promise -- my first batch of fries tasted great, but could have been a bit

crisper. Will definitely ask for xtra crispy next time. Remoulade was good too.

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

198.145.28.100

2008-04-15 14:46:01

2008-04-15 21:46:01

Thanks! (psst, honestly, Willamette Week is doing most of the work). But still, yes, I will give a

full report of the event.

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A Couple More Frugal Events Happening in Portland, April 19 - Around the Sun: A Blog About

Saving Money in Portland, Oregon, and beyond



http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=486

207.58.176.130

2008-04-17 23:19:08

2008-04-18 06:19:08

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Guilty Carnivore · Eat mobile



http://guiltycarnivore.com/2008/04/18/eat-mobile/

208.113.251.196

2008-04-18 11:31:23

2008-04-18 18:31:23

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.letsgetsconed.blogspot.com

74.92.169.189

2008-04-18 11:33:04

2008-04-18 18:33:04

wish I was going! I saw the sign at India Chaat House this past week and the owner talking to a

woman about set up (maybe you?).

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Rosebuds* for 4/18/08



http://portland.daveknows.org/2008/04/18/rosebuds-for-41808/

64.14.74.93

2008-04-18 12:50:48

2008-04-18 19:50:48

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Kirk

mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

132.239.142.130

2008-04-15 09:20:40

2008-04-15 16:20:40

Hey CBF - Nice job on pulling this off! Since I can't be there, would it be too much to ask for a

full report?

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

198.145.28.100

2008-04-14 12:17:32

2008-04-14 19:17:32

I've been waiting for this place to open. Will need to check it out.

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209.162.195.233

2008-04-28 11:52:51

2008-04-28 18:52:51

Kudos to Altengartz bratwurst for serving until the end. Not only did they continue to serve but

they offered service with a smile. Something some of the other vendors should learn to do.....deal

with the pressure of a waiting crowd with grace. The Altengartz couple worked well as a team;

husband was busy at the grill while the wife spoke to EVERY person who was waiting. She told

the story about their bratwurst, told us where it was made, (LOCAL!) and their locations and

hours. She made waiting in line a pleasure. Oh, one more thing to note.....we were told that there

would be an award for best cart, the Carty award? We asked how we could put our vote in and the

co-ordinators reply, " Yeah, we decided to pitch the award. Maybe next year we'll be more

organized." Hmm, well, that was kind of a let-down for us but imagine the disappointment for the

vendors; many of which asked us to, "Vote for us for the best cart!" Our vote goes to the sausage

people. You stuck with the time obligation when you could have packed it up like the other

vendors did AND you offered a great, local product. Thanks for staying and serving!

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LeRoy's BBQ

http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/04/25/leroys-bbq/

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:28:54 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

BBQ

BBQ

CUISINE

CUISINE

Dinner

Dinner

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Snacks

Snacks

Southeast-Portland

Southeast-Portland

Weekends

Weekends

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=88



UPDATED INFO COMING SOON! (I PROMISE!!!!) UPDATE January 2009 - This cart has relocated to SE 12th and

Division and has reopened for business. Location: SE 12th and

Division Description: In a shiny black and silver industrial cart with one serious

looking smoker on the back, LeRoy's looks primed to make some serious 'Q. But don't overlook the

other menu items. LeRoy's offers 6 different kinds of Po-Boys and enough vegetarian sides (potato

salad, collard greens, Black eyed peas and coleslaw) to well, make even a vegetarian happy. Brought

to you by the former owner and chef of the Delta Cafe on SE Woodstock, LeRoy's is a no nonsense

BBQ joint like one might find scattered all over the Southeastern U.S. I grew up on real BBQ (North

Carolina style), and although I haven't tried LeRoy's yet, driving miles out of the way to some dusty

parking lot near train tracks for good food was such a part of my childhood that visiting the far reaches

of St. Johns for pulled pork seems normal. Hell, my family would drive 3 hours out of the way for

good BBQ. So give LeRoy's a try and let me know what you think. I'll try to visit soon enough.

Sample Menu: The menu is basic, as any true BBQ joint should be, with a major

emphasis on pork, pork and more pork. Although, all the sides are vegetarian. Pork Spareribs - 3

bones with 1 side $6.50, or 2 sides $8.00. 6 bones with 1 side $10.50, or 2 sides $12.00 BBQ Chicken

- 1/4 chicken with 1 side $5.50, with 2 sides $7.00. 1/2 chicken with 1 side $9.00 or 2 sides $10.50

Pulled Pork served w/ texas toast - With 1 side $6.50. With 2 sides $8.00 BBQ Combo Plate - Choose

2 meats, with 1 side $11.00. With 2 sides $12.50 Po Boys (half or whole) in the $6.50 to $7.00 for a

half. Whole $11.00 - $12.00 Choices include Fried Oyster, Fried Shrimp, BBQ Shrimp, Fried Catfish,

Pulled Pork Queen's Favorite Po Boy - w/ brie, roasted garlic, mushroom and tomato Sides (all

vegetarian) include Potato Salad, Collard Greens, Black Eye Peas, Coleslaw (small $3.00 each, large

$5.00). Side combo platter (choose 3 sides) for $6.00 Hours: Mon-Fri 12-7.

Saturday 1-6PM Phone: 503-442-7421 Website: None

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2008-06-27 12:37:16

2008-06-27 19:37:16

I would not make a long drive for Leroy's. As a matter of fact, I live 4 blocks away, and I won't be

going back. The sample menu is not the current menu. A small portion of pulled pork is $6 with

no sides. Small sides are $2. When they say small,,,they are very serious. Portions are miniscule,

and the $20 lunch for two (no drinks, no deserts) was a joke. Leroy was sleeping when I got there

at 11:45, and i suspect he will be able to get quite a bit of rest since the fans were not lining up for

lunch. He could probably sleep in the smoker since it was icy cold from lack of use. Let this one

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131.245.152.109

2008-07-18 01:13:56

2008-07-18 08:13:56

G'day mate, my name is Sam Morgan i am currently a student in Australia and am studying a

subject called "Entrepreneurship". For our main assignment we are asked to create a feasibility

plan for business we create, of course this is all fabricated and not put into place. At the end of the

assignment, we present this plan to our teachers and tutors and pretend as if they were interested

investors. We have chosen to create a business similar to yours, we call is the Chill Grill. I see that

your business looks quite sucessfull and i have a few questions to ask, firstly, the mobile van you

use for the production, obviously this is a unique car not exactly out of the show room, what type

of costs, and set up was needed to create this? Secondly, the storage of food etc, is that all on

board the vehicle and can is change location, i.e. is it a trailer type vehicle or does it have an

engine front? Thank you for you time in reading this and if you could reply to the email address

supplied - smorgan@student.bond.edu.au Thank you once again Kind regards Sam

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8.7.69.28

2009-01-02 09:17:12

2009-01-02 16:17:12

Leroy, My husband and I are interested in finding out where you got your cart on wheels. We live

in Colorado and probably will not be visiting, but I am sure your que is great.

Aundrellj@gmail.com

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Wade

wadestyle@netzero.com



209.19.114.78

2009-01-15 11:37:02

2009-01-15 18:37:02

this cart is no longer, never came back after the 4th of July, I believe its a taco truck at that

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-01-15 14:25:16

2009-01-15 21:25:16

Thanks for the update Wade. I have made noted changes.

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Rudyanton@comcast.net



76.105.213.135

2009-01-21 10:36:32

2009-01-21 17:36:32

LeRoy's has moved to SE 12th and Division and is alive and well in our new location, check us

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Ken

antispam77@comcast.net

http://BBQPDX.blogspot.com

70.102.39.189

2009-02-03 16:51:12

2009-02-03 23:51:12

I've been to Leroy's several times at their new location (thanks to this site I was able to find it) and

it's great stuff! The chicken thighs were crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. I also

tried the pulled pork, and it's awesome. Service is friendly. Give Leroy's a try, you won't be

disappointed.

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Wade

wadestyle@netzero.com



209.19.114.78

2009-02-04 10:11:02

2009-02-04 17:11:02

that is great I will be headed there for lunch!

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209.19.114.78

2009-02-04 13:44:10

2009-02-04 20:44:10

yes! I found it and its very quick, great catfish with a unique and very good breading, he didn't

have the shrimp po' boy but I was plenty satisfied with what I got, I will definitely be going back

for more

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2009-02-27 15:59:11

2009-02-27 22:59:11

just wanted to let people know about Bubba Bernies on Hawthorne, he has very good cajun food

as well as different types of po' boys, he doesn't open till 5 or 6pm though

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pdxyarp@live.com

http://pdxyarp.blogspot.com

97.120.35.160

2009-03-04 17:42:27

2009-03-05 00:42:27

Wade's right about Bubba Bernies; he's my "competitor" (we're waaayyy more cooperative than

competitive at the Hawthorne pod) and I truly dig his grub. I've had most of his menu, and

everything has been top notch.

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2009-04-06 16:54:45

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

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Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Pizza

Pizza

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

artisan pizza

artisan pizza

cart

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downtown

downtown

food cart

food cart

Lunch

Lunch

Pizza

Pizza

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=90



Location: SW Stark and 5th

Description: I'm impressed and surprised. You never know the quality of food from

a specific cart if you have never eaten there before but this pizza was very good. In my humble

opinion, better than most actual sit down pizza restaurants in Portland. Made with a half whole wheat

and half white flour crust, the crust was neither too thin nor too thick and cooked to perfection. A

perfect balance of crunch with softness. The fresh vegetables were standouts. New on the cart scene,

this single man operation around the corner from the food cart row on SW 5th and Stark/Oak features

pizzas artisan pizzas, available by the slice or as whole pies. Toppings include basic cheese or

pepperoni, and revolving specials like roasted red peppers or roasted eggplant with garlic and

Parmesan. Calzones are also available, as well as a bread sticks and a lone salad of the Greek variety.

One of my favorite things about this cart though,

are the housemade natural soft drinks, such as the black cherry, a nice sweet but not too tart light

lemon-lime and a very refreshing but not over powering gingerale that is sure to become one of my

summertime staples. Plus, these drinks are a bargain at $1.75 for a big 16oz biodegradable plastic cup,

or only $0.75 if you bring your own cup. Sample Menu: Pizza- Slices ($2 to $3,

Whole Pies Start at $10.00) Calzones - $6 to $7 Salads - $3.00 House Made Soft Drinks - $1.75 (or

$0.75 if you bring your own cup) Hours: Lunchtime Hours M-F

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Rubik

pozdena@gmail.com



66.93.40.145

2008-05-19 15:34:01

2008-05-19 22:34:01

Just ate here today on your recommendation. It was good! The pepperoni was exactly what

pepperoni pizza should be. The mom's favorite (blue cheese, onion, garlic... i think) was intense

but good. The lemon mint soda was good, but the ginger ale was outstanding. Very reasonable

prices. I'll definitely be back to try the calzones and other specials. Oh, and the cold hummus salad

(?) pizza looked interesting.

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Craig

craig.schommer@gmail.com

http://ht

216.99.8.9

2008-05-21 14:03:28

2008-05-21 21:03:28

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Pizza Snob

aramina@gmail.com



66.193.100.234

2008-05-30 14:53:27

2008-05-30 21:53:27

Not only are the pizza slices and calzones absolutely delicious (ooey-gooey-goodness), the service

is fantastic. This has become my favorite pizza place downtown, and my co-workers' too. Don't

pass the homemade soda up! It's fantastic!

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Mike

mjopdx@gmail.com



71.222.125.83

2008-06-27 17:34:00

2008-06-28 00:34:00

3rd time this afternoon. Slice, greek salad and a soda. Very tasty, I love this cart.

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ryan

ryancfox@gmail.com

67.88.215.194

2008-07-28 14:02:19

2008-07-28 21:02:19

I just tried it, after wandering by and remembering your review. Fantastic! I got the special

summer squash with feta and a 3-cheese. Both were great, with a nice crispy crust even after

walking all the way back down to the WTC. The 3-cheese had a nice tomato flavor and the squash

was great with the salty cheese cut by the sweet slices of squash. And it was only $5. Hooray!

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Stumptown Vegans

weblybowles@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

24.21.202.111

2008-07-29 20:13:48

2008-07-30 03:13:48

We were sad that the vegan pizzas had a week, al-dente crust! That sauce is amazing though.

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2008-07-30 13:31:21

2008-07-30 20:31:21

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2009-01-06 11:14:46

2009-01-06 18:14:46

Fabulous thin and crispy crust and best red sauce I've tasted since leaving the east coast. Reminded

me of Pizzeria Regina in Boston. Couldn't taste that the crust was whole wheat until got to the

edge of the slice. Definitely will be heading back many more times. Tip: The slices with red sauce

are the best. Don't bother with the ones without, like the artichoke and pesto. The red sauce is what

makes this pizza stand out from other west coast offerings.

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71.39.7.239

2009-01-07 15:23:33

2009-01-07 22:23:33

What a massive disappointment. I figured with all these positive reviews, they can't all be fake

(employees, owners, friends) right? Typical drizzly January day, ya dig? I step up, order a slice of

cheese and a Greek salad. I pays my $, I get a slice and a TINY paper 'boat' of sad, sad looking

salad on an eco-plate (not paper, but some corn concoction, I reckon). I remind the hipster chick

who serves me this that I asked for it 'to go'. Quoth she, "I can put another paper plate on top of

it." I have many blocks to walk to get back to the salt mine, so this will not suffice. I pull from

my raincoat pocket a plastic grocery bag I happen to have and scoop up my lunch- tying it off at

the top. I return to the yob and whip out my bag-o-lunch. Surprise! The slice is half soaked in

Greek dressing. The interior of the bag as well. And there is still a good 2-3 tablespoons of it

sloshing around in the paper boat. There are 5 pieces of soggy greens, 2 tiny cubes of brown

tomato, a sprinkling of limp red onion slivers, some very tired looking Greek olives and a small

balsamic soaked lump of feta. It all tastes of vinegar. Only vinegar. I cut away the unsoppy

portion of the slice and take a bite. The crust has good consistency, but all I can taste is salt. The

crust is salty, the sauce is salty, the cheese is salty. And not in a good way. I am really sorry I

gave pizza a chance.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-01-07 15:46:33

2009-01-07 22:46:33

TrappedDowntown. Weird. Must have been an off day or something. I've eaten there several times

(including once with a food editor of a local magazine) and all my visits have been fantastic (and

I'm definitely not a friend of the owner). I'll go back a few times to make sure they haven't

slipped. Thanks for the feedback.

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William

willlikesmail@yahoo.com



63.89.221.130

2009-01-08 14:19:58

2009-01-08 21:19:58

Uh-oh. I work right by this place, and I love pizza, so of course I had to try it. I got a standard

cheese and pepperoni slice and a fancier slice- I forget what was on it now as it was a month or

two ago- but it doesn't really matter, because neither slice was very good. I lean towards the style

of pizza Pizzicato or Vincente's make, and this was at the other end of the scale. Thicker crust, too

much sauce which wasn't very good, kind of burnt. Overall, this was akin to the kind of pizza I

would tolerate in lieu of no pizza.

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iamfreckleface@gmail.com



63.229.139.49

2009-01-09 17:35:25

2009-01-10 00:35:25

I just ate here on Tues, I got the veggie slice (Compost Pile, I think it's called) and I LOVED it.

Perfect amount of toppings, crust was thin and crispy on the bottom with a nice fat chewy/crispy

crust edge! Someone in front of me got a calzone that looked incredible, it literally appeared to be

the same size as a football! Next time I want pizza for lunch I'm heading back here for sure, as I've

been let down by most pizza places close to my work.

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john

jeads@yahoo.com

http://givepizzaachance.com

71.236.160.237

2009-01-28 23:57:10

2009-01-29 06:57:10

trapped downtown. sorry to hear about you bad experience with the place. I am the owner and try

very hard to only let the best product out the window. We also try harder than most to minimize

packaging while realizing that some people have a bit to travel before they get to eat. we do offer

bags and boxes upon request. From your post it seems like you may never venture to our cart

again, but if you do i would like to treat you to another lunch. I am a cart owner, but i am also a

food lover and there is nothing i hate more than eating a sub-par meal that i had to pay for, so i am

sorry that things were not up to standard and i would like the opportunity to make it right. just let

me know. i am there every day. thanks john eads givepizzaachance.com

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/05/22/thai-express/

Thu, 22 May 2008 21:26:17 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

cart

cart

Cheap Eats

Cheap Eats

downtown

downtown

food cart

food cart

Lunch

Lunch

Phad Thai

Phad Thai

Portland

Portland

Thai

Thai

Thai Food

Thai Food

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=35



THIS CART IS CLOSED. Location: SW 9th and Alder Parking Lot (located on

the corner of SW 9th and Washington) ***Readers Favorite*** Thanks to reader Derrek Wayne for providing me with the menu and photos

and for pointing out how good this cart is. Description: Ok, confession time. I work

within spitting distance of this cart. In fact, I work right across the street. However, and to my shame, I

never paid that much attention to it until a couple of alert fans wrote in to tell me how it is one one of

the best Thai carts in Portland. For some reason I was skeptical. Could it really be that good? Why was

the food a dollar more than the other carts? [caption id="attachment_193" align="alignleft"

width="221" caption="Thai Express Phad Thai"][/caption] Shame on me for taking so

long. I should have known better. This is pretty authentic Thai food like you get in Thailand with one

of my favorite Pad Thais out of any of the carts in Portland - and the portions are HUGE (which

explains the slightly higher price than other carts). I think I got three meals out of the Pad Kee Mao

noodles the last time I ate there, and trust me kids, this girl likes to eat. Plus the owner is just a gem, so

very friendly. Menu features all the regular Thai standards, but includes loads of vegetables. Caution

though - UNLESS YOU HAVE ASBESTOS TASTE BUDS DO NOT ORDER YOUR FOOD SPICY.

Really. You've been warned. In my office we now call it the Spicy Thai Cart and we have become fans

and regular customers. Give it a try yourselves. [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignright"

width="217" caption="Thai Express Curry"][/caption] Sample Menu: (all

entrees in the $6-$8 range and come with rice, unless they are noodle dishes) APPETIZER 1. Salad

Rolls (2) ... $3 Fresh lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tofu, rice noodles, basil wrapped in rice paper with

peanut sauce SOUP 2. Tom Yum Soup (hot sour soup) Fresh galanga root, lemon grass, shallots,

tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, straw mushrooms 3. Tom Kha (coconut milk soup) Fresh galanga

root, lemon grass, kaffir leaves, spring onion, cilantro, straw mushrooms NOODLES with your choice

of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu. 4. Pad Thai Medium size noodles stir fried, egg, bean sprouts,

onions and ground peanuts. 5. Pad Kee Mao Fresh wide rice noodles stir fried, egg, basil leaves, bell

peppers, ground chilies, onion, tomatoes. 6. Pad See Ewe Fresh wide rice noodles stir fried, egg,

Chinese broccoli, carrot in soy sauce. 7. Pad Thai Kee Mao Medium size noodles stir fried, egg, basil

leaves, bell peppers, ground chilies, onion and tomatoes. 8. Pad Thai Sen Yai Fresh wide noodles stir

fried, egg, bean sprouts, onions and ground peanuts. ENTREES with your choice of chicken, beef,

pork, shrimp or tofu. 9. Pad Cashew Stir fried cashews, onions, bell peppers and water chest nuts. 10.

Pad Basil Stir fried basil leaves, onion and bell peppers 11. Pad Phet Stir fried bamboo, bell peppers

and basil. 12. Pad Ginger Stir fried fresh ginger, onion, celery and bell peppers 13. Pad Prik Khing

Stir fried green beans in spicy sauce 14. Nam Mah Hoi Beef Stir fried Beef with onion, mushrooms in

oyster sauce CURRIES with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu 15. Pineapple Curry

Red curry, bell peppers, peas, carrots and basil 16. Green Curry Bell peppers, bamboo, eggplant and

basil 17. Mussamun Curry Potatoes, carrots, onions and peanuts 18. Yellow Curry Potatoes, onions

and carrots 19. Panang Curry Panang curry with green beans RICE with your choice of chicken, beef,

pork, shrimp or tofu. 20. Pineapple Fried Rice Stir fried jasmine rice with pineapple, peas, raisins,

onions and carrots 21. Thai Fried Rice Stir fried jasmine rice with peas, onions and tomatoes 22.

Curry Fried Rice Stir fried jasmine rice with yellow curry, onions, peas, carrots and tomatoes

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sputicus

sputicus@gmail.com

http://foodinportland.blogspot.com/

66.193.100.126

2007-10-09 11:13:43

2007-10-09 18:13:43

This is one of my favorite Thai carts. The owner is very sweet, if hard to understand. She makes

each dish to order, which can mean a longer wait if there are one or two people ahead of you. But

the food is authentic Thai and top notch. She can be seen making her own curry pastes and

crushing pepper between customers. The servings are VERY generous. I find lunch from Thai

Express can last two days or do for lunch and dinner if I am working late. Most dishes are $6.00,

$5.50 for vegetarian.

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Derrek

derrekwayne@gmail.com

http://blog.vaudevilliancreative.com

38.100.212.21

2008-03-03 14:55:19

2008-03-03 21:55:19

I'm currently blogging about this cart: the authentic food and the wonderful Thai woman behind it.

http://blog.vaudevilliancreative.com/

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Kevin

pisinba@hotmail.com

http://www.thai-food.co.cc

125.24.137.68

2008-06-18 03:07:51

2008-06-18 10:07:51

that' s a variety of menus. feel like in Thailand... easy method!! just try it. http://www.thai-

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/05/26/a-fresh-new-banner/

Mon, 26 May 2008 18:04:02 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=96



Did you notice? Did you? Did you notice my new "hairdo"? Gracious thanks to one Mr. Guilty Carnivore, for supplying me with the above photo

montage. Additional thanks to mmm-Yoso!!! for

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Brandon

nospam@hotmail.com

http://anotherportlandblog.com

69.241.126.114

2008-05-27 11:32:23

2008-05-27 18:32:23

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Kirk

mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

132.239.142.130

2008-05-27 15:32:43

2008-05-27 22:32:43

That's very purr-ty...how much does Mr GC charge for his services?

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

67.100.222.75

2008-05-29 06:56:16

2008-05-29 13:56:16

I think Guilty Carnivore will work for free tacos

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com



24.22.89.89

2008-08-23 17:17:17

2008-08-24 00:17:17

I'll throw this tidbit in here, since I don't think there's a "tips on new carts" thread. . . A new Thai

cart has opened at the Alder gaggle, on the west side next to the Taste of Europe cart, called "I

Love Thai Food". Cute name, probably very difficult to Google search for. They seem to be open

late--till at least 6pm; not sure about Saturdays. $5 for all dishes, don't know yet about

soups/appetizers. Looked like all the standards, and they do a couple more unusual daily specials.

The young lady who took my order new what "vegan" meant, bonus for some of us. So far I've

tried their Pad Ke Mao (usually my first gauge of a Thai place) and a spicy eggplant. The former

was better than average--noodles cut wide, three kinds of bell peppers, lots of mushrooms, not

skimpy on the basil, not overly spicy at "medium," not too oily--seemed to me the equal of

Sawasdee Thai around the corner. The eggplant was tasty, cooked to that lovely melty just-right,

but a little less generous in portion size and a little too oily for to be a frequent choice. Small note,

but they were still using some sort of long-grain, probably jasmine rice, while many places seem

to have switched to less flavorful medium-grain as a cost-cutting measure. Overall, definitely

good enough to make me want to return, and worthy of inclusion and a review here.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/05/27/new-cart-coming-soon-hint-its-sweet/

Tue, 27 May 2008 19:12:19 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Uncategorized

Uncategorized

coming soon

coming soon

desserts

desserts

downtown

downtown

Pastries

Pastries

Snacks

Snacks

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=97



Any Guess What

This Might Be? Spotted on SW 9th between Alder and Washington. Fresh pastries made by a very

talented pastry chef and baker. More information forthcoming as soon as I'm done licking the

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Nancy

nancy@savorportland.net

http://www.savorportland.net

76.105.176.59

2008-05-28 14:59:24

2008-05-28 21:59:24

Hoorah! I've had those desserts and dang are they tasty!! It's about time miz sugar cube will share

her pastry love with all of us pastry lovers. And- love the name. Who came up with that clever

name I wonder. ;) I'll be salivating in line waiting patiently for her to open.

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Tricia Butler

tricia@sassafrascatering.com

http://www.sassafrascatering.com

64.242.113.150

2008-05-28 15:08:19

2008-05-28 22:08:19

Very talented indeed. I hear there's a Guiness flavored cupcake on the menu, and from what I have

experienced, this girl really likes to salt her caramel. Yum.

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scooterista@gmail.com



192.220.129.230

2008-05-28 15:11:00

2008-05-28 22:11:00

I can't wait! I've heard rumors about what the SugarCube is going to serve... sounds like exactly

what we need in downtown cart land. See you there on opening day!

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holigoil@gmail.com



68.178.107.182

2008-05-28 15:13:38

2008-05-28 22:13:38

AWESOME BABE!

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

198.145.28.100

2008-05-28 15:19:41

2008-05-28 22:19:41

Wow, the cart already has fans? Who knew?

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pughmountain@hotmail.com



71.222.47.173

2008-05-28 20:39:36

2008-05-29 03:39:36

There will be a sure line up for two reasons, the yummy food and the sweetness of the chef! Can't

wait for some suga!

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

198.145.28.100

2008-05-29 09:09:56

2008-05-29 16:09:56

Ok people. Give up the goods. Who is this pastry goddess with the cult following? Name? Bio?

Give us the details.

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Nancy

nancy@savorportland.net

http://www.savorportland.net

76.105.176.59

2008-05-29 09:53:40

2008-05-29 16:53:40

The fabulous pastry chef with the huge following is Kir Jensen. She's been in the industry for over

a decade. She started in Chicago and worked at the Ritz Carlton and a fantastic four star

restaurant called Trio. In Portland she has built up quite the resume- Blue Hour, Genoa, Noble

Rot, Clark Lewis, Criollo Bakery and many others. As her friend and fellow Chicago native I

have been lucky to be the recipient of all her goodies for last several years. So what if my jeans

don't fit any more? It was all worth it.

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Nancy

nancy@savorportland.net

http://www.savorportland.net

76.105.176.59

2008-05-29 10:02:55

2008-05-29 17:02:55

Sorry- I meant to put a ! instead of ? there at the end- doh!

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

198.145.28.100

2008-05-29 12:23:36

2008-05-29 19:23:36

Ah, thanks for the info Nancy. I had a hunch the Sugar Cube cart wouldn't be your average stale

Costco donut hole. This is pretty exciting for me. Although it frightens me since I work so close

by and I really don't want to have to buy new (stretch) pants.

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Jonathan

JLogan@BetterWorldMortgage.com

http://www.betterworldmortgage.com

71.193.152.209

2008-05-29 14:49:35

2008-05-29 21:49:35

I just had some of Kir's AWESOME chocolate chip cookies and I've gotta confess - I WANT

MORE! Personally, I will be taking the Street Car downtown from NW on a cookie run several

times a week JUST to get more!! Yes - they are THAT good! I can't wait to see what other

delectable treats The Sugar Cube has to offer...... Oh Yeah!

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24.21.130.246

2008-05-30 23:24:11

2008-05-31 06:24:11

Hello out there fellow sweet treat lovers! Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and I'm so

excited to be opening my little cart soon. The Sugar Cube is located at 925 SW Alder next to all

the other awesome food carts and right across the street from Johnny Sole. If you got a sweet

tooth then this will be your destination...perhaps in the morning for a fresh baked scone served

with homemade lemon curd or a tasty vegetarian based soup and panini for lunch, or an afternoon

delight....sink your teeth into a melt in your mouth triple chocolate espresso cookie sandwiched

between a silky smooth layer of dark chocolate ganache. Even if you don't have a sweet tooth

there will be some healthier options on the menu, such as house made granola, fresh fruit

smoothies, delicious honey bran muffins and more. Oregon is a great place for fresh, organic,

local and seasonal products and I will definitely be taking full advantage of all of these perks.

There will even be some vegan sweet treats on the menu and if you have some suggestions please

feel free to share. I look forward to seeing you at my window for a cookie, scone, cupcake or just

great conversation. Tentative opening mid June. I'll give better dates when all is up and running

smoothly. Love, The Sugar Cube

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Cindy

asianstationcafe@comcast.net

http://asianstationcafe.com

24.21.187.195

2008-06-01 19:26:15

2008-06-02 02:26:15

Welcome to the cart family! I can't wait to try something luscious and gooey. Yummy.!!!!

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kjsinnamon@yahoo.com



24.21.130.246

2008-06-29 11:56:35

2008-06-29 18:56:35

Attention Sugar Lovers, Change of plans....The Sugar Cube will not be opening Tuesday July

first, due to construction delays. No worries I will definitely be open Monday July 7th and ready

to go. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience, but that's how things go sometimes when you're

starting out. I hope to see you all there on the big day. Love, The Sugar Cube

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2008-06-28 10:52:18

2008-06-28 17:52:18

Hello Sugar Lovers, It's that time we've all been waiting for....The Sugar Cube is opening its tiny

door July first! Come and try some breakfast pastries, refreshing smoothies and afternoon

delights...sweet treats that is. We are located on SW 9th and Alder St. right across from Johnny

Sole, or just follow the smell of fresh baked goodies. Open Monday-Friday, 8-3PM. We hope to

see you there. Love, The Sugar Cube www.thesugarcubepdx.com

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Jason Wax

wax.jason@gmail.com

http://

66.213.196.146

2008-07-07 12:42:51

2008-07-07 19:42:51

I stopped by The Sugar Cube today at lunch. The cart itself is adorable. There's a strangely

fashionable older oven inside, and an interesting glass display rack of sorts along the back wall,

loaded with cupcakes and other goodies. Sadly, I ate only one cupcake. It had a moist chocolatey

cake, lightly filled with runny salted caramel, and covered with a rich chocolate frosting ($2.50).

Delicious. I'm already planning to have a sweets-only lunch sometime later this week.

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208.97.180.27

2008-07-07 13:11:23

2008-07-07 20:11:23

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

198.145.28.100

2008-07-07 13:15:31

2008-07-07 20:15:31

I couldn't help myself - so very, very good. The Sugar Cube got its own blog post today, even on

its first day: http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=107

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Choza's Peruvian Food

http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/06/24/chozas-peruvian-food-2/

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:15:11 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Peruvian

Peruvian

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

Snacks

Snacks

Weekends

Weekends

Cheap Eats

Cheap Eats

Choza

Choza

downtown

downtown

food cart

food cart

french fries

french fries

Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado

Lunch

Lunch

Peru

Peru

Peruvian

Peruvian

Portland

Portland

rice

rice

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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Location: SW 9th and

Alder Parking Lot Description: Did you know Peru is thought of as having a

distinctive, well regarded and of course delicious street food culture? I had no idea until I ate at

Choza's and tried it myself. Choza's makes wonderful rice and noodle plates with distinctive Peruvian

tastes and techniques. And, as per Peruvian street food tradition, most entrees include French fries

mixed in the other ingredients and served with the addition of a tangy, creamy, slightly spicy Choza

sauce. That sauce is addictive! [caption id="attachment_174" align="alignright" width="284"

caption="Lomo Saltado: Rice, Salad, Meat, Special Sauce and French Fries!!!"][/caption] Lonely

Planet calls Peruvian street food some of the Best

Food You've Never Heard Of. Wikipedia even has a short blurb on Peru in their Street Food entry

page, although they do say, "Cuy, a species of Guinea Pig is served as a delicacy on religious

holidays." Yikes. You won't find Guinea pig at Choza's. Just rib sticking food of good quality at a

good price, different than any other street food in Portland. Choza's is a popular cart for a reason.

Sample Menu: Lomo Saltado (beef or chicken). Sauted meat, vegetables. Served

with French fries and rice - $6.00 Lomo Vegetarian. Same as above, sans meat - more veggies - $6.00

Tallarin Saltado (beef or chicken). Sauted meat, vegetables. Served with spaghetti noodles - $6.00

Tallarin Vegetarian. Same as above, sans meat - more veggies - $6.00 Chaufa. Peruvian fried rice.

meat or vegetarian. - $5.00 Hours: (Warning! This cart's hours seem to be anyone's

guess). Usually open Mon-Friday, Sometimes on Saturdays during lunch hours.

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Adriana

iuadriana@yahoo.com



76.105.220.111

2008-01-06 02:07:29

2008-01-06 09:07:29

This Peruvian cart serves the best Peruvian food I have had in Portland! Love them. You can

choose from about 5 plates, meat or veg, and all come with a salad. The higlights are: - Lomo

Saltado - Chaufa - Tallarin Saltado Mmmm, just writing this makes me want to go there on

Monday!

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Ouroboros

ourboors@ficitonsuit.com

http://boozecouncil.org

67.160.146.190

2008-07-03 13:19:48

2008-07-03 20:19:48

I just had the Lomo Saltado (with beef). Tasty. Any sense as to whether these dishes (and the

similar over Tallarin Saltado over noodles rather than over rice) are a result of the Asian

immigration of the 19th Century?

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annelise kelly

annelisekel@yahoo.com

http://annelisekelly.blogspot.com

70.134.83.254

2009-04-30 12:01:15

2009-04-30 19:01:15

Any visitors to the Oregon Country Fair MUST seek out and patronize the Peruvian booth there.

The food is fabulous. The dish that really lingers in my memory is an emanada with a cassava

dough--deep fried savory goodness. Yum. Can't wait till July.....

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City of Portland Releases Food Cart Study

http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/06/27/city-of-portland-releases-food-cart-study/

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:28:44 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

NEWS

City of Portland

City of Portland

Laws

Laws

NEWS

NEWS

Policy

Policy

Politics

Politics

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=103



It‘s Official – the City of Portland Food Cart Study has arrived. Some things in the

report are no brainers, there were a few surprises (people don't really seem to care about the design of

the carts for example) while other issues, such as neighborhood complaints and tensions over the carts

remain unresolved. I‘ve been writing about this study for a while now, and finally two weeks ago the

City of Portland posted the final version on their website. Here‘s a bit

of background: The Portland Bureau of Planning teamed up with a group of urban planning master‘s

degree students to look at the state of food carts in Portland including the land use, economic,

environmental and social impacts. This study was in response to a few issues including Portland‘s

rapidly expanding food cart scene, business and neighborhood complaints and issues against the carts,

and questions on whether the City should focus some efforts in protecting the carts and/or if they are a

good way to focus economic development resources towards potential future grants, loans and other

funding. Despite the misguided reporting over at the

Mercury, this study is not a policy document, nor was it meant to address specific complaints or

issues over specific carts. The study will neither start a city sponsored food cart program nor increase

regulations for the carts. It was simply meant as a baseline study to help the City better understand the

growing trend of food carts in Portland and to potentially guide future decisions regarding the carts and

better help address land use and neighborhood complaints in the future. As paraphrased from the study

itself, The study looked these basic questions: Neighborhood Livability: What effects do

food carts have on street vitality and neighborhood life? What are the positive and negative impacts of

food carts on the community? Community Economic Development: To what extent do food

carts serve as an entry-point into long-term business ownership? Do carts provide beneficial economic

opportunities for residents of Portland? With the following findings: Food carts

have positive impacts on street vitality and neighborhood life in lower density residential

neighborhoods as well as in the high density downtown area. When a cluster of carts is

located on a private site, the heightened intensity of use can negatively impact the surrounding

community, primarily from the lack of trash cans. A cart‘s exterior appearance does not

affect social interactions or the public‘s overall opinion of the carts; seating availability is more

important for promoting social interaction than the appearance of the cart‘s exterior. development.

The presence of food carts on a site does not appear to hinder its development. Food

carts represent beneficial employment opportunities because they provide an improved quality of life

and promote social interactions between owners and customers. Despite the beneficial

opportunities that food carts can provide, there are numerous challenges to owning a food cart.

While many food cart owners want to open a storefront business, there is a financial leap from a

food cart operation to opening a storefront. Food cart owners do not frequently access small

business development resources available to them, such as bank loans and other forms of

assistance. The study also provides the following recommendations: 1. Identify additional

locations for food carts. 2. Increase awareness of informational resources for stakeholders in the food

cart industry by connecting them with existing programs. 3. Promote innovative urban design elements

that support food carts. And that folks, is it for now. Whew, reading and recapping that study made me

hungry. May a I suggest an ice-cold gelato or affogato from Spella Caffe?



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chickenchoy

i.prefer.pi@hotmail.com



71.237.253.227

2009-04-03 11:15:18

2009-04-03 18:15:18

Is there a site that I can find the whole study's findings?

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-04-03 15:35:30

2009-04-03 22:35:30

Yes, there is a link at the top of this post. Just click on it and it will take you to the City's Food

Cart Study.

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lohrey@rdrop.com



208.100.136.221

2009-05-14 01:16:08

2009-05-14 08:16:08

I would think that another question the city should ask is whether food carts provide needed and

wanted alternatives for getting good food to people. Perhaps that's a question that doesn't need to

be answered because the answer is obviously YES! But it should be stressed that the food cart

model helps to deliver good food at better prices (affordable prices) than a place that has to pay

rent and all the expenses associated with brick and mortar. Food carts are good for the consumer.

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http://www.tacomatrix.com/?p=18

209.216.252.113

2009-06-06 09:50:17

2009-06-06 16:50:17

[...] know, Portland is famous for it’s street food friendly atmosphere. Check out the

interesting write-up on Portland’s Food Cart Study and and the study itself:

Portland’s Food Cart [...]

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joshol

josholy@gmail.com



24.22.28.122

2009-11-23 18:01:45

2009-11-24 01:01:45

Does anyone know where the City of Portland's study currently resides? The link just takes you to

the main page for publications, and a search yields no results! Thanks for any help!

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

76.105.245.38

2009-11-23 18:12:14

2009-11-24 01:12:14

Try this link. http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?a=200738&c=47477 I just searched

for Food Carts on portlandonline.com

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It's National Hot Dog Month!

http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/07/02/its-national-hot-dog-month-2/

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:54:24 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=99



[caption id="attachment_160" align="alignnone" width="224" caption="A Giant Stage Prop Hot Dog

from the Band Phish"][/caption] No Fooling. It really is National Hot Dog Month. (But I'm also

including all kinds of sausages) Although a big juicy dog is fine any old time of year, there is just

something about summer that screams out thick Polish or kielbasa versions, aromatic Italian sausages

with grilled peppers, Chicago

style, beer wursts, smoky red hots, brats of all kinds (brown mustard and kraut with mine please),

long curvy Coney island dogs served with all the fixings, and the list goes on and on. If you are lucky

you'll even be able to find Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai or Lao versions; the latter highly seasoned

with things like garlic, ginger and/or lemon grass. I also enjoy a good corn dog or two every summer at

specialty carts found at fairs and festivals. Vegans and vegetarians can even find some pretty good

meatless varieties. Of course hot dogs and food carts go hand n' hand, and Portland has a good

selection scattered about from the fancy Altengartz, to the no-nonsense

Matlock's empire, to the more BBQ focused Smokin Pig, to the

Jamison Park Staple of NW Hotdog. There's even a new hot dog cart or two in

Portland's ever burgeoning cart scene. So relax, put on those bermuda shorts, flip flop sandals and

wayfayer sunglasses and get yourself a dog, but don't forget the sun screen. Summer is here. Finally.

Note: The above photo is a car-sized Hot Dog stage prop used by the band Weezer Phish and displayed at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in

Cleveland, Ohio. Price of admission was a whopping $17.00. And that's all I'm gonna say about it. I

did have an excellent bratwurst though at the Cleveland

Westside Public Market at this venerable stand. Man, I wish Portland had brats like that one. Best bratwurst ever.

Oh, and will someone please tell me where I can get Stadium Mustard in Portland? I love that

stuff.

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

207.225.67.118

2008-07-02 11:18:27

2008-07-02 18:18:27

Thanks JG for pointing out who the giant hot dog belongs to, that has been corrected. I suppose I

should have known since there is also a GIANT stage prop of French Fries in a carton and a Giant

Soda cup with Phish written on the side right below it. I don't know about you but of course the

first thing I think of when I think of Phish is a giant hot dog. Weezer too for that matter. I missed

the Weezer 'W' though. I must have been to distracted looking at all the t-shirts, posters and crap

in the gift shop. Anyway, I am still on the hunt for Stadium mustard in Portland. If I find some I'll

let you know. Portland hot dog vendors take note, that Beaver mustard just doesn't cut it. Get some

Stadium mustard. That stuff is the bomb.

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JG

artnchicken@gmail.com



72.165.51.2

2008-07-02 10:44:13

2008-07-02 17:44:13

That hot dog is actually from the band Phish; the Weezer prop is the =w= above the gift shop. As

an ex-Clevelander, nice to see the West Side Market get some props. And I do miss Stadium

Mustard so.

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Jason Wax

wax.jason@gmail.com

http://

66.213.196.146

2008-07-03 10:34:21

2008-07-03 17:34:21

Have you checked the ginormous mustard selection at Kenny & Zuke's? If they don't already

have it, I'm willing to bet that Nick will order some.

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

198.145.28.100

2008-07-03 11:59:21

2008-07-03 18:59:21

The first person that finds me Stadium Mustard in Portland will win a gift certificate to Powells

Books.

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Stacey

staceycohen@mac.com



72.193.181.108

2009-01-05 03:15:57

2009-01-05 10:15:57

Go to www.stadiummustard.com and you can order it directly from them.

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Raicha

raimonds.gr@gmail.com

http://dogfood.com/

78.84.53.52

2008-12-16 08:11:25

2008-12-16 15:11:25

Dog food is very important

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The Sugar Cube

http://foodcartsportland.com/2008/07/07/the-sugar-cube/

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:11:10 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

Breakfast

Breakfast

cupcakes

cupcakes

desserts

desserts

food cart

food cart

Lunch

Lunch

Pastries

Pastries

smoothies

smoothies

Snacks

Snacks

Soups

Soups

sugar cube

sugar cube

sweets

sweets

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=107



UPDATE - February 2009. This cart has closed, but the business has not! You can still do special

orders. Go to www.sugarcubepdx.com for more info. Owner Kir Jensen is now at the wonderful Two Tarts Bakery serving up some of her standards

treats along with Two Tarts' own signature cookies.

Location: SW 9th between Alder and Washington Description:

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice that's what good pastry carts are made of. Much

anticipated, and already comes equipped with a legion

of fans. And I'm happy to report the Sugar Cube cart is worth the hype. Pastry

chef Kir Jenson is the real deal folks with some pretty impressive credentials including working at the

Ritz Carlton, Genoa, Blue Hour and Clark Lewis. Kir is whipping up some sophisticated yet

comforting food at her new cart including sweet treats, savory nibbles and meals, and serving excellent

Spella coffee and a few other liquid

things like smoothies and a refreshing vanilla bean lemonade. Specialties include a variety of moist

cupcakes that put most other cupcakes to shame, with flavors such as the My Goodness My Guinness

featuring a ginger Guinness beer stout cake with maple cream cheese frosting, or the the Lovely-Lady-

lump which is a lemon teacake cupcake with a lemon curd center, lemon cream cheese frosting and a

fresh raspberry on top. They even have my favorite cake - the booze heavy Harvey Wallbanger, in cupcake form. Whoa. (Although be warned: The

menu is still evolving and some cupcake varieties are only available on occasion or by special order)

Other sweet treats include excellent seasonal fruit coffee cakes, textbook scones (other Portland

bakeries take note), biscuits n' jam, and very very good cookies. Savory dishes include a savory cheese

and veggie strata, panini sandwiches, and a rotation of soups that could include tomato curry, dill

potato, vegetable dumpling, creamy shitake mushroom or a vegetarian chili served with buttermilk

cornbread. Smoothies feature our favorite yogurt brand Nancy's in either Strawberry Peach or Banana Flax, all

sweetened with honey and made with milk or soy milk. Healthy, and delicious! I know what I'm eating

for breakfast this week. Thank you, Kir for opening your little white Sugar Cube

and for making Portland, and Portland's cart scene that much sweeter.

Sample Menu: Coming Soon! Hours: CLOSED. Please refer to

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Nancy

nancy@savorportland.net

http://www.savorportland.net

76.105.176.59

2008-07-07 20:02:47

2008-07-08 03:02:47

It's long overdue that this pastry queen opened up her own shop, er, cube. Luckily I rode my bike

down there so I was able to eat more. Don't miss the Highway to Heaven- a chcolate buttermilk

and ganache cupcake filled with salted caramel. Mmmmmmmmmm.

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kathy.w.lee@gmail.com



157.238.154.18

2008-07-08 16:20:47

2008-07-08 23:20:47

So a certain lovely blogger here shares an office with my S.O. and having received a pastry

sample from The Sugar Cube, actually shared with her officemates. Our lovely blogger (CBF) is

much more generous than I am - I tend to hoard food and don't like to share. Get your own!

Anyway...the afternoon of the Sugar Cube's opening, I got an email (subject line: "oh my

GAWD!!!!!") from my S.O. saying this: "thesugarcubepdx.com this lovely little cart right across

from my window just sent us a sample box of their pastries. ...wow." Since I work a short block

from the carts, I immediately catapulted into action and hauled over to the new sweet cart. I

ordered the salted caramel buttermilk chocolate cupcakes and holy COW. They are the best thing

I've ever put in my mouth. Seriously. Salted caramel? Chocolate? Buttermilk?!?!?! Come on!!!

I eyeballed other more lunch-type options that they have and will try those menu items soon.

Thank you, CBF, for being a food writer. My taste buds love you for it.

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MyNextMeal

cpjchang2000@yahoo.com



140.194.192.38

2008-07-11 12:47:53

2008-07-11 19:47:53

I just had the cheese/veggie strata. Most excellent. I had a nice cupcake too. But I'm much more

of a cheese/savory lover than a sweet lover and this strata was very good.

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Tim Roth

timdroth@gmail.com



24.21.192.172

2008-07-15 23:36:43

2008-07-16 06:36:43

Damn good pastries. I had the biscuit with tart cherry jam and the chocolate and salted caramel

cupcake in addition to the vanilla bean lemonade. As if Spella and Sawasdee weren't already

enough reason to stop by this block, Sugar Cube is laying on the eating pleasure quite thick.

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ciaofun

ketuti@earthlink.net

http://

72.244.204.232

2008-07-17 16:58:24

2008-07-17 23:58:24

Just stopped by today at noon. The place was closed without a note out front. I'm thinking that

this is not an impressive start.

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Louisa Cooper

louisahcooper@yahoo.com

http://theportlandpickle.com/

75.175.35.191

2008-07-21 11:33:04

2008-07-21 18:33:04

Hello! I really dig Portland food cart scene. They've been so fun to explore, especially since I just

moved from hot dog city Chicago! I just started a food blog myself. I would like to invite you to

check it out: www.theportlandpickle.com Maybe you might consider linking to it from your site?

Keep up the good work! Louisa Cooper

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spoonful of sugar

thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

24.21.130.246

2008-07-25 21:48:40

2008-07-26 04:48:40

Sorry Ciaofun...I had a family emergency. I'm still trying to get my new sea-legs with the cart.

Please stop by sometime and have a cupcake on me. Love, The Sugar Cube

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mikethelin@gmail.com

http://burnsideblog.com

71.193.197.182

2008-08-04 22:04:36

2008-08-05 05:04:36

This place is unbelievable.

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2008-08-21 15:18:38

2008-08-21 22:18:38

I made my husband walk over and pick up a selection when I read about the opening. A very,

very pleasant surprise, as I knew next to nothing about the Sugar Cube, other than it had cupcakes.

My husband's eyes completely lit up the minute he bit into his Highway to Heaven. Now, I make

cupcakes and he eats the ones I make, but his face has NEVER looked like that when eating a

cupcake before. With an apology to me, he said it was the best cupcake he's ever eaten in his life.

And then I bit into mine. And well, my cupcakes suck in comparison. It was the moistest, most

chocolately cupcake I've ever had. Delish! The others were just as good, and I think these are the

best cupcakes in Portland. Thanks Kir, we'll be back.

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2009-11-08 19:10:24

I had been wanting to visit ever since I heard about the cart when it was downtown forever ago,

but could never make it while it was open. I finally got the chance to swing by the Sugar Cube on

Saturday and it was closed because of a leak by the oven. The owner saw me as I was longingly

looking at her cart, and felt so bad she gave me a free cupcake. Let me tell you it was excellent!

Not only is the owner very nice, but her cupcakes are wonderful.

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Hot dogs, sausages and hamburgers. A couple of subs and a bowl of chili. The end. Um, oh yeah, they

also sells chips and soft drinks. Carries a nice selection of Beaver brand mustards along with relish and

kraut. Pretty straight forward stuff, but sometimes straightforward is just the thing. Plus, am I the only

one who thinks it is pretty funny that the only food cart outside the County Courthouse is named Matlock's? Is that a coincidence?

Sample Menu: All Beef Hot Dogs: Small ($2.00), Medium ($2.75), Large Kosher

($3.50) Corn dog ($1.75) Sausages ($3.00 - $3.50) - polish, kielbasa, Louisiana Red Hot, German

Smoked or Bratwurst Hamburgers including a Boca Burger option ($3.00-3.50) Turkey or Ham Subs

($3.00) Bowl of Chili ($1.75) Hours: Mon-Fri Lunchtime Phone:

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http://doomsworld.com

76.164.39.80

2008-05-14 15:20:50

2008-05-14 22:20:50

There's one at 9th & Alder. Dunno if it moved or what. I thought the large hot dog at $3.50

could have been bigger, but it was certainly tasty enough and dude in the cart was jonny on the

spot.

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wax.jason@gmail.com

http://

66.213.196.146

2008-07-23 14:57:13

2008-07-23 21:57:13

I'm in and out of the Multnomah County Courthouse almost daily, and I always smile at the name

of the cart. I'll try to remember to ask about the name tomorrow!

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stanley.aaron@gmail.com

http://

216.64.169.240

2008-10-09 12:38:44

2008-10-09 19:38:44

Just had the sirloin burger w.cheese and a chili. The burger was great, reminded me of school

lunch cafeteria burgers (which may/may not be a good thing). The guy was real cool, I'll be back

again someday.

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2009-01-24 16:09:16

2009-01-24 23:09:16

fans of this cart... could own it! its for sale on craigslist:

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bfs/1006177004.html

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MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ***CLOSED MAY 2009*** Location: 4233 North Mississippi Ave. near

North Skidmore Street. Description: The only cart in Portland that I know of to get

a Filipino soul food fix. Located on a large lot just north of the hustle and bustle of the N. Mississippi

strip, this little brown wood clad trailer compound is also more reminiscent of a charming out of the

way beach shack than an inner city food cart. With a scattering of wooden lounge chairs, a picnic table,

and potted bamboo, Tita's is a fun little lunch or afternoon snack escape. The only things missing are

the hammocks, palm trees and gentle sound of crashing waves in the distance. [caption

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Meat, Lumpia and Guava Juice at Tita"][/caption] Food offerings include wonderfully aromatic and fork tender

Adobo Chicken served with rice, soy sauce seasoned Pancit rice

noodles with vegetables (vegan), a variety of different Lumpia spring rolls and even

Monkey Meat (marinated pork skewers) or Bat Meat (marinated

chuck roast skewers). Sinigang soup made with pork, potatoes, onions and bok choy

is made with a tangy tamarind base surely a terrific cold weather remedy, while the wasabi slaw is

extremely refreshing and made with red and green cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts and sesame all served

in a creamy vegan dressing. The condiment table is generous and a great way to add a personal kick to

your meal. Featuring a variety of well known and lesser known sauces and toppings like fish sauce,

and a plethora of chili sauces and soy sauces, I'm glad to see my personal favorite represented, the

Filipino ketchup known as banana

sauce. Desserts rotate according to season and whim, but often feature fresh mango or papaya

swimming in a creamy sweet coconut milk sauce, while tropical ice cream flavors such as Lychee are

sometimes available in the warmer months. For a traditional treat, try the Ube rice pudding made with

soy/almond milk and purple yam (ube) topped with chopped nuts and coconut. Hours seem to change rather frequently at this cart, so if you are

coming from a distance you might want to call ahead first. Sample Menu:

Lumpia - beef, chicken or TVP (vegan) - $1.50 each Pancit rice noodles (vegan) -

$5.00 small, $6.00 large. Add a chicken drumstick for $1.50 or Tofu for $1.00 Adobo Chicken, served

with rice - Small $5.00, Large $7.00 Monkey Meat (pork marinated in lemon, peppers, herbs and

spices) - $2.00 per skewer Bat Meat - (chuck roast marinated in sweet chili sauce, ginger and paprika)

- $3.00 per skewer Wasabi Slaw (vegan) - $2.00 "Meal" - Pancit, Rice, and Protein (pork, chicken,

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bummed to report it is closed, and i saw it being pulled away last week. to somewhere else? i

kinda doubt it. the woman who ran it now is behind the kitchen in mississippi studios, so i have

heard. will something take its place in that lot? lets hope so! (please please indian food please

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***New Cart Alert*** Location: SW 10th and Alder

Description: Oh Number 1 Bento, how you perplex me but still

manage to draw me in. See, I know you are not Corn USA, as advertised on the side of

your cart. I know you do not serve corn (updated:

I guess they do sell corn afterall), nor are you located on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, California. I

also happen to know that you aren't really a bento stand. Oh how you tease and intrigue me! You coy

and coquettish little yellow cart. I would have never known you serve my favorite cuisine of all time,

had I never bothered stopping by to look at your little menu. Wait, is it what I think I see? Could it

really be a CART THAT SERVES KOREAN FOOD? In downtown Portland? Hell

yes. This makes Number 1 Bento the only Korean food cart in Portland. Sure, Number 1 Bento is

selling things like generic "teriyaki," "fried dumplings" and "grilled chicken" served with short grain

rice and a miso ginger dressed salad. But hold on there, because Number 1 Bento is also serving

Kimchee, Kalbi Korean beef ribs and my absolute all time favorite of rice, beef, egg

and vegetables: Bi Bim Bop.

Praise the food cart gods and pass the hot sauce. [caption id="attachment_223" align="alignleft"

width="224" caption="Kalbi Grilled Korean Beef Ribs"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_222"

align="alignleft" width="224" caption="Korean favorite Bi Bim Bap"][/caption] So

what's the deal? It seems they just opened and haven't yet had a chance to paint over their cart or add a

new sign. The nice woman behind the counter also told they will be adding more Korean specialties

like Chap-Chae noodles, seasoned Bulgogi beef and even the Korean sushi known as Kimbap. Now, if

they'd only wise up and serve Korean

Fried Chicken, I'd be in heaven. Prices seem very reasonable, and portions are HUGE. Keep an

eye on this cart - it could turn out to be one of the better carts in downtown. [caption

id="attachment_225" align="aligncenter" width="224" caption="The Bi Bim Bap Bop with Kim

Chee"][/caption] Sample

Menu: (kimchee served upon request) Bi-Bim-Bop, seasoned

vegetables, beef, and fried egg on rice - $5.50 Kalbi grilled beef ribs, served with rice and salad -$6.50

Chicken Teriyaki with rice and salad - $5.50 Chicken potstickers with rice and salad - $5.50 Seasoned

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2008-09-22 21:37:28

2008-09-23 04:37:28

Tell me about it... i've been looking for korean food in downtown... for a reasonable price and i

think i found it. I've tried the bi bim bap and the teriyaki chicken and it was very very good.. at an

excellent price. I think i've found my hot spot to go to during lunch and take out for dinner.. The

workers there were very friendly too.

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2008-09-22 09:32:33

2008-09-22 16:32:33

Good news - they open on Saturday and they stay open until about 6pm. I can drop by for an

emergency take out dinner. yea! I was there on Saturday, but tried the new Thai food cart next

door. This cart is next on the list. BTW, that block now has 3 Thai carts, wow, that's a lot of thai

food in one block.

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71.214.90.14

2008-09-19 14:49:30

2008-09-19 21:49:30

What? They do serve corn? No way. Good to know. What a weird and wonderful cart! I also saw

they have a shave ice machine, hoping they will serve that too. LC

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69.88.127.218

2008-09-18 16:27:20

2008-09-18 23:27:20

Actually, the Bi Bim Bap was BETTER than what shows up in the photo. Really, very very good.

I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow

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Scribbler

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2008-09-19 14:01:59

2008-09-19 21:01:59

Turns out they DO serve corn after all! And I have to say, it's delicious.

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2008-09-18 12:05:21

2008-09-18 19:05:21

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2008-09-22 22:18:53

2008-09-23 05:18:53

dude, this tastes like homemade korean!!! i just moved to portland not too long ago from LA and

this place is exactly what i need. i only got the kalbi, but i will be back for more. 6.50 for

kalbi??? that is ridiculously cheap! anyway, i plan to return and get on the ladies who run the

cart's good side so i can get some freebies for being a repeat customer.

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76.115.177.16

2008-09-23 00:00:17

2008-09-23 07:00:17

A little background on this cute little trailer currently housing #1 Bento. It is a custom built trailer

originally designed for festivals selling primarily roasted corn-on-the-cobb under the name of

Corn USA with the main office in LA....yes, on Wilshire Blvd. The "Seoul Sisters" brought it to

the Portland area back in 2003. Where it has been in storage until just recently. It has a all

aluminum interior with a rotesserie oven for roasting a variety of items from corn to chicken to

baked potatoes. I'm sure, in due time, the markings will either be covered over or pain stakenly

removed (the external covering is NOT paint, but a stick-on material that can be challenging to

remove). So be perplexed no more and know that the sisters are thrilled to be a part of downtown

Portland and look forward to meeting lots of new and interesting people while delivering great

tasting food. Enjoy!!

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69.30.57.150

2008-09-25 13:32:01

2008-09-25 20:32:01

I had the bi-bim-bap #1 today as well, it was very good! Although be forewarned, the fried egg is

not cooked in the middle, to the point of being liquid. I also had corn chowder and a free sample

of roasted corn, both of which were great. I guess they are expanding the corn selections to match

the cart!

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Matthew

matthewyake@gmail.com



192.220.129.242

2008-09-24 19:49:01

2008-09-25 02:49:01

I just dropped by #1 today (I work at the library and the carts at 10th and Alder are a godsend!)

and the owner/operator mentioned that they will be adding a bunch of new items to the menu next

week. I offered that I had already heard good things about #1 and she responded, "The internet?"

Yup. From our conversation I got the impression that this blog has contributed to a great start for

this small business. And the Bi-Bim-Bap was excellent!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2008-09-25 13:37:53

2008-09-25 20:37:53

Thanks Matthew, it is nice to know people are actually reading this site and then going to support

the carts since that is the main reason I started this blog in the first place. Mr. Shogun: thanks for

joining the conversation and for giving us more background. Everyone else: Thank you for, well,

being you.

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ciaofun

ketuti@earthlink.net

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2008-09-30 21:03:58

2008-10-01 04:03:58

I walked by the cart on Sunday and watched as an addition was being put on the back. I talked to

the proprietress who might be in the top 10 of nice people in the world. I had eaten at the cart on

Friday and ordered the Bi-Bim-Bop which was excellent. We were also given samples of the

chowder and her freshly rolled California rolls (no mayo). Both were very good. Will return

many times I'm sure.

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Coral

boramee@mail.com



12.155.31.190

2008-09-23 17:09:47

2008-09-24 00:09:47

I'm so excited about this new cart. I was a bit wary at first with the interesting dancing corn decor

about the cart (at least you can't mistake it for a different drab cart), but was happily surprised to

find a new lunch option. Korean food at that! The ladies cookin up a storm inside are really

sweet. I tried the kalbi which is really good. I've had a lot of Korean in my lifetime but by far this

place takes the cake for value and quality. The bibimbap is also an excellent and healthy option

especially with all the vegetables, a fried egg to top it off and a delish sauce to seal the deal. This

place is great. I highly recommend trying it!

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kathy

kathy.w.lee@gmail.com



157.238.154.18

2008-10-02 12:02:56

2008-10-02 19:02:56

Let me start with saying: I have had a lifelong love of Korean food. I grew up with Kimchi as a

constant presence in my family's refrigerator and my mother NEVER let us run out of it. In my

family, we even went as far as to put Kimchi on our pizza. You might be guessing that I'm

Korean, but I am not, and I therefore do not have as much cred as a Korean person commenting on

this new - but weird - cart. But I think I have more cred than a person tasting Korean food for the

very first time. Now that that's established, I just wolfed down in probably less than 2 minutes

flat, a cheap, delicious, and wholly satisfying Bi Bim Bap. The only way it could have been better

is if it had been served in a hot stone bowl but I realize that is probably impractical for a food cart.

YUM YUM YUM YUM. I can't even say they didn't give me enough Kimchi. I ate all of it and it

was a perfect amount.

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69.30.57.97

2008-10-27 13:03:37

2008-10-27 20:03:37

I'm posting again because this is SO GOOD! I've had several of their other dishes, all outstanding!

And if you feel like soup, get the corn chowder, it's excellent. The owner is very friendly and

always gives out samples while the food is cooking, including some excellent noodles.

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2008-10-28 16:45:44

2008-10-28 23:45:44

Thank you all for your kind words about Number 1 Bento. Serina has modified the orginal menu

so she hopes you continue to enjoy their food. She loves being in downtown Portland and hopes

that it shows in the food she serves. Here is her new menu and phone number. Enjoy.

************************************* Number 1 Bento - 971-570-6040 Chicken

Teriyaki Plate - $5.50 Spicy Pork Plate - $6.00 Chickent Teriyaki Bento - $6.00 Salmon Teriyaki

Bento - $7.00 Tofu Bento - $6.00 Gyoza Bento - $6.00 Galbi Bento - $6.50 Bulkoki Bento -

$6.00 Galbi / Chicken Combo Bento - $7.00 Bulkoki / Chicken Combo Bento - $7.00 Bi Bim

Bap - $5.50 Ramyun Noodles - $4.00 California Rolls - $4.00 (8 pieces) Gyoza Appetizer -

$3.50 - (5 pieces) New England Clam & Corn Chowder - $2.50 & $3.50 Miso Soup -

$1.50 Chap Chae - $3.00 & $5.00 (Clear Yam Noodles w/ Veggies) Udon Noodles - $4.50

Drinks - $1.00 Canned Soda and Bottled Water

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.148.90.184

2008-10-29 14:59:18

2008-10-29 21:59:18

Hurrah! Chap Chae noodles! I'll update the post to reflect the menu changes (just give me a

couple of days) Thanks again for reading and keeping us posted. I hope business is going well.

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69.30.70.125

2009-01-08 11:40:12

2009-01-08 18:40:12

This has been one of my favorite carts for the past months but has recently disappeared. They

were closed for vacation over the holiday but the entire cart has been gone since the new year.

Did they relocate somewhere else? If it is spotted somewhere else I would love to know; and why

they closed down and what happened to all those Korean grannies...

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71.111.28.173

2009-01-08 18:06:31

2009-01-09 01:06:31

Yeah! I second what SadEater said. What happened to the cart? I never ate there and wish I

wouldn't have found out there was a cart with Korean food. Because I read the reviews and

comments and it got me pumped up to go there. Then I went there and sure enough the cart was

there but it was closed. So I tried again another time and the cart wasn't even there anymore. OH

WHY? Why did you inform me of Korean food in Portland (which there is never any) only for

me to find the cart closed and gone. It is soooooo difficult to find Korean food around Portland

which is why I still don't think much of Portland's cuisine. Korean food is the only asian food I

care about. Why can't a business offering Korean food never last or stay open? If only the Korean

community knew just how many millions of people all over the world desire Korean dishes. You

couldn't pay me to eat Thai or Japanese. Not interested. Oh well. Sounds like there was some

good stuff at #1 Bento. Portland loses again.

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2009-01-09 13:03:35

2009-01-09 20:03:35

MRN, you and the rest of the us are in luck. I was over there right after I wrote that post and it

turns out they are just swapping out for a new cart. The gray trailer that is on the corner will be

the new cart and one of the ladies said they would be open on monday (1.12.09 I'm assuming).

HOORAH! I will miss the "Corn USA" cart though. I loved how it said "KOREAN BBQ" and

then underneath in smaller letters in quotes it said " 'Japanese Food' " as if offering an explanation.

plus the weird cobs of corn dressed up in western wear...

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2009-01-09 13:39:28

2009-01-09 20:39:28

Oh wow, great news! I went by Thursday evening for a take home bento and there was a guy

scrubbing out the Corn USA cart. OH NOOO!! Good to hear they are just changing cart. MRN -

What are you talking about no Korean food in Portland? There are a bunch of good Korean places

near Uwajimaya.

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2009-01-09 16:07:56

2009-01-09 23:07:56

OK GOOD NEWS! I'm glad that they are still going to be there. So it's about having a new cart

then. It sounds like great cart food from what everyone has been saying. I will support them.

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bijou_oo@hotmail.com



76.115.106.56

2009-01-16 23:41:22

2009-01-17 06:41:22

yipee!! YAY!! I went there about a month ago.. and like the rest said... the cart was there but they

were closed. I stopped by several times after that to see if they were open.. and sure

enough..FINALLY!!! i went there the other day and there were so many people waiting in line

but well worth it. It looks like they even expanded their menu.. i shared the curry and ramen with

my friend and it was the perfect meal for a cold day. I am going to try the spicy squid next time..

that sounds GOOOOD ..

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2009-01-23 11:34:33

2009-01-23 18:34:33

I finally got my kalbi fix last night. yum... This cart is much better for the ladies. They have a

stove inside now and don't have to grill outside. I also tried the katsu chicken with curry, that was

good too. They ran out of chap chae noodle though. 8(

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76.105.142.154

2009-02-21 14:19:24

2009-02-21 21:19:24

Yummy stuff here. Not quite the upscale delight that Be Won is (hands down the best Korean in

the PDX Metro), but this place is much more affordable than Be Won. I'm a sucker for Bi Bim

Bap -- to the point that it's virtually the only thing I eat on a Korean menu. That's not to say I don't

like other Korean dishes, but I never seem to want one more than a good, hearty BBB. That's

exactly what you get here --- lots of fresh veggies, a smattering of beef, a pile of rice and the

perfectly cooked over-easy egg to slosh around the overall mix. The side of Kim Chee is always

on fire. The super nice lady who runs it gave me a free sample of Chap Chai one day, and it was

very good. I can't speak to anything else on the menu. I don't work anywhere near this cart, but I

do drive to downtown and pay for a friggin' parking spot upwards of once a week just go get my

fill of Bap. Now, if someone will explain why there's not a Korean spot anywhere on the east

side . . . except for Toji, which is fine, but nothing to write home about.

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198.182.194.170

2009-04-17 12:36:58

2009-04-17 19:36:58

I got the bulkoki and it was so dank! oh lordy. I can't believe I ate the whole thang ... I am going

back every chance I get. also, I'm really upset that they changed their cart from the one with the

corn on the side. bammer.

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

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72.204.185.191

2009-04-17 12:47:13

2009-04-17 19:47:13

Glad you liked Number 1 Bento, Alex. It's defiantly in my top ten cart meal rotations. I too loved

that yellow cart with the dancing corn on the side.

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[...] #1 Bento Korean BBQ (SW 9th and Alder) Brunch Box (SW 5th and Oak) Bubba Bernies (SE

12th and Hawthorne) Choza’s Taste of Peru (SW 9th and Alder) Eurodish (Polish) (SW

9th and Alder) Francisco’s (SW 3rd and Stark) Garden State (sellwood) Grilled Cheese

Grill (NE 10th and Alberta) Huongs Vietnamese (SW 9th and Alder) Jean’s Hot

Dog/Square (Pioneer Square) Just Thai (SE 3rd and Stark) Kiko’s Taqueria (Sellwood) La

Jarochita (SW 5th and Oak) Lady Thai (SE 3rd and Stark) No Fish Go Fish (SW 5th and Yamhill)

Original Chopollos (SW 4th and Hall) Perierra creperie (SE 12th and Hawthorne) Phillies (SW 5th

and Oak) Po’ Town Vittles (SW Moody and Abernathy) Potato Champion (SE 12th and

Hawthorne) Rick’s Wild Seafood (SE 3rd and Ash) Rip City Grill (SW Moody and

Abernathy) Savor Soup House (SW 9th and Alder) Shelly’s Garden/Honkin Huge Burritos

(Pioneer Square) Smokin’ Pig (SW 5th and Oak) Spoons on 5th (SW 5th and Oak) Spud

Locker (NE 27th and Alberta) Tito’s Burritos (SE 3rd and Washington) Vietnamese Banh

Mi (SW 4th and Hall) Whiffies (SE 12th and Hawthorne) [...]

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Location: N. Mississippi at

N. Shaver Description: This cart is what I imagine people who don't live in

Portland think Portland is like. Cute, funky, homespun and filled with healthy gourmet food. This

truly is a one of a kind Portland experience. This food cart pioneer on N. Mississippi, located in a little

retro trailer has blossomed over the years into a whole compound including picnic tables and a covered

patio. A very popular brunch spot, Moxie serves things like smoothies, pastries, pancakes and

breakfast sandwiches. Beverages including fresh juices, coffee drinks, etc. round out the offerings.

Warning: This cart is very, very popular on the weekends so lines can be long. In addition, Moxie

closes for a couple of months every winter. Sample Menu: "Cure Alls" - Fresh

Juice. Your choice of veggies, or fruit including but no limited to carrot, celery, beet, ginger, cucumber

or grapefruit, orange, banana, lime, lemon or kiwi. 12oz= $3.50, 16oz = $4.00 Swell Fried Egg

sandwich - proscuitto, provolone, peppers and basil. $6.00 Cheddar biscuit $5.25 Elixirs and

Remedies (Juices and Smoothie type drinks) $3.50 to $4.00 Hours: These change

by the season. Please refer to their website for details. Phone: 503-285-0701

Website: http://moxierx.blogspot.com/ Email: Unkown

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2008-10-02 15:43:49

2008-10-02 22:43:49

I love this place! While my girlfriend gets a latte from Fresh Pot, right next door, I indulge in a

delicious vegan Berry Buzz juice drink full of yum. We love to sit at the picnic table and watch the

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Will many of the carts on SW 9th and Alder have to move? Will these carts have to shut down

completely? [caption id="attachment_239" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The SW 9th

and Alder Parking Lot, Home to Many of Portland's Best Loved Food Carts"][/caption] I've been

hearing mumblings from the cart owners for a few weeks now and it could mean big changes for carts

on that lot. The issue concerns a recent cap on electricity use by the carts as mandated by the site's

property owner, Greg Goodman. As reported in the Oregonian yesterday, the recent large increase in the number of carts on the

property means there isn't enough juice to go around. The cap, now mandated by Goodman at 20 amps

per cart, is a big problem for many cart owners who need a minimum of 20 amps or more just to

maintain operations. For example, Andrea Spella, owner of the popular espresso cart Spella, needs 20 amps just to operate his espresso

machine, not to mention electricity needed for his other equipment. Andrea told me earlier this week

that this mandated electricity cap might put him out of business. While Goodman indicates his

company is working to increase electricity to the carts, he also stated that some carts may need to move

and/or he may need to charge the carts more. This too is problematic for many of the carts since many

are stating they are already paying for more electricity as part of their agreement with Goodman. Brown Bag Bunny has already stated that as of next

week they are moving to SE 12th and Hawthorne due to this issue. Who will be the next to leave? I

applaud Goodman for allowing the carts which add to an active and culturally rich street life on that

block and make many many people happy and well fed on the cheap daily. The carts are certainly a

much better amenity than just a big ugly parking lot filled with cars. However, I also hope Goodman

and the cart owners can come to some sort of mutual agreement rather quickly. I would also suggest, if

necessary, assistance from the City's Bureau of Planning who have stated they support carts in Portland

and are interested in issues like this one. They might be able to negotiate some sort of city permit

discounts and other incentives that would allow increased electricity but still keep the model cost

effective for everyone. In addition, I'm just going to say it: why on earth would Goodman keep adding

carts without looking into the electrical capacity of his property beforehand? In addition, why on earth

does one parking lot need 4 Mexican carts and 3 Thai carts? Free market is good and I figure Goodman

is bringing in at least $12K per month just from cart rent alone, but thoughtful planning and safety nets

incorporated into free market is better. If you care about this issue please feel free to discuss it with

any of the cart owners at the SW 9th and Alder lot who can provide you with more information. In

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2008-10-04 06:20:10

Thank you, for bringing this issue to the attention of your readers. It makes me sad to have to

move from downtown, but I am looking forward to being at my new location. The power issues

are affecting almost all of the vendors at this lot. The breakers pop at least 10-15 times per day.

Each time that this happens someone has to run out and flip the breakers. The interruption of

power affects food preparation as well as refrigeration temps. I chose to move because my

refrigerator temp was affected by these temporary power losses. I want to serve my customers

fresh and safe food. This started happening more recently with the introduction of several new

carts. It is not really any single vendors fault. Though the parking lot management tends to pawn it

off on some vendors, who may be using more than their fair share of power. In my opinion, the

Goodmans, and the parking lot management care very little about the vendors at this lot. The

vendors represent a paid parking lot space to them. Getting a straight answer out of parking lot

management has been a challenging and fruitless effort. They issued a memo several weeks ago

stating that as of October 1st, they would be capping each trailer's use to 20 amps. I have not been

at the lot since Monday, so I am unsure of whether they have done this. I suspect that they have

not. I find it hard to believe that the Goodmans who own almost every parking lot downtown

cannot afford to put in another box to support the vendors. I think that the carts are a wonderful

addition to the downtown scene. I have heard from countless customers, that they love the carts. I

think that some of the vendors do not want to complain, because they don't want to rock the boat.

Vendors are on a month to month lease at this lot. When I complained, I was told by the parking

lot management that if I did not like it then leave. I could be replaced in a heart beat. I just don't

think that the small business person matters very much to big companies like PMC. I really hope

that they find a solution at this lot. I hope to see some of you at my new location at 12th and

Hawthorne. Thank you, for reading my rant. ~Bunny.

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We'd not heard any statements from the Goodmans that rent may be increased, (again this year?)

or that vendors may have to move. The latter makes far more sense; the latest additions should

have to relocate if there is to be any removal of any vendors. This certainly isn't the fault of the

most recent vendors - they had no idea the lot couldn't accommodate them. Ideally a lot would be

able to provide the same accommodations as an RV park with each vendor having their own

electrical plug-in and water hook-up. Look inside the box just in front of the Loco-Loco Burrito

cart, you can't miss it as there is a constant hiss of running water. You'll see a network of hoses

trying to draw from one water outlet. We assume the cap has taken place since power has not shut

off since last Wednesday, the 1st of October. Correction, the power for the Altengartz Bratwurst

stand hasn't shut off; I know some of our neighbors have had continued outages but they aren't

occurring as frequently. The Multnomah Health Dept had to temporarily shut down two carts as a

result of the electrical issue. The vendors were unable to maintain correct food temperatures; it's

impossible to get warmers to their correct temperature when the power is constantly going off and

on again. Another vendor relies upon electricity for their water pump and water heater which you

have to have unless you set up an acceptable hand-washing station and find a commissary for

doing dishes. This will be an interesting winter. Many vendors use heaters in their carts to keep

warm. They won't be able to do that now as they'll risk blowing the circuits. We are one of the

three original food vendors who set up business at SW 10th & Alder in 2000 and the only one

of the oringal which remained. We've seen many changes over the past 8 -1/2 years and we've

enjoyed the growth the lot has experienced. We're hoping that our neighbors are all able to

continue doing business this coming winter. We'll see.

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Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:55:33 +0000

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One of the biggest rewards for me in running this website is in connecting with other food cart lovers.

It especially warms my heart to read emails like the one I recently received from reader, Sharon:

Dear CBF, Just wanted to say thanks for your site. It has been of great help in planning

my weekly get together lunches with my son downtown. I pick a different cart each week, and share

the goodies with him over his lunch break at work, and its a blast. Today we do Korean! Keep up the

good work! When I was a kid my family hardly ever ate at food carts simply because

there weren't many of them around, but if I bet we would have if we lived in Portland circa 2008. See,

my parents are extremely adventurous eaters, as well as being bargain hunting diners. Discovering and

eating at small hole-in-the-wall ethnic places, excellent sausage and kebab stands here, and even driving

near and far to Farmers Markets, community fairs and the like for cheap vittles made for some

wonderful budget oriented family outings and a lifetime of rich memories. Now that I am grown, these

culinary tours on a dime have become a special treat when I go home to visit. We all pile in the car and

drive all the way across town to eat at places like my Dad's favorite "Polish Cafeteria" or my Mom's favorite Vietnamese restaurant for their famous "Cinnamon

Beef Soup." I really need to thank my parents for introducing me to a whole wonderful world of food

at an early age and for teaching me that eating well does not mean you have to spend a lot of money

doing so. Thanks Mom and Dad for your wisdom! [caption id="attachment_269" align="aligncenter"

width="224" caption="Sharing some cupcakes with my friend Clio at the Sugar Cube cart on SW

9th"][/caption] I'm also very glad the carts exist in Portland to allow other families,

either grown or young, to share in similar eating adventures, dine well on a budget and create their own

important shared memories. Bon Apetit, CBF.



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I love your site, and am totally enamored with Portland Food carts...it started at Tabor...fried

muenster cheese!!!! and when Burritos Funny moved next door to work, I was in heaven...$3.00

for lunch, life is great! ( They have since moved to 50th and Burnside, so I have to go out of my

way). Now I love near the Hawthorne food cart park...and I'm planning a food cart party. I love the

variety and the quality. Check out the new Teriyaki BBQ there when you have a chance. I love

Portland!

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2008-10-14 20:12:24

2008-10-15 03:12:24

Bertha, thank you so much for the compliment and thanks for reading. It means a lot to me.

Where is the Teriyaki BBQ place? I'm a bit confused on that (not unusual for me, I get confused

all the time). Anyhoo, let me know and I will check it out. CBF

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***THIS CART CLOSED FEBRUARY 2009***

Location: SW 4th Avenue, Between College Street and Hall Street

Description: King of Rice may bill itself as "Middle Eastern" food, but that simply

doesn't do this cart justice. Sure, they serve a Vegetarian Plate made up of the typical hummus,

tabbouli, stuffed grape leaves and the like. However, that's about it for the ubiquitous "Middle Eastern"

offerings found at countless other carts and restaurants around town. See,

the King of Rice is serving incredible Arabic food rarely found in

Portland. With a focus on glorious, aromatic and perfectly cooked basamati rice, this food

cart in the PSU cart row on SW 4th Ave, wows me to no end. Silky curries and stews made with tender

chicken or lamb, perfectly seasoned biryani rice plates loaded with vegetables, exotic spicy sweet

Hejazi rice with pickled mango and a wallop of garlic are but a few of the more unusual menu items.

Food Cart Portland reader Chris, writes, I've eaten there several times, and I'd be hard

pressed to name a place that cooks and spices chicken and lamb better than they do. And

while I can vouch that the meat is indeed very tender and flavorful, the rice is the focus here. For rice

plays a huge part in the center of Arabic cuisine and holds an important place at the table, served

throughout the day from simple stews with a side of rice to elaborate baked rice dishes reserved for

weddings and other important occasions. And King of Rice is serving food from the Hejaz tradition which contains deep influences from

other cuisines as diverse as North Africa, India and Southeast Asia. It's a delicious, and ancient, form

of fusion food. King of Rice describes their food this way, In Saudi Arabia there are two

holy mosques and for 1500 years people from all over the world traveled to visit the holy lands. From

North Africa, South Asia, East Asia, people gathered in the melting pot known as Hejaz. Our menu

represents the evolution of Hejaz's foods... It's simply wonderful homemade

comfort food: a bit exotic, made with care and served in large generous portions. Really, I can't

recommend them enough. Sample Menu: All dishes come as vegetarian

(vegan too!) or with lamb or chicken. All dishes except the vegetarian plate are served with rice. Halal

foods and meats. All dishes are $6.00 Dishes (served with white basamati rice on the side) Bamya - Okra

with special King of Rice tomato sauce with onion, garlic and green coriander Basilia - Green peas

made with Special King of Rice tomato sauce with onion, garlic and green coriander Sabanikh -

Spinach made with special King of Rice tomato sauce with onions, chickpeas and garlic Vegetarian

Plate - Stuffed grape leaves, hummus, Tabbouli, baba ganouj and Arabic bread Quzi -(non-vegetarian)

Made from seasoned lamb or chicken, cooked with Arabic seasoned sauce Mix-Curry - (non-

vegetarian) Made from lamb or chicken, onion, garlic, coconut, red curry and other seasonings

________________________________________________ Special Rice Plates (and served with yogurt salad and made with your choice with

fish, lamb or chicken): Biryani - meat of choice, rice, onion, tomato, green pepper,

ginger and cooked with Arabic and Indian seasonings Hejazi Rice - vegetables and herbs, cooked with

Arabic spices. Your choice of meat Mandi - baked lamb or chicken, with white boiled basamati rice,

cooked with Arabic seasoning (has a smoked flavor) Fresh Juices and Desserts are Also Available Hours:

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2008-10-14 16:15:06

2008-10-14 23:15:06

wow, what an endorsement! I just walked by a couple of days ago and looked at their menu, but

wasn't hungry. Now I gotta try them. Also, I finally got to try a Sugar Cube cup cake yesterday, it

was yummmmyy..

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2008-10-14 19:59:33

2008-10-15 02:59:33

This sounds fantastic, gotta make my way down there tomorrow. Thanks! Mmmmm, okra. . .

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2008-10-14 20:10:32

2008-10-15 03:10:32

Thanks jojo and Ian. I am super picky about quality, so my endorsements don't come easy, trust

me. King of Rice makes damn good food. Ian, so funny you should mention the okra thing. I love

Okra! However, as you probably know, Okra is one of the "love it or hate it" vegetables. I had an

interesting discussion with the very nice people running this cart about Okra. You see, I'm from a

Southern family and so my Nana (grandmother) always made wonderful okra dishes. Okra for me

= love. So I told the owners how most Americans hate Okra, except in the South and they

screamed, "yes, we have heard this! People from Lousiana say our food is like theirs!" And you

know what, it is! Even the spicings are similar.

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2008-10-15 00:14:09

2008-10-15 07:14:09

I completely understand it--I'm a Southern transplant, myself. And I haven't found many places to

get a good (vegan) okra fix here. Pretty much the only thing "Southern" about me is my love of

okra. Always disappoints me that none of the Indian carts does okra (nor eggplant) so this should

be a big help.

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2008-10-19 23:56:14

2008-10-20 06:56:14

I went and got the bamyi--and it was very tasty indeed, and a nice change of pace. The proprietor

was also very friendly and helpful, and was very clear on understanding what vegan means versus

vegetarian. Only downside was that I absolutely destroyed my favorite pair of jeans, unwittingly

spilling some of the sauce that had leaked into the plastic bag all over them--turmeric leaving a

stain that looks like a yellow hi-liter pen exploded all over the jeans : \

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2008-10-28 21:28:10

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try all their daily specials, too, so I have a good excuse to go every day of the week!

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2009-02-19 04:08:02

Yes, closed it seems. Replaced by... Yassu?

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2009-02-20 00:02:24

It is now Yassu and just opened today. I reviewed it on Yelp...

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herring@lclark.edu



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2009-02-16 22:35:30

2009-02-17 05:35:30

heads up, i think they're closed. i only drove by it on the bus, so i didn't get a good look. can

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Late Night

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Pomme Frites

SE 12th and Hawthorne

SE 12th and Hawthorne

Southeast-Portland

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Location: SE 12th and Hawthorne

Description: Ahh, 2am and you've had a couple of beers. Now what? You could

stop on by any one of the late night 24hr fast food joints for "4th meal" and pay for it in the morning,

or you could head on down to SE 12th and Hawthorne and get some Frites. Yep, I'm calling them

Frites instead of fries because they are that good. Potato Champion is Portland's only late night fry cart

and from my experience, the only cart in town specializing in Belgian style frites. Belgian style frites are potatoes that are

peeled, cut, washed and then blanched with a first fry before frying them again. This makes them

crispy on the outside while staying fluffy on the inside. I don't know about all that techno mumbo

jumbo, I just know that they are just what the doctor ordered after a few beers at the local microbrew.

When I visited, it was pretty quiet on the corner, so I walked right up. The owners are very friendly

and kind as I assume they get a few of their share of drunkards rolling by. I ordered a large cone with

the Rosemary Truffle ketchup. Plenty for one person and I barely got to the ketchup as I was

devouring the hot yummy fries without really thinking to pair them with anything. Next time I will try

the tarragon anchovy mayo or maybe Poutine. Yep, they have traditional Poutine, and even a vegan version. Cuisine Bonne Femme loves Poutine so much

she writes, Ah, how can I explain my love of Poutine? It's simply trashy, French

Canadian comfort food. Je t'aime la Poutine! See, Poutine is considered the national dish of Quebec,

Canada. Much to the chagrin of the "real French" who consider the French Canadians a bunch of

backwoods redneck idiots when it comes to cuisine. Sacre Bleu! Still, I dare you to not love anything

with crispy fries covered in a rich brown chicken gravy and cheese curds, especially after a night of

imbibing. I fell in love with Poutine while an exchange student in Quebec one summer, and I still crave

it. It's nice to see a place in Portland serving it. Sample Menu: Small cone: $3.50 Large cone:

$4.50 Choice of sauces: Horseradish Ketchup; Rosemary Truffle Ketchup; Mayonnaise; Pesto Mayo;

Tarragon Anchovy Mayo; Remoulade; Dijon Mustard; "Harder" Hot Mustard, etc. Poutine: Small:

$4; Large: $5 (Vegan and Vegetarian available) Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 8pm

- 3am; closed Sunday-Tuesday Phone: Unknown Email:

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2008-10-23 12:56:32

2008-10-23 19:56:32

The Frites are as close to a spiritual catharsis I've had in awhile, but that could be saying more

about me than the spuds. However, having watched Mike and his potato mill pump out thousands

of pounds of fries, he's definitely doing something right... The stumps are kewl too....

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2008-10-21 12:29:21

2008-10-21 19:29:21

Glad to see one of my favorite carts here, definitely try the anchovy mayo! the salty fish flavor +

(wonderfully) greasy fries is a magical combo.

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hjg@mile73.com

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65.124.91.78

2008-11-11 17:42:59

2008-11-12 00:42:59

Had the poutine a while ago. Divine. In a really artery-clogging sort of way. Plus, it is the food

of my people, those suspicious French Canadians.

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2008-12-29 18:02:14

2008-12-30 01:02:14

[...] the real wild card: our quirky tastes. Someone bright eyed and better organized than me will

open a french fry cart or vegan donut shop or gourmet salt store and suddenly an overlooked

neighborhood will be wildly [...]

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2009-01-11 20:49:36

2009-01-12 03:49:36

Great frites and poutin! We also had the remoulade, which is just terrific. I wish they were open all

day (though my arteries are grateful they are only open late). Rumor has it they are looking for a

store with a heavy emphasis on all things Belgium (frites, waffles, beer...) So good.

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once@thelettersiandx.netcom.com



70.96.128.8

2009-02-02 15:44:06

2009-02-02 22:44:06

The Poutine is wonderful, and I like the Low Countries so it's great to have someone kicking it

frite style in Portland. Nice people, too.

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2009-03-29 05:45:51

2009-03-29 12:45:51

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8pm - 3am - LATE NIGHT POUTINE YOU GUYS sun/mon/tues > closed [...]

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74.200.245.188

2009-05-31 14:45:40

2009-05-31 21:45:40

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& Hawthorne. I eat the BBQ brisket pie, and it is excellent; I [...]

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ouroboros@fictionsuit.com

http://princeofcups.net

97.115.50.190

2009-11-25 07:50:08

2009-11-25 14:50:08

I'm certain they clean those first-cooked fries - at 300 degrees, in oil.

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cpreisch@hotmail.com

http://none

76.105.183.175

2009-11-24 22:35:01

2009-11-25 05:35:01

its disgusting the way they just pile the pre cooked fries against the wall not very sanitary

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Comfort Food

Lunch

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SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

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Vegetarian Options

BBQ

BBQ

food cart

food cart

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Portland

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BBQ"][/caption] Location: SW 4th and Hall by PSU

Description: BBQ'd Turkey leg! Need I say more? I was off to visit my buddy who

was working the swing shift at a local retail store and decided to stop in at the cart fest that is SE 12th

and Hawthorne. It was Tuesday evening, so only a couple of them were open so I opted for Q BBQ. I

knew I was in for a treat as I could smell bbq sauce coming around the corner and there wasn't anyone

around so I knew I would get excellent service. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"

caption="Q BBQ"][/caption] As I walked up, I was heartily greeted by Gary, the owner

and bbq master. Before I could even take a moment to look at the menu, he told me that this week was

Chicken. I must have had a look on my face of misunderstanding so he explained. Due to the size of

his cart, The G-Men stated he couldn't offer everything on his menu all the time, so he switches it up

by the week. Week 1 is pulled pork, week 2 is ribs, week 3 is brisket and week 4 is bbq chicken.

Week 4 is also BBQ Turkey leg. As with all BBQ, I don't have it enough, so always want to try

everything on the menu. I ended up with a Turkey leg and 2 pieces of bbq chicken for $9.75. Oh, and

he threw in some excellent rolls to sop up the bbq sauce when I was done. I have to say. I loved that

turkey leg so much, I wanted to ..... Not really, but it was tasty. I know the trick to good bbq is

making sure the meat stays moist. Well, Gary has that figured out. Like I said, I was taking some for

my friend who is a Texan and he too enjoyed every bit. Gary mentioned he wanted to expand in the

future. Well, Gary, I think that would be a great idea. Sample Menu:

Turkey Leg: $4.75 BBQ Chicken: $4.75 Brisket: $4.75 The Underdog

(Veggie dog): $3:50 Our Original Beignets (Hot Fresh): $2.50 Hours:

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

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72.148.90.184

2008-10-23 20:30:27

2008-10-24 03:30:27

Ok, I'm sold. That turkey leg looks killer. Nice write up!

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2008-10-27 11:34:22

2008-10-27 18:34:22

I had a "Red Hot" here. It ruled. So did the service.

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76.105.204.112

2008-10-24 08:11:41

2008-10-24 15:11:41

The tofu nuggets are awesome, too. They are lightly breaded and flash fried, with his fab BBQ

sauce on top. A superb veggie option. He's also planning to make his grandmother's sweet potato

pie .... Yummmmmmmm!

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67.166.81.169

2009-01-09 00:58:31

2009-01-09 07:58:31

This was the best BBQ I have ever had, Gary was super cool and the beef brisket was so amazing,

I also had me some of the yummy beans. I wish there was one on the west side. Worth the drive

for me, I think I'm going right now!

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Bertha

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96.25.86.123

2009-10-15 15:58:44

2009-10-15 22:58:44

Gary has moved....but when I looked by PSU, I didn't see the cart....Gary, where are you? I need

my tofu nuggets w/ bbq sauce!

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Bram Pitoyo

brampitoyo@gmail.com

http://brampitoyo.com

75.175.19.247

2009-11-01 04:59:13

2009-11-01 11:59:13

…when I looked by PSU, I didn‘t see the cart… I can confirm this move. I saw Q earlier, though

closed, at the SW 4th & Hall cart complex!

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Cheers for the fantastic post - I loved reading it! I always enjoy your blog. :)

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Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:13:43 +0000

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**** THIS CART CLOSED EARLY 2009**** Location: South Waterfront District (located on corner

of SW Moody and Abernathy, near Portland Streetcar). Delivery available to OHSU for

$2. Description: If

you are a fan of Balinese and Indonesian food, you may be excited to know that Portland now has

exactly ONE outpost of these fine vittles. Indonesian fare is a distinct cuisine in its own right, but it's a

safe bet that if you dig Thai and Vietnamese food, you'll feel right at home with the curry, coconut,

tamarind-laced dishes at this new(ish) cart, which is doing its part to remedy Portland's dearth of this

very fantastic fare. And if you have not had the pleasure to partake....well, now you have no

excuse. "Waroeng Nasi"

roughly translate to "small roadside shack that serves rice", according to owner Mike Hillis. The cart

offers, of course, much more than rice - though the rice that accompanies the meals is far from

ordinary. Seasoned with yellow turmeric and wafting with the faint scent of coconut, each fluffy grain

is sepate and distinct - the opposite of sticky rice. Hillis' wife Priska,

a native Balinese, makes all of the food fresh to order from family recipes. The Kare Ayam (pictured)

consists of a generous helping of tender, cubed chicken breast that has been simmered in coconut milk

and spices. It is both sweet and savory, but relatively mild with regard to spiciness. The vegetables

(spinach, bean sprouts, blanched carrots and green beans) are fresh and vibrant, topped with a peanut

sauce that is rich and nutty, but less sweet than the standard Thai variety. And the cart's namesake rice,

as described above, is quite lovely and more than ample. I'm planning my

next visit to Waroeng Nasi for a Thursday, so that I can partake in that day's special: steamed fish in

banana leaves with vegetables served in a clear, piquant broth...heaven!



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67.160.161.197

2009-02-19 20:34:33

2009-02-20 03:34:33

The carts down there say they've been gone for months. Can you update posts with a bolded

notice if places have closed down?

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

75.175.98.26

2009-02-21 01:14:01

2009-02-21 08:14:01

Bummer, I wanted to try this--but "South Waterfront" makes it no surprise they're gone.

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2009-02-18 16:06:55

2009-02-18 23:06:55

They seem to have closed/moved. Anyone know if there's a new location?

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Update May 7: Recently moved to NE Alberta between NE 14th and 15th Location: New location - will update once

known. Description: Heritage. What does that say to you? To me it means old

world or something long lost that we need to remember. And that is what I thought when I saw a new

cart named Heritage Street Food on the way to get a taco. I had my heart set on a taco that day, but the

owner of Heritage Street Food beckoned us over with offerings of a homemade blondie - a light airy

brownie. Who can pass up sweets? While we munched on this little morsel, we eyed the menu and he

stated he had just made beet ravioli from homegrown beets. He even show us the deep purple pasta to

prove it. This engagement and what we saw on the menu was enough for us to give it a whirl. A

couple of us opted for the Cubano sandwich which was chipoltle port, honey ham, swiss, pickles,

cilantro, lime may on a panini. It turned out to be on a homemade honey wheat roll that he had baked

that morning. Are you seeing the theme? It appears he has a penchant for making

the food truly from scratch. Granted, a lot of food carts do that and that is why we go there. Yet, to

get a sandwich with homemade bread - that is a treat. You should see his breakfast special - 10 grain

beer pancakes with honey orange syrup. And the beer used is Deschuttes Inversion IPA. I'm not a big

fan of pancakes, but I would try those. Sample Menu: Cubano

Sandwich: $6 Fresh Pasta dishes daily: $6 (veggie options) 10 grain beer pancakes: 2 for $3 Roast

Beef Sandwich: $7 Coffee bbq tofu steaks with jicama apple slaw: $7 and deserts... Hours:

Please call for hours. Phone: 503 409 6884 Location:

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67.160.161.197

2009-02-19 20:35:10

2009-02-20 03:35:10

They haven't been there either of the two times I've gone looking. Do they still exist?

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dieselboi

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96.25.66.78

2009-02-20 09:10:46

2009-02-20 16:10:46

Oh, sorry, yeah, they disappeared soon after I had posted this. Not sure where they ended up.

They have a good concept going.

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espressomaster@yahoo.com



76.115.87.69

2009-03-03 01:20:44

2009-03-03 08:20:44

Yes we still exist, just moved. But hoping to return to downtown area soon

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dieselboi

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2009-03-03 09:45:27

2009-03-03 16:45:27

David, Thanks for the comment. We'll update the post.

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shesagiant@gmail.com

http://mostlysoup.blogspot.com

24.21.196.49

2009-05-12 15:39:44

2009-05-12 22:39:44

new location on alberta between 14th place and 15th ave, next to persad. not open yet.

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2009-06-02 23:02:31

2009-06-03 06:02:31

I told C. B. F. I would send an updated menu so here it is: Heritage Street Food Menu

503-409-6884 Cubano Sandwich……………….$6 Chipotle Pork, honey ham, Swiss cheese,

pickle and cilantro lime mayo on pressed baguette. Turkey Apple Sandwich………..$6

Homemade rosemary apple butter, granny smith apple, turkey and sharp cheddar cheese on whole

grain wheat bread. Daily Fresh Pasta Special…….$6-8 Ask about todays feature such as,

ravioli, fettuccine, linguine and more. With accompanied sauces. House made

Sausage………….$5-7 Ask about daily sausage selection and condiments paired with it. Favorites

like Italian Garlic Pork and Chicken Thyme Tomato. Daily Lunch Special………….$Varies

Past examples include Roast Beef with homemade mozzarella, Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

legs or Coffee Bbq Tofu steaks. Homemade Ice Cream……….$1-2/Scoop Seasonal and

Whimsical rotation of flavors. Past examples are Sweet Potato with Candied pecan Crunch, Soy

Chocolate and Strawberry Amaretto. Heritage Street Food Daily

Special Menu Pasta Special………………$6/add-on$2 Home Made Rice Noodles ( gluten-free

and vegan ) and Napa cabbage in a sweet chili citrus sauce. Add a Sour Plum Miso glazed chicken

skewer. Lunch Special…………….$4/Leg Molasses-Cider Brined Turkey Leg, smoked and

brushed with tangy barbecue sauce. Homemade Ice Cream….$1/Scoop • Vanilla Bean • Sweet

Potato with Candied Pecan Crunch • Strawberry Amaretto My hours are a little varied and

shorter than I would like as I still live in Salem and have a 2nd job in eves there to support myself

till Food cart can provide full income. Generally M-F (Sat?) 10:30ish to 1:30ish most days. Some

days can be up there till 3 before commuting back. Last Thursday's all day and night. Sorry for all

who made trek to come by if I wasn't open.

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Location: SE 12th and Hawthorne "cart pod" Economic meltdown be damned! Yarp! proves

the power of the Portland food carts: Good Food, Big Portions, Incredibly Low Prices. Yarp?! spells

their name with both a question mark (?) and an exclamation point (!) and it seems to fit. It's a

juxitoposition kind of cart and something you'll only find in "keep Portland weird" Portland. For this

bold cart calls themselves "Anarchist Gearhead Cooks" and the paint job on their

old school black and white camping trailer perfectly matches the vintage 70's muscle car parked next to

it. Gearhead Gourmets Unite! So what do gourmet Anarchist Gearheads cook? Pretty tasty food, it turns out

with an emphasis on wonderfully prepared noodle dishes. There are classics like

homemade Bolognase meat sauce over different kinds of pasta ($6) or a textbook Italian-American

Spaghetti and Meatballs ($6.5). Then there is the rib sticking comfort of the Beef Stroganoff ($6) or

the fancy pants smoked salmon fettuccine with lemon dill cream sauce ($6.5). Oh, and did I mention

that the portions are BIG? They are. [caption id="attachment_358" align="alignleft" width="300"

caption="I forgot, they also have a garlic, sausage and cream pasta. Whoa."][/caption] Yarp knows the Portland market and their "gateway to Hawthorne" location well, and

the menu includes lots of vegetarian offerings. While most contain dairy, the menu

simply states, "talk to the kook if yer a vegan." I take that to mean, yes, there are vegan options

available. The roasted tomato and red pepper spaghetti ($4) can also include "as many veggies as will

fit in the pan" for a mere 50 cents extra. Like I said, A BARGAIN. One of my favorite Yarp pastas

though has to be the Oglio Olio, that is described on the menu as, "it's an Olive oil, white wine, Ouzo,

Feta and Butter Sauce, also with as many veggies fit." ($4.5). Damn. [caption id="attachment_359"

align="alignright" width="224" caption="Yarp Marinara. Vegan? Just ask for no cheese!"][/caption] There are also a couple of different types of decently

prepared burgers, veggie burgers and cheeseburgers available ($4-5.5). The wilted spinach salad on the

opposite of the food spectrum brings high praise, ($4) with top quality greens and a choice of meat

(cow, fowl or swine) or vegetables ($2.5) and includes roasted peppers, roasted garlic and raisins with

a Parisian Dressing or an Apricot Balsamic. I have no idea what a "Parisian Dressing" is, but the whole

thing overall sounds quite good. The menu changes frequently, and hours are limited from dinner to

late night "closing down the bar" hours, but Yarp is providing exactly what many of us need right now:

comfort food, well prepared, at terrific prices. As Yarp states on their menu, ~Anything you're good at contributes to happiness. -Bertrand

Russell Rock On Dudes! Sample Menu: Menu v. 3.2 Carnivore Spaghetti

Bolognese (that'd be a meat sauce) 6 Spaghetti & Meat Balls 6.5 Smoked

Salmon fettuccini with lemon dill cream sauce 6.5 Chicken Breast garlic cream sauce over

fettucinni 6 Sausage (changes all the time) garlic cream sauce over fettuccini 6

Beef Stroganoff 6 Hamburger 4 Hamburger with cheese +.5 Dragon

Burger "...enough garlic to kill the west nile virus..." 5 Cold Pasta Salad with an emulsified

*(eggs) Paris dressing. 4 Wilted Spinach Salad with choice of meat (cow, fowl or

swine) roasted peppers, roasted garlic, raisins and Paris dressing. 4 Vegetarian (most dishes have dairy; talk to the

kook if yer a vegan) Roasted Tomato and Red pepper Spaghetti 4 Same sauce

with as many veggies (changes all the time) as fit in the pan 4.5 Oglio Olio; it's an Olive

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Spinach Salad with Veggies (whatever Yarp?! Buys that day), roasted peppers, roasted garlic, raisins

and the apricot balsamic dressing 2.5 Garden (c0rp0r473 cr4p) Burger 3 add cheese

+0.5 Hours: Nighttime generally 8pm to after bar closing times, a few

night a weeks Phone: Unkown Website: pdxyarp.blogspot.com On Twitter @pdxyarp On

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173.8.218.204

2009-03-25 17:44:41

2009-03-26 00:44:41

Yarp?!'s new hours are 8-3 (unless we run out of food, which has been known to happen; that

whole limited storage constraint) Wed. - Sun. Sorry Johnny, if I had been paying attention I

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2008-11-22 02:47:02

2008-11-22 09:47:02

Wow. Based on this review, I can't wait to try it.

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Kirk

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2008-11-21 16:13:21

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"Anachist Gearhead Cooks"....You gotta love it!

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2008-11-21 02:23:37

2008-11-21 09:23:37

Aye there mateys, yarp?! (we spell it with both the ? and the !) sets sail most nights at 8pm until

3am. We are definitely closed on Tuesday, but we've been known to sail at any given moment

depending on how depraved we be. Our email is PDXYarp@live.com

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2009-02-02 15:40:12

2009-02-02 22:40:12

I tried these guys last Friday night for the first time, and the Spaghetti Bolognese is very good.

Actually, I think the pasta they use is a little thinner than spaghetti, and a little thicker than angel

hair, but the point is, I'll be back for more!

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2009-03-24 15:28:15

2009-03-24 22:28:15

"Jeremy from Yarp?!on 21 Nov 2008 at 2:23 am Aye there mateys, yarp?! (we spell it with both

the ? and the !) sets sail most nights at 8pm until 3am. We are definitely closed on Tuesday, but

we‘ve been known to sail at any given moment depending on how depraved we be." That's funny.

Cuz I went by there around 10pm last night (Monday), all dead set on finally trying out this

mythical Yarp(?!), and it was closed.

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2009-03-24 15:29:27

2009-03-24 22:29:27

Ohhh, most nights. gotcha.

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http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-03-24 16:12:43

2009-03-24 23:12:43

If a cart has a phone number listed its a good idea to call ahead. Otherwise it's best to go in with a

laissez faire, catch as catch can, que sera attitude since if business is slow, the weather is bad, or

the wind blows a certain direction, carts close down for the night.

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24.21.172.193

2009-04-27 16:37:31

2009-04-27 23:37:31

Added your website, twitter account and facebook thingy to your post. Do you guys have a phone

number?

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2009-04-12 21:42:26

2009-04-13 04:42:26

Tried Yarp this weekend and it rocked.

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173.8.218.204

2009-04-27 03:11:37

2009-04-27 10:11:37

BrunchBox: pdxyarp.blogspot.com We're also on twitter as pdxyarp, and there's a facebook group;

just type in Yarp?! under the group search option.

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76.105.254.246

2009-04-26 20:19:24

2009-04-27 03:19:24

Yarp?! I heard mention of your website but can't seem to find it? What's the address please?!

Thank You.

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hyper108@gmail.com



24.21.172.66

2009-04-26 00:05:54

2009-04-26 07:05:54

Yarp was very good. Huge portions for very cheap prices with high quality food. Gooooo!

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pdxyarp@live.com

http://pdxyarp.blogspot.com

97.120.37.197

2009-04-29 14:10:40

2009-04-29 21:10:40

CBF: Yarp?! we do... 971 275 6538

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jeremyfromYarp?!

pdxyarp@live.com

http://pdxyarp.blogspot.com

173.8.218.204

2009-05-26 13:06:31

2009-05-26 20:06:31

New hours!!! Yarp?! is open days again. We open at 11:30AM seven days a week, close by 2:30

on Mondays and Tuesdays, but still rock the late night (3:00AM unless we run out of food or

there's nobody hanging out) Wednesday through Sunday. Our menu will change around 5:00pm

or so from a lunch menu to a dinner menu. Lunches will be mostly quick foods like grilled

sandwiches, salads, quiches, soups, etc so people can get back to work quickly. Sure our cream

reductions taste awesome, but they take at least ten minutes; and who has the time to wait during

the day? We are also expanding our vegan menu during the day and as we develop yummy stuff

we'll transition them to the night menu. I am currently working on a vegan reuben using brined

(corned) portobello shrooms. I'm also working on my own sauerkraut, but it'll be a few weeks

before it's ready. Yarp?! invites all of you to come on down and check out the day menu.

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jeremyfromYarp?!

pdxyarp@live.com

http://pdxyarp.blogspot.com

173.8.218.204

2009-06-14 08:50:45

2009-06-14 15:50:45

Oh boy Yarp?! is needin' the love folks. Our landlords delivered a letter last night stating that we

need to pay off half of our outstanding debt by Monday morning (that's tomorrow) or we will be

evicted. We are okay with our current bills, and in fact are making enough money to pay ourselves

for the first time since we started, however the landlords are demanding that we pay off half our

outstanding debt immediately, and the rest within two weeks. We are doing a marathon fund

raising today: we are asking 36 people to pay 25$ for food to be eaten at a later date. 25$ works

out to be about 3 meals at Yarp?! (sometimes more, never less) so if you want to see Yarp?! stay

on Hawthorne, please come down and show your support today. We will be open from noon until

3am to rock the pod with yummy noodles. I am hoping that with enough community support I can

go to the landlords and work out a payment schedule for the remainder of our debt. If we can show

them that folks want us around enough to commit money then we have some leverage. So please

come on down and help Yarp?! stay at the Hawthorne pod.

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jeremyfromYarp?!

pdxyarp@live.com

http://pdxyarp.blogspot.com

173.8.218.204

2009-06-15 04:48:59

2009-06-15 11:48:59

The people in this town are amazing. Yarp?! has succeeded in our goal tonight. Our marathon of

inhaling garlic fumes and habanero pepper spray lasted 18 hours and didn't have much time to

interact with people who we'd really like to talk to. The greatest part for me personally was the

fact that we did get to start relationships with a great many of our neighbors; (freaks, everyone of

you in the good way of course) We are looking forward to remeeting these folks when we're not

half mad with REM deprivation and dehydration. At that point we hope to personally thank you,

so pipe up when you come by; talk over us if need be. We do respond to yelling. Thanks... Yarp?!

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71.237.248.135

2009-09-14 16:15:27

2009-09-14 23:15:27

If the ? and ! were overlapped, it'd be an interrobang. That's right. An interrobang. That's a

outdated, but still legit, piece of English punctuation. It serves as a dual purpose question mark

and exclamation (also called bang) point. It's kinda rad, right?

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Shelly's Garden, another name for Honkin' Huge Burritos has been serving up some of the

best burritos in Portland for 17 years. I remember when I was in my last year of school coming down

for an anti-war protest and trying one of her gems. I was hooked. There are only a few carts in

Portland that keep me coming back and Honkin' Huge Burritos is one of them. A Honkin' Huge

Burrito features a grilled flour tortilla with refried pinto beans, fresh Spanish rice, cheddar cheese,

guacamole, romaine lettuce, tomato salsa, and sour cream/or yogurt. There is usually an additional

fresh salsa you can add if you choose. Do you see how simple that is? At first glance, many wonder -

where's the meat? Honestly, you don't need it. An HH burrito will fill you and your small family up

with leftovers. Seriously, I ordered a large once and had it for 3 days. I always order a small and still

it is too much and I like to eat! Thank you Shelly Sandoval and your Honkin' Huge Burritos for being

such a mainstay in downtown Portland this past 17 years. You probably have some great stories. Go

check this gem out and support a long time Portland Food Cart. Menu: Burrito: Small -

$5.75; Medium - $6.25; Honkin' Huge - $6.75 Hours:

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132.239.142.130

2008-11-21 16:14:45

2008-11-21 23:14:45

Hey GBF - First huge portions of pasta in cardboard boxes, now burritos as big as my shin?

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2008-11-26 07:57:29

2008-11-26 14:57:29

I have been to Honkin' Huge (what an apt name) and they are awesome. Fresh ingredients all the

way. I don't miss the meat at all. Thanks for shining some light their way.

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Description: A Vietnamese cart serving rice noodle bowls, grilled dishes, a Bahn Mi sandwich variety or

two, a couple of lesser known Vietnamese options and the great soup export known as Pho. Huong's has also recently expanded their

vegetarian menu. There are now an equal number of vegetarian and meat focused entrees. Once upon

a time I got stuck in Hanoi, Vietnam for an extended, yet unplanned stay. The story of this little

adventure is long and complicated, but the end result? I fell in love with this ancient city, met some

wonderful locals who adopted me as their friend and I absolutely fell head over heals in love with the

food. I especially loved discovering some of the thousands of street stands, carts and humble little huts

serving up some of the best food I've ever eaten, anywhere. Huong's reminds me of the little food

stands I came to love in Hanoi, and in subsequent trips, other parts of Vietnam as well. Especially the

Pho, found at street stands from Sapa on the border of China all the way to the Southern tip of the

Mekong delta. Pho is eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a late night snack all throughout the

country, features many regional variations on a theme, and is cheap, filling and healthy. It's the perfect

cart food really, and I'm excited that Huong's is serving it. [caption id="attachment_258"

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Huong's offers three types of pho: pho ga (chicken), pho bo (beef) and vegetarian pho. All come as a

generous portions that could easily provide 2 meals for less ravenous appetites. Huong's phos have

quite aromatic and richly flavored broths, contain a good ratio of broth to rice noodles and are served

with the accompaniments of lime, jalapeno peppers, basil and bean sprouts as well as the standard hot

and savory sauces. For the price of $6.00, Huong's pho certainly stands up to most others in Portland.

My one beef (no pun intended) is that Huong's doesn't offer a nice ceramic or plastic bowl to eat the

stuff at at their little table in situ, but the large paper carton they do provide works just fine. However,

the tiny little teaspoons provided with the wooden chopsticks and paper napkins do not hold more than

an eyedropper of broth at a time and make picking up the noodles, as per Asian noodle soup slurping

custom, impossible. Huong's, please invest in some Asian style soup spoons. My preference given their

current soup spoon situation, is to take the pho back to my office where I can transfer it into my own

large pho bowl to be eaten with my own chopsticks and spoon. [/caption]

Also, Huong's figured out that Portland has a proud, loud and strong vegetarian and vegan community

and is now offering, in addition to vegetarian pho, vegetable and tofu stir fried dishes over rice or

noodles, a lemongrass and tofu dish, and a hearty vegetarian curry. Yes, I checked and these are all

"true" vegetarian dishes in so far as they do not contain the fish sauce or fish oil that is ubiquitous to

many vietnamese dishes. I'm happy to report quality is top-notch and Huong's seems to have hit their

stride making thema pretty nifty new addition to the downtown cart scene. I know Huong's will

become a popular stop for hungry lunch eaters looking for healthy, quick and cheap Vietnamese food.

Sample Menu: 2 salad rolls - (shrimp, pork and vegetables) - $3.00 2 egg rolls

(pork, shrimp and vegetables) - $3.00 Bahn Mi Sandwich -$2.50 Pho Ga - Vietnamese Chicken

Noodle Soup - $6.00 Pho Bo - Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup - $6.00 Rice noodle bowl (with grilled

lemongrass chicken, vegetables and egg rolls) - $6.00 Vegetarian Dish - tofu with mixed vegetables

over rice - $6.00 Stir Fried Egg Noodle - with pork, shrimp and vegetables or vegetarian version-

$6.00 Sweet and Sour Soup with fish balls, squid, pineapple and other vegetables. Served with Rice -

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

97.115.0.126

2008-10-08 00:58:24

2008-10-08 07:58:24

I've wanted to try them out, but as a vegan, it wasn't clear to me that anything, including the tofu,

was vegan. It was called "stuffed"--did you get the impression it was stuffed with pork? You've

got to get down the row to the uninspiringly named but wonderfully tasty 'I Love Thai Food' cart.

They're already running a pretty smooth operation, not quite as quirky as the Corn USA Bento #1

Korean place next door--but charming in their own way, remembering names and favorites after

just a couple visits. So far I've been too hooked on their pad kee mao (among the very best, most

flavorful I've had in town anywhere) and their very fresh, multi-meal green curry to try anything

else. But based on those two--and their Mission-style burrito-sized spring rolls--and the fact that

they stay open till 7 even on Saturdays: I'm smitten.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2008-10-08 10:17:20

2008-10-08 17:17:20

Hi Ian! I have a hunch all their stuff has some sort of animal product in it. Not sure about the

stuffed tofu. I'll ask them today. However, I'm pretty sure they use fish sauce in copious amounts

in all their food. I will go to I love Thai today. Thanks

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128.193.251.195

2008-10-08 22:42:54

2008-10-09 05:42:54

actually, pate chaud is not banh mi ($2.50). they don't sell pate chaud anymore. their banh mi

(sandwich) is very good too.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

71.214.81.158

2008-10-08 23:34:33

2008-10-09 06:34:33

Doof. Yes, you are right about the pate chaud. Thanks for pointing that out.

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Michael

michael@gobyairship.com

http://gobyairship.com

70.99.220.242

2008-10-10 14:14:18

2008-10-10 21:14:18

I just stopped by here... fantastic food and they are absolutely wonderful people. I asked them

about vegetarian options and they said that they were hoping to do vegetarian pho as soon as

Monday (October 13th). Woot!

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

97.115.21.229

2008-10-28 23:42:41

2008-10-29 06:42:41

Walked by today before they opened. Saw at least three new "vegetarian" dishes featured,

including a vegetarian pho, a lemongrass tofu, and a vegetarian curry that featured tofu skins and

some sort of "gluten". So they seem to have taken your advice to heart. Pretty cool if they've

really cut out the fish oil, shrimp paste, etc.

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

216.99.205.153

2008-12-08 02:05:33

2008-12-08 09:05:33

I've been once so far working on our Stumptown Vegans review, and was overhwhelmingly

guaranteed that the veg options were indeed veg. I enjoyed the chewy gluten, though I found the

rice portion of my dish was incredibly larger than the actual curry. I'm not surprised that they

don't have separate friers, though.

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Anne @ Pink Galoshes

pinkg@pinkgaloshes.com

http://www.pinkgaloshes.com

216.57.39.234

2009-01-06 13:46:20

2009-01-06 20:46:20

What a great menu, and so reasonable. I must try soon!

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67.189.12.59

2008-11-01 11:51:43

2008-11-01 18:51:43

they have the best bahn mi in portland, and i have searched!!! these people are very nice too and

its cheap!!

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128.193.15.53

2008-11-17 01:34:16

2008-11-17 08:34:16

the reason why i said "they do not contain meat flavor" is that they always use a separate pan for

their vegetarian dishes. for example, they don't have vegetarian egg rolls because they didn't want

to cook them in the same fryer as the meat egg rolls.

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72.233.69.64

2008-12-31 11:01:03

2008-12-31 18:01:03

[...] I noticed vegetables and noodles cooking while the contents were dished out. As lamented on

Portland Food Carts, the large paper cup and plastic packed sides are extraneous and I was

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

97.115.21.229

2008-11-04 01:12:06

2008-11-04 08:12:06

Tried out the vegetarian curry. Can't say I was thrilled by it--it was really heavy on the starches

(sweet potato, regular potato, taro root, plus "gluten," tofu skins, and fried tofu) with no

green/red/purple/etc. veggies. But it was rather sweet, which just tends not to be my preference.

With three times as much coriander & onions as they dropped on the top fresh at the end, it

would've been more flavorful. Still going to try the Lemongrass Tofu and the veggie Pho that they

offer.

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128.193.15.52

2008-11-11 22:59:02

2008-11-12 05:59:02

just tried their pho today (after the banh mi). and as a vietnamese, i have to say they make the best

pho i've ever had in Oregon. their pho tastes like the pho they have in vietnam. very original.

Ian, i suggest that you go and ask them what they have in their food, don't just assume. As for the

curry, one of my friends said it was good. also, there's no such thing as fish oil in their food (i

asked them based on your comment). also, for vietnamese people, when they say it's vegetarian, it

is vegetarian, which means they do not contain meat flavor. they based it on the Buddhist dishes.

they think that those who don't eat meat might not want any meat flavor in their food at all.

therefore, i hope you go and ask. if they don't have what you want then you can go to a different

place. seems like most of your comments are basically your assumptions. you only tried one of

their dishes, which is not enough to judge them yet. but i have to say, it depends on the person's

taste. i don't like vegetarian dishes, so i might find them boring, but as far as i know, my friends

think they're good. so again, i hope you will get your answers soon.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.20.130.227

2008-11-13 20:29:46

2008-11-14 03:29:46

Banhmiluver-- I hope I didn't come across as overly negative--tried to say "just tends not to be my

preference," knowing others might like they way they do their veggie dishes. And also I indicated

I'll try out other veggie dishes eventually. I didn't really have a concern about the vegetarian-ness

(or not) of their dishes--the fact that they overhauled their menu and included several explicitly

vegetarian dishes makes me think they've done their homework. Not sure quite what you mean by

"means they do not contain meat flavor." Nice people, I still look forward to trying their veggie

pho.

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71.214.73.110

2009-02-26 23:05:53

2009-02-27 06:05:53

With the demise of Cafe Be Van, Huong's is the only place I get Banh Mi in Portland and they do

the best bánh mì thit theo nuong I've ever had. I grew up in Little Saigon and I'm pretty picky

about my Banh mi. The owners are very friendly and I've spent quite a bit of time talking with the

husband about Vietnam. They owned a Bun Cuon shop in Saigon before the city fell.

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isness@gmail.com



71.193.207.87

2009-05-29 17:23:00

2009-05-30 00:23:00

I had the chicken pho here and it was good. Chicken pho is very difficult to make, since it can end

up being smelly and downright nasty. But it was good here. No tables or bowls though. So you'll

have to eat at the counter or get it to go with the noodles on the side.

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Brad

buckner23@hotmail.com



66.93.72.66

2009-06-23 15:19:03

2009-06-23 22:19:03

James, Cafe Be Van is not exactly gone. They do have new owners who have created a boring

Americanized menu but they still have Bahn Mi (although they refer to them as "Vietnamese

sandwiches"). I had one the other day. it was pretty good but the bread was a bit lacking. Have

you tried Thanh So Tofu at 103 NE 82nd Ave. I thought their Bahn Mi was pretty good. they also

serve Pho, Banh Uôt and Che

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75.119.209.198

2009-07-02 04:15:38

2009-07-02 11:15:38

[...] (SW 3rd and Stark) Garden State (sellwood) Grilled Cheese Grill (NE 10th and Alberta)

Huongs Vietnamese (SW 9th and Alder) Jean’s Hot Dog/Square (Pioneer Square) Just

Thai (SE 3rd and Stark) [...]

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2009-07-12 19:39:31

2009-07-13 02:39:31

OK, so they have a table now. And the previous posters are right, Huong's has the best banh mi in

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76.115.100.183

2009-11-12 21:58:51

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let me first say I have very limited experience with/knowledge of saigon street food, or vietnamese

food in general. However, I had banh mi today for lunch at Huong's, and it was so delicious, so

cheap, and just great. also, wonderful customer service, it was cold out and he gave me a warm

egg roll while I was waiting, then chased me up about two blocks when I forgot my sweet chili

sauce on the counter. great food, great people, great prices.

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Well, the weather outside was frightful. Which is why you

haven't seen that much activity on Food Carts Portland lately. There hasn't been much going on really

due to Portland's Snowpocalypse '08 which shut down many of the carts and the city as a

whole. Along with the holidays and my own travel and work commitments, I've also been a twee

busy. I apologize for the lack of recent posts. However, now that we've recovered from the Great

Storm of oh-aught, I do have quite a bit of cart news to report: New Food Cart "Pod" Downtown? I was driving down

SW Naito near Skidmore Fountain (you know, where Saturday Market is located)

and noticed a sprinkling of new carts in one location, including a FISH AND CHIPS

cart. (Yes, Matt

Davis, this one's for you). This might be part of the Mercy Corps sponsored immigrant run food

cart program or something else, but I'll try to walk down there next week and check it out. Do Svidaniya* to Julia's Russian Cart I

don't have the whole story, but sadly it looks like Julia's

Russian Food on SW Alder near 10th has shuttered its window and door and is now closed. The

cart remains, but the sign is gone. I'll miss Julia's warm smile along with her rib sticking and warming

Borscht and tender Pelmini dumplings. If anyone knows the 411 on what happened or where she went,

please let me know. *means, "see you later" in Russian Sugar Cube is on Vacation until April Where is Kir, the

proprietress of our favorite sugar shack, the Sugar

Cube? One rumor reports she fell in love with a strapping Australian surfer and is living in a lanai

on a remote beach in Hawaii. Another says she's cloistered away in a Michelin starred country inn

outside of Lyon, France studying with a world famous pastry chef. However, an investigation reveals

Kir is simply taking a break from the daily food cart grind until the Portland weather is a bit more

stable and warm. However, she is still taking special orders (ahem, Valentines Day cupcakes anyone?)

and can be reached through her website. Don't Panic! Korean Number #1 Bento Did Not Get

Kidnapped by Aliens Number #1

Bento will be reopening for business Monday January 12th. I've received more panicked, OMG

emails over the supposed disappearance of this cart than any other cart news. Ever. It appears this new

comer to the cart scene, and Portland's only Korean cart, located on SW 10th and Alder is very

popular. After a short vacation, they seemingly removed their distinctive yellow cart with the mural of

the dancing corn people on the side and were replaced by a generic silver cart with zero signage.

However, the owner reports they are merely upgrading to allow better offerings and service and will

once again be open for business. I'll admit a big fondness for their killer vegetable over rice Bi-Bim-

Bap, and their lovable Korean grandmothers behind the counter. I'm glad they will soon be back in

action! You Don't Need to Eat Cart Food Outside,

Duh. I posted about this last year, but I think now is a good reminder. Sure, nothing

is better than sharing a garlicky gyro or big box of Thai drunken noodles with your sweetheart in the

park on a sunny day. And despite popular opinion, you don't need an office cubicle to enjoy the daily

Indian mixed plate special or a 4 pound burrito. Because seriously, there are lots of dry, warm and

comfortable places to enjoy food cart food during the winter. Several carts, like the carts on

SE 12th and Hawthorne have covered seating (some with heaters!). The

Galleria on SW Alder/Washington and SW 10th/9th has a ground floor atrium with tables

and chairs. The carts on the park blocks at Portland State University have the wonderful

Smith Center Student center just steps away, while the 4th ave. cart pod near

College and Hall streets has the PSU Engineering Building right across the street. My

favorite cart pod retreat however is the US Bank Tower on SW 5th and Oak. There's

a whole bunch of tables upstairs and the people watching is, well, priceless. It's like being in an

episode of 'The Office' without, well, actually having to work with those wingnuts. Office of Misc. Bric-A-Brac Winter can be a

difficult time for many food cart owners. Lack of pedestrian traffic, things like frozen pipes and now

the current economic slump can equal financial disaster for many of these small entrepreneurs. So,

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FOOD CARTS! Eh-em, outside of that and sadly, this

means we are probably going to see a few more temporary and permanent food cart closures in the

next couple of months. However, sunny spring will no doubt bring a whole blossoming of new carts.

So stay tuned! As always, if you have any news, tips, or ideas please drop me a line here. I can't always be out scouting the food

cart scene 24-7 (and I do travel quite a bit for work), so I'm especially reliant on my wonderful &

astute readers like yourselves to be my eyes and ears on the street. In addition, thanks for all your

support last year and for reading Food Carts Portland. This site is truly a labor of love for me, I make

zero money on it (in fact I lose money), but it really remains a joy to write. And seeing how excited

others get about the food carts in Portland and your feedback here keeps me going. Food Carts

Portland is also starting to receive a lot of national and international media attention, as is Portland's

one of a kind thriving food cart scene. Look for us in a couple of magazine articles soon, as well as a

potential presentation or two at an international food conference. Happy Eating and Bona Fortuna in

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2009-01-12 22:40:30

2009-01-13 05:40:30

Hi there Cuisine Bonne Femme, Thank you very much for all the news on the food carts. I may be

moving to Portland within months. I was thinking about getting into to the food cart business. But

there are a lot of them. What type of food is missing? Will keep in touch. Thank You!

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mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

132.239.142.130

2009-01-12 13:09:52

2009-01-12 20:09:52

Hi CBF - Thanks for a new post. I was wondering what kind of effect the weather was having on

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

68.178.106.115

2009-01-12 13:48:37

2009-01-12 20:48:37

Hi Kirk, Nice to hear from you! Winter is always a tough time for the carts in Portland, but the

recent arctic weather here has really caused havoc. Many of the carts experienced frozen pipes and

inaccessible sidewalks. However, its a nice balmy dry 49 F. here today. Downright tropical. And

time for lunch. I'm thinking the spicy eggplant stirfry at I love Thai on SW 10th...

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.21.43.59

2009-01-12 22:51:57

2009-01-13 05:51:57

One unfortunate bit of additional news--'I Love Thai Food' cart has been sold by its lovely original

proprietors Anne & Jay, and while the new owners seem friendly at first--they're

considerably less veg-friendly, less fresh-friendly, much less friendly to suggestions, and less

wallet-friendly. The change in commitment to quality is probably summed up best by the name

change they've come up with: "I Like Thai Food". While originally responding that they could do

any dish vegetarian, further questioning reveals (though not promptly) that in fact only the noodle-

based dishes can be. Unlike 'Love,' they only have chicken stock for their soups and curries--and

so far don't seem to understand that this makes them non-vegetarian; nor do they seem interested

in procuring a veg. alternative, despite being told that doing so would behoove them financially

here in Portland (perhaps they're just hoping most people will take them at their initial word, "yes,

we can do vegetarian"). They also raised the prices of the dishes to $6, decreased portion sizes,

reduced the number of ingredients in the dishes (no more winter squash, no more string beans, no

more mushrooms). A real bummer, because 'I Love Thai Food' was serving some of the freshest,

most vegan friendly, and most affordable Thai in town for a few months, cart-based or otherwise.

Hopefully the new owners will continue to get friendly suggestions to do a little work to become

vegetarian-suitable, whilst losing customers over 'I Love,' until they realise it's a worthwhile

investment.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.21.43.59

2009-01-12 22:56:29

2009-01-13 05:56:29

It's further possible that not even the noodle-based dishes are veg*n, because they definitely don't

have the mushroom-based fish-sauce replacer. Asked to cut the fish oil, any shrimp pastes, any

animal-based stocks and eggs for a Pad Kee Mao, I was confident from the taste that they had

done so--but it pretty much just tasted like oil and noodles, unlike the complex flavors of 'I Love

Thai Food's rendition.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-01-12 22:57:53

2009-01-13 05:57:53

Damn. I loved I love Thai and was planning on writing about them this week. I really really loved

their spicy eggplant. Soon to be cart owner guy, thanks for reading and writing in! There are a lot

of carts, but if you are good, dedicated and in a proper location you should have no problem doing

well. You also need to decide if you want to try to locate downtown or in one of the other

emerging cart areas like Hawthorne, Sellwood or N. Mississippi neighborhood. Your hours,

offerings and demand for what you sell will all be affected by these contingencies. I can't really

answer what is needed. A really good East coast style sandwich (like what Bunk is doing in SE)

would probably do great business, and I've heard lots of screams for a proper British chips wagon.

My advice would be to come to Portland and spend some time scouting the cart scene. Also, it's

very important that you cook and serve what you know best and what you love to cook and eat

yourself. Perhaps some readers can chime in on what they'd like to see and eat?

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2009-01-13 00:40:05

2009-01-13 07:40:05

Hi there Cuisine Bonne Femme, Thank you very much for all the news on the food carts. I may be

moving to Portland within months. I was thinking about getting into to the food cart business. But

there are a lot of them. What type of food is missing? Will keep in touch. Thank You! PS: keep up

the good work!

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Maquette

maquette7@yahoo.com

http://myspace.com/rosecityvaudeville

207.224.18.188

2009-01-14 18:23:20

2009-01-15 01:23:20

My other half and I are getting married July 4 with a turn of the century, street carnival themed

reception. (Party between 6:00-9:00 in NE) We are trying to find a food cart that would like to

"cater" the outside party. Small menu offerings and we pay the bill. Interested? It will be a fun

time. Find us at: maquette7 at yahoo.com

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Wade

wadestyle@netzero.com

209.19.114.78

2009-01-15 11:34:25

2009-01-15 18:34:25

I just wanted to thank you for the great information you have provided, I have only lived in the

area for about a year so I am constantly trying to find good places to eat, I'm very familiar with the

taco trucks from down south but we didn't have any carts in my town. I spend a good deal of time

in the downtown area since I work in the industrial area and getting good food fairly quickly is a

must for me so I will definitely be making my visit to one of the local carts very soon thanks to

you, the Japanese food sounded very tempting, possibly today, thanks again, take care

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-01-15 17:32:52

2009-01-16 00:32:52

Thanks for reading Wade. Welcome to Portland and happy cart eating...

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2009-01-24 19:18:44

2009-01-25 02:18:44

I really enjoy reading your blog, thank you for providing all of these information, they're really

good for people who just moved here :) Oh, I read from Ian's comment that ‘I Love Thai Food‘

cart has been sold, so today I decided to try out the new cart. The food wasn't as good and I was

sort of disappointed in them :( 'I love Thai Food was one of the best Thai food cart so it's sad to

see that they sold it.

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Big Alice

bigalice@gmail.com

http://bigalice.blogspot.com

157.238.154.18

2009-01-30 13:23:07

2009-01-30 20:23:07

The formerly-known-as-the-Russian cart at 10th & Alder has been bought by a Thai vendor

and is now a Thai place with an emphasis towards the Pho. I had the chicken dumpling soup last

week and it was fabulous. I recommend the new place, and the proprietor was very friendly.

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2009-02-25 09:30:11

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Thank you for the tips about where to take your cart food inside--I'd never thought/known about

those options. Now I won't have to smell up the whole Max car carrying it home.

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***New*** Location: SW Alder and 10th (between 10th

and 11th) Description: Soup for the masses! Soup for the Soul! There is something

so primitively comforting to me about a hot steaming bowl of soup served alongside a grilled cheese

sandwich. It's what I want to eat when I feel blue. It's what inspires me and refuels me when I'm

having a rough day, a good day or simply just want some timber in my belly. Soup is the type of food

to calm ones nerves and revive when the world seems unsteady and uncertain. Soup and

a grilled cheese sandwich is the early lunch food of my roots. It makes me feel safe, warm and loved. It

reminds me of walking home in the cold from school to find a home cooked meal waiting for me in my

parent's cozy, steamy bright yellow kitchen. Yeah, I was lucky that way as a kid. Savor Soup House, a

new cart near the 10th and Alder cart pod, is this kind of nurturing soul food we call crave. Lunch

really doesn't get any better than this. The cart's owner and chef has a commitment to local, high

quality ingredients and is extremely passionate and enthusiastic about her new endeavor using quality

Grand Central bread, and environmentally friendly biodegradable utensils and containers. Beef

Stroganoff with egg noodles, Vegan tomato with orange and fennel, velvety potato with fresh herbs,

Hungarian mushroom with fresh dill, lentil with fried onion topping. The soups are inspired. Take the

SERIOUS CHILI for example, described this way: So serious, you'll lose your sense of

humor. A hearty, thick chili loaded with Angus beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, and just enough

spice. Or the Smoky SPLIT PEA with fresh herbs soup, which also just so happens to be

vegan: This delicious soup will warm you from the inside-out. Fresh thyme, rosemary

and smoked paprika give this simple soup a ton of great flavor. The menu changes daily,

but this cart usually offers 4 different varieties of house made soup from scratch, a daily stew and a

CHOOSE YOUR OWN GRILLED CHEESE selection. Gruyere with ham and Dijon mustard, or

caramelized onions. Tillamook Cheddar with apple butter or applewood smoked bacon. The

combination of choices is unique and varied. With lots of vegetarian and vegan offerings as well, there

seems to be something to appeal to almost everyone at this spiffy new tan, pink and green cart.

Outdoor seating means you can warm up in the cold and share a friendly conversation with the owner,

or simply take your food to go. (mmmm....too busy eating soup and sandwich to finish this

post...mmmmmm...) Sample Menu: Changes Daily! Please

see the Savor Soup House website for details! Or

call 503-750-5634 Soups- Cup ($3.5), Bowl ($5). All soups come with Grand

Central Bread. Buternut Squash and Apple Bisque Curried Carrott and

Coconut Creamy Tomato Chicken and Matzo Ball Lentil and Onion

----------------------------------------------------- Grilled Cheese - Make Your

Own- Combination Grilled Cheese Bar Grilled Tillamook Cheddar and/or Gruyere Cheese $4.00

Toppings: Dijon Mustard $.50 Apple Butter $.50 Giardiniera $.50

Caramelized Onion $.50 Sliced Tomato $.50 Homemade Pesto $.50

Truffle Oil $1.00 Black Forest Ham $1.00 Applewood Smoked Bacon

$1.00 Hours: Monday - Friday lunch to mid-afternoon

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ezra

ezra@portlandmercury.com

http://endhits.portlandmercury.com

66.93.72.66

2009-02-03 16:26:53

2009-02-03 23:26:53

I had the Hungarian Mushroom soup yesterday and it was quite excellent. Quite possibly the best

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triciab@gmail.com

http://www.sassafrascatering.com/pages/

64.242.113.150

2009-01-28 15:46:42

2009-01-28 22:46:42

I just tried the goods and was really impressed. I got a stew with butternut squash, chickpeas, red

lentils and saffron over brown rice topped with peanuts and fresh cilantro. It was vegan, which is

nice for lunch - filling without being heavy. I even bought a quart of the same to take home for

dinner! Next time I'd like to try the grilled cheese with yummy apple butter or truffle oil. Nancy,

the owner, is a trained chef from Chicago who has worked in many restaurants and owned a

personal chef business. I think she is opening this business at the perfect time - the food is great,

it's local, and it's easy on the wallet. Best of luck!

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spoonful of sugar

thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.164

2009-01-28 17:10:14

2009-01-29 00:10:14

Yes it's all true and DELICIOUS. I had the very serious chili and a grilled cheese with applewood

smoked bacon and apple butter..yow! So good and even better it's made from a gal that knows her

stuff in the kitchen. She even comes equipped wearing a cute apron and freckles to boot! Please

come and see for yourself..the soup and sammies will not disappoint, nor will the cute girl behind

the counter. I Heart homemade soup and grilled cheese. Love, The Cube

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140.211.82.5

2009-02-22 14:19:50

2009-02-22 21:19:50

Congratulations..,.Savory Soups will be my first stop on my next trip to the beauitiful city of

Roses. Everyday is soup day...hot soup is comforting in the cold...cold soup in the heat of summer

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140.194.192.38

2009-02-04 09:35:56

2009-02-04 16:35:56

I had tomato soup yesterday - it was a little too much like eating a thick chunky marinara sauce. It

didn't feel like a soup. But the grilled cheese was fine. I like the concept so I'll be back to check

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Soup Nancy

nancy@savorportland.net

http://www.savorsouphouse.com

71.237.176.235

2009-02-04 20:08:45

2009-02-05 03:08:45

Hey Everybody- thank you so much for commenting and of course to CBF for writing such a

complimentary post! I'm so glad you all have been able to make it down for some lunch. JC- I'm

really sorry you weren't crazy about the tomato soup. I try to encourage everyone to take a sample

so they walk away feeling satisfied with their choice. Be sure to introduce yourself next time and

I'll hook you up with something you like more. :) See you all soon!

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76.105.213.77

2009-02-11 22:35:38

2009-02-12 05:35:38

Who can pass up a warm cup of homemade soup...especially when it's served up by that cute gal?

The tomato is heavenly and the Beef Stew made me cry tears of joy. Then there's the grilled

cheese bar.....WOW! If you know how to live, you'll stop Savor Soup Cart today.

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2009-02-11 23:44:07

2009-02-12 06:44:07

I feel the same way......,Soup & a grilled chesse there's nothing better! Wow now I'm

hungry......, I sure wish I could pop by sometime.....,I'm just a little to far away......., Love Haylee

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2009-02-13 00:09:04

They're contemplating vegan grilled cheezes, too!

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71.237.176.235

2009-03-12 07:35:28

2009-03-12 14:35:28

Calling all vegans! Testing out some of this vegan cheese you requested. Stop by the cart for some

vegan grilled cheese and soup! To all you non-vegans- we're still bringing the Tillamook goodness

so fear not. :)

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2009-04-01 13:26:21

2009-04-01 20:26:21

i was so excited to find this cart, because nothing beats a grilled cheese with soup. it was okay--

the grilled gruyere was quite mild, and i like my cheese to have bite. the tomato/fennel/orange

soup was tasty, but way too chunky-- felt like eating pasta sauce. i'll probably try it again, because

no fish go fish soup starts to all taste the same after a while, and this is my only known alternative.

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2009-04-13 20:28:06

[...] more vegan soup to the downtown lunch crowd. Run by chef Nancy Ettinger of Savor

Portland, Savor Soup House is a pastel, picturesque cart with a light pink roof and a big spoon on

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2009-05-08 20:17:02

Wow. Just finished eating "The Tress" -- today's special grilled cheese with bacon and apple

butter. Delish. The sample of the muligatawny soup was also fabulous. I'll be back.

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[...] the remainder of the week and then off to San Francisco and LA. Today, Wednesday, they

will be at Savor Soup House on 10th and Alder and then at Potato Champion this evening down

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The Tress is totally banging and it is really difficult to get a different grilled cheese. I have tap

danced through the daily soups, and while I have been happy overall, I am partial to the chilli,

butternut squash and the mulligatawny. Calamalized onion topping really brings together the

package. Oh what a package. S

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2009-07-13 18:52:30

Have your soup from Savor Soup House delivered today! Order online @

www.portlandpedalpower.com. Order today and receive a free gift from Freddy Guys Hazelnuts.

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2009-08-04 17:31:49

2009-08-05 00:31:49

Today was my first venture into FoodCardLand, and after strolling around the carts located in the

SW 10th & Alder area, my friend and I decided the build your own grilled cheese options

sounded the best. When we first passed by the cart, a line 6 deep waited eagerly to score some of

Soup Nancy's creations, but thankfully for us (both FoodCartLand Virgins) we found Nancy alone

and had time to chat with Nancy and not anger eager noshers behind us. Thanks for making our

FoodCardLand visit memorable as we will be back! My friend ordered a grilled cheese with

turkey and apple slices, which she man-handled once we sat down to eat. Nancy served me a

grilled cheese with caramelized onions, ham, apples, and dijon mustard that was simply

scrumptious. I could not figure out if my favorite part of the sandwich, so I will have to return to

figure it out; however, I will chat with Soup Nancy again to see what she recommends.

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2009-10-12 11:52:44

2009-10-12 18:52:44

Just had the tomato/fennel/orange...loved it don't change the recipe. It was perfect compliment for

a windy autumn day. I will be back to try more from the menu.

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Mexican

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Location: SE 13th and Lexington, Sellwood

Description: If you've ever been 16, hanging out in Tijuana on Avenida Revolucion

on a school night chugging beer, cheap tequila and Cokes and brandy and needed something to eat to

soak it up before waiting in the always slow border line to get back to your suburban San Diego home

before your parents noticed you were gone - you always went to one of the many taco carts dotted

along Revolucion. That first taste of taco I still remember vividly: a simple corn tortilla, some carne,

maybe some cilantro and a squeeze of lemon - pure heaven. And pure simplicity. Unfortunately, many

Mexican restaurants in Portland - especially those offering tacos - drench soppy, sloppy red salsa on

their food that dominates what should be a simple affair. Enter Kiko's Taqueria Uruapan - a cart/coach

in the budding Sellwood food cart mecca. The menu is simple - and is small enough to display in hand-

painted writing on the side of the cart: tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas. You don't have to be

loaded on booze or cash or 16 to enjoy the food here either. Not only is the food fresh and delicious,

it's cheap- one dollar for a taco. One dollar. Theoretically one could get lunch for, say,

three bucks. In my opinion, a Mexican restaurant lives or dies by the quality of its carne asada. If you

have to disguise it with non-essential items it's not very good asada. That's why green or red hot sauce

is handed out separately - let your customers do the pouring. So, is Kiko's asada good? Oh yes. It's

moist, flavorful and fresh. And at a dollar a pop, it's even better. The quesadillas are a bit more

expensive at a whopping three dollars. I tried the plain cheese-only version with some hot sauce on the

side and enjoyed it - not very greasy but with a good toasty flavor. On another visit I tried the carne

asada quesadilla and it didn't disappoint. It was a bit greasy - c'mon it's cheese and meat - but it

definitely satisfied my craving. Portions of food at Kiko's aren't huge. But that's cool - the fantastic

flavors make up for it. It's also a simple affair - the way it should be. Sample Menu:

(prices in the $1.00-$6.00 range. A bargain!) Tacos - carne, pork, chicken

Quesadillas Tortas Burritos Look for the daily specials on the chalk board Cash

only! Hours: Monday -Officially Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

/ Unofficially open Saturdays -though they never take down the closed sign. Phone:

503-960-9756 E-mail: Unknown Website: None



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2009-02-05 10:51:42

2009-02-05 17:51:42

I so agree about the dripping sauces ... and dripping melted cheese, too. (Usually, processed

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2009-02-10 20:20:10

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2009-03-18 03:59:03

[...] Carts. After soaking up the sun and enjoying the yummy entrees procured from Garden State

Foods and Kiko’s Taqueria Uruapan, we sauntered over to Staccato Gelato for homemade

Italian ice cream. Sated and then some, we [...]

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2009-08-07 08:51:46

2009-08-07 15:51:46

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and Kiko’s, the burrito cart in Sellwood. I really trust the carts to be authentic, friendly

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No one should ever be worried about going hungry. So perhaps you've already donated, or perhaps you've been meaning to get

around to it but please, please, please take a moment to give to the Oregon Food Bank. I can not over

emphasize how much your help is needed right now. Oregon is witnessing some of the highest

unemployment rates in the nation, with many families and individuals simply bordering on their own

economic collapse. In more and more households, food scarcity is becoming an issue. Children and the

elderly are especially at risk. The Oregon Food Bank is doing the best they can, but is also feeling the

pinch; demand is up, donations are down and food reserves are running dangerously low. According to

the Oregon Food Bank, demand for emergency food is at an all time high -up 15% statewide. Please

help. My grandfather Lemuel, a hard scrapple man of the 1930's Depression once told my father that

no matter what, you share your food with someone in need. It's the basis for a civilized society and is a

sin to have so much when others have so little. I take this to heart. "I may not give someone in need

some money, but I will always give them some food," my Grandfather said. You can click on the

above Blog for Food graphic to go directly to the Oregon Food Bank donation page. Otherwise you

can send a check to to the Oregon Food Bank at PO Box 55370, Portland, OR 97238. Please be sure to

mention the Blog for Food Campaign. Even if you can't give money, please consider dropping off

some canned or boxed food goods. Things like rice, beans and other staples are especially needed.

Many supermarkets and businesses have drop off boxes and this month, through March 01, places like

Savaveza on 1004 N Killingsworth, Vino in Sellwood at 1226 SE Lexington and the Gilt Club at 306

NW Broadway are accepting donations. Thanks for making a difference and for helping out.



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2009-03-01 21:29:19

Sounds promising! Thanks, CBF. Maybe possible to implement "later hours" and/or "open

weekends" type tags? Oh--and rumor is there might be good news re: the folks formerly known as

I *Love* Thai Food, according to someone posting on stumptownvegans.com-- sounds like the

owners plan to open a new cart in March?! Doubtful it'll be a few-minutes walk from my house,

but will still be better than I *Like* Thai Food. . .

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Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:04:38 +0000

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Location: SW Alder

and 9th (between 9th and 10th) Description:

Maybe it's the weather, but I've been on a beef pho soup kick lately by "researching" different dishes

throughout the Portland metro area, including the wonderful Lavang Restaurant in Lake Oswego [near

my former work and in a non-descript shopping center] and most recently Pho Dalat, where I had a

decent bowl of pho served with traditional herbs, greens and other accompaniments for a reasonable

price. If push comes to shove, I can survive on noodles and broth alone. A couple weeks back I found

myself at food cart ground zero downtown at SW 9th and Alder [a not so subtle reference to the block

of some of Portland's best food carts] and spied a recent newcomer: Mai Pho

Vietnamese. By nature, or habit, I quickly ordered the beef pho without

really scoping out the other menu offerings. Admittedly I realize I have been missing out on some

great food from the various Vietnamese restaurants around town by ordering only the pho, though I did

notice other tempting dishes from the simple menu while waiting for my pho at the tiny, colorfully

decorated cart. The pho, available in beef, chicken or tofu, comes served in a 32 oz. paper bowl and

lid - with most ingredients already mixed in the dish for you. My dining partner ordered the

Lemongrass Noodle Salad with chicken. It smelled incredibly edible and I immediately started to feel

the pangs of food envy. The service was fast and the owner was very friendly. In no time we had

our food and off we went to empty Dawn of the Deadesque Galleria to enjoy lunch. A good pho is

only as good as the beef stock used to make it. Sure, freshness counts with the ingredients, usually

basil, mint, bean sprouts and chile. But if the broth doesn't cut it, the dish is doomed. My point? As we

sat down I clumsily grabbed the top of the container and proceeded to spill about 80% of the broth

onto the table and floor. [Yeah, I'm that guy.] My dining companion was very gracious in not rolling

with laughter; instead, gathering up some paper towels and helping me mop up the precious broth. So

how was the beef pho without most of the essential broth? Good. Very good and very flavorful. Still

moist and even a bit more complex with some of the flavors that are usually reserved as second players

getting a shot to shine what they offer in the absence of the broth. Another visit was warranted, so a

few days later, we hit up the cart again, but this time I opted for what my partner had on the previous

trip: Lemongrass Noodle Salad with Chicken. Like the pho, options include beef, chicken, or tofu.

And like the pho, the ingredients were fresh and delicious. Mixed with fresh greens, vermicelli

noodles, chicken lightly coated in a batter and a light side sauce that was part sweet and part savory,

the dish was well worth the $6. And a bonus: I didn't drop it this time. Quick takes: · If you're

really hungry you can add an appetizer with your entrée. Prices range from $3.00 to $5.00 and some

servings look like they could make a whole meal. · Unfortunately only one dish, spring rolls, was

vegetarian. · The meal would have been perfect with a nice, cold pale ale. Sample Menu: Appetizers - Crab puffs (6) $4 Vegetarian Spring

Rolls (3) $3.00 Pork Egg Rolls (3) $3.50 Shrimp & Pork Salad Roll $3.50 Tofu Salad Roll (2)

$3.00 Chicken Potsticker (10) $5.00 Entrees - Pho Noodle Soup (32 Oz) Beef, chicken tofu $5.50

Chicken and Vegetable Dumpling Soup $6.00 Lemongrass Noodle Salad (beef, chicken, tofu) $6.00

Vietnamese Noodle Salad w/ egg rolls $6.00 Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry w/ Curry Noodles

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Thanks e-play. I do believe you are talking about the Brunch Bunch on SW 5th...yes, look for a

write up here soon. In addition, I am planning on a forums section here at some point where

readers can write in with new cart tips, closure info and can announce carts looking for spaces and

spaces looking for carts. However, this is going to require a bit of time and back end

programming so please be patient! In the meantime, please feel free to contact me directly using

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Hey, is there somewhere on this site when we can alert you to new carts when I find them? I don't

want to tamper with the thread of Mai Pho (which I just tried last week, thanks to your site..good

stuff) but I want to make sure you have heard there is a new cart on 5th that makes homemade

english muffins for your breakfast sandwich and they are yummy.

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I've eaten here twice, and the food is really quite good. The woman who runs it is a one woman

show, but she doesn't skimp on quality ingredients or quantity. The chicken Pho is chicken soup

for the soul, for sure. Really, really tasty, fresh and balanced broth. My only beef (ha, ha, "beef"

get it), is that those paper Pho containers are really precarious. It's easy to spill them and they

aren't conductive to the whole Pho experience, ditto with the small shallow spoons. I don't have a

solution, but some budding PDX entrepeneur should make some sturdy biodegradable Asian Soup

Bowl containers, lids and Asian style soup spoons. I know there is a market for them.

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2009-03-05 16:18:16

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I noticed this cart just the other day as I was walking back towards the Square with a Bahn Mi

from the other Vietnamese cart. I'll have to try it out, though it's almost too warm for Pho at this

point (personally I need <40 degrees outside for brothy soup).

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2009-03-08 14:02:41

2009-03-08 21:02:41

They have several dishes on the menu that are supposed to be vegetarian, not just spring rolls. The

pho is listed as "beef, chicken, vegetarian". The noodle salad with egg rolls could be made with

the veggie rolls, too, and the lemongrass noodle salad should also be vegetarian. It's always good

to confirm that there's no fish sauce used, but based on the menu they had up yesterday, they

should have three entrees that are vegetarian. The sauces for the noodle salads appeared to be

served separately, so getting a fish-sauce free sauce should also be pretty simple, if they aren't

vegan by default.

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71.236.191.122

2009-11-27 14:47:35

2009-11-27 21:47:35

I have eaten at this cart so many times I‘ve lost count! I‘ve tried pretty much all the items on her

menu and would say the Lemongrass Noodle Salad with chicken, the Beef Pho, and the

Pork‘n‘Shrimp Salad Rolls with homemade peanut sauce are my top favs!! The owner is a

wonderful addition to the cart-city there…a one woman show with a friendly disposition! She

doesn‘t skimp on fresh ingredients and the balance of all the flavors makes it a for sure stop on

many of my downtown visits!

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Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:22:16 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

Snacks

Snacks

Thai

Thai

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

downtown

downtown

Thai

Thai

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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Location: SW 9th and Alder Description: Sawasdee is one of the oldest, and one of the most

popular Thai carts on the scene, simply because they are so good. Fresh ingredients, big portions and a

deft touch give them balanced and satisfying offerings. Where some Thai carts go a bit overboard with

the soy and grease, Sawasdee has a lighter touch. Sawasdee makes standards like red, yellow and

green curries, fried rice, noodle dishes and stir fries. They also are one of the few Thai carts to offer

both white or brown rice. I'm particularly fond of their fried rice with pineapple and cashew. Oh, and they are often open on Saturdays!

Catering available. Please call Sunny at 503-330-2037 Kwap Koon Khah Sawasdee! (Thank you very

much). Sample Menu: Soups -

Tom Yum or Tom Kha (with coconut milk) - $6.00 Salad Rolls - $3.00 Curries - House curry (red

curry with peanut sauce), red curry, green curry, or yellow curry Stir Fried - chicken ($6.00), shrimp

($7.00), or tofu ($6.00). garlic lover (mushroom, onion, broccoli, carrot), spicy basil (bamboo shoot,

bell pepper, mushroom, onion, basil), emerald (cabbage, mushroom, carrot, broccoli and peanut sauce).

Noodles - chicken ($6.00), shrimp ($7.00), or tofu ($6.00). Pad Thai, pad kee mao (onion, basil,

bellpepper, mushroom, or eggs), pad se ew (cabbage, broccoli, carrot and eggs). Fried Rice - chicken

($6.00), shrimp ($7.00), or tofu ($6.00). Spicy, pineapple with cashews, curry or regular.

Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 to 5:00,

Saturday 11:00-4:00 Phone:

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72.11.81.140

2009-03-11 07:57:55

2009-03-11 14:57:55

My favorite Thai food cart in the city! Thanks for mentioning it...

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209.162.223.250

2009-04-16 14:12:57

2009-04-16 21:12:57

I would say this is my fave Thai cart, too, of the ones I've tried. Less of a gut bomb/oil blob. My

favorite dish is their pumpkin curry - it's on the specials menu, I think, but it seems to be there

most of the time, and they use kabocha squash, which is this lovely sweet-meltiness in contrast

with the spicy curry.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/03/10/asian-station/

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:31:16 +0000

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CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

Chinese

Chinese

Dim Sum

Dim Sum

downtown

downtown

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=73



Update Oct. 22, 2009, Asian Station is closed and for sale - please contact asianstationcafe@comcast.net Location: SW 10th and Alder

Description: A sample of Asian street food delights from Singapore to Shanghai! A

few months back I received an e-mail from a woman interested in opening an Asian cuisine based food

cart. She asked me what kind of food I thought she should serve. I didn't even flinch when I spit out the

following, ...things like Malaysian roti flatbreads and curries, stir fried Chinese noodles,

Shanghai soup dumplings (also known as xio long bao), and Vietnamese Bahn-Mi sandwiches. You

know, food found in some of the best Asian street food cities. Yum, I'm hungry just thinking about

it. The owner knew exactly what I was talking about and replied, Oh my

god it's like you are reading my menu right now! I'm originally from Hong-Kong, and you know we

Chinese, and Asians in general, are all about good street food. We practically obsess over

it. Well, yes I do know because I've been to Hong Kong and eating, especially eating at

food carts, seems to be that city's number one past time. I was excited we might get a little more of it in

Portland. Thus Asian Station was born. In a city swarming with Thai carts (nothing wrong with that by

the way), Asian Station is taking a different route along the spice trail and serving street food one

might encounter in multi-cultural food meccas such Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and yes, Hong Kong of

course. These are things like the well loved and elusive (hard to find in Portland) Shanghai Soup Dumplings. A bit like dim-sum

type steamed potstickers, these meat dumplings magically retain little bursts of steaming hot broth on

the inside making for a perfectly filling, but not heavy lunch. Trust me, this is a taste sensation you do

not want to miss, although Asian Station warns to call 10-15 minutes ahead so they can make them

fresh to order. Or, try one of the combo meals with things like Vietnamese caramelized chicken wings

served with rice and green papaya salad ($6.50), yellow chicken curry with rice and pot-stickers

($6.00) , or a grilled chicken with roti (a wonderful Malaysian flatbread) ($6.00). Other items include

dim-sum specials (revolving types and prices), Spicy Garlic and Chicken chow-mein ($6.00), and a

Vietnamese chicken Bahn-Mi Sandwich for $4.50. Asian Station has refined their menu over the past year, adding

some vegetarian/vegan options like tofu to substitute for chicken in some of the dishes. Overall, this is

a wonderful new addition to the downtown cart scene and has developed devoted fans over the past

year. Their commitment to quality and their customers is bar none. As the owner wrote to me,

I think my heart and soul is in serving the absolute best because it means a lot to me --

it's the perfectionist side of me and food feeds not only the stomach, but to me, it feeds the

soul. Good words for good food indeed. Sample Menu: see the Asian Station Website for details

Hours: Mon-Fri 11ish to 3ish. Sometimes open on Saturdays. Call to confirm!

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2008-02-08 13:46:19

2008-02-08 20:46:19

Had lunch here for the first time today. (As in I just placed my empty take out box in the trash.) ---

Mel, working the cart today, was so enthusiastic about the food and offered me a sample of a

shrimp dumpling (that's not on the menu) that was perfect! Shrimp, dumpling - perfectly steamed

and flavoured. Didn't even need sauce to enjoy it though the Siracha was nice. I had the curry and

even tried the flatbread. Great service, great food (easily will be one of my stand-bys), great Mel

... "put the shrimp dumplings on the menu!!" So worth passing the other carts for a diversity of

asian street food flavors. Though the menu is limited, what they do, they do well. Thanks!

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63.86.107.226

2008-03-14 12:54:42

2008-03-14 19:54:42

A friend recommended this cart to me. I am currently sitting here enjoying their pork dumplings,

and couldn't even wait to finish them to make this posting. They are SO GOOD! I could eat them

all day long. They are really filling me up, but they are also light and not making me feel gross, as

other cart food tends to do. The person who ran the cart was also extremely friendly and really

went out of his way to make me feel welcome. A great experience!

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2008-04-04 11:35:42

2008-04-04 18:35:42

I called this cart when the owner, Mel, was getting ready to close down for the day. He offered to

stay thru my order, even though I explained that wasn't necessary. When I picked up my order

"Shanghai soup dumplings" he had also made a couple of pork dumplings that he just threw in. I

was amazed at how DELICIOUS it all was. I got back to my office and was offering a soup

dumpling to a couple friends because I couldn't experience them by myself!! I will definately

return!

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Cindy

csm777@comcast.net

http://asianstationcafe.com

24.21.187.195

2008-04-29 22:13:48

2008-04-30 05:13:48

Hi everyone. We have added a couple new items to our menu. 1. Spicy Sichuan Mein -- a thick

spicy and garlicky sauce very similar to a Dan Dan Mein sauce over noodles. 2. Asian Hoisin

Sandwich -- Hoisin glazed baked tofu or chicken in a soft french roll topped off with a sweet chili

asian slaw. We are also going to serve some veggie only potstickers soon. We had a lot of

requests for some vegetarian/meatless options and the above items are definitely in that category.

Come on down and give it a try! Thank you. Cindy

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asianstationcafe@comcast.net

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24.21.187.195

2008-05-26 18:50:25

2008-05-27 01:50:25

Chicken Banh Mi's are back. We are also going to a tofu version banh mi. Yeh! Sorry -- going to

discontinue the Asian Hoisin Sandwich. Thanks everyone!!!

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Tara

tarajaime@gmail.com

http://tarajaime.com

76.115.6.115

2009-03-10 19:03:25

2009-03-11 02:03:25

Oh - those new veggie options sound awesome! Thank you for taking the time to come up with

veggie alternatives for those dishes. I will be trying them out very soon. :)

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minimao@gmail.com



69.30.67.250

2009-06-24 09:29:13

2009-06-24 16:29:13

I know this is a tough request, but is there any way you could come up with vegan xiao long bao?

They were one of my favorite foods when I lived in Hong Kong, but I haven't had one since I

stopped eating meat seven years ago and it's killing me! There are vegan substitutes for gelatin

that I think would work well in holding the soup together (agar and others), and the filling could

be seitan or tofu or gluten or just vegetables. I would love you forever if you made these and

come eat them all the time!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/03/11/audreys-food-cart-map/

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:11:37 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

RESOURCES

RESOURCES

Map

Map

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=639



I love maps. I really, really do. Sometimes I get these emails from other map lovers too. They

generally sound like this, Dear Cuisine Bonne Femme, Have you ever thought about

making one BIG map of all the food carts in Portland? I

usually answer, Great Idea! I'm a bit too busy stuffing my face with a chile relleno

burrito from a food cart right now to make any maps, but have you checked out the more than

absolutely wonderful AUDREY'S FOOD CART

MAP of Portland? Well, you should. (Thanks for being so fantastique Miss Audrey.

And thanks for being so very open source and for allowing me to steal use your data. It's folks like you that make Portland so very, very cool indeed).



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Audrey

spinnerin@gmail.com

http://lifeofaudrey.com

63.163.154.2

2009-03-11 11:28:32

2009-03-11 18:28:32

Thanks for mentioning the map! It's publicly editable through Google Maps, so anyone can add

and update carts. If you haven't worked with custom maps before, there's a guide here:

http://maps.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=68480

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bill.burcham@gmail.com

http://memerocket.com

96.25.78.75

2009-09-04 12:03:58

2009-09-04 19:03:58

I really do wish you'd have one of your interns update Audrey's map with all of your latest

reviews. For instance, I see no "Bro Dogs" on Audrey's maps. And I am really too busy stuffing

my face to do it for you.

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Junior Ambassador's

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/03/13/junior-ambassadors/

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:00:06 +0000

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Breakfast

Breakfast

CUISINE

CUISINE

Dinner

Dinner

HOURS

HOURS

Ice Cream & Gelato

Ice Cream & Gelato

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

North-Portland

North-Portland

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Dinner

Dinner

Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Lunch

Lunch

Mostlandia

Mostlandia

N Mississippi

N Mississippi

North Portland

North Portland

paninis

paninis

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Snacks

Snacks

Soups

Soups

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

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NOW OPEN FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 2 ~ 8 ! Homemade Ice Cream

Only..More Open Times and Panwiches coming soon! Check out updates at Rudy's new website: Everything is new, new, new!

Location: The lot next to 4734 N. Albina (on N. Albina near the corner of N.

Blandena) Description: To describe this neat orange cart as specializing in

"*panwiches and ice cream", is to say Alice in Wonderland is merely a book about a girl and a rabbit.

For eating at Junior Ambassadors is to transport yourself to another world. I guarantee you there is no

other food cart like this anywhere else. Well, in this stratosphere at least. Perhaps they eat like this all

the time in the land of Mostlandia, a

topsy-turvy place inhabited by the likes JR. Ambassadors' owner Rudy Speerschneider. For you see,

Rudy is a mad food cart scientist. An evil gourmet genius. The Salvador Dali of the Portland food

carts. A poet the likes of Ferlinghetti with a griddle. A cook

who shares certain DNA with Alice B. Toklas. A man who basis his menu on dreams and

premonitions. Inspired by the seasons and whatever force of nature artistic muse possesses his spirit.

I'm not kidding. [caption id="attachment_183" align="alignright" width="224" caption="Rudy with

his signature Mostlandian panwiches"][/caption] But is the

food good? Yes. Very Good. Made fresh and made with care, everything I've had here is balanced and

a delight on the tongue. Satisfying to the tummy and presented with flair. First off there are

the panwiches. Described by Rudy as, "*griddled cornmeal and whole wheat

pancakes are the bread, panini grilled.*" These sandwiches (of sorts) are like flavorful toothsome soft

bread paninis stuffed with all sorts of goodness. They are wonderfully inventive and include things

such as the Turkey Ruby - "like a Reuben, but with a homemade Applekraut ( red cabbage ) &

Swiss cheese, Tangy sauce, on the New Rye Panbread", or the Tuna Melt (the time I tried it, it was

made on a cornmeal panbread, and contained Lime-Cilantro, Tomatoes, & Cheddar cheese). Sides

for the panwiches include a refreshing ginger slaw or Cheez-Its. It's like comfort food made by your

mom. If your Mom was Bjork. Soups are whimsical but substantial

and rotate daily. I could never do the descriptions justice, so I'll just let Rudy do the talking:

The soup of the day is not only guided by the season, but also the weather. Like Split Pea

on a foggy day or a brothy stew on an under the weather day, or a goulash on a muddy

day. Finally, In Rudy's world, ice cream is not just a dessert but is

perfectly fine anytime. Indeed, Rudy states Mostlandians consume almost every meal and beverage in

ice cream form and well, that's something this Portlandian can certainly groove on. Thus, the menu

guide is divided into breakfast ice creams such as (cantaloupe or maple syrup "strip tease bacon"),

lunch ice creams (caprese sundae, strawberry chipotle), dinner ice creams (coconut curry, corn on the

cob), snack ice creams ( ginger snap cookies n' basil, or chocolate and pretzel stick), drink ice creams

(green tea, apple cider for example), and dessert ice creams that are a bit more mainstream (chocolate,

orange, etc.) [caption id="attachment_184" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="We All Scream

for Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ice Cream!"][/caption] At first I was

horrified, then intrigued, then amused by the thought of the Smoked Salmon and Cream

Cheese Ice Cream Sundae. Yes, you read that right - Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Ice

Cream (WTF?). Then I tried it. Whoa. Riddle my taste buds. It was...delicious. It took my brain a

couple of minutes to compute the cold, the creamy, the savory, the smoky fish and sweet of the cream

cheese together with the added elements of dill and capers. But be damned, it somehow all worked in

harmony. Served with flat bread type crackers and a sprinkle of dill and caper relish it was the bagel

and cream cheese as reinvented by leading molecular chef Ferran Adria. Seriously,

it was wonderful. Yes, it might all sound a bit out there and obtuse, perhaps even childlike. And yes, it

is certainly different than your standard Pad Thai, burrito or Indian combo cart meal. Yet there is

something entirely charming, entirely transportive and entirely satisfying about the food at Junior

Ambassadors. Plus covered seating, amusements like a chess board and the friendly chef/owner make

this cart a wonderful addition to the Portland food cart scene. Highly recommended. Sample

Menu: (changes frequently. Be sure to check out their WEBSITE) Spring PANWICHES: Griddled

cornmeal and whole wheat pancakes are the bread, panini grilled. Served with side of house made

ginger Slaw or Cheez-its or Soup (add $1.50). TURKEY RUBY ~ like a Reuben, but with a

Applekraut ( red cabbage ) & Swiss cheese, Tangy sauce, on the New Rye Panbread. ~ $6 VEG

OUT ~ a roasted & seasoned assortment of vegetables with melted cheese ( Currently: Red

Peppers, Zucchini, Sweet Onion, Garlic & Feta. ) ~$6 TUNA MELT ~ with Lime-Cilantro,

Tomatoes, & Cheddar cheese. ~$6 GRILLED CHEESE ~ with Sharp Cheddar & Blue

Cheese. ~$5 ( Peanut Butter and Jelly is always available ~ $4 ) * homemade ICE CREAM: Flavors

change with the season and as each new batch that has to be made. $2.50 a scoop ~ $4.50 for two

scoops ~ $6.50 a pint ~ Crazy Ice Cream Flavor of the Week: Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese

Sundae (yup, that‘s right…topped with Dill sprinkles and a Capers relish, served on a Cracker. ) Ice

Cream Flavors ―On Scoop‖: Gingersnap Cookies & Basil Maple Strip Tease Coconut Curry

(vegan) Vanilla Bean ( $4 as a Root beer Float ) * homemade SOUPS: Soups change daily and

seasonally. Served with a Panbread. $3.00 cup ~ $5.00 bowl * Drinks: $1.50 Ginger Honey and

Cayenne TEA Root Beer Orange Soda Hours: Coming Soon! Call first!

Phone: 503-880-0851 Website: http://www.juniorambassadors.com/ Email:

juniorambassadors@gmail.com

Location: The lot next to 4734 N. Albina (on N. Albina near the corner of N.

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Sugar Cube | Food Carts Portland



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66.33.203.159

2008-09-11 20:50:20

2008-09-12 03:50:20

[...] what good pastry carts are made of. Much anticipated, and already comes equipped with a

legion of fans. And I’m happy to report the Sugar Cube cart is worth the hype. Pastry chef

Kir Jenson is the [...]

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2008-04-16 23:06:59

2008-04-17 06:06:59

i cant recommend this cart enough. i scoffed at first at the ice cream flavors, thinking they were

mere gimmick. i think it was one with basil that finally won me over. now i am sad when i miss a

flavor. and other semi-odd flavors i have seen tried elsewhere (cider comes to mind), but never

seem as good as jr ambassadors. (seriously, the cider was so apple-y that it seemed impossible it

wasnt ruined by ice crystals or bad texture... and i lucked out and got it served with cinnamon

donuts -- a mix that rudy and i talked about not being common on the west coast. fresh cider at

the mill, with cinnamon donuts of course.) go, and have some flavorful fun.

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http://beerandscifi.com/2008/08/deathofthemost/

69.89.31.205

2008-08-15 12:12:39

2008-08-15 19:12:39

[...] wake was held on August 8th at 7:00pm. Citizens met at the Junior Ambassador’s

food cart in Portland, Oregon, which is one of the spots that allows one direct access into

Mostlandia. [...]

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209.162.223.125

2009-06-02 10:56:48

2009-06-02 17:56:48

I visited this cart over Memorial Day weekend. I had asparagus almond ice cream and my friend

tried the strawberry chipotle. Both were great - the asparagus was light & springy, not

overpowering and a nice match with the almond flavor. The strawberry had an awesome boost of

smokyness after the sweet strawberry flavor slid down your throat. The cart guy was super

friendly and showed us his cart set-up. The location is one of the nicer spots I've seen for a cart -

several shady tables near the cart, plus a little hike up a hill to a big grassy expanse, perfect for

lazy day lounging.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/08/19/news-roundup/

75.119.209.198

2009-08-20 08:48:14

2009-08-20 15:48:14

[...] Ziba’s Pita’s, Pirate Dog, Los Gorditos, and ice cream from Rudy

Speerschneider of Junior Ambassador’s. TBA starts September 3rd and you can find the

entire schedule [...]

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Breakfast Foods

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Location: SW 5th, between Oak and Stark

Description: Welcome to the strip Brunch Box. So excited for you to join us. The

Brunch Box is a new cart in the 5th avenue cart pod where Matlocks used to be. They've only been

open a couple of weeks now and you can see by their menu, they are making it a go with a broad array

of lunch choices. I love how new carts quickly take over a space and make it their own. Brunch Box

specializes in sandwich and burger fare. They also do breakfast. I was lamenting earlier this winter

that there weren't any breakfast carts that could serve me up a breakfast bagel or sandwich and what

not. The other morning, I ventured to Brunch box for a yummy homemade English muffin, egg and

cheese breakfast sandwich. So good. That English muffin was so fresh, I could still taste the baking

going on. Talking with the owners, they stated the muffins had come out of the oven only 20 minutes

before I arrived. Oh, and looking around, they were one of 2 breakfast spots at 8am. I see success. And

for $3, it beats any other breakfast sandwich downtown unless you're opting for fast food at the mall.

When I first discovered

Brunch Box, I thought they were an old cart that just revamped the menu, but then I took a closer look.

They had burgers. Not just any old $5 burger, but a $3 burger and then more options for more money.

I opted for $6 OMG burger because A) anyone who incorporates texting speak into food names is a

win in my book and B) I hadn't had spam with a burger yet. Yup, SPAM! and bacon. and egg. The

burger was put together with care and wrapped well so I could transport it over to my lunch eating spot

at the US Bank Tower. When I bit into it, I was in heaven. Everything was proportionate and stayed

together while I munched it down. It was messy, but what do you expect from an OMG burger? I

would suggest grabbing a few extra napkins if you order one. The meat was cooked just right - not

well done and the egg was firm enough not to drip the yellow guts all over everything else. After

finishing and having a mild heart arrhythmia, I vowed I would go back. And I did for the

aforementioned breakfast. I will become a regular at this cart. The owners are nice and friendly and

they have a great menu for everyone. If you are downtown, check them out and tell them Food Carts

Portland sent ya! Sample Menu: Breakfast (all day) $2 Homemade English muffins (fresh daily) -$1 Add: ham,

bacon, spam, vegetarian sausage -$.50 Add: egg, cheese, tomato, onion, mushroom, lettuce, peanut

butter, pickles $3 omelet breakfast sandwich: egg, mushroom, onion, American cheese $5 omg!

Breakfast sandwich: egg, ham, spam, bacon, American cheese $3.50 Bec (bacon, egg, cheese) Brunch (all day) all burgers lettuce, tomato, onion,

condiments $3 ¼ Lb black Angus or veggie burger -$1 add: ham, bacon, spam -$.50 Add: egg,

cheese, mushroom, pickles, sauerkraut, pineapple, chips (as topping) $4 black &amp; blue

burger: blackening seasoning w/blue cheese $6 omg! burger: egg, ham, spam, bacon, american cheese

$4 5-oh! burger: pineapple, teriyaki glaze, spam, (yes, spam), swiss cheese $4 reuben burger:

sauerkraut, 1000 island, swiss cheese $5 youcanhascheeseburger!: burger between two texas-toast

grilled cheese sandwich "buns" $9 redonkadonk "omg! burger" (Egg, ham, spam, bacon, American

cheese) between two texas-toast grilled cheese sandwich "buns" $2 all-beef hot dog -$.50 add:

cheese, sauerkraut $1.50 texas-toast grilled cheese sandwich kids meals comes with juice, apple sauce, and a sticker! $3 cheezasaurus rex:

texas-toast grilled cheese sandwich shaped like a dinosaur $3 pb &amp; j: texas-toast peanut

butter and jelly sandwich shaped like a dinosaur $2 ½ hot dog Beverages &amp; chips $.50-$1:

-coke, diet coke, bottled water, hot tea, assorted steaz teas and juice boxes -frech-press, french-roast

coffee by farm- friendly/local portland roasting company $1: Chips, assorted varieties *brunch box

chooses local/organic whenever possible. **all angus burgers are hand-pressed and made to order.

Hours: Mon-Fri - 8:30am-4pm; Saturday 9a-4pm Phone: 503

477 3286 Website: Brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com and Brunch Box's Facebook Page

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

71.214.89.122

2009-03-14 17:27:08

2009-03-15 00:27:08

I can attest to the quality of this cart. I adored my burger there the other day. Fresh, big and lots of

fresh vegetables. One of the owners is a former manager from Voodoo Donuts by the way.

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76.115.58.95

2009-03-15 00:58:04

2009-03-15 07:58:04

*gingerly scuffs sidewalk/blushes* Aww, shucks. Brunch Box <3s foodcartsportland too!

Thanks for the warm and generous review! A few words: I made a minor menu error, there's

spam on the "5-oh! Burger" instead of the subsequent "Reuben burger"; Our email is

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com and we're currently on facebook, here; And we are

always open to customer's menu suggestions. There will now be two people present for lunch

rushes (we're happy too). Check out our St.Patrick's Special--"JLT's Fatty McPaddy" (There's

beef hash, fried egg, and potato involved!), and an upcoming special by request--spam musubi!

Huzzah for Portland food carts!

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Tim Roth

timdroth@gmail.com

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24.22.43.29

2009-03-15 20:23:18

2009-03-16 03:23:18

Oh god, I think I know where I'll be starting my mornings when I'm not working...

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159.121.4.169

2009-03-17 13:48:15

2009-03-17 20:48:15

I enjoyed our journey there CBF and found the bacon blue cheese burger to be over-the-moon

delicious. I can't wait to give breakfast a try. This spot could prevent me from venturing out and

trying new locations for quite sometime. Cheers!

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cmoore3d@yahoo.com



68.178.106.171

2009-03-18 15:51:25

2009-03-18 22:51:25

mmmmm! a fantastic burger deal. good buns, fresh lettuce and tomato.. so yummy. I will be

trying breakfast and the $1 16oz. french press coffee tomorrow

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-03-18 16:57:34

2009-03-18 23:57:34

Hey Brunch Box! Thanks for chiming in. Looks like you are already getting a whole bunch of

loyal customers. For some reason your email went into my spam folder, but I just now got it and

will update your post. SPAM MUSUBI! Woot!

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://ourpdx.com

96.25.66.78

2009-03-18 17:04:40

2009-03-19 00:04:40

BrunchBox, thanks for coming. Yeah, I enjoyed one of your Reuben Burgers just today. Yum!

Well done. So glad you are getting a lot of Portland cart love.

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Tara

karmarat@gmail.com



70.103.155.222

2009-04-03 15:31:18

2009-04-03 22:31:18

So cheap, so generous with the toppings and condiments, great all around...they will be getting a

lot of my food cart money, even at those OMG! prices.

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Megan

megan.gardiner@gmail.com



68.178.19.56

2009-04-09 09:26:42

2009-04-09 16:26:42

my officemate and i went and had 10:30am hamburgers from these dudes the other day and they

were FANTASTIC. a $3 hamburger, perfectly cooked, filling, with lots of grilled onions and

fresh lettuce and tomatoe? yes, please. i will definetly be back.

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Todd

todddiskin@gmail.com



216.151.20.218

2009-05-22 21:42:46

2009-05-23 04:42:46

Brunchbox, once again you have come through with another wonderful lunch today. Can I also

say that your AM coffee is delightful. I'm not always hungry for breakfast (though I do say, there

is nothing finer than the bec on a fresh muffin...), but you do the simple things, like a good cup of

coffee FOR A BUCK, very well. Thanks for your attention to the details.

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Brunch Box

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com

96.25.80.210

2009-06-17 05:39:42

2009-06-17 12:39:42

Updates! 1. We've got a credit/debit machine on the way! No more rushing to atm/bank on your

lunch break. 2. Official twitter page : twitter.com/BrunchBox (we post twitter and daily specials

and early closings) 3. Official Facebook page: facebook.com/brunchboxpdx (for daily specials and

early closings) 4. Official Blog: brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com (for reviews and updates) 5. We now

have three people working the cart M-F, 2 on Sat (food's fast yo!) 6. New summer hours effective

Mon 6/22: 8:30am-4pm, Sat 9-4. (Please message us if opposed--we'll open at 8 if too many

people's breakfasts are affected) 7. The cart's telephone # is 503/477-3286, feel free to call ahead

or check to see if we're open. 8. Although not on the menu, Honey wheat English Muffins are also

made daily. Made with whole wheat and sweetened with local Oregon's Best Wildflower honey.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

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96.25.66.78

2009-06-17 08:32:27

2009-06-17 15:32:27

Brunch Box, Thanks for the info. I have updated the post.

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oakey

lars.fu@gmail.com



98.246.109.231

2009-06-21 19:21:54

2009-06-22 02:21:54

I TRY ;-) to not be drawn to Brunch Box, but I seem to fail. My breakfast a couple times a week...

a grilled cheese sandwich (Swiss or American) with their great coffee. They make the most

delicious burgers... Ruben --- YUM 5oh --- YUM Black and Blue --- YUM

youcanhascheeseburger --- oh my... I don't eat a lot... and I knew this was a BIG sandwich. So I

expressed my concern at ordering... and was told, many just eat half and save the rest for later...

WELL, YES, I stopped after I ate half... for about 10 minutes, then went back! and finished it off.

So yep their food is great... but best of all, the are wonderful people. They keep things fresh... and

they do at times run out of meat or muffins... but we should thank them for this happening...

because of the YUM factor!

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Lucas

totalnerd+foodcartsportland@gmail.com



192.220.254.8

2009-07-09 14:10:12

2009-07-09 21:10:12

They do not accept cards.

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Brunch Box

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com

96.25.80.210

2009-07-11 03:31:16

2009-07-11 10:31:16

Our machine was supposed to arrive about a month ago, but due to address errors was sent back to

the co. and then resent twice. Ha! Our rep assures us it will be here Monday, according to tracking

info. Simple setup, so provided there's no unforseen wackiness, we should accept credit/debit

starting Monday 7/13.

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Rita

kurrer@hotmail.com

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71.20.243.79

2009-07-11 22:26:46

2009-07-12 05:26:46

Best Burger in town. I've been there twice. The first time I dared to split (alright, so it was with

my bare hands, but what else was I supposed to do) the grilled cheese "You can" burger with a 20-

something who was "broke and traveling"--or, at least that's what his cardboard sign said. I looked

back minutes later to see that he was throwing the half away. I asked first if he was a veggie, so it

must have been because of the germs. Beggers can't be choosers buddie. You've ruined it for

others in the future. Bottom-line: too good to share.

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173.11.27.129

2009-07-23 11:24:50

2009-07-23 18:24:50

Burger nirvana. This is the reason I love food carts: totally unique food, quality ingredients, great

people, and very affordable. Thank you Brunch Box!

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BurgerDogBoy

burgerdogboy@burgersdogspizza.com

http://www.burgersdogspizza.com

24.20.216.242

2009-09-28 08:24:45

2009-09-28 15:24:45

IMHO, possibly the best burger in PDX.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/03/15/taqueria-villanueva-2/

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:00:11 +0000

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Downtown

Downtown

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SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

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Location: SW 4th Ave near Hall Street (near PSU) Description:

Look at this lovely senorita and handsome senor in their pastoral surroundings. Don't they look so

happy to be plastered on the side of this spiffy white taco truck? I would be too, since the food at

Taqueria Villanueva is some of the better Mexican food at the many downtown carts. Taqueria

Villanueva serves cuisine typicales of taco trucks in our city: various forms of big ass burittos,

different types meat based tacos, fish tacos, chilli rellenos, and combination plates. But what they

make is always fresh and made with care. There are a lot of taco trucks in Portland, but Villanueva is

certainly one of the better ones. Sample Menu:

Tacos ($1.25 to $1.50 each). All tacos come with pico de gallo, sour cream,

guacamole. Choice of corn tortilla, crispy taco, soft tac, or taco fajita base. Fillings include chicken,

shredded beef, pork, vegetarian, fish, pastor, ground beef, asada, machaca. Burritos.

($3.50-4.50). Chicken, ground beef, pastor, vegetarian, shredded beef, asada, carnitas, fish,

chile relleno, chorizo, fish. Beans, Rice and Cheese Burrito ($3.50). Bean

and Cheese Burrito. ($2.50). Quesadilla ($4.00). Choice of meat.

Chille Relleno Plate. ($4.50). Comes with rice and beans Torta

($4.00). Choice of meat Two Tamales ($4.00). Chicken or Pork. Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM to 5 PM, Sat 10 AM to 4 PM Phone:

(503) 309-9334 Website: None

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2008-02-01 15:05:40

2008-02-01 22:05:40

the couple that runs this cart makes an absolutely fantastic chorizo burrito. definitely worth a walk

up to PSU for one...

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mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

132.239.142.130

2008-01-29 10:50:40

2008-01-29 17:50:40

hi CBF - One of the things I really enjoyed about the food carts in PDX, was that each had it['s

own, for the lack of my ablility to really explain, "personality"...some of those carts add such

vibrance and color to the neighborhood.

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2008-03-23 14:07:56

2008-03-23 21:07:56

It may be of interest to folkks that the man does the cooking while the woman takes your order.

They are both really nice. I like the chili relleno burrito - a great vegetarian option (but not strictly

vegetarian, since they use the same grill for meats, and certainly not vegan!!! ).

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Derwyn

phyfeh@yahoo.com

http://www.derwyn.com

216.99.217.190

2009-03-15 19:09:52

2009-03-16 02:09:52

If you go, try the Al Pastor. It is very good. I typically get the Torta with All pastor as the bread

blends well and soaks up the yummy juices. The tacos are a bit lighter and focuses on the flavor of

the Al Pastor pork.

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tortuga

tortuga28@gmail.com



209.162.223.250

2009-04-14 14:32:45

2009-04-14 21:32:45

meat eaters might do well here, but this was one of the most blah vegetarian burritos i've come

across.

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e.namioka.n@gmail.com



131.252.173.202

2009-09-11 11:32:12

2009-09-11 18:32:12

Taqueria Villanueva is by far THE best Mexican food cart in downtown Portland. The owners are

so sweet and truly want to see your happy face when you eat their food. You go there enough and

you almost feel like you're family. Plus, the usuals are pretty fun to talk to too. Aside from that,

the food is amazing! Tamales, enchiladas, tacos, burritos...ALL delicious. I like the quesadillas too

but they tend to be on the greasy side. My partner and I can't get enough of this place!....I mean

we eat Mexican food four times a week...can't get enough! If you want good Mexican food and

good company, Taqueria Villanueva is the way to go.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/03/16/inter-selects-a-thai-cart/

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:30:39 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

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Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

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Lunch

Lunch

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Snacks

Snacks

Thai

Thai

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

downtown

downtown

Thai

Thai

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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Location: SW 4th Ave. in between College and Hall streets (near PSU) Description: I have no idea about the name Inter

Selects and what it has to do with Thai food. However, I do know that this cart is pumping out one of

the largest Thai cart menus with far from the standard Portland Thai cart fare. In addition, this cart

wins the cart award for most menu photos. The menu is blasted all over the cart, and someone in the

operation must be a passionate photographer, because all the food looks fantastic. Sure, you can get your Pad Thai or green curry cravings met, but dig

a little deeper and you'll discover one of my favorite Thai salads: Som Tom. I call it the "Thai

Coleslaw". Shredded green papaya and carrots, mashed together with peanuts, tomatoes and a spicy

lime/fish sauce dressing. Served with sticky rice and the BBQ chicken, this is the essence of Thai street

food. For an Isaan Thai treat (Isaan is a Northeast region of Thailand), try the larb ground chicken

salad. Stirfried dishes like the Ginger Perfect with your choice of sliced meat or tofu and fresh ginger,

mushrooms, celery and onions is a standout. As is the rib sticking hearty muslim inspired Musaman

Curry (Musaman means muslim in Thai) with potatoes, carrots and meat in a deep red curry sauce.

Inter Selects is also one of the few Thai carts serving Thai Dim-Sum type dumplings and fried treats

like fried chicken or the decadent Heavenly Chicken - ground chicken and spicy seasonings bundled in

a crepe like wrapper and fried to a golden crunch. Inter Selects. Whatever the name means or comes

from, I don't care. The food here is darn good. Sample Menu: The

Menu is far too big to list all of it here. In addition, they have a printed menu that they gave me, but it

doesn't really match up with everything they offer. (Prices are in the $3.00 to $7.00 range, but you can

grab the standard lunch stuff for around $5.50. A bargain!) Summer Rolls (tofu) - $3.00

Spring Rolls (vegetarian) Satay Chicken Steamed Vegetable Dumplings

Tom Kah Kai (coconut) soup Tom Yum Chicken Soup Pad Thai Noodles

Drunken Noodles Fried Rices (variety of different types including curry and

pineapple/cashew) Variety of different stir fry dishes Variety of different curries

(red, yellow, green, musaman, panang, etc) Fried or Grilled chicken with sticky rice and som

tom papaya salad Hours: Generally lunch - late afternoon Mon-Fri. Call

for more info 503-270-1732 or 503-703-0619 Website: Unknown Email:

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Sarah

sarahmlemmon@gmail.com

http://www.sarahsthreads.blogspot.com

76.105.255.139

2009-03-16 22:52:54

2009-03-17 05:52:54

Do you think this is as good as the main thai cart up at PSU? That was is awesome.

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166.190.145.98

2009-03-17 06:10:11

2009-03-17 13:10:11

Thanks Sarah! I think it's hard to say which is better. I've found, especially with the Thai carts,

that a lot of it is about individual preference. Also, some carts seem to specialize in one or two

dishes, so one cart might have the best pad Thai in the city and everything else might be merely

fine, while another cart may have killer curries, but their fried rice might be meh. I say try it for

yourself, and to each his own!

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libravore@hotmail.com



70.102.7.186

2009-04-01 09:47:33

2009-04-01 16:47:33

It's short for International Selections

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sbalsky@gmail.com



12.105.79.75

2009-04-03 11:08:45

2009-04-03 18:08:45

I had a stir fry here, and it was so oily that it seeped all the way through the rice and left pools in

the bottom of the container. The pictures are great, drew me in, but the reality... not so much.

Possibly just a bad day, bad order, whatever.

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Brendan Webb

brendanwebb@gmail.com

http://twitter.com/brendanwebb

137.53.50.41

2009-04-22 12:34:40

2009-04-22 19:34:40

I've given this cart two tries, and it's failed me miserably both times. On my first visit, I asked for

a recommendation and ended up with the Pad See U. I ended up with scant amount of broccoli a

pile of greasy, tasteless noodles who's only saving grace was that they were piping hot - so much

so that the plastic tray started to melt - yikes! Next visit I gave the Tokyo Wraps a try. $5 later I'm

eating what should have run me $2 - a smallish flour tortilla (grilled nicely) filled with so-so

tasting teriyaki chicken and (WTF?!?) mayo. The lettuce in the picture was missing from my wrap

and the mayo surprise was an appetite buster - not to mention the absurd ratio of tortilla (too

much) to chicken (not near enough).

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thewolf167@yahoo.com



173.8.199.6

2009-04-25 00:09:58

2009-04-25 07:09:58

I tried this place Friday afternoon, and was pleased with my Basil Chicken. It was a bit on the

greasy side, but not enough so to be a problem - it was tasty, on the spicy side, and cheap.

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erin.corrigan@mac.com



71.214.77.13

2009-06-03 18:30:41

2009-06-04 01:30:41

I have to agree with the comments about it not seeming NEARLY as good as you found it, CBF. I

had the larb (chicken), which I love, but I know it to be a salad-y concoction of minced chicken,

herbs, shallots, maybe rice powder, etc, and very refreshing. At Inter Select, it was steaming hot

and somewhat paste-like, and so incredibly salty it was hard to eat. I love salt and probably eat far

too much of it, so it was shocking to have to throw away some food because of over-salting. Also,

the accompanying rice was pre-steamed in a saran-wrap pouch, so it had a bad texture. And the

portions were kind of small, too (w/a tip of the hat to Woody Allen). Far better is Boonrod around

the corner. Bonus: lovely people run that cart and the portions have always been generous.

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HC

chiang_h@yahoo.com

http://

207.109.69.9

2009-06-29 12:12:45

2009-06-29 19:12:45

I just tried their Pad Thai and it was HORRIBLE. I'm so disappointed. it was so bad, I felt

compelled to cal them and let them know how bad it was. He was nice on the phone and offered to

replace my meal but I work several blocks away, don't have the time to walk back to get a

replacement dish. I'm not sure if I would want one based on what I am stuck with now.

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[Updated Nov. 2009: Best of Kazakhstan has closed. The cart has re-opened as Creperie.] Location: SW 5th between Oak and Stark Streets

Sometimes I feel like eating at the many Portland food carts scattered about town is like being on a

gourmet version of the It's a Small World After All ride at Disneyland without all the

freaky dancing, singing robot puppets and Saccharine headache inducing music. Today's stop on the

world cuisine express: Kazakhstan! Hold the Borat jokes please. This

shiny, shiny new cart is a welcome addition to the SW 5th Ave. "Cart Row" and so far has a teeny-tiny

menu, but it looks quite promising. Even though "BofK" is only offering about 7 different menu items

right now, most of them are vegan, making them a terrific alternative to all the heavy meat offerings

found at most carts. And you may not know I'm a lover of all things okra (yes, I know okra, love it or

loathe it), so I'm happy to report Best of Kazakstan is serving one of my favorite stews found all over

the Middle East: the okra and tomato spice laden Bomae (sometimes spelled Bayme or Baymia). It's

like a middle eastern version of vegetarian gumbo and is certainly akin to Kazakh soul food. Other menu items include fresh made to order grilled shish-kebab, beef

kofta and the spicy vegetable noodle soup known as Lagman. Most entrees come with a generous

portion of rice and a salad. Drinks are limited to a few soft drinks for $1 each. With the demise of the

wonderful Arabic King of Rice cart near Portland State University, I'm happy Best of Kazakstan is

filling the rice cuisine inspired void in cart land. Welcome to the Portland cart scene! Sample

Menu: Chicken Shish Kebob with rice and salad - $5.25 Kofta seasoned

grilled beef with rice and salad - $5.25 Salad of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and seasoning

- $2.95 Lagman vegetable noodle soup with lagman spices and red pepper - $5.00

Gulpi (cauliflower stew with tomatoes, onions and spices) served with rice and salad - $5.25

Lubyo rice, red beans, vegetables and seasonings - $5.25 Bomae okra and tomato stew with

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2009-05-14 20:17:47

2009-05-15 03:17:47

I keep looking for this cart on 5th between Oak and Stark and haven't seen it yet. Has it been out

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

76.164.39.233

2009-03-28 00:33:10

2009-03-28 07:33:10

Finally made it over today, and got the bomae (okra) and sampled the gulpi (cauliflower). Both

were very tasty--rich, simple, comfortable, perhaps slightly on the salty side for some tastes--and

were balanced very nicely by the jasmine/basmati rice and the simple tomato/red pepper salad, all

with a slice of lime. Definitely falling somewhere between Indian, Persian, Provençal, Lebanese

and Louisianan, it was tomato-based joy. Hearty but far from heavy fare, a nice lighter addition to

the cart scene; not the two-meal portions one often associates with the carts, but seemed

reasonable to me for $5.50. And true to what others have said, the proprietors were wonderfully

friendly and happy to have a vegan diner. I will definitely be back regularly.

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Todd

todd@toddstadler.com

http://toddstadler.com/

96.25.66.101

2009-03-31 20:55:43

2009-04-01 03:55:43

I wanted to like this cart -- it was, after all, my first taste of Kazakhstani food, and I was excited

about that. I had the bomae, the okra/tomato dish on jasmine rice. It was, well, fine. I guess I was

expecting something more interesting. It struck me as a fairly simple Indian-style dish. The salad

that came with it made me a little sad, with its iceberg lettuce. Perhaps I was expecting too much -

- something more different, that was conjured up in my mind by the name Kazakstan. Or maybe

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adam@therobots.org

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67.51.64.18

2009-03-19 09:28:07

2009-03-19 16:28:07

I tried the Bomae and though it was very good. It was very close to Indian okra curries I've had

around town, but with slightly different spices. And the salad was a nice touch -- makes the meal a

little lighter than the $6 lunch special at (New|Real) Taste of India. I'll definitely come back to try

the cauliflower and the soup.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-03-19 15:37:41

2009-03-19 22:37:41

I love Portland. Sounds lovely. This, new yeasted Vegan donuts at VooDoo, supposedly the

return of the I Love Thai Food proprietors--reasons #330-333 why it's a good town for vegans : )

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Brunch Box

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76.115.58.95

2009-03-19 18:15:36

2009-03-20 01:15:36

Our neighbors in the food cart lot. Have yet to try the food but they are nice, friendly people!

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2009-03-23 00:18:01

2009-03-23 07:18:01

I've tried a couple things off the menu here, and everything was tasty and a great bargain..Really

friendly folks running this cart, too. A nice alternative to the usual Thai and Indian options

downtown.

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207.162.211.254

2009-03-23 12:13:51

2009-03-23 19:13:51

I had the noodle soup today and it was AMAZING! Really light broth and fresh veggies and beef.

Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Plus the women who work there are really

sweet and are happy to give (huge) samples of the food before you order. Definitely not your

typical heavier cart food!

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Liz

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2009-03-23 12:40:25

2009-03-23 19:40:25

I had the vegetable beef noodle soup today. Very delicate flavor and a super good value. I am

excited to try everything else on the menu too. They will let you sample any dish before you get it

and my gawd they were SO friendly.

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jdfunks@gmail.com

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74.92.169.189

2009-04-02 11:05:33

2009-04-02 18:05:33

I should check it out....

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74.92.169.189

2009-04-02 11:05:59

2009-04-02 18:05:59

@Ian - where is the return of the I Love Thai food folks???

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

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71.193.198.78

2009-04-02 22:29:15

2009-04-03 05:29:15

Wish I knew! So far, it's just a rumor posted over at stumptownvegans.com from someone who

says they spoke with the proprietors and were told they would be returning. But I haven't heard

any new information since then : \

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2009-04-03 10:54:56

2009-04-03 17:54:56

ha! so it's on my site, that's funny. ; ) I'm keeping my eyes open - saw a newish, colorful Thai cart

near the Park blocks on NW Couch yesterday with $5 prices and tofu mentioned a lot, but it wasn't

open so I couldn't ask about vegan stuff.... I might post about it on yelp...

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-04-03 20:45:22

2009-04-04 03:45:22

Well--I'd have to say the one at Couch & North Park blocks is not our dearly missed I Love

Thai Food under a new name--ingredients were different, portions smaller, everything less

flavorful. It wasn't bad really, but nothing to get excited about and only moderately vegan-

friendly (pad khee mao was doable as were some stir fries and fresh spring rolls; pad thai, fried

spring rolls weren't; didn't remember to ask about soups and curries). So the lookout continues,

with fingers crossed!

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Matt

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71.236.172.233

2009-05-12 23:05:23

2009-05-13 06:05:23

The quality of the food notwithstanding (I've yet to try it), the dishes on offer are kind of...weird

from the perspective of someone who's actually spent some time in Kazakhstan. First, for those

who prize authenticity, you're largely out of luck here. Besides the kebabs (aka "shashlik"),

nothing on the menu is actually Kazakh, but that in itself is no bad thing. Like their southern

cousins, the Kyrgyz, Kazakhs are a historically nomadic culture and, as a result, real Kazakh food

is pretty bland fare that would never sell well at a Portland food cart. (Beshbarmak, for example, is

not much more than boiled mutton and pasta in broth.) However, like the British, Kazakhs have

absorbed food from other cuisines and made it their own. Lagman is a Uighur dish, for example,

though it's bizarre to see it here without meat! What's weird about this cart, though, is not what is

on the menu ("Gulpi", "Bomae" - nobody eats that in Kazakhstan!), it's what's missing. The rice

pilaf variant known as "plov" that arrived in Kazakhstan by way of the Uzbeks is pratcially a

Kazakh staple, as are the wonderful steamed Central Asian dumplings known as "manti". This

cart's offerings might be tasty, but without these two you can't really call it a Kazakh cart. It would

be like having a British cart with no Chicken Tikka Masala! ;)

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-05-22 01:32:19

2009-05-22 08:32:19

Best of Kazakstan has combined with a gyros cart (I think the one that used to be around the

corner, next to "Give Pizza A Chance"), in the same location as before, and seemingly with its

menu intact. The obvious addition is the gyro, though they also offer a vegetarian (not sure if

vegan) gyro and "super gyro," which is apparently "made with soy". Could be interesting, though

I'm not big on the faux-meat, myself. Hopefully this is a good business decision for the

proprietors, and will help them better compete.

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2009-06-26 15:39:57

2009-06-26 22:39:57

Is it me or did they give up their name and go with "Gyro King"? I haven't seen "Best of

Kazakhstan" posted anywhere for awhile...

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Karen

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2009-06-30 14:42:27

2009-06-30 21:42:27

I tried this cart (now called Gyro King) for the first time today, and, I'm sorry to say, wasn't

impressed. I ordered the Bomae and didn't dislike it -- just didn't have much going on. The main

flavor was sweet tomato sauce, and the dish was a bit oily. The side salad did have some nicer

vegetables (cucumber, bell pepper) than some places, but it seemed to be dressed with plain

vegetable oil -- yuck. The best part of the lunch was the fragrant rice studded with seeds (rye?

cumin?). The service was pleasant, and the portion was plentiful for the price ($5.50).

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BrunchBox

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

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68.178.75.173

2009-06-30 16:54:28

2009-06-30 23:54:28

These are our neighbors (if that helps you find them)! Friendly and inquisitive people. They're a

family, and they also owned Gyro King (which used to be next to Give Pizza a Chance). As

planned, they moved that operation into the current new-and-shiny hand-built cart. Unless

something's changed, they currently have one of those Gyros! posters with the pic of the girl who

looks like Cindy Crawford attached to their sign frame. Members of the family also own a similar-

looking cart in the same lot as Nuevo Mexico and El Masry. They can hand-build a cart for you

too, apparently--but heads up, the carts they make are probably not-so-cheap.

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ujjalpathak@gmail.com



38.100.221.209

2009-11-23 21:03:11

2009-11-24 04:03:11

Seems like they closed down..The new avatar is "Crepe King". .the gentleman inside the cart was

making nice looking crepes..(not a Dosa cart..) when I passed by today.

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agentcactus@gmail.com

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2009-11-24 21:31:39

2009-11-25 04:31:39

Hmmmm...this cart's new menu looks suspiciously similiar to Perierra Creperie at 12th and

Hawthorne. I mean, "more than could be considered a coincidence" similiar. Pretty gutsy move

considering how good Perierra is. Guess we'll wait and see who they take "inspiriation" from after

this one.

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Location: SE Division and 50th (NW Corner Lot)

Description: I love many things about Los Gorditos. I love their psychedelic

spaghetti western inspired mural, I love the nice owners and staff, I love that they are open for dinner

and on Saturdays, and I really love their tacos. This is no mere truck with a kitchen, but instead has

morphed into a cozy "cart complex" of sorts including a large covered deck and plenty of tables and

chairs for eating in situ. Hipsters, Hispanic families and everyday working class folks of all types stop

by this busy truck daily to fuel up on tacos, burritos, tortas and the like from lunch through the early

evening. All Portland neighborhoods should be so lucky to have such terrific cheap eats. Los Gorditos

has a particularly deft hand with their meats, including some killer melt in your mouth cabeza, carne

deshebrada and wonderfully seasoned encebellados. If you have no idea what these things are, I would

suggest reading this excellent guide to Mexican

Food for Gringos. Gracias! Finally, Los Gorditos has figured out Portland has a

large and hungry vegetarian and vegan community and has developed a whole giant menu including

the additions of Soyrizo, tofu or grilled vegetables in lieu of meat offerings. Sample

Menu: (Meat Menu - choice of carne asada, pollo, carne deshebrada, pastor,

lengua, cabeza, encebellados) (Vegetarian Menu - choice of Soyrizo, tofu or grilled

vegetables) Tacos - $1.50 Quesa Tacos - $2.50 Burritos - $4.50

Stacy Burrito - Choice of meat and beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, grilled onion, cilantro, red

sauce - $5.00 Super Stacy Burrito (same as above, but with extra red sauce, beef and

jalpenos) - $5.00 Garbage Burrito (rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, onion, cilantro,

CHICKEN, BEEF AND PORK!) - $6.00 Quesadilla - $5.00 Mulita (layers of corn

tortillas filled with cheese and your choice of meat). Served with a side of rice and beans - $5.50

Enchiladas - Comes with a side of rice and beans (chicken or vegetarian) - $5.50 Fajitas -

Comes with side of rice and beans - $6.50 Torta - Toasted bread with beans, choice of meat,

cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, onion, cilanto - $4.50 Hours: Mon-Sat 11-8 Phone: (503) 875-

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-03-21 11:13:07

2009-03-21 18:13:07

Their vegan nachos are one of the better deals in town--simple, tasty, lots of avocado, lots of

marinated tofu, best beans & rice in town, $5, feeds two-three. I need to go to the vegan one

Sfl mentions more. . . if only it were downtown, I'd go every week.

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Aaron

Boiler_96@yahoo.com



24.21.220.24

2009-03-21 12:18:55

2009-03-21 19:18:55

I had the garbage burrito last night, and I have to say I was not impressed. The quality of the meat

was low compared to other Mexican carts in the neighborhood.

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wp92777@hotmail.com



216.99.209.203

2009-03-20 12:12:58

2009-03-20 19:12:58

they have a second all vegan location next to city bikes at se 8th and ankeny.

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Elisa

elissa.pfost@gmail.com

http://none

74.4.180.250

2009-03-23 09:47:52

2009-03-23 16:47:52

thanks for posting this. I'd been there once, and then forgot where it was. I live in Hood River, so

am not in Portland every day, so just couldn't remember the name of the place or where it was

until I found this blog. Which is fantastic by the way. I will look here often.

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2009-04-02 11:03:00

2009-04-02 18:03:00

I agree with Ian - the vegan nachos are the bomb. This is one of my favorite carts and I don't

make it enough to this one or the all vegan location on Ankeney in SE. I usually just get the

beans, rice and avocado with chips instead of tortillas for $4.50 to keep it simple, but sometimes I

crave the soyrizo. They're also the sweetest folks.

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maria ines arciniega leyva

mialeiva@hotmail.com



201.132.231.181

2009-04-02 23:16:30

2009-04-03 06:16:30

Este lugar se me antoja para comer si algun dia voy a EU. Espero sea muy pronto!!!!

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Scott

snake77@hotmail.com

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75.71.41.225

2009-06-19 12:42:22

2009-06-19 19:42:22

This is a great place for the vegans, but the traditional meat offerings are uninspired and bland. If

you're into the real deal there is a cart on about 35th and Powell that is way better.

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71.237.212.153

2009-06-10 22:22:42

2009-06-11 05:22:42

Another tip of the hat to their nachos. Good with tofu, soyrizo, or soy curls if they have them.

Grilled onions and peppers, fresh tomato, lettuce and avocado, and the portion is enough to fill up

anyone. I recommend this place highly.

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Scott

snake77@hotmail.com

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75.71.41.225

2009-06-19 12:45:57

2009-06-19 19:45:57

oops..actually I meant Tacos Morelia on 52nd and Powell...great place..

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74.55.11.82

2009-08-03 00:39:00

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[...] mexican food: Laughing Planet (locations in SE, N, SW, NW), Los Gorditos cart (SE)

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Delaney

delaney.arthur@gmail.com

http://www.arieldesigns.org/

98.246.180.25

2009-10-13 15:32:38

2009-10-13 22:32:38

Hmm...the mexican food for gringos, contrary to your advertisement, only gives a definition for

cabeza, not deshebrada or encebellados. You might want to link elsewhere.

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Location: SW 3rd and Ash

Parking Lot Description: Look, a cart that goes by two different names! Turns out

there is a "discussion" of sorts between the partners who own this cart. He says Headwaters Cafe, since

that's the catering company he's been running since 2000, She says Empress, since that's the brand of

this snazzy 1968 airstream trailer. I say, who cares, since this place is rocking quality sandwiches in an

area of downtown that could certainly use more cart food. The Empress (or whatever you want

to call it) provides nice lunch options in the $6.00 range with things like meatloaf, pulled pork or

eggplant Parmesan sandwiches. Although they don't have a printed menu, and unfortunately the

Headwaters Cafe website doesn't offer up a menu for the cart (ahem), the day I visited, the menu items

included the above three sandwiches as well as a large spinach chicken salad. I did enjoy my eggplant

parm sandwich very much, which was on a large piece of French bread similar to the kind used in New

Orleans for Po Boys. It was substantial, hearty enough to hold the marinara and cheese, but still soft in

the middle making for a delightful mix of crunchy exterior and then a toothsome soft bite with the soft

interior of the bread and the eggplant and cheese filling. Although open M-F for lunch, The

Headwaters Cafe is also one of the few late night carts downtown. I'm certain the cheap eats are much

appreciated by the nearby club and bar goers after a night of revelry. The

Headwaters Cafe has been in business since 2000 serving up specialty catering with an emphasis on

local, seasonal ingredients. In true Portland fashion the cart runs on biodiesel, uses biodegradable

utensils, and they do compost their food wastes as well. The still do catering, and will cater for

lunches as well with a minimum order of 10 lunches. Sample Menu:

The Fonz: Braised pork on a baguette with hoisin sauce and Asian slaw ($6) Ralph the Mouth:

Vegetarian Eggplant Parmesan on baguette w/ sweet basil ragout and provelone cheese ($6) Brown

Bag Meatloaf sandwich with caramelized onions, lettuce and condiments ($5) Hours:

Lunchtime Mon-Fri, Late night hours Friday and Saturday

Phone: 503-680-5065 Email:

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Amy

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70.102.7.186

2009-03-30 15:46:24

2009-03-30 22:46:24

Ate there today - best bread I've had in a looong time - the eggplant parm was great!

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2009-03-24 11:21:30

2009-03-24 18:21:30

I love the pulled pork sandwich and the veggie options (eggplant parmesan sandwich and huge

delicious spinach salad). Perfect lunch option for my daily trip to Stumptown coffeeshop. Jason -

the owner - is really friendly and a cutie too! I have a good pic of him in his really cool vintage

trailer which I would love to share with you! Valerie

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Natebear

nate@natefest.com

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198.145.74.203

2009-05-31 18:59:24

2009-06-01 01:59:24

Oh man...so many choices for lunch downtown but this place is so good! I thought, "anyone can

make a sandwich" but The Empress has some secret technique. Good bread, fresh ingredients, and

friendly service. You can't ask for much more. The website now has the menu posted...same as

what's listed above. I've tried each sandwich and they are all top notch. Something magical about

The Fonz that makes me want to order a second sandwich for later. A must try for the downtown

lunch crowd!

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Jenn - Portland Pedal Power

info@portlandpedalpower.com

http://www.portlandpedalpower.com

76.105.220.213

2009-07-17 08:19:26

2009-07-17 15:19:26

Now delivered by bike. Portland Pedal Power and the Empress have partnered to offer online

ordering (www.portlandpedalpower.com) and delivery by bike.

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Abby

abby_june@hotmail.com

http://

207.170.220.82

2009-07-24 11:23:36

2009-07-24 18:23:36

I've had food from this cart several times now and my experiences have been wonderful! The

eggplant parm baguette was great and the daily specials are what keep me coming back. The

owner is really flexible with the ingredients, if there is something you're not so down with. I work

right around the corner from the cart and it's definitely one of my favorite carts in portland - you

can find me there are least once a week!

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GerryC

gerryc@teleport.com



170.2.52.28

2009-07-29 11:42:46

2009-07-29 18:42:46

Stopped by last Friday, 7/24/2009. I couldn't make up my mind... so I ordered all three

sandwiches with the intention of taking them back to work to share. What a find and what

GREAT food! Nothing but compliments when I got back to work. I've got to find out where they

get their bread for the sandwiches.

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Dinner

Dinner

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Mexican

Mexican

Snacks

Snacks

Southeast-Portland

Southeast-Portland

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Mexican

Mexican

SE

SE

Vegan Options

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Location: 3360 SE Division Description: No-Fuss, No Muss, No surprises

Mexican taco truck in the heart of SE Division. Beloved by neighborhood residents, the employees

from the fancy Lauro Kitchen across the street, and just about anyone looking for quality food at very

affordable prices. Everything, from the whopping burritos to the double big-mac sized tortas are under

$5.00, and I think the tacos shine most here with flavorful and tender Barbacoa, and Carnitas being my

favorites. For those looking for some more adventurous taco toppings, ask for the Cesos (beef brains),

Birria (goat meat) or Cabeza (beef cheeks). Sopes, those satisfying soft corn pancakes with choice of

meat toppings are also available for a mere $3.00. In addition, because this is Portland, Lindo

understands the concept of food for vegetarians and vegans; you'll have no problems here asking for

lard free beans. The Tortillas are also especially good: fresh and tender and made daily. A sign on the

truck says, TORTILLAS HECHAS A MANO! Is this the

fanciest cart in town? No. it the most imaginative food around? No. Is it as good as your favorite "just

like the tacos back in Fill-in-the-Blank?" No. But Lindo Michoacan serves up perfectly decent food at

prices that are affordable by just about anyone. In this age of economic freak out, Lindo is doing a

wonderful public service in my opinion. Good food for the masses! Finally, with one of the best covered seating

areas of any Portland taco trucks (complete with heaters!), Lindo Michoacan makes for a comfortable

dine in option during Portland's gray and wet weather months, which generally means 10 months out

of the year. Sample Menu: (Meat Choices - Asada, Al Pastor, Cabeza, Legua,

Barbacoa, Chorizo, Fish, Cesos, Pollo, Birria, Carnitas. Vegetarian and Vegan options also available).

Burritos - $4.00. Super burrito $6.00. Choice of meats, vegan or vegetarian, chille relleno. Tacos -

$1.50. Choice of meat, vegetarian. Fish tacos $1.75 Quesadillas - $4.00. Choice of meats, cheese, or

vegetable. Tortas - $4.00. Choice of meats, or vegetarian Enchiladas - $4.00. Choice of meat.

Tostadas - $3.00. Choice of meat or vegetarian. Sopes - $3.00. Choice of meat or vegetarian.

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128.189.148.10

2009-03-29 19:42:49

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Good cart, its where I turn when I am looking for more variety than Las Gorditas.

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2009-03-30 15:25:56

Love this cart and now it's even better because they have fish (tilapia) tacos and burritos.

Yummmm!

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Spotted on NE Alberta Street between 15th and 14th next to an

auto repair shop. Although I have no other info, it would be great to have some more carts on Alberta

St. Except, no more Mexican or Thai eateries please, the street is already swarming with those choices.

My ideas? Vietnamese Pho and Noodle Bowls Indian Food Ethiopian or

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2009-06-23 22:54:31

is this space still available? i didn't see this empty lot after I ate at the Grill Cheese Grill

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rbiglione@yahoo.com

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help.anybody know of any new spaces for rent?

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2009-07-23 10:49:21

2009-07-23 17:49:21

Hi Ryan, Cart spaces generally don't get advertised or listed like normal commercial leasing

opportunities. Your best bet is to look at geographic areas you like, check the zoning and approach

the owner of the property. Many owners of commercial properties might be more than willing to

lease out space to a cart. Expect to pay anywhere between $200-$700 per month, and don't forget

to negotiate for things like water, electricity and garbage. Good luck!

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2009-09-17 10:02:19

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HI. How would you go about checking the zoning and then approaching the owner?

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75.185.186.24

2009-09-17 16:12:08

2009-09-17 23:12:08

Chris. www.portlandmaps.com Numbers aren't listed, but I do think Multnomah County has them

on record.

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209.162.223.125

2009-09-17 16:15:28

2009-09-17 23:15:28

You can find out zoning of a specific property at portlandmaps.com -- this is an official city-run

site using city,county, etc GIS data. Search for the address, then click on "Maps" on upper right

hand side of page to pull up a zoning map. If you click on the underlined zone type, it takes you

to the code that explains what is allowable in that zone. You also could check out the pods

around town and see if any of them seem to have extra spaces or vacant carts. The ones near SW

9th/wash seem to change frequently, but I know there were issues there with the electricity -- don't

know if that was resolved.

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2009-09-17 21:07:14

2009-09-18 04:07:14

City Center Parking are in charge of most of the downtown lots. The guy in charge is Al. His

number is 503-803-3959. He will run down a list of addresses downtown that have spots

available.

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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:08:01 +0000

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Downtown

Downtown

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HOURS

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

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american

american

downtown

downtown

hot dogs

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Location: SW Alder between 9th and 1oth Description:

Coney Island Hot Dogs! Hot dogs are such a varied regional food. And trust me, people get a bit

passionate and territorial about how a "proper" dog should be made and what kind of condiments

should be served with it. There's Chicago style with its multiple condiments and distinctive bright

green "nuclear relish." Kansas dogs come with melted Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Carolina dogs are

served covered in chili, mustard, onions AND coleslaw. Not to be outdone, Norwalk, Connecticut has

"split dogs" which are deep fried after being boiled. Arizona even has the Southwestern inspired

"Perro Caliente", which is basically a flour tortilla wrapped hot dog burrito, with refried beans, salsa

and rice. I grew up in a city where spicy "Polish" dogs reign supreme, and are served with loads of

kraut and the distinctive and regional Stadium brand

brown mustard. The list goes on. Then there is the exhaustive chili dog variations found all over

our great land. Los Angeles might try to claim the chili dog as America's number one hot dog, but it's

really the Coney Island dog that rules the chili dog style (I bet I'll get hate mail

because I just said that). However, as New York might claim it, it turns out someone in Michigan

actually invented it. Go figure. Regardless, Coney Island dog lovers are a

particular breed - the bun must be a certain way, the preferred choice of meat is often the famous Nathan's brand, the chili is always beanless,

and the toppings are usually just chopped onion and yellow mustard. However, you can pretty much

get a Coney any way you want. For a Coney Dog is the most American of dogs - we are a free country

after all, filled with free thinking individuals and we are free to choose what condiments we want on

our hot dogs! God Bless America! Ah, hem, anyway, Taste of New York

specializes in what else, HOT DOGS. Not fancy, not fussy, not frilly; this little hot dog stand is a

humble affair but is sure to satisfy hot dog lovers of all types. For a mere $3.00 bucks, it's a perfectly

filling and satisfying meal. Sample Menu: All come with your choice of

condiments. Nathan Dog - $2 Nathan Big Dog - $3 Nathan Double Dog - $4 Nathan Coney (with

chili, onion and mustard) - $3 Big Coney - $4 Hours: Lunch hours Mon-Fri

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2009-04-03 18:15:09

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It's simple: You connect with me and I connect with you and I share my

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2009-04-12 06:57:48

Anyone been to/noticed a new cart at the 3rd & Washington mini-cluster, Elmasry Egyptian?

I've heard Egyptian food is pretty similar to Lebanese food, but I don't really know. Could be

good--took down their phone number, 503-487-7267.

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2009-04-13 19:50:58

Thanks for the tip Ian. Egyptian has Lebanese qualities but has some distinctive dishes of their

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portions with a decent amount of veggies to noodles or rice ratio. Asia Express also serves the comfort

food known as the "gravy covered" Rad Nah Noodles; a rarity from

most Portland Thai carts. Check 'em out and let me know what you think. However, I will say the

"Express", in the Asia Express might be a misnomer. My order took quite a while to make the day I ate

there, and certainly took longer than other Thai carts I've been to. Could have been an off day though.

Still, the food at Asia Express was perfectly good. And the $5.00 portion of Rad Nah noodles with

chicken was big enough for three meals, so I'm not complaining. Another funny quirk about Asia

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Pirate Dog

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/04/08/pirate-dog/

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:06:55 +0000

dieselboi

Downtown

Downtown

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Lunch

Lunch

brats

brats

foodcarts

foodcarts

hot dogs

hot dogs

pirate dog

pirate dog

Portland

Portland

sausages

sausages

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=812



Location: SW 5th and Morrison

and SW 10th and Yamhill Spring is here and with spring comes

baseball. With baseball comes dogs. Not little pooches, but hotdogs and sausages. A few weeks ago,

a new dog cart appeared on SW 5th and Morrison across from the remodeled Meier and Frank building

and the entrance to the shishi Nines Hotel. I can only imagine what the manager thought the first time

he saw a food cart out his door. This area, the brick sidewalk surrounding the venerable old Pioneer

Courthouse is home to some great fountains, a burrito cart and a soup cart. Now, dogs. Pirate Dog is a father and son business with, well, a pirate theme. Their motto

is "Eat ad Pirate Dog or DIE!!!" I don't think they will really run out and cut you with a cutlass if you

walk by, but... They offer numerous dogs ranging from an all beef hot dog to specialty sausages like

brats and Louisiana hots. Instead of offering just a dog and some condiments, they have a full menu

with different options already put together. I had the "Fire in the Hole" - a Louisiana Red-Hot. I

added some mustard (which you always should do with sausages) and sauerkraut for a pretty good

tasting dog. Even the beaver in the fountain liked it. Most of the dogs range from $3-5 with

extras running around 50c. The cart is pretty nice with a great umbrella, so if it is sprinkling, you can

hunker inside while they prepare your lunch. Head on down some day and try a Pirate Dog. Sample Menu: Pirate Dog - all beef frank -

$2.50 Grog Dog - bier sausage - $3.50 Shanghai Smokey - double smoked sausage

- $3.50 The Land "Lover" - Vegetarian dog - $4 East Coast Pirate - all beef frank

topped with cole slaw and deli mustard - $4 Long John Silver - 1/2 lb beef and pork frank

with chili and cheese - $7 Condiments include Sauerkraut, tomatoes, pickles,

jalapenos, chili, cheese, and cole slaw and range from 25c to $1. Hours:

Weekdays at lunchtime (though they hope to also be open evenings in the bar districts.)

Phone: SW 5th and Morrison Cart - 503 313 2498; SW 10th and Yamhill cart - 503

312 8560 Email: eatordie@piratedogpdx.com Website: www.piratedogpdx.com



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Michelle

mist29@verizon.net

75.164.165.114

2009-04-08 10:28:13

2009-04-08 17:28:13

I've seen this cart up on 10th and Yamhill as well.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-04-08 10:44:34

2009-04-08 17:44:34

The only things missing are brats and Polish dogs. I love me a good Polish with brown mustard

and loads of kraut.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com



198.182.194.170

2009-04-08 10:52:50

2009-04-08 17:52:50

Actually, they do have Brats and Polish dogs. I only listed out a few items from the menu. They

have 10 different options for dogs. I'm still awaiting someone to have Leberkase.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-04-08 11:36:24

2009-04-08 18:36:24

I am so walking with the dog this afternoon and getting a Polish. Thanks for the info (and nice

writeup).

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mark@fordice.com



169.143.0.103

2009-04-09 15:54:02

2009-04-09 22:54:02

Arrr, matey! These dogs ROCK. I had something called the "Zach special"- I think it was a brat.

Cream cheese and grilled onions. SO GOOD that I went back an hour later and got another one.

My daughters and wife also had their fill and loved 'em. Don't miss this cart. 10th and Alder.

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Tara

taras_pots@yahoo.com



71.117.229.80

2009-04-09 17:32:16

2009-04-10 00:32:16

AARRRR Matey- I love their dogs- they are the best around. The Shanghai Smokey is one of my

favorites. I highly recommend getting one!

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nikki

largo100@easystreet.net



24.22.93.39

2009-04-09 17:45:54

2009-04-10 00:45:54

Jenny, Jeff and ZacK: I knew the Pirate Dog would be a great success! Everybody loves hot dogs.

It is a wholesome All American Food for Fun Loving All American People! The Very Best

Wishes to you All!

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24.22.93.39

2009-04-09 17:51:40

2009-04-10 00:51:40

Jenny, Jeff and Zack: wow, gorgeous food cart! nikki

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Sherman

shermspot@gmail.com

http://twitter.com/shermspot

74.92.167.234

2009-04-16 11:22:31

2009-04-16 18:22:31

These guys would be perfect for an event we are trying to organize around the Pepperdine vs.

University of Portland baseball game on 5/9. We're a bunch of Portland-based Pepperdine grads

trying to show some love for our baseball team, welcome back our Portland-based students, and

express our connection to the Portland community. Looking for 2-3 PDX Food Carts to

participate!

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Sherman

shermspot@gmail.com



74.92.167.234

2009-05-12 12:05:28

2009-05-12 19:05:28

Hello all, I just wanted to give a HUGE thank yo to Pirate Dog for coming out to our Pepperdine

alumni event this past Saturday! Everyone, and I mean everyone who attended said that those

dogs and sausages were easily the best they had ever tasted. Keep up the great work, and i will see

you on 10th and Yamhill! Sherman

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StrippingCthulhu Designs

jt.drew9001@gmail.com

http://strippingcthulhu.webs.com/

71.59.134.93

2009-07-15 07:21:02

2009-07-15 14:21:02

I love pirate dog. i don't go to the one on 5th and morrison though, there is another one on 10th(??)

near the max, and i happened to stop by there one day. these are the best dogs in portland. the

person that works there is great too, her name is jenny, and she is really awesome. she wasn't

wearing any pirate garb when i met her, so i gave her a wristband with a skull and crossbones on

it.

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75.119.209.198

2009-08-19 21:36:51

2009-08-20 04:36:51

[...] Food Carts for your noshing needs: Koi Fusion, Al Forno Ferruzza, Ziba’s

Pita’s, Pirate Dog, Los Gorditos, and ice cream from Rudy Speerschneider of Junior

Ambassador’s. TBA starts [...]

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Ellen Green

ellenl@superdogpdx.com

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24.22.86.253

2009-09-12 09:35:11

2009-09-12 16:35:11

Have anyone seen the cart lately? I tried to look for it last Wed. (9/9/09) but no luck. Thx!

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Tony

eatordie@piratedogpdx.com



67.171.188.244

2009-09-14 20:44:24

2009-09-15 03:44:24

Yeah, I heard that their truck broke down and they can't vend without it. I think that they are

supposed to be back soon though. And, I think they do events and such too.

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Natalie

happy.medium@gmail.com

http://www.overeasy.be

76.105.156.61

2009-10-16 18:39:25

2009-10-17 01:39:25

Any recent updates? I miss this cart a lot - definitely my favorite hot dogs in town. I hope they

come back soon!

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Bombay Chaat House

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/04/09/bombay-chaat-house/

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:00:44 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

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***New Cart*** Location: 804 SW 12th Ave and Yamhill

(located on Yamhill, next to India Chaat House) Description: The Chaat is back!

(Updated May 17) There was some sort of family split WHICH IS NONE OF OUR BUSINESS, but

the former cook/owner/or something from India Chaat next door just simply reopened a new name and

a spiffed up cart-bus of her own. The lesson here? HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A CART OWNER

SCORNED. Anyway, I'll keep out of this War of the Roses style cart drama

henceforth, but I have to say that Bombay Chaat is certainly exceeding expectations in value, quality

and service. It's basically the same menu as before with 100% vegetarian (or vegan on request) Indian

snacks, bean or vegetable dishes, curries, rice dishes and some of the best Naan bread to grace

Portland. The $5.00, 5 piece lunch special should be illegal at this price. Easily enough to serve two

for lunch, it comes with basamati rice, dal tarka spiced lentils, a hubcap sized piece of tender made to

order naan, and two main dishes such as creamy vegetable korma, aloo saag spinach and potatoes. A

free cup of chai tea is usually offered up while you wait, so technically this could be considered a 6

course meal for $5.00. Whoa. That's a bargain! Although the above lunch deal is the reason many eat

at this cart, I'm particuarly fond of the Chaats (snacks). These are things like made to order garlic naan

bread ($1.25), sev-poori crispy Indian noodles with tarmarind and mint sauces, homemade yogurt,

garbanzo beans and onions, or aloo tiki deep fried mashed and spiced potato patties. The Samosa Chaat

is one of my favorite things: two close to baseball sized potato and vegetable samosas, deep fried and

served with the same sauxe as the sev-poori above. At $3.50, the Samosa chaat makes a terrific lunch,

while my tweet tooth often steers me to the Pishwari bread stuffed with almonds, pistachios, raisins

and cashews with a rose syrup. Sweet or mango yogurt lassis are also quite refreshing. I'm not going

to say which cart I prefer or which one I think is better. Dear reader, I'll let you be the judge of that. I

will say however that I'm really glad Bombay Chaat is open for business. Sample

Menu: Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm Phone: 503-380-3087

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67.189.61.115

2009-05-16 14:52:34

2009-05-16 21:52:34

Hi, just want to object to the description of "selling out from under her". There was a bad divorce

scene, she tried to put him in jail when he traveled to India. She had relatives there arrest him and

he had to pay tons of cash to get out and not be tortured etc. She had her own business elsewhere

and did intentionally put the new cart directly next to his. When he escaped and returned to the

U.S. her family all threatened him (really!!) so he sold out to be safe. She had not wanted to work

in a truck anyway originally. Weird. To me it just stinks of revenge and hatefulness on her side,

but also not someone I want to patronize ever! Maybe someday he'll return. I hope so. He is a

great person. He is also a talented chef. So ICH is not him anymore, that is why it sucks. But I

won't buy her food, since she did such dangerous and bad stuff. Read about it online...families in

the Punjab punish someone who breaks the rules of their culture - often it is the women who give

the orders to do someone in. He is in trouble for daring to seek some happiness in his life. She

wanted the divorce anyway, always told everyone that...I heard her say it...right at the truck too.

He lost 20 lbs before he left her, if that is any indication of her effect on someone's health. I really

am sick of all the fuss over this issue, but no matter how good the food, I'll never buy from BCH! I

am an activist and vegan and vegetarian, but people like me cannot feel good about saving the

lives of animals by eating food at a place that tried so hard to have another human life be

destroyed! Enough said!

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http://www.pickflick.org/uncategorized/waffle-joy/

75.119.209.244

2009-07-05 13:13:19

2009-07-05 20:13:19

[...] eat at the Bombay Chaat House probably 3-4 times a week (each meal lasts two days). I think

it’s the best Indian food in [...]

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-04-09 15:12:41

2009-04-09 22:12:41

Thanks for the good word. Not trying to get into the post-marital drama, but the former face of

India Chaat House (who's been conspicuously absent in recent weeks--that means he sold it to

someone else?) gave a slightly different version of the story, when Bombay Chaat first opened,

that convinced me there were shenanigans going on from the other side, so I chose to be "loyal" to

ICH. Hearing things may be the other way around, and given a recent very negative experience

with the food at ICH and the absence of the familiar friendly faces there--I'll have to try the new

place. I just hope they don't halve the former business of ICH, and both end up going under or

moving elsewhere. Now if we can just get those damned fur protesters to get a sense of priorities

and to decide to go do good works for their cause--rather than just annoying everyone in earshot

(including me in my apartment) and making people hate vegans--perhaps at least one of these carts

will become an appealing option again. . . (I say this as a vegan of 14 years, so I'm not

vegan/vegetarian-bashing). Yikes--carts get political!

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Diane

dpalo23@gmail.com



216.99.199.117

2009-04-09 20:05:11

2009-04-10 03:05:11

Ahh... thanks for solving that mystery. Stopped by the ICH yesterday after a long absence, and the

food was honestly not great. I also wondered what the deal was with an Indian cart moving in right

next door! Will have to try BCH next time I'm downtown.

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jess

jdfunks@Gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

216.99.205.153

2009-04-09 21:21:36

2009-04-10 04:21:36

Yeah I was seriously pro ICH until I started hearing more and more about support for the new cart

- and comparing meals at both - Bombay Chaat House was where it was it. And it's $5! My

recent meals at the under-new-management ICH have not compared to two at the BCC. My only

qualm is that ICH started making the daily lunch special all-vegan a year or two ago, and at BCC

you need to request it - and the vegan additon isn't always as 'fresh' as the rest.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-04-09 21:38:57

2009-04-10 04:38:57

I went today and found that the proprietor was very happy about vegan business, saying it

accounted for a lot of her business. So I wouldn't be surprised if the lunch special becomes default

vegan, or at least that the freshness issue you noticed doesn't change. Got the "lunch" special (at

5:40pm) and it was plenty tasty--how I remember ICH's being: simple, maybe not the most

flavorful Indian food one could imagine, but wholesome and tasty. The naan was superior to all

but the aloo kulcha I remember from ICH. Plus she made the free chai vegan without even being

reminded, which I thought was a really nice touch. Good to see others confirming that the food

itself has changed at ICH, so we know it's not just an off-day or off-week.

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jojo

vjoe_udo@yahoo.com



134.134.139.73

2009-04-10 11:12:48

2009-04-10 18:12:48

Thanks for the scoop. I finally tried BCH last night and got tons of food for just a little over 10

bucks. By chance, I got the sev-poori and it was one of the weirder thing I've chowed down,

couldn't stop eating though. The naan was huge!

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jess

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2009-04-10 12:35:49

2009-04-10 19:35:49

Ian - the naan I've had twice now has been bigger and better than I ever had at ICH. Not to

complain about theirs, but the quality/size/well done-ness varied.

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Carissa

carissawodehouse@gmail.com

http://www.ihavenoideawhatiamdoing.com

64.62.24.2

2009-04-16 13:03:28

2009-04-16 20:03:28

I asked the husband/owner at Chaat House a few months ago what the deal was with the new cart,

and he said his ex-wife's family were 'very dangerous people' who were threatening him. He also

said something about a failed restaurant in the suburbs that she had maybe gotten in the divorce,

and that he had to buy her the cart to avoid retribution from her family. He repeated the

'dangerous' part a few times. Yikes. As the Naan turns, people. Either way, the Palak Paneer is

not the same at the Chaat and I am saddened. Perhaps I'll try Bombay Chaat today and see if that is

where my beloved cheese has gone.

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foodcartlover

portlandphotos@gmail.com



134.134.139.73

2009-05-18 16:21:14

2009-05-18 23:21:14

I believe the BCH version of the story especially since their sons are also with them.. ICH guy

sold the truck to someone else and did allegedly leave her in debt.. It is she who taught him in

ICH ..My support is there for BCH and the continued great food ..

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-05-18 16:31:27

2009-05-18 23:31:27

You know, I've updated the above post. It really is NONE OF OUR DAMN BUSINESS what

happened between TWO MARRIED PEOPLE WHO GOT A DIVORCE. It's all about the food,

not speculation, drama and/or slander. Right? Let's keep it on topic then. But This is one of those

rare occasions where I speak out about the food quality. Bombay Chaat's Food is terrific. India

Chaat has gone downhill. I don't care who said what to whom in a back alley with a kidnapping

using the Colonel's knife because that's how they do it in the old country nonsense.

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134.134.139.72

2009-05-29 16:12:27

2009-05-29 23:12:27

**I posted this review in the wrong section - so copying it here** Okay so after all these

comments about how Bombay Chaat House is the true heir apparent to ICH etc etc we decided to

try it out yesterday. I must open by saying it was the most HORRIBLE food we‘ve ever eaten - it

would be a travesty to call that stuff "food" and an insult to the culinary profession to call the folks

that run this place "cooks". We were fairly frequent visitors of the erstwhile ICH and if anyone

says the ―food‖ that BCH purports to "cook" is anywhere close to ICH, I‘d love to smoke what

they‘re on. We are Indian by origin and loved the old ICH (was about as authentic as Portland has

to offer). Now for the details. We picked up 4 items from BCH and brought them home - bhel,

papdi chaat, aloo paratha and aloo-matar. The bhel was completely tasteless (akin to eating small

pieces of white cardboard). We struggled and finished the bhel and turned to the papdi chaat

hoping for some respite. Apparently BCH believes that papdi chaat does not need to include the

papdi (the small fried flour discs that give it the taste).. helllloooo!! Even so we tried the first

spoonful and promptly spat it out - the item was well past its expiration date - I suspect the yogurt

in the chaat had gone bad. I cant believe the ride home (about 15 mins) could have caused this so

the dish as served was bad. The aloo paratha, though nothing to write home about, was atleast

edible. The aloo matar dish (potato and peas curry in a tomato sauce) was terrible (flavorless and

weird tasting) and was placed on a bed of half cooked rice - I swear you could almost hear the

crunch of the rice as you tried to eat it. We made a valiant effort but ended up tossing that out as

well. So in summation we had 1 okay, 2 terrible and 1 inedible dish - what a telling strike rate!!

Needless to say we wont ever be going to BCH again and to the readers here - caveat emptor!!

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Bombay Chaat House « Stumptown Vegans



http://stumptownvegans.com/2009/06/02/bombay-chaat-house/

72.233.44.56

2009-06-01 11:42:01

2009-06-01 18:42:01

[...] side of the original India Chaat House break up you were on, or could care less about, the new

Bombay Chaat House is where the more reliably delicious lunch special is being served. Three

lunch visits have brought [...]

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Mary

mbernton@gmail.com

67.168.194.67

2009-07-07 11:50:27

2009-07-07 18:50:27

I cannot overstate my affection for this place. The food here is so fantastic, I've never had any

other indian food that measures up. I especially like the very creamy dishes like the Mutter Paneer

and the Navratan Korma, which is often included in the lunch special.

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Mid Leap » Blog Archive » Waffle joy



http://www.midleap.com/?p=41

75.119.209.244

2009-07-08 08:37:54

2009-07-08 15:37:54

[...] eat at the Bombay Chaat House probably 3-4 times a week (each meal lasts two days). I think

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Amir

pal.harvey@khalsa.org

http://bombaychaathouse.org

24.21.51.75

2009-08-20 16:46:16

2009-08-20 23:46:16

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Let’s Chaat | Mid Leap



http://www.midleap.com/2009/10/lets-chaat/

75.119.209.244

2009-10-12 21:39:01

2009-10-13 04:39:01

[...] There are three great things about eating at the Bombay Chaat House: [...]

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Leena

lalita.dana@gmail.com



24.20.153.116

2009-10-14 08:26:04

2009-10-14 15:26:04

Whew, this place isn't the old ICH! I just went to try it again, the young man was there alone so I

thought I'd give it a go. Man, I'm really wondering where the good reviews are coming from. The

naan was gummy and the dish I had tasted like it had been sitting around for more than a few days.

The subtle change in smell is known to me, as I also cook Indian food. It has to be fresh every day,

and in the old days ICH always had super fresh dishes. I used to eat there alot. I've been following

the chat on this place and all the articles and posts have gotten the story pretty messed up about

what happened. I'm not sure anyone ever consulted the previous chef of ICH to verify facts about

their breakup. As I would've expected, he never bad-mouthed her or anyone and has graciously

just moved on. Anyway, I sure miss the old ICH food from that super great Chef, Mr. Daljit Singh.

But anyway, this is a about BCH. I'm sad to say I don't recommend it. Would've liked to.

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Andrew Pelt

harrywalters21@tiscali.co.uk

http://www.legalsoundz.com

80.47.184.180

2009-11-24 11:50:00

2009-11-24 18:50:00

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Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:47:34 +0000

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There is a taco truck parked here sometimes...and

sometimes it goes elsewhere. There seems to be no rhyme or reasons to its mysterious disappearences

and reappearences. It's on the corner of NW Davis and 4th Ave. Anyone have any idea?



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2009-04-13 23:49:03

2009-04-14 06:49:03

I live two blocks away, so I can tell you with relative certainty: It's only here on Friday and

Saturday nights. I think I've also seen it at last thursday. It appears to be one of the elusive few

mobile food carts.

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Fork 'N' Spoon Food Cart Delivery Service

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/04/14/fork-n-spoon-foodcart-delivery/

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:32:34 +0000

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CART CULTURE

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

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delivery

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fork n spoon

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=825

Fork 'N' Spoon is currently closed for business. Updated July 20, 2009. I was down by the 5th and Stark

pod and ran into JD Khar of Fork 'N' Spoon

Delivery, a new food cart delivery service downtown. This group of guys will utilize

their feet and bikes to delivery your favorite food cart lunch direct to your home or office (downtown

only right now.) I think this is a fantastic idea. There are so many carts and we all have our favorites,

but sometimes just can't get away from our desk to go get it. Also, on these spring days when the

weather is sunny one minute and torrential downpour the next, let someone else brave the puddles.

Fork 'N' Spoon is a weekday service and takes the orders via phone (503 568 0004).

They have some menus on their site, but you could probably check out our list of great carts and they'll

go pick up your order within their designated zone. They are currently only delivering from the SW

5th and Stark food cart pod according to their website. I wish the guys at Fork 'N' Spook great

success. Hopefully they can expand east because there are some carts on the eastside I just can't get to

for lunch. Fork

'N' Spoon Delivery Hours: Monday through Friday - orders taken

between 10:30am and 2:30pm; delivery 11am to 3pm. Current delivery area:

Delivering from SW 5th and Stark food carts; Delivery zone from SW Oak to SW Salmon and SW 1st

to SW Broadway Website: Fork 'N' Spoon http://www.forkandspoondelivery.bravehost

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dave@daveknows.org

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207.162.220.10

2009-04-14 08:13:13

2009-04-14 15:13:13

I think this is a fantastic idea. I hope they expand their delivery area though, and oi - King

Burrito's not on the list!

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

74.240.150.229

2009-04-14 11:25:03

2009-04-14 18:25:03

I love this idea and actually met one of the delivery dudes on the street one day. Do they have an

email address where people could email in orders? They should! (hint hint). Also, I added a link

to their website on the sidebar.

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http://forkandspoondelivery.bravehost.com

131.252.182.74

2009-04-16 17:02:49

2009-04-17 00:02:49

This is Dusty from fork n' spoon. Thank you for all your positive responses. We would love to

meet your suggestions and needs. You are welcome to call and ask about a favorite food cart or

other inquiries. I will look into King Burrito. Our business is small and new so we have some

limitation of resources. We are open to working with your requests as we can. Thank you.

Respectfully, Dusty Jones (503) 568-0004 Fork N' Spoon Delivery

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.204.185.191

2009-04-17 08:08:00

2009-04-17 15:08:00

Thanks Dusty. Portland Food Carts.com hearts small businesses. Please keep us posted on what

you are up to!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/04/15/2009-food-cart-festival-april-18th/

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:38:10 +0000

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My peeps over at Willamette Week are holding their

second annual EAT MOBILE event this coming Saturday, April 18, from 5:30-9:30 pm, at the

Disjecta space at 8371 N. Interstate Avenue. Disjecta is conveniently located one block from

the Interstate MAX stop at N. Denver. Get off MAX at the Kenton/N. Denver stop. The cost is only

$5.00 and includes plenty of generous samples from a whole bunch of different food carts and live

music. Cocktails and other drinks available for separate purchase. All ages are welcome and last year it

turned out to be a terrific (and cheap) family event. This year also includes Portland's first ever "Carty

Awards" for the best food carts in Portland as chosen by a panel of local judges. I do have to say, get

there early though. Last year proved to be so popular that food ran out after just a couple of hours! Oh,

and could Eat Mobile 2009 get any better? It's also a benefit for Mercy Corps NW, a group I highly respect and

support for their efforts in local microeconomic development and entrepreneurship. Go Mercy Corps!

For more information, check out Eat Mobile on

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134.134.139.72

2009-04-16 12:13:06

2009-04-16 19:13:06

Doh! I'll be in Sac town for a wedding this weekend. too bad. 8( I went last year and it was

excellent. The best of show was Junior Ambassadors' ice creams, yummmm!!! (IMO of course)

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libravore@hotmail.com



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2009-04-16 16:31:44

2009-04-16 23:31:44

Actually - you'll wamt to get off at the Kenton/N Denver Ave MAX Station

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Thanks Amy, Fixed.

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75.145.64.74

2009-04-17 15:21:57

2009-04-17 22:21:57

Also, the Blazers game will be showing on 3 screens. I think the sound will be off when the bands

are playing, but no one will miss the game! Or, if you are lucky enough to have tickets to the

game, take the Max here and get a cheap and wonderful bite to eat and some good beer before the

game. Much better than $8 beers at the Rose Garden!

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kim655@gmail.com

http://

24.22.31.205

2009-04-18 19:41:52

2009-04-19 02:41:52

I was SO looking forward to the Food Cart Festival. What a great idea to spotlight all our great

food carts here in Porltand. Unfortunately we went in and turned right back around and got our

money back. Don't go hungry or with hungry kids. Prepare to wait, wait, wait. If you went with

this attitude you may have had fun.

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Altengartz German Bratwurst

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/04/19/altengartz-german-bratwurst/

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:30:57 +0000

dieselboi

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Lunch

Lunch

SW 10th and Alder

SW 10th and Alder

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

altengartz

altengartz

bratwurst

bratwurst

food cart

food cart

german

german

hot dogs

hot dogs

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***Updated*** Location: SW 10th and Alder Parking Lot

Description: Bratwurst. Brat. The best known and most basic of German

Sausages. Everyone knows it and everyone has had one - even veggies brats. George Wittkopp, the

owner of Altengartz has built a business behind the Brat. Not the bier sausage, not the weisswurst, not

the kielbasa - just the Brat. George's bratwurst are all natural pork sausages and he prides himself that

the dogs are hormone free and Made in Oregon. I have enjoyed a few Altengartz Brats over the years.

The truck has been in the 9th and Alder lot for a few years now, kinda the elder statesman of the

bunch. I recently visited and enjoyed the garlic brat. I assumed it may be a brat with chunks of garlic

in it, but as I pointed out above, there isn't anything but a traditional brat sold there. The dog I enjoyed

was a perfectly cooked brat with fresh garlic mixed in with Sauerkraut. Throw in some stone ground

mustard and...well...yum. The Altengartz cart offers both a traditional Bratwurst and a Veggie Brat

with all the fixins. They also do a hamburger if that is your thing. Salads? Yep. And they are

affordable. Sample Menu: Bratwurst - $4

Double Bratwurst - $6 Veggie Brat (chickpea base) - $4 Toppings - 5oc each -

grilled onions, sauerkraut, cheese, garlic Potato Salad - $1.25 Baked Beans or 4

bean salad - $1.25 drinks and sodas and chips also Hours:

Lunch weekdays Phone: 503 699 4962 or 1 866 Top Brat

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/04/20/dna-thai-food/

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:41:17 +0000

dieselboi

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

curry

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foodcarts

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Phad Thai

Phad Thai

Thai Food

Thai Food

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=848



Closed as of Oct. 27, 2009. Cart now under new ownership. Location: SW 9th and

Stark (9th and Alder parking lot) Description: I was looking for something

different for lunch on this beautiful sunny spring day. One of Portland's first of the year. I had seen

that some new carts had sprung up in the 9th and Alder parking lot further down 9th. We opted to try

out DNA Thai food - we were drawn in by the Mango and Cashew nut dish. There were a couple

people there, so that was a good sign - people waiting for their food. I opted for Basil fried rice (my

Thai fave) with Tofu and spicy. I was so glad they offered spicy. After I paid $5.50, the young

woman offered me my free drink. Wait, I get food and a drink for $5.50? Wow, what a deal. The

Basil Fried Rice with Tofu was excellent. It was a pretty hearty portion with plenty of fresh veggies

and some great spice. I dove in and actually had to slow myself down. It was that good. The rice and

tofu, mixed perfectly with onions, carrots, peppers, mushrooms and basil made my day. My

lunchmates also picked up DNA Thai. One enjoyed the Mango/Cashew dish and commented that it

was well made and was glad for the large portion of mango chuncks. My other friend had one of the

curry's. I think we all enjoyed our lunch more than we ever expected. If you want some yummy

Thai at a great price, check out DNA Thai. Sample

Menu: Pad Thai (Tofu or Chicken) Thin rice noodle stir fried with egg, green

onions and bean sprouts. $5.50 Pad Kee Mao (tofu or Chicken)Stir fried wide noodle with

bell peppers, egg, onion, tomatoes,mushroom and basil leave. $5.50 Pad See Eaw (Tofu or

Chicken) Stir fried wide noodles with broccoli, egg, carrots, cabbages and sweet soy sauce. $5.50

Red Curry Noodle (Tofu or Chicken) Red curry in coconut milk with,bamboo shoot,bell

pepper,eggplant and basil with noodle$5.50 Green Curry Noodle( Tofu Or chicken) Green

curry in coconut milk with bamboo shoot,bell pepper,eggplant and basil with noodle $5.50

Fried Rice ( Tofu or Chicken) Fried rice with egg, onion, peas, carrot and tomatoes. $5.50

Basil Fried Rice(Tofu or Chicken) Fried rice with egg, onion,bell pepper, mushroom,tomatoes,

crushed fresh Thai chili and basil$5.50 Pine Apple Fried rice(Tofu or chicken) Fried rice

with egg,onion, pea& carrot, pineapple and cashew nut. $5.50 Mussaman Curry(Tofu or

Chicken) Mussaman curry in coconut milk with potato, carrot, onion and peanut. $5.50

Yellow Curry(Tofu or Chicken)yellow curry in coconut milk with potato,carrot,onion and bell

pepper. $5.50 Green Curry (Tofu or Chicken) green curry in coconut milk with bamboo

shoot,bell pepper, eggplant and basil. $5.50 Red Curry(Tofu or Chicken) Red curry in

coconut milk with bamboo shoot, bell pepper, eggplant and basil. $5.50

Hours: Lunchtime weekdays Phone: (503)750-8604. (503)887-5935 Website: http://dnathaifood.com/ INSERT_MAP



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BrunchBox

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com/

76.105.254.246

2009-04-26 20:29:11

2009-04-27 03:29:11

DNA Thai sounds great! On a side note though, If I were to write my own review on grilled

cheese grill, I mean, I haven't tried it yet, but--it might mention that the "soon-to-be-famous

cheesus" burger is very, very similar to the "(already quite popular) YouCANhascheeseburger". A

fact which brings me a certain awkward situational discomfort, as if I were in an episode of "The

Office". Maybe somebody should pitch a reality show called "The Carts".

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

76.164.39.233

2009-04-20 23:11:12

2009-04-21 06:11:12

Sounds worth a try. I guess the trend in Thai restaurant names has gone from puns (ThaiPod,

Beau Thai) to the avant-garde-- DNA Thai, InterSelects : ) I noticed a new cart this morning at the

3rd & Washington lot that uses the same stenciled font and hearts as I Love Thai Food, and

also I Like Thai Food. It's called simply "Just Thai". So it might be the long-awaited return of

Love--or it could be the Like guys have opened a second cart. . .

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ElGordo

gordonfeighner@gmail.com



70.102.138.234

2009-04-21 10:55:43

2009-04-21 17:55:43

Is this the same as D&N Thai that used to be across from the PSU bookstore?

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

12.172.32.236

2009-04-21 11:34:22

2009-04-21 18:34:22

ElGordo, You know, I don't know. I haven't ventured much to the PSU cart scene of late. Thanks

for the comments all.

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Jenny

colberconn@gmail.com



75.175.88.224

2009-04-21 18:03:04

2009-04-22 01:03:04

Ian, Yeah, I saw that too yesterday. So, today, I returned and found that they put up the "I Love

Thai Food" sign in with "Just Thai." Apparently, they are the same people from the old I Love

Thai Food cart. I'm glad they're back, because, now I can have my favorite vegan green curry.

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pdxstump

pdxstump@pdxstump.com

http://pdxstump.com/directory/food/cart

71.237.183.222

2009-04-22 16:16:47

2009-04-22 23:16:47

I think you mean SW 9th and SW Washington. Thanks for all your work.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-04-22 16:28:45

2009-04-22 23:28:45

thanks pdxstump. We haven't quite figured out the best system yet for geographic categories.

Since this one, in theory, is along the perimeter of the SW 9th and Alder "cart pod", we are using

that category. I've noted the location in the post. The challenge is to have enough general

categories, but not have too many categories which turns into a cluster*fck to manage and

navigate Thoughts?

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com



198.182.194.170

2009-04-22 16:42:43

2009-04-22 23:42:43

My bad, I always forget about Washington st. Thanks for catching that pdxstump.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-04-22 23:58:10

2009-04-23 06:58:10

Woohoo--Thanks for the confirmation, Jenny. I went down to Just Thai/I Love Thai Food

Revival--and it was just as good as ever, and the proprietors and their daughters were just as kind

as ever. And now their menu is explicit about what is/can be vegan. I got the pad kee mao, and

they even remembered that I used to get it with eggplant added, and they gave me more than I

could eat in two meals, and gave me an iced coffee made vegan! They're so nice--I hope they're

not too nice to stay in business! CBF--didn't you say you just about had a review ready for them

before they closed? You should be able to put it up with only minor modifications--and

apparently they just opened this week, so it should be a boost to them when they need it : )

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nopo

clparnell@comcast.net



69.64.233.34

2009-04-23 10:22:31

2009-04-23 17:22:31

I heard there is a grilled cheese cart on NE Alberta - any info?

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-04-23 17:34:25

2009-04-24 00:34:25

Yep, it is called the Grilled Cheese Grill and it is located at 10th and Alberta

http://www.grilledcheesegrill.com/ Look for a write up soon (we promise!)

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elmyra

elmyra@yahoo.com



69.30.57.135

2009-07-13 12:28:46

2009-07-13 19:28:46

Update on DNA Thai. Last week or week before, there was a sign on their cart saying "New DNA

Thai will be back." I'm not quite sure if the owner has changed though I see the same girl at the

front. I went there today, and their price had gone up a bit ($6-$6.50) and no more free drinks.

Food was OK. Last few times food was really good, so I'm little disappointed. Since I tried

something I haven't tried previously (basil fried rice) today, I will go back and try something I

tried before next time.

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Taco Truck For Sale

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/04/23/taco-truck-for-sale/

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:51:11 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

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NEWS

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Attention budding "cartepeneurs" (I koined that term. Get it? Cart +

Entrepreneur = Cartepreneur!) I crack myself up. Anyhoo... The Los Reyes Mexican Food cart at SW

9th, near SW Washington St. has been for sale for a few months now. I don't know the details, but I do

know the cart is fully functioning and operational. Call Jorge at 360-521-8636 or Ulises at 360-980-

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John Flores

pituffs@msn.om

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Just wanted to get the price?

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2009-09-23 02:10:22

I am wondering where, in Portland, can I find other such carts for sale.

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Location: Here, There and Everywhere! This one was spotted on NW 4th and Davis,

downtown. [caption id="attachment_871" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Oli and his

pedal powered ice cream cart. Go Oli, Go!"][/caption]

Description: Cute little tricycle powered ice cream carts found in a neighborhood

near you. Sample Menu: All the usual ice cream cart

suspects. Fruit Freezes, Creamcicles, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Rocket Pops, Push-ups, Choco-Tacos,

Drumsticks, and more! Personally, I love the idea of pedal powered ice cream carts. No annoying

music either! I mean, could Portland's ice cream vans and trucks at least branch out please? I'm a twee

burned out on Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer." Phone: 971-

998-8294 Website: Unkown E-mail: Unkown Hours:

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Sunnye

sunnyed@live.com



67.84.40.223

2009-05-15 05:18:05

2009-05-15 12:18:05

I'm in the Jersey area. Where can I find one of these? It seems perfect. How much should I expect

to pay? Sunnye

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Icicle Tricycles!

cascadiapedicabs@yahoo.com

http://icetrikes.com

97.120.36.93

2009-05-19 22:52:42

2009-05-20 05:52:42

We operate our Icicle Tricycles all throughout Portland. We are pedaling frozen treats in

downtown Portland, SE, and NE Portland. Wave us down on the street or call to book us at your

next event! icetrikes.com

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Thanks for the great article - I enjoyed reading it! I always enjoy your blog. :)

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Location: SW 3rd and Washington Description: I

have been a fan of Tito's Burritos for a few years now. I moved back downtown for work in 2004 and

quickly jumped back into the food cart scene. I was so jones'n for some great tacos. It took me a few

years to actually discover Tito's and thier $1.25 (at the time) tacos, but when I did, I was a happy

young man. Last summer I decided to do a comparison, so hit many of the local taco carts specifically

to sample their wares. In the end, I kept coming back to Tito's. Tito's does a traditional taco (as far as

I can understand is traditional.) This isn't the childhood taco I nor any of my friends had in the burbs

when we were kids. They offer up tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos and tortas. They offer many of

the traditional meat options you would normally find at a Mexican restaurant including vegitarian.

Chorizo, Carnitas, Pastor, Machaca, Pollo, Asada, and Fish. I picked up 4 tacos - Carnitas, Asada,

Pastor and Fish and none dissapointed. Tacos are only $1.50. That's cheaper than a latte. There is also a Tito's

Burritos II at 9th and Alder. Sample Menu: Combo Plates: $5.50 -

Nachos, Chile Relleno, Enchiladas Burritos: $5 - Chicken, Asada, Carnitas, Machaca,

Chorizo etc - with beans and rice Tacos: $1.50 - Asada, Pastor, Carnitas, Chicken, Machaca,

Chorizo, Fish Veggie Tacos: $1.25 Beans and Cheese: $3 Beans and

Cheese and Rise: $3.50 Assorted drinks and hot sauces available Phone:

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fuzzyjay

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71.237.177.173

2009-04-29 07:21:47

2009-04-29 14:21:47

As it happens, Tito's was the closest food cart to where I worked, so I started going there on my

breaks. I got some of my coworkers hooked on their tacos. I have tried these tacos: veggie,

carnitas, asada, chicken, fish. I crave them afterI haven't had them for a while. The veggie and the

fish tacos are my favorites. The meat tacos can be a little too salty to my taste. I also LOVE the

veggie torta. I still visit often even though I no longer work nearby.

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2009-07-11 03:09:27

2009-07-11 10:09:27

This is by far my favorite taco truck in Portland. Tito's is the best.

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2009-07-11 22:29:27

2009-07-12 05:29:27

I almost had them cater my wedding. I love them that much. Small caveat: don't eat there if Tito

isn't cooking. I got the worse food poisoning. Otherwise--food-cart perfection.

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Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:22 +0000

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Downtown

Downtown

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HOURS

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LOCATION

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Lunch

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Snacks

Thai

Thai

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downtown

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*Photos provided by Tim Roth. You should hire him because he's

really good. Location: NW 8th and Couch Description: Eating

good Thai food can be a revelation. Julia Child once said she never really knew good French food until

she went to France. Thailand is my France. My initial visit to the "Land of Smiles" was in the early

1990s and I fell in love with both the country and the cuisine. Sure, I had my fill of perfectly fine Phad

Thai noodles, coconut milk based soups, and green curries stateside before that. But it was my first

meal at a simple outside street cart in the notoriously seedy Pat-Pong area of Bangkok that I finally

"got it." It was simple food, but prepared so incredibly well that I realized what I had been eating back

in the States was but a pale comparison of the real thing. This is what separates great Thai food from

the merely ok stuff - Hot, Sweet, Salty, Sour and an underlying "Umami" to bring it all together in harmony. Food

perfectly balanced with the right combination of fresh herbs and exotic spices; sauces that don't

overpower or drown what's in them; noodles and fresh vegetables cooked to just the right bite; and

food made by people who have a light touch and have perfected their own special dishes. It's an art

form really. Eating food in Thailand has ruined me forever. I just can't get too excited about most Thai

food in Portland with the tendency towards candy sweet curries and oil heavy overcooked noodle

dishes. That's not to say Portland doesn't have some terrific Thai restaurants, we do. It simply seems to

be a case that there are more of the mediocre ones that ones I am impressed with. This is especially

true at many of Portland's Thai carts. Several seem to have only four elements available: Fatty, Salty,

Chili Hot, and Starchy. It's a pity really to be served such slop, no matter how cheap it is. So when I

was given a tip by my friend Food Dude about

Poompui, a new Thai cart on NW 8th and Couch, I was skeptical. Then I tried it. Wow. Just wow. Poompui makes food like

you get in Thailand. It's not that they are offering any out of the ordinary menu items or serving

obscure regional Thai specialties. It's just that the food at Poompui is somehow better. It's brighter and

fresher and lighter. I don't know how or where the young Bangkok born and raised owner and his team

learned how to cook, but whatever the reasons, they are doing Thai food right. Sample Menu: Appetizers - $3.00. #1 Choice of

Salad Rolls (vegetarian) #2 Popia Tod (vegetarian fried spring rolls) #3 Fried Wonton (stuffed with

marinated pork, and seasonings) Soups - $3.00 #4 Tom Yum (Thai hot and sour soup) #5 Tom Kah

(Thai coconut milk soup) Noodles - $5.00 #6 Phad Thai #7 Kua Gai (wide rice noodles with egg,

green onion, bean sprouts, wonton stips, lime) #8 Pad Kee Mao (wide rice noodles with egg,

vegetables, basil and seasonings) Fried Rice - $5.00 #9 Pineapple Fried Rice #10 Tom Yum Fried

Rice (carrot, mushroom, egg, dry chili, peanut, cucumber, onion, green onion, cilantro) #11 Curry

Fried Rice Stir Fries - $5.00 (served with rice. Choice of beef, pork, ground chicken or tofu) #12 Pad

Pug (stir fried veggies) #13 Pad Gaprao (basil, vegetables) #14 Pad Cashew (with vegetables) #15 Stir

Fried Eggplant Curries - $5.00 (served with rice. Choice of beef, pork ground chicken or tofu) #16

Praram Curry (red peanut curry with vegetables) #17 Green Curry #18 Yellow Curry Beverages $1.00

- $1.50 Thai Iced Tea, Thai Iced Coffee Soft Drinks Roasted Coconut Juice Mango Juice

Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM -5PM Phone: Call in advance or text in

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D Mo

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208.186.200.6

2009-05-12 10:44:51

2009-05-12 17:44:51

Went back May 5th, we had Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao. Tasty but drier than I prefer, I'll

probably head to 9th ave when I want noodles. Still, their curry was so fantastic I'll be back to try

more dishes.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-04-29 14:51:33

2009-04-29 21:51:33

I'll have to give it another try, the pad khee mao I tried left me unimpressed. Then again, the

young man working there that day said he wasn't the usual person. Thanks for the review.

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Food Maniac

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131.252.193.136

2009-05-01 13:26:20

2009-05-01 20:26:20

I'd have to agree with you on that one! They make great Thai food!

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Jason

jasoncao@msn.com



71.214.66.154

2009-05-01 13:42:02

2009-05-01 20:42:02

I love the eggplant dish there. I had eaten eggplant dishes in many restaurants around town but I

never got impressed as much as the one at this simple food cart. After trying out their eggplant

dish recommended by a friend, I started to crave their eggplant every now and then. If you haven't

tried their stir fried eggplant, you are missing out big time. I should stop ordering eggplant every

time I go there and try something else too, I might be missing out on a lot of things after reading

this article.

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Hayden

nguyehie@gmail.com



71.214.89.33

2009-05-01 14:04:41

2009-05-01 21:04:41

The food at Poompui is extremely addicting! The Pad Kee Mao I had ordered was made to order,

which was EXTRA hot. I highly recommend the stir-fried eggplant. Afford prices and friendly

customer service, wouldn't hesitate to eat here again.

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Huong Nguyen

kytines@hotmail.com



70.90.134.57

2009-05-01 14:07:35

2009-05-01 21:07:35

I've been to Poompui a couple of times since the cart openned. The person who runs the cart was

really nice and friendly. Each time, the food looked and tasted amazing! I took a couple of my

friends there and they were very impressed with how good the food was.

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S. Marie

shannonmfitz@gmail.com



119.63.86.81

2009-05-01 14:37:05

2009-05-01 21:37:05

I was completely impressed with everything that these young men had to offer. Their cooking

skills are fantastically authentic and the food is just delicious. I spent four months in Thailand and

I am convinced that these boys know what they're doing. I highly recommend this little gem to

everyone- Meat eaters, vegetarians, vegans ( they are sensitive to people's health and dietary

concerns) Thai food buffs as well as stubborn palettes. They also have a very convenient location

right next to the park on 8th and Couch near Powell's and many businesses. You can even text

them your order and they'll confirm it right away! I'm so happy to have this colorful edition to my

neighborhood.

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D Mo

davemo51@hotmail.com



208.186.200.6

2009-05-04 13:46:59

2009-05-04 20:46:59

Had the green chicken curry today. Very flavorful and delicious, will be back.

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Itz

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71.20.183.93

2009-05-07 00:47:04

2009-05-07 07:47:04

Thank you for writing about Poompui Thai Food in your website. We strive at all times to create

high quality, tasty, and most of all, healthy food at very reasonable prices. To see that what we do

is appreciated is in itself a reward. Since we opened Poompui, we've had nothing but very

gracious and generous costumers who continously inspire us. We are so grateful. Thank you

again for the boost.

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Josh?

project4610@gmail.com

http://esemplastic.yelp.com

71.236.164.192

2009-05-07 15:37:04

2009-05-07 22:37:04

Thanks for the recommendation. Absolutely loved it, as Itz mentioned "high quality, tasty....and

healthy food" at extremely reasonable prices. Love that you're so on it with the new carts. Posted a

collage of additional pics here

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oCWPnU9PEz91WWZTQ6jvrw?select=Ysa9PgOP-

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Kim

kfaucher@nrfcu.org

http://www.nrfcu.org

69.30.121.18

2009-06-25 12:35:33

2009-06-25 19:35:33

I just went to Poompui today for the first time and had the Praram Curry. I am addicted! It easily

rivals some of the high end Thai restaurants in town -- for half the price! The service was also

wonderful and polite.

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flkr@comcast.net



76.164.23.139

2009-08-17 13:25:04

2009-08-17 20:25:04

Delicious Thai food made with quality ingredients. Have been twice now. Ground chicken dish

today and tofu/veggie the first time. Doesn't serve in plastic clam shells. Forks look like the corn-

based kind. (Pretty sustainable for a food cart!) I'm going to be a regular.

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steeef

steeef@gmail.com



72.11.84.66

2009-10-12 13:31:40

2009-10-12 20:31:40

Food is great (had the Pad Kee Mao, my usual when first visiting Thai places), but D Mo's right

about the dry noodles. Still, the taste is up there with the best I've tasted, and the Thai iced tea is

good too.

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Kevin Gassen

phyllisreynaldo107rj@hotmail.com

http://kachef.com/2009/11/21/my-godfathers-italian-fish-tales-seafood-recipes-of-central-and-

southern-itaian-influence/

200.21.232.130

2009-11-22 15:53:42

2009-11-22 22:53:42

I don't usually comment on blogs but had to on yours. You have a very unique writing style. A lot

of people don't have that touch, they just drone on and on in the most boring way. But not you -

thanks! I can't wait to try out some of the recipes you have here (after a trip to the market to get

the ingredients). Cooking is my favorite hobby. I don't have time to read it all right now, I found

this site when looking for something else on Bing, but I've bookmarked your home page and will

visit again soon to see the latest recipes. Visit

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="245" caption="The Grilled

Cheese Grill"][/caption] Location: NE 11th and Alberta

Description: The grilled cheese sandwich is as American as apple pie and everyone

you know has eaten one in their lifetime. When I was a poor post-college student, I survived on grilled

cheese and top ramen. I think we even put pre-cooked ramen noodles in a toasted cheese, but I

digress. Portland has a new food cart - the Grilled Cheese Grill. [caption id="" align="alignright"

width="126" caption="The Kindergartner"][/caption] On a corner lot up off NE Alberta, The Grilled Cheese

Grill setup shop with picnic tables, an old school bus and an airstream for their kitchen. They do a

traditional grilled cheese like mama use to make called the Kindergartner. You get to choose your

bread and whether you want American or Cheddar cheese. A perfect grilled cheese. [caption id=""

align="alignleft" width="168" caption="The Babs"][/caption] If you want to mix it up a bit though, they have 15 other

versions of the grilled cheese for your to choose from. With ingredients including apple, bacon,

jalapeno, artichoke, turkey, hummus, and numerous choices for cheese, you will find a favorite. I

opted for the Babs, with apple, bacon, blue cheese and swiss on rye bread. Such a great sandwich. The

Grilled Cheese Grill is a great place and they do the sandwich justice. I'm looking forward to visiting

more as we get out and about as the weather warms up. Sample Menu:

The Kindergartner - the classic, however you like it - $4 The Pre-schooler - same as the

Kindergartner but with crusts cut off - $4 The Gabby - cheddar, colby jack, swiss, mozzarella

on while - $4.50 The Southsider - artichokes, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella on

grilled sourdough - $5 The Moondog - provolone, salami, pepperoni, olive and pepper

tapenade on grilled sourdough - $6 The Babs - bacon, apple, blue cheese, swiss on rye -

$6 additions: tomato, avocado, pickles, onions, sauerkraut, etc - 50c; bacon, turkey, salami,

egg, etc - $1.75 Gluten Free options Phone: 503 206 8959

Twitter: The Grilled

Cheese Grill Website: www.grilledcheesegrill.com Hours: Tues-Thurs: 11:30-9;

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Bixby

vonu07@gmaqil.com



76.115.56.35

2009-07-03 10:55:03

2009-07-03 17:55:03

Just in: I don't know if you guys have seen this yet - BUT there appears to be multiple carts that

sell *gasp!* Tacos! And the poor poor guy who invented the Hot Dog must be turning in his

grave as well! They are EVERYWHERE!

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Lizzy

elizabethfuss@msn.com

http://lizzydishesportland.blogspot.com

71.237.183.71

2009-05-03 12:14:49

2009-05-03 19:14:49

The Southsider and Jalapeno Popper sandwiches are amazing as well!

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Dave

dave@daveknows.org

http://portland.daveknows.org

75.175.98.229

2009-05-03 20:53:01

2009-05-04 03:53:01

Got any photos of their "Cheesus Burger"? "We‘ve done away with the bun and replaced it with

two grilled cheese sandwiches. That‘s right, two of them. One on top, another on the bottom.

Pickles and American Cheese inside one, Grilled Onion and Colby Jack in the other. Lettuce,

Tomato, Ketchup, Mustard, and 1/3lb Burger in between. You won‘t need to eat again for 2 days.

Comes with a bag of chips and napkins." Jesus Christ!

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Tim Roth

timdroth@gmail.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/intrepidation

71.193.222.188

2009-05-03 23:44:59

2009-05-04 06:44:59

The Cheesus sounds a bit like the Icanhascheeseburger at Brunch Box (on 5th and Stark

downtown). Just sayin'...

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com



12.172.32.236

2009-05-04 10:26:15

2009-05-04 17:26:15

Dave, Tim, I do see the similarities. That could be a good thing. I think we need an over the top

cheeseburgersandwich in every neighborhood, on every corner and in every household. i'm just

sayin'

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

71.214.69.18

2009-05-04 18:35:07

2009-05-05 01:35:07

It's an opensource kind of burger! Microsoft vs. Linux. Just sayin' Or it could turn into a burger-

off! Who has the best grilled cheese sandwich burger? Bring it on!

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BRUNCH BOX

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://www.brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com

76.105.254.246

2009-05-04 20:12:55

2009-05-05 03:12:55

*sigh* Thanks Tim, Hi dieselboi, Hi CBF; This is a very specific type of burger presumably not

seen for sale in Portland until BrunchBox introduced it. I'm sentimentally attached to this burger.

Honesty for you? I'm bothered that somebody like Dave might see this on their menu and go

"How original! What a great idea "Grilled Cheese Grill" has had. So glad they brought this to

Portland". BrunchBox "did away with the bun" before GCG ever opened. Given the specific

nature of their cart and their distance from ours, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt

and only ask that they not claim to be the originators. If we approached carts as restaurants it

would be inappropriate for GCG to introduce this burger without researching first. This could have

been avoided by a simple courtesy call on their part saying, "Hey, Head's up, we'd like to do this

burger that's incredibly similar to yours. We did/did not get this idea from your menu". An

unannounced facsimile of BrunchBox's signature sandwich is a legitimate issue. Not a petty one or

a friendly challenge. Dammit. I haven't tried theirs but will say that ours is on lovely local thick-

cut TX toast. Comes with lettuce, grilled onion, tomato, any condiments, and we'll add pickles for

free if you'd like. Our burger is 100% Black Angus, hand-pressed and cooked to order. Kettle-

cooked chips available. Our "YouCANhascheeseburger!" is $5. Take all the free napkins you

want. Grab a $0.50 soda to wash it down. And a grilled cheese sandwich, your choice of cheese,

on TX toast? We charge $1.50. If you're feeling whimsical, we'll cut it into dinosaur shapes for

free. Just...Sayin'.

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Red

redharmony1@gmail.com



68.214.243.32

2009-05-05 06:36:15

2009-05-05 13:36:15

Hi. I'm going to jump in here and respond because I see a lot of resentment brewing here that

really shouldn't be.... The guy that owns the Grilled Cheese Grill is just about the nicest person

you'll ever meet. He is also exceedingly honest and genuine and I know there was *nothing*

intentional about the similarities in these sandwiches. That just isn't his style. I remember when

he first came up with the Cheeseus. He was so excited and I received an email and photo from his

kitchen about it. This is one person who definitely deserves the benefit of the doubt in this case,

so I'm glad you're giving it to him. I'm sure you remember what an incredibly challenging

endeavor it was to get your cart up and running...all of the thought and planning and logistics that

had to go into it. It's been a whirlwind of excitement for a dream fulfilled this past year, not a

opportunity to rip someone else off. I hope you'll take a moment to stop in and say hi to him

someday. I think you'll find a good guy, and maybe a good friend, just excited to be doing

something he truly loves. And NOW...I have to tell you...**I** emailed him (from the east coast

no less) to give him the *IDEA* of using a giant cookie cutter to cut his "Pre-Schooler" sandwich

(grilled cheese without the crust!) into DINOSAUR or Butterfly **shapes** for little kids! Since

I am in Raleigh, NC, I can assure you I didn't see that at the Brunchbox cart! I will admit to

seeing it on Martha Stewart...as I have two young kids and this is how I cut their lunch sandwiches

everyday. I don't know if the Grilled Cheese Grill is going to use that idea....but if they do...I can

promise you...he got the idea from ME and he's not stealing that one either. : )

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sweet b to the e

britta.ehnebuske@gmail.com

75.145.79.126

2009-05-05 08:22:17

2009-05-05 15:22:17

A) Hundredth Monkey Effect, anyone? Hartford, CT: "Fatty Melt," an 8-ounce burger served

between two grilled cheeses and topped with house-cured bacon.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/dining/hc-alacarte0416.artapr16,0,2599867.story Atlanta,

GA: The Double Coronary Burger is a half pound sirloin burger topped with 2 fried eggs, 4 slices

of american cheese, 5 slices of bacon and 2 grilled cheese sandwiches replacing the buns.

http://www.burgerbeast.com/2009/03/vortex.html Fisgherville, VA: ―Chubby Melt‖ at the Mossy

Creek Cafe in Fisherville, Virginia (burger between two grilled cheese sandwiches, smothered

with sautéed onions and mushrooms and topped with Thousand Island dressing

http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2008/10/the-hamburger-fatty-melt-a-burger-with-two-grilled-

cheese-sandwiches-as-its-bun.html Even Applebee's has a wannabe...

http://www.applebees.com/Menu_Burgers.aspx B) biz owners with negative attitudes are a

definite turn-off. Just sayin'...

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

68.178.106.115

2009-05-05 10:21:56

2009-05-05 17:21:56

Hi Everyone, Cuisine Bonne Femme here. You know, the owner and editor of this here little

website Food Carts Portland. Anyhoo, while I love a little Bad News Bears, Meatballs, and

Summer Camp rivalry, I would like everyone to Ixnay on the who-stole-what-from whom say.

The food cart community is a strong one - incredibly positive and supportive of one another. In

addition, I started this site as a place to share the love and joy of this super cool thing we have

going in Portland - not to dis' the carts. There are enough food sites out there that deal with that

sort of stuff. I think it is especially important to support small local, and independently owned

businesses as much as possible. Surely there's room for at least two variations of the grilled cheese

burger in PDX? Of course it's a free world (in theory), so everyone is welcome to their opinions,

but there's really no need to turn this into a pissing match over, um, a grilled cheese sandwich. So

all I'm asking is, let's move on... As someone once said, "there are no original ideas, just original

people." Or, as one of my favorite filmmakers (Jim Jarmusch put it):

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2mhhtap&s=5 Jean-Luc Godard (from the Jarmusch quote

above) got it right when he said, "It's not where you take things, it's where you take them to." I

want more grilled cheese burgers! This is the revolution of open source. Here's my theory: There

are two ways of looking at the world. One is to look at the world as a pie with only a certain

number of pieces to fight over who gets what amount. Or, you can, like I do - just get together

with more people and make more pie. Peace and love and grilled cheese for all, oh and sweet

delicious pie of course. Thanks for reading and thanks for supporting Portland's cart community.

CBF.

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Red

redharmony1@gmail.com



68.214.243.32

2009-05-05 11:47:38

2009-05-05 18:47:38

CBF ~ Beautifully stated! I am with you...no scarcity thinking! I had wanted to say that there is

plenty to go around and room enough in this world for *everyone*, but I didn't want to sound,

well...too *cheesy*. : D Coming from Raleigh, NC - Home to more 1 star restaurants than

anywhere else in the world, deep sigh - I am totally envious of your PDX and the amazing food

you get to choose from everyday! I wish we had just *one* grilled cheese burger available to us

here. In the meantime, I can only hope my next trip to Portland is sooner than later!

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jess

jdfunks@Gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2009-05-05 13:21:28

2009-05-05 20:21:28

Just saying - I have they have vegan options that are great, though the FYH cheeze doesn't melt

(or they haven't gotten it to, yet).

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jess

jdfunks@Gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2009-05-05 13:21:44

2009-05-05 20:21:44

er, hear*** they have.

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BrunchBox

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com



68.178.75.173

2009-05-05 15:47:08

2009-05-05 22:47:08

Red, we never accused him of "stealing" it. I'm sure he is nice--so are we. We don't just run

around complaining about everyone copying everything. Sweet to the B, we'd like to make it clear

that we've never claimed that we invented the burger. There's also a double version in Richmond,

VA missing from your list. I only stated first in Portland, and we do not have a bad attitude at all.

And we don't bad-mouth. We stated a conversation-relevant, carefully-worded legitimate concern

and shouldn't be vilified for it. Most every review of us commends the friendly owners.--the

friendly, light-hearted, much-experience-as-restaurant-managers owners. We agree that this is out

of hand. The owner of GCG asked us to amend our comment and state that he's had the burger in

the works long before he opened. We also agree with everybody that there is room for more than

one in town and never asked that he change it or stop serving it.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-05-05 19:24:01

2009-05-06 02:24:01

Ok, let's all move on now... Closing comments for now...

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com



96.25.66.78

2009-05-05 19:26:10

2009-05-06 02:26:10

Thanks everyone for the comments and the conversation. Much appreciated. I look forward to

eating everyone's vittles.

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Catastrophysicist

paperhouse79@gmail.com

http://catastrophysicist.wordpress.com/

76.105.252.78

2009-05-04 11:11:12

2009-05-04 18:11:12

I call Grilled Cheese Burger Throwdown! Meet me at midnight under the tree by that road!

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jeff

jef182@gmail.com



71.182.74.244

2009-05-05 15:18:30

2009-05-05 22:18:30

The irony bristles. "I'm sentimentally attached [to the "I Can Has Cheeseburger"]" ...especially

the day I stole the name from Caturday internet macros. I wonder if anyone called Fark.com to

say... "hey- just a head's up I'm naming my signature cheeseburger after your submitters memes"

Next week I'll be opening my "Cliche' Kitty" disco and signature Flying Spaghetti Monster

brewpub.

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jridabock@msn.com



72.90.97.169

2009-06-01 06:33:46

2009-06-01 13:33:46

Looks more like a full on restaurant to me. no not a cart at all.

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LarryXA

kraspect.o.r@gmail.com

http://staryou.info

165.138.82.136

2009-11-06 16:21:14

2009-11-06 23:21:14

Thx, this has definitely made my day! _______________________ wtf

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/05/05/brown-bag-bunny-inc/

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:26:44 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CLOSED CARTS

CLOSED CARTS

NEWS

NEWS

closed

closed

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=138



CLOSED MARCH 2009 Update: May, 2009 Location: SE 12th and Hawthorne This charming little cart

relocated from SW 9th and Alder to SE 12th and Hawthorne, but sadly closed in early 2009. However,

the equally charming owner wanted to let everyone what's been happening in her fine cooking

universe. "Dear CBF, I wanted to update everyone about my situation. I know I am listed in the

closed cart section, and was wondering if you could post a little update for me. I obviously closed

Brown Bag Bunny in March. The Hawthorne location never produced enough for me. I wish I could

have stayed downtown. I am going to put the cart up for sale in the next week or so. I have found a

new home baking my pies at Guapo Comics and Coffee on Foster. I will be making some of my

signature salads, potato salad, almond cranberry chicken salad, and homemade pie daily. I also will be

providing delivery for Guapo. Guapo is located at 6350 SE Foster. 503 772-3638. I

would love it if you came by sometime and tried some of my pie, and Guapo's delicious coffee. Thank

you, for your consideration, ~Bunny." Good hearing from you Bunny! We'll be sure to stop by and

grab some of your wonderful treats. Keep us posted!



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mulugpdx@aol.com



134.10.202.162

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-03-09 13:56:44

2009-03-09 20:56:44

No, sorry, they moved. My database was a bit messed up and I have an update on this cart. I

thought it was published but it wasn't. My Bad. Will fix.

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brownbagbunny@gmail.com

http://www.brownbagbunnyinc.com/

24.21.64.240

2008-09-15 20:09:56

2008-09-16 03:09:56

Here is our web site. There you can find out more about the BBB, and view our new Fall menu. I

hope to see you soon. ~Bunny. http://www.brownbagbunnyinc.com/

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brownbagbunny@gmail.com

http://www.brownbagbunnyinc.com/

24.21.64.240

2008-10-01 18:37:43

2008-10-02 01:37:43

Brown Bag Bunny Inc is moving to a new location. Some of you may or may not know that the lot

at Alder between 9th and 10th has power problems. There are too many carts on the lot, and the

parking lot has not upgraded their power supply. As a result, cooking at this location can be

challenging, not to mention that when the power goes out refrigeration units do not work. I have

been struggling with this problem since opening a few months ago. In order to bring you the best

food that I can, I have chosen to move to a lot at 12th and Hawthorne. I hope to make this my

permanent home. The new lot I am moving to has assured me that they have an adequate power

supply to meet my needs. I will be at my new location as of next week. I am currently serving

custom made grilled cheese, homemade soups, salads, and home made desserts. At my new

location I am going to serve both lunch and dinner. You also can expect the return of my fried

chicken served hot and fresh. I hope to see you soon, ~Bunny

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http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=238

66.33.203.159

2008-10-03 12:46:35

2008-10-03 19:46:35

[...] are stating they are already paying for more electricity as part of their agreement with

Goodman. Brown Bag Bunny has already stated that as of next week they are moving to SE 12th

and Hawthorne due to this issue. [...]

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brownbagbunny@gmail.com



24.21.64.240

2008-09-05 21:17:10

2008-09-06 04:17:10

I wanted to update everyone on Brown Bag Bunny Inc. I started out with a much larger and

ambitious menu. What can I say, I have a passion for feeding people, and there was so much that I

wanted to bring to Portland. Maybe my eyes were bigger than my stomach? We have started on

our new Fall menu which is smaller, but still has lots of wonderful options. I am currently unable

to do breakfast at this time, but am hoping to be able to revisit this option at a later date. We will

still be featuring panini, as well as turkey chili, and a daily soup. I am experimenting with some

homemade desserts. Come on by, and ask us for a sample. We are happy to let you have a taste of

our many savory choices. We will be open 11 am-5 pm Monday through Saturday. I hope to see

you soon, ~Bunny.

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franc

elvisbanana@yahoo.com



71.212.86.204

2008-09-09 12:21:55

2008-09-09 19:21:55

Congratulations, Can't wait to try it. Seattle misses you F

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Bertha

BerthaPearl@mac.com



76.105.204.112

2008-10-09 20:34:18

2008-10-10 03:34:18

I just had the grilled cheese with spinach and mushrooms and the potato salad...it was sooooo

good! I am so happy she moved to my hood...

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Joe Anne AKA/Big Bunny

brownbagbunny@gmail.com

http://www.brownbagbunnyinc.com/

98.246.132.63

2009-03-14 16:37:44

2009-03-14 23:37:44

I did close Brown Bag Bunny Inc. Business dwindled this Winter, and I just could not keep it

going. I may reinvent my cart at a different location at a later date. Thank you, to all of the loyal

customers that did support my vision. ~Bunny.

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The Talena

thetalena@gmail.com



76.105.142.196

2009-04-09 19:06:39

2009-04-10 02:06:39

Please come back Bunny! I just moved around the corner and miss your homemade soups, tiny

cornbread muffins and big smile!

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Claire

csiepser@gmail.com



64.62.23.202

2009-04-24 16:11:57

2009-04-24 23:11:57

I miss you! Please come back! I kept going to the carts and you were never there and I thought

maybe I was missing you or you moved. I am so sad. I have dreams about your grilled cheeses and

I've been steadily telling my friends. You should move to near Montgomery park near my work

(24th and Vaughn would be best)! There are lots of people by foot in the area and I miss you!

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Ariana

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com



76.105.254.246

2009-05-06 04:40:09

2009-05-06 11:40:09

Hi Bunny. Guapo is a lovely store. Congratulations on your new location! Do you have an email

address that you don't mind being public? I didn't notice one on the website link and would like to

send you something.

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gustoeater

mulugpdx@aol.com



134.10.202.162

2009-05-06 13:13:07

2009-05-06 20:13:07

Will Guapo have those world-class mini-corn breads? Will stop by when I get a chance. best of

luck to you!

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Joe Anne AKA/Big Bunny

brownbagbunnyinc@gmail.com

http://www.brownbagbunnyinc.com/

98.246.132.63

2009-05-25 16:11:04

2009-05-25 23:11:04

Hello there, The Brown Bag Bunny cart is now officially posted as for sale on CL. If you are

looking to become a cart owner, check out my listing at

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/bfs/1188466439.html I hope that everyone is enjoying the

sunshine, ~Bunny.

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Thu, 07 May 2009 00:24:23 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Venezuelan

Venezuelan

Weekends

Weekends

arepas

arepas

cruzado

cruzado

downtown

downtown

empanadas

empanadas

food cart

food cart

Lunch

Lunch

plantains

plantains

Portland

Portland

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Venezuelan

Venezuelan

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=913



Location: SW 5th

and Oak Description: Caraquena is the newest cart on the scene, only 4 days old. On the side of the cart and on the

menu, Caraquena is listed as Michelle's Amazing Venezuelan Kitchen and today I enjoyed the first of

what I believe will be amazing lunches. I'm not sure I can describe

what Venezuelan food is, so I won't try. I suggest you go peruse the menu and head on down with

your questions. What I do know is that Michelle makes her signature dishes from scratch. When I

arrived around 12:40, you could tell she had been busy and she confirmed that. I wasn't sure what to

order from the pretty sizable menu, so she started describing items and making recommendations. She

offered up empanadas and or arepas, describing the differences. I opted for Arepas which turned out to

be sandwich like instead of a pocket like the empanada. They have an arepa special that gets you 2

arepas and 2 sides. While I stood around chatting with another patron, Michelle began to prepare my

meal. She pulled out a Tupperware container of dough that she kneaded into a ball to make the arepa

corn flour patty. Right there, she made it. I was floored. She then moved on to her cutting board to

pound out freshly cut sweet plantains for plantain chips - just for me. I felt so special. The meal I ate

consisted of 2 arepas - one of chicken and one of pork along with black beans and plantain chips with

her signature sauces. [caption id="attachment_915" align="aligncenter" width="225"

caption="Arepa Especial"][/caption] The food was excellent. Flavorful

and a plenty. There was a lot there, so be prepared. I'm glad I stopped by. As stated, Michelle has been open only 4 days and admittedly is still working out new cart

kinks. Trust me, it is worth the wait. Welcome the neighborhood Michelle and Caraquena. Sample Menu: Cruzado - Traditional

Venezuelan stew - belly warming stew made with beef shank, chicken, exotic jungle roots, corn,

potatoes, carrots, scallions and cilantro - $5.50 Pabellon - Traditional Venezuelan plate -

shredded cumin and sweet peppers, beef with house rice, black beans, sweet plantains and iceberg

salad with house vinaigrette - $5.50 Plantains - fried with choice of toppings - between $3.50

and $5 Empanadas - fried corn flour turnovers - choice of chicken, beef, cheese or black bean

- $4 Arepas - corn flour patty sandwich - choice of beef and black bean, ham and cheese,

beef with herbs, chicken, veggie - $4.50 Combination plates for Empanadas or Arepas add 2

sides - between $5.50 and $6 assorted drinks available Phone:

unknown Email: unknown Website: unknown

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maggie

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24.21.174.215

2009-05-14 14:46:53

2009-05-14 21:46:53

oh my, I am really excited for this one. I love arepas so much and usually only get them when I

visit new york. too bad I just had lunch!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

68.178.106.115

2009-05-06 17:41:24

2009-05-07 00:41:24

Stoked. Excited to try this cart and am so happy with the proliferation of new amazing carts in

Portland. This city keeps getting better and better on the food front. Thanks for the write-up!

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Todd

todd@toddstadler.com

http://toddstadler.com/

96.25.66.101

2009-05-06 23:09:39

2009-05-07 06:09:39

I happened across this cart today as well, after passing it by but never seeing it open for a week or

more. I was so glad I stopped to read the menu. I had the empanadas special, and for $6, got more

food than I could handle. The empanadas were freshly made and fried, and that perfect

combination of light and crispy. I had the cumin chicken one and the "domino" -- black beans and

a light, white cheese -- though I preferred the chicken ("mechada"?). A side of white rice topped

with more of that cheese, plus a side of fried plantains with two tasty sauces (one of which she

described as a "horseradish aioli") rounded out the meal. Not the lightest or healthiest fare, but

really good, and very unique, to my taste. I definitely need to go back and try the arepas. Michelle

is a great cook (she previously worked at the nearby, rarely open Golden Saigon cart on 5th) and

very nice to talk to. She was a little slow today, but I think she's still working out the process, and

for food that fresh, it was worth the wait.

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C.J.

cjlevine@gmail.com

http://www.bloodsarover.com

67.139.255.66

2009-05-07 11:56:17

2009-05-07 18:56:17

I've already eaten here twice! Everything I've had has been fantastic, and Michelle is the best- not

only does she make amazing Venezuelan food to order, she also found and returned my wallet that

I had dropped near her cart. Highly recommended!

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Maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-05-28 13:54:39

2009-05-28 20:54:39

Oh, so good! I had: *2 arepas - one w/beans and one w/the special for today - chicken pineapple

*plaintains - which were not squashed flat like the photo, but more like little cubes of bananas

with cheese crumbled over *beet salad *Michelle also gave me a lovely little plate of red beans

& rice to tide me over as I had to wait for a little while (there was a mad rush all at once!).

The beet salad was more like a cabbage slaw with little slivers of beets and peas (?), I think.

Slightly sweet, crunchy, and a refreshing touch after the hefty arepas. Everything was flavored

just right - not too bland or too salty, for my taste. The arepas (new to me) were really enjoyable -

they were more crunchy than I expected and a nice change from the usual bread. I also liked that

she served my food with a paper plate w/foil on top. I love eating at the carts, but I always feel

bad tossing the giant plastic take-out containers afterwards. I will be back there soon! Just be

patient, as she is the main cook, so don't be in a rush.

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Makila

makila@gmail.com



12.172.32.236

2009-09-11 13:13:26

2009-09-11 20:13:26

I just tried this cart for the first time today. I was somewhat disappointed. I had the plate of the day

which was one arepa, one empanada, coleslaw, white rice, and black beans. It was $8!!!! I wish I

would have asked how much it was before ordering it (the prices were not listed on the board).

The bacon-something empanada was delicious although the size of a potsticker. The maple pork

arepa was amazing and slightly bigger than the empanada. The scoop of coleslaw was bland and

the rice and beans that filled half the plate were, well, rice and beans (I only ate a couple bites). $8

should fill my belly but it didn't and I'm not a huge eater. I feel like a sucker having paid that much

for so little but at least I can say I tried a new (to me) cart.

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Lunch

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Mexican

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Snacks

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Southeast-Portland

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Location: Northeast corner of SE Foster and 52nd.

Description: Morelia gets to the point: Tacos and Tortas, with a few other

specialties like burritos, flautas, gorditas, tamales and quesadillas thrown in for good measure. Morelia does have some more regional/traditional specialties as well,

such as Panbasos, Chenpurraos and a Tortas de Milanesa. Our friends over at Portlandfood.org have a nice

description and some photos. Sample Menu: Choice of meats - Asada

(steak), Adobada (Pork), Birria (goat), Barbacoa (BBQ Beef), Cavesa (Beef Cheeks), Carnitas (Pork),

Pollo (chicken), Lengua (tongue), Choriso sausage, Desebrada (shredded brisket), Chicharron (stewed

Pork rinds), Jamon (ham). Tacos - $1.25 Burritos - $5.00 Tortas - $5.00 Quesadillas - $5.00 Flautas -

$5.00 Gorditas - $5.00 Tamales -(price unknown) Panbasos - (price unknown) Chenpurrao (price

unkown) Tortas de Milanesa (price unknown) Phone: 971-246-0796

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67.171.140.89

2009-05-07 19:44:39

2009-05-08 02:44:39

opinions? i pass this cart every day driving my g/f to work

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159.49.254.2

2009-05-08 06:42:32

2009-05-08 13:42:32

Oh wow! I'll have to go check this place out.

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http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-05-08 09:11:24

2009-05-08 16:11:24

You know, it was 'ok'. I like "alternative meats" like goat and beef cheeks, and they brought 'em.

They were quite tasty. The tortillas were warm and fresh too. The day I ate there however, I was

starving, in low blood sugar mode, the rain was whipping up a frenzy and I just ate really fast. I'd

be more interested in what others think, so let us know. And for $1.25 per taco, it's hardly a risky

proposition eating there.

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localyokel

jjlinn@comcast.net

http://

76.105.195.86

2009-05-09 18:27:47

2009-05-10 01:27:47

I eat here once a week and I can't say enough about their carnitas tortas. They are much more

flavorful and twice the size of everybody elses torta. Another good choice is their pambazo which

is a torta dipped in chile sauce and griddled.

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Scott

snake77@hotmail.com

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2009-06-19 12:44:19

2009-06-19 19:44:19

Can't beat it for the money. Really tasty, good traditional tacos. I eat at this place all the time.

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98.246.109.25

2009-10-17 00:12:52

2009-10-17 07:12:52

The Barvacoa burritos, birria (goat) burritos, birria tacos too good to try anything else. We need to

double-budget so we can get our favorites + try new stuff too. I love this place. Love.

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Sat, 09 May 2009 17:52:18 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

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Downtown

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Lunch

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SW 10th and Alder

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Thai

downtown

downtown

Thai

Thai

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Location: SW Alder in between SW 10th and 11th

Description: Khao means rice in Thai. Gai means chicken. Khao Man Gai is one of my favorite

Thai street food classics. See, Thailand is a country obsessed with food. They are also a country

obsessed with street food. It's not unusual to see Armani clad businessmen sitting next to their limo

drivers slurping noodles or chowing down on dumplings from the morning through the night. School

kids grab breakfast at a cart, an afternoon snack, then pick up dinner for their hurried and harried

parents. Street food is a way of life in Thailand and eating at street carts seems to be the number past

time. Anyone who has visted "the land of the smiles" also knows that the best meals are often found at

the thousands and thousands of street carts., [caption id="attachment_933" align="aligncenter"

width="225" caption="Thai Chicken and Rice is Very Nice"][/caption] And

unlike most Thai carts in Portland with their 70+ menu items, Thai carts in Thailand often specialize in

one dish, and one dish only. Everyone debates who makes the best Khao Man Gai - is it the single

burner vendor near Wat Po or the guy with the small truck on Sukumvit Road 38 near the Skytrain

stop? You get the idea. Nong's is doing something a bit different for Portland, but something right in

line with Thai street food- she offers only one menu item (with a couple of variations), and has

perfected it. Khao Man Gai is deceptively complex, which is one of the reasons it is so good. At first

glance it doesn't seem like much; some rice, some steamed chicken, a bit of seasoning, a cup of broth,

some sauce and a few cucumber slices as garnish. Oh, how deceptive! Khao Man Gai is one of those

foods, when made by deft hands, is food of the gods. It's highly addictive. Tender chicken, soft rice,

seasonings meant to be mixed to taste, and a clean broth served alongside. This IS the essence of good

comfort food. Nong doesn't skimp - and her Khao Man Gai would stand up to any of the best street

vendors in Thailand. It's garlicky, it's got a whallop of ginger, the depth of bean sauce and the kick of

chilis. Khao Man Gai is perfect. [caption id="attachment_932" align="aligncenter" width="300"

caption="Humble Looking Package of Khao Man Gai"][/caption] Nong offers a few variations on the theme such as the add on option of chicken liver

(wonderful), extra chicken for a dollar, extra rice or the "Piset" which is really just a giant portion.

Currently, a vegetarian version is available on Fridays. If more people ask for it, vegan/veggie

offerings might become a permanent menu fixture. [caption id="attachment_935" align="aligncenter"

width="300" caption="Khao Man Gai: open and ready to mix in the sauce"][/caption] Drinks include some interesting palm, aloe, Asian pear

and lychee. Iced or hot Vietnamese (not Thai?) coffee also available. It's

wonderful to see such high quality, and such authentic foreign food make it to our little Portland

shores. Welcome to the Portland food cart scene, Nong. We are pleased to have you! You can read

more about the passionate following for Khao Man Gai and Thai Street food (Bangkok specifically) here, here and here.

Menu: Khao Man Gai - $6.00 Extra Chicken - $1.00 Chicken Liver - $1.00 Extra

Rice - $1.00 Khao Man Gai Piset - $10.00 Drinks - $1.50-2.50 Vietnamese coffee (hot or iced),

ramune soft drink, Aloe juice, palm juice, Asian pear juice, Lychee juice,

Hours: Mon-Fri lunch to later afternoon Phone: 971-255-3480

Email: nongskhaomangai@gmail.com Website: www.khaomangai.com (note: this post has been merged

with a previous post on "Nong's Coming Soon!")

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2009-05-14 05:50:45

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[...] Addendum: The blog Food Carts Portland, which, as the name suggests, focuses on food carts

in Portland, recently reviewed Nong’s stall. [...]

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James

jhindes@gmail.com

http://

12.172.32.236

2009-05-11 12:14:26

2009-05-11 19:14:26

I tried this today and it was fantastic! Deceptively simple, great portion size, really delicious. I

may have to go for extra sauce next time. And is it ok to say I really liked the presentation in the

folded paper?

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Tom

tfischer@timberpress.com



64.221.202.251

2009-05-15 16:20:43

2009-05-15 23:20:43

I tried the regular khao man gai the other day, and it's some of the best food I've had in Portland,

whether from a cart or in a restaurant. Amazingly fresh and delicious. I want it every day. I want it

NOW. Nong, I bow before you in abject gratitude!

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=Yi=

mailtoyi@yahoo.com



97.120.35.163

2009-05-01 02:33:25

2009-05-01 09:33:25

Cool. The menu is laid in simple way but rocks. "Khao Man Gai" is one of my favourite Asian

street food that I really miss but hardly find it in any Thai or Chinese restaurants here. I would

definitely check this cart out when I am in the area. Chicken thigh and liver are to die for.

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mike

mikeff@ffgrff.com

70.192.159.177

2009-05-06 15:43:24

2009-05-06 22:43:24

amazing food! already ate 3 times this week!

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crawshank

rysakata@comcast.net

http://

159.121.9.50

2009-05-07 12:28:38

2009-05-07 19:28:38

I went there and asked for a description of the food. The really sweet lady tried to explain it and it

sounded a bit boring - boiled chicken and rice. However, once I unwrapped the meal at my desk I

was pleasantly surprised at the great flavors (there is a yummy ginger chile sauce you pour over it)

and at how filling it was. Definitely worth a visit.

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Jennycakes

jennycakes1987@hotmail.com



24.21.172.193

2009-05-09 13:01:45

2009-05-09 20:01:45

I went last week and got the regular Khao Man Gai. OMG. It was so good. Not greasy, not heavy,

just perfect. I'll be back.

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Tara

tarajaime@gmail.com



76.115.6.115

2009-05-09 13:45:12

2009-05-09 20:45:12

It's worth adding that Nong does vegetarian Fridays. Go on Friday and get some veggie food, too,

so she'll keep vegetarian options on the menu, and maybe even add them to other days of the

week.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-05-09 13:48:17

2009-05-09 20:48:17

Thanks Tara, had no idea Nong's did vegetarian stuff. Will update the post!

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PiaVong

piasokkemvong@yahoo.com



24.21.172.193

2009-05-09 14:40:35

2009-05-09 21:40:35

My family is from Thailand, and yes, we are a people obsessed with food, dining out, who has the

best what where! There are a bunch of really good Khao Man Gai carts in Bangkok, where we are

from but my parents are really picky that we only go to a certain cart. It's a funny dish. It's actually

considered a Chinese dish, but has been "adopted" into Thai cuisine! Can't wait to try Nong's. It's

one of those foods from home I crave.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-05-09 19:49:03

2009-05-10 02:49:03

Wouldn't have guessed at a veggie option, Tara, thanks for the heads-up. Congrats, CBF, on the

link in the NYT's most recent feting of Portland!

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/05/10/travel/10Portland.html?em Good time to get a

messageboard going? Or at least let more than a few recent comments show up on the front page--

it's getting busy here!

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narumol

nongskhaomangai@gmail.com

http://www.khaomangai.com

71.20.166.129

2009-05-10 17:28:45

2009-05-11 00:28:45

Congratulations on the NYT's! And the Video! About the vegetarian option at my cart. I'd like to

explain. I originally want to make only Khaomangai also that cart function for only khaomangai

but then I have lots of friends who are vegetarian and they cant eat there when I told them I'm

gonna open the cart. So I think I'll make one dish veg as the special every Friday. But not

khaomangai vegetarian. Cuz I dont know how. However, when I open, I realize I have limitation

about the space. In that 8 by 8 cart I cant do much there's not a lot of room. Only thing I can think

of is I can make another pot of soup I was thinking of Ka por Pla Veg or Kai Pa lo. I'm still not so

sure if I gonna make it. I want to focus on one dish right now. I hope vegetarian not mad at me I

can cook real thai vegetarian stuff and also other thai food but my kitchen is limited. Thank you

very much. nong

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Tim Roth

timdroth@gmail.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/intrepidation

24.21.172.193

2009-05-10 20:50:26

2009-05-11 03:50:26

Nong, you're awesome! I love the simplicity of your menu and feeling like I'm being transported

instantly to Thailand by the flavors you've chosen to highlight. I'll be back regularly.

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jojo

vjoe_udo@yahoo.com



134.134.139.70

2009-05-11 14:57:54

2009-05-11 21:57:54

CBF, do you know what Man means? :) There is no way to make vegan/vegetarian Khao man gai,

it's inconceivable. 8) I'll drop by and try Friday.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-05-11 15:22:16

2009-05-11 22:22:16

Yeah, it's the problem with the name. Rice with CHICKEN. Chicken and Rice. But hey,

semantics. She's doing something vegetarian once a week - go check it out and let us know what it

is!

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jojo

vjoe_udo@yahoo.com



134.134.139.71

2009-05-11 16:25:22

2009-05-11 23:25:22

Man means fat or oil, chicken fat in this case. The rice is cooked with chicken stock instead of the

usual water to make it khao man. That's why I said you can't make this disk vegetarian. You need

chicken stock for the rice. She'll probably come up with another dish for the vegetarian crowds.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-05-11 17:22:50

2009-05-12 00:22:50

Didn't know that. Good to know. It will be interesting to see what Nong can come up with.

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2009-05-20 12:41:19

2009-05-20 19:41:19

Rad, I will totally ask about a vegan option!

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Maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-06-02 10:46:22

2009-06-02 17:46:22

I agree with Tom - amazing food for a cart or restaurant! It was fresh and tasty - seemed pretty

healthy since the chicken is boiled, not fried. The packaging was so elegant - when I unwrapped

it, there was a perfect sprig of cilantro placed just so around the mound of rice with chicken

resting atop - best presentation I've seen at a cart. The sauce - wow, can I get this in a bottle?

And, it sounds strange, but my favorite part was the delicious sticky rice, it reminded me of eating

at my SE Asian friends' houses in high school. It was a good hot day meal with a little kick of

spice, but I can also see enjoying this in winter, especially if I was feeling sniffly with a cold. My

only wish would be a few veggies tossed with the chicken, just to make it feel more balanced.

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131.252.240.190

2009-06-03 13:39:15

2009-06-03 20:39:15

Ok, I'm at PSU and starving, so I remembered the NYT article and went online to look it up. I

ended up at the food carts website, then this one -- and oh MAN I'm getting excited! There's

nothing like being hungry and knowing that something amazing is coming up just blocks and

minutes away -- anticipation is the spring between one foot and the other on the way to MMMM.

One thought: I understand that vegetarians want options and that some people think there should

be more vegetables for balance, etc. BUT Khao Man Gai is a traditional dish, it has specific

ingredients and there are rules about it. The variety comes with the the signature spice

combination and tiny adjustments made by the individual cook making the dish her own. Sure,

some rules are made to be broken, but it really sounds like Nong is dedicated to giving us the Real

Thing -- an authentic Bangkok food cart Experience, no less! Plus, in such a tiny space as she has,

there's no room for a huge variety, just enough to do one thing perfectly. Sounds like she's got it

down, so why mess with success? :) Ok, off to check it out!

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isness@gmail.com



71.193.207.87

2009-06-03 16:43:27

2009-06-03 23:43:27

Okay, I came here for the chicken, which was good, but the Vietnamese iced coffee was out of this

world. She uses just the right mixture of Stumptown coffee and condensed milk. I can only

remember a handful of times I had such good Cafe sua da. Many Vietnamese restaurants use

cheap coffee and too much condensed milk, so you end up drinking sweet syrup-y coffee. She

may be the only one that uses Stumptown coffee to make Cafe sua da. I'm not a coffee drinker

myself, but this is going to be a regular stop when I'm in the area.

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vjoe_udo@yahoo.com



134.134.139.73

2009-06-05 14:15:37

2009-06-05 21:15:37

I finally had the regular Khao Man Gai last week and it was very very good. The sauce is just right

and very authentic with yellow bean sauce, preserve garlic and more. The food cart scene has been

losing its luster for me lately, but this cart renewed my faith in Portland street food. 8) The palm

juice is also very good and fresh tasting, try one if you haven't had fresh palm juice before.

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Ninjabear

zarkon5@earthlink.net



4.242.186.195

2009-07-02 00:21:04

2009-07-02 07:21:04

It was a nice day and I was intrigued by the (June 26) Oregonian article on Nong's Khao Man Gai,

so I walked from the Lloyd Center all the way to SouthEAST 10th and Alder, just like the article

said. Naturally, there was nothing there but a bunch of industrial shops and garages. What a burn.

I'm just posting this message here so others who might have read the article and want to try Nong's

offerings can be forewarned: Her cart is on SouthWEST 10th and Alder. [Note to Oregonian: Get

a fact checker!]

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67.131.105.72

2009-06-24 15:50:55

2009-06-24 22:50:55

Vince, couldn't agree with you more on the Cafe sua da. Fantastic! And using Stumptown classes

the whole thing up. Yesterday at Nong's, I sat next to a glamorous lady from Thailand. She said

that the Kao Man Gai here was very good, very authentic. Needless to say, it was better than most

Portland restaurant Thai food. Anyway, this Thai lady kept folding her paper in on all sides,

forming a bowl out of the paper. I tried the Kao Man Gai again today, and did the fold technique.

I found it helps keep all the food in your arms, instead of all over Alder! Give it a shot.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

198.145.28.100

2009-07-02 13:12:15

2009-07-02 20:12:15

Ninjabear! What on earth are you doing getting your food cart info from the Oregonian? You

should have been reading food carts portland 1st, instead! Lesson Learned!

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ali

alexisredhot@gmail.com



198.182.194.170

2009-07-16 12:02:16

2009-07-16 19:02:16

I don't know how I've ever lived without this. I am thankful for this cart every day! so good.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/27/lickety-split/

75.119.209.198

2009-07-27 09:14:01

2009-07-27 16:14:01

[...] of satisfied bellies with this model. Whole Bowl has done well with a one-dish approach, as

has Nong’s Khao Man Gai as two cases in [...]

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Itz

itzitz@msn.com

71.20.166.1

2009-09-29 12:31:44

2009-09-29 19:31:44

Went there for lunch with my family yesterday. The food was really awesome. Taste just like food

in Thailand. They are very polite and honest. It was really busy when we got there. She said it'll be

a while to get our food ready which was fine. After we got the food it was really worth the

waiting. By 1:30-2pm They sold out. That's just how good they are I guess :)

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jack

misc@sattadesign.com



76.76.148.206

2009-09-29 15:41:00

2009-09-29 22:41:00

Damn. The secret's out; the last great food of Bangkok is now officially introduced to the world.

Ah, well, enjoy it! *The literal translation is "Greasy rice chicken". "Mun" means "oily/greasy",

and is sometimes used derogatorily.

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tien mao's little read book...



http://www.tienmao.com/archives/002996.html

69.163.171.65

2009-11-18 11:17:42

2009-11-18 18:17:42

Eating Portland: Nong's Khao Man Gai... Portland's food cart scene is

ridiculous. The food carts in Portland don't seem to be of the mobile variety (like the ones in

NYC), but mostly parked in parking lots around the city, and mostly concentrated in the

downtown......

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80.47.184.180

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2009-11-24 19:22:10

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Location: SE 12th and Hawthorne Description: 11:47pm on a Saturday night and you

have the munchies. You've had too many tacos and pizza in your life and you're looking for something

new. I suggest you head down to SE 12th and Hawthorne and grab a Crepe. Perierra Creperie makes

both sweet and savory crepes with all kinds of ingredients. Want something with smoked salmon?

They got it. What about asparagus? Yup. How about lemon or nutella or pear or strawberry? If you

can think of it, they probably have it and can make it into a yummy crepe. I was indeed there around

12:15am one Friday evening and the carts were as my friend puts it "popping off." Potato Champion

next door was pretty crowded, but I wanted something more substantial, so I opted for the mozarella,

soprasetta, basil and red pepper. mmmmm, soprasetta. Look at that yummy goodness: It seemed like it only

took a couple of seconds for the crepe pancake to brown enough for her to flip it and then add the

ingredients and then a few seconds more and it was in my hands then in my belly. Such a great

replacement for the late night nosh. The New York Times even took in some crepes on a recent visit. Sample Menu: Lemon and sugar -

$3.50 Nutella and banana - $5 Chocolate and prosciutto - $5 Walnut +

honey + cardamom + corriander - $5 add frangelico or grand marnier to any of the sweet for

$1 Gogonzola, pear, walnut, honey - $7 Ham and Gruyere - $6 Mozarella,

soprasetta, basil, red pepper - $8 Smoke salmon, cream cheese, arugula, lemon - $8

Shakes and smoothies available also Hours: Tues - Sat: 8am-3am;

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Steve Bonus

steve.bonus@gmail.com



137.53.179.131

2009-05-14 15:47:48

2009-05-14 22:47:48

Man, had a Ham & Gruyere and my roommate had a banana and nutella crepe last night and

holy crap, mind blowing! I love PC too, GoodbyeOhio, but do yourself a favor and crepe it up!

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jeremyfromYarp?!

pdxyarp@live.com

http://pdxyarp.blogspot.com

173.8.218.204

2009-05-14 16:40:52

2009-05-14 23:40:52

Yarp?! is really glad to have them next door. Not only do we appreciate the good food, great

people and awesome music (we no longer play music at Yarp?! because of it) we appreciate

having them as neighbors. My kid really enjoyed the banana and nutella crepe, and my favorite

so far has been the ham, egg and Gruyere. I recommend all you foodies come down and give them

a try.

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eric

ericmsteen@gmail.com

http://beerandscifi.com

71.59.250.203

2009-05-13 23:04:58

2009-05-14 06:04:58

i had the banana and nutella and they added some hard alcohol to it too. It was classic.

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goodbyeohio

jamesebonomo@gmail.com



67.171.140.89

2009-05-10 14:05:55

2009-05-10 21:05:55

I really want to try this cart, but I can't not have PC when i visit that spot. Knowing that they open

so early, I'll return soon when PC is closed and try that smoked salmon monster!

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Bernard Gehret

portlandoregonwine@gmail.com

http://www.portlandoregonwine.com

216.99.210.67

2009-05-10 15:32:47

2009-05-10 22:32:47

We liked the crepes but $8 was too expensive for a food cart!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-05-10 16:42:10

2009-05-10 23:42:10

Do you know if they serve traditional buckwheat crepes, or just the normal white wheat flour

kind? I like both, but am curious.

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ahvuhbuh@hotmail.com



76.105.254.246

2009-05-10 17:58:04

2009-05-11 00:58:04

Heads up, Peri--how do you spell--Perierra creperie is open most hours of most days! They are

friendly, listen to great music, and feed you delicious crepes. Props for the original cart idea too

huh. I'm just obsessed with the proscui--how do you spell that--prosciutto and chocolate!

Mmmmm, crepes.

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anon

anon@yahoo.com



71.215.143.125

2009-05-24 17:17:10

2009-05-25 00:17:10

we heard you have a vegan crepe? what's it called and what's in it? let us know (like note it on

your menu) so the local vegans can have a late night option. super cool guys and thanks!

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PDXDina

pdxdina@gmail.com



70.102.117.226

2009-06-22 10:20:25

2009-06-22 17:20:25

Saturday night at 1 a.m...had a wonderfully light, crispy crepe perfect in all ways with nutella and

banana. Boyfriend had sopresetta and gruyere...we were in absolute heaven! And we will be back.

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Jo

jo@joannaworks.com



71.59.209.255

2009-06-24 00:06:48

2009-06-24 07:06:48

Cuisine Bonne Femme: no, they do not make a buckwheat crepe. I wish they did. That would be

nice. Me: Original cart idea? Not really. There have been several crepe carts/stands in Portland

over the years. I tried this place tonight and I'm sorry to be the lone curmudgeon here, but shoot,

it just wasn't great. At all. The crepe was gummy and chewy. The fillings are inspired, I suppose,

but...yeah, too many sheckles for what it was: a pancake and a little lemon curd and lingonberry

jam. That should cost $3, tops. There are better crepes in Portland - The Village Creperie at The

Hollywood Farmers Market, for starters (which makes a buckwheat crepe, btw. As does the crepe

joint on 29th and Alberta). J

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Stephanie

peacockflower@gmail.com



76.105.172.253

2009-11-02 01:17:52

2009-11-02 08:17:52

I had the honey and spices crepe and it was really good. I thought it was a good amount of food

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Priscilla

elvisinmytoast@yahoo.com

24.21.222.177

2009-11-03 00:07:32

2009-11-03 07:07:32

I LOVE this place! This is by far the best cart at cartopia. My favorite is the smoked salmon

crepe with cream cheese, arugula, and lemon juice. I usually get in on Friday night so I call it the

Shabbat crepe. Also, the smoothie is delicious! Very berry with just enough tangy citrus.

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Wed, 20 May 2009 15:16:54 +0000

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Falafel

Falafel

Lunch

Lunch

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

SW 3rd and Washington

SW 3rd and Washington

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

egyptian

egyptian

kofta

kofta

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

new

new

schwarma

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*** NEW CART *** Description: El Masry has a prime location. On the corner of SW 3rd and Washington, it is

one of the first food carts one would see when arriving into downtown Portland after crossing over the

Morrison Bridge. And such a nice cart too. It is brand new and very welcoming with two windows to

server the masses. El Masry opened just a week or so ago and already has people waiting to be

served. El Masry is an Egyptian Food Cart. Egyptian? Yep. They

have an extensive menu covering one whole side of the cart including colorful pictures of each meal.

They have gyros, falafal, hummus, kofta, stuffed grape leaves, lentil soup, and so many other options, I

couldn't keep up. As a newbie, I always try something I know I'll like, so I opted for the kofta kabob

sandwich - similar to a gyros. A kofta kabob is like a beef meatball, but better and with more diverse

flavors. The sandwich was pita with kofta, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and yummy sauce all

wrapped up. When I bit into it, I knew I would enjoy every last bite. My lunchmate opted for a

schwarma sandwich. He stated it was one of the best lunches he'd had all year - and I quote him on

that. Welcome to the food cart scene El Masry. Sample Menu: Falafel Sandwich: $5.25 Kofta

Kabob Sandwich: $5.50 Mahalbya - $1.99 Mixed rice, shish thwouk, salad -

$6.75 Grilled Chicken, mixed rice, salad - $6.75 Stuffed grape leaves, kofta, salad -

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Jeff Katz

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67.160.174.160

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2009-05-21 03:02:20

I am looking forward to trying this place out. Any place that can make good grape leaves is

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Andrea

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2009-05-29 11:34:28

2009-05-29 18:34:28

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134.134.139.71

2009-05-29 16:21:15

2009-05-29 23:21:15

Wow - excellent food. We tried the chicken kekab (by the owner's own admission not his best put-

out) and were amazed by the succulent meat. The bed of rice cooked with almonds and raisins was

to die for as were the grape leaves. The crowning glory was the falafal though. I've never had

better - this was about as "melt in the mouth" as they come. The owner was very courteous as

well. A definite recommend!! A quick add - the hours listed here are incorrect. The owner said

he's open 7 days a week until 8pm.

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24.22.107.228

2009-06-04 19:13:05

2009-06-05 02:13:05

I went to this cart tonight after work as it was the only cart open in that area late. The shish

tawouk and stuffed grape leaves were delicious and even better the owner threw in some of the

tasty Egyptian rice for free. Can't wait to try the falafel and other offering off the menu!

Definetly my favorite new cart in that part of town.

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65.100.39.37

2009-09-04 19:08:16

2009-09-05 02:08:16

I tried this cart today at 2 p.m. and got the chicken schwarma sandwich and fries. The sandwich

was excellent. Very fresh and tasty ingredients and delicious sauce. The fries were also really

tasty. There was some kind of magical seasoning sprinkled on them that made them extra good.

Everything was obviously prepared and packaged with a great deal of care and pride. I will

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2009-09-30 08:26:58

2009-09-30 15:26:58

[...] El Masrey Egyptian is closed for the next month for vacation. From a sign on their cart, they

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Sat, 23 May 2009 06:16:41 +0000

dieselboi

Late Night

Late Night

Pastries & Baked Goods

Pastries & Baked Goods

SE 12th and Hawthorne

SE 12th and Hawthorne

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

desserts

desserts

food cart

food cart

foodcarts

foodcarts

late night

late night

pie

pie

pies

pies

savory pies

savory pies

sweet pies

sweet pies

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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Location: SE 12th

and Hawthorne, Portland Description: I had the pleasure to meet Greg,

the owner of Whiffies, a month or so ago when he first announced he was opening his pie cart. We

linked up on Twitter and then enjoyed a food cart lunch downtown chatting about his cart. I was

intrigued by fried pies as I wasn't sure really what he was going for. When he described them as similar

to empanadas, I could envision it better. After a few weeks of final preparations, Whiffies is

celebrating its opening weekend with some tasty pies. Upon arriving

this evening, the corner of SE 12th and Hawthorne was abuzz with food cart goodness. After greeting

Greg, we ventured to the window and ordered up our pies. Whiffies offers both sweet and savory pies,

the sweet ones being completely vegan. Tonight the options were bbq beef brisket, salmon with

chipotle mayo and veggie for savory pies. Sweet pies included apple, lemon and cherry. The bbq beef I

had was excellent. It had the tangyness of the bbq sauce along with some thick mozzarella cheese

layering over. The salmon pie, well that was just plain tasty. The actual pie texture was the best part of

each pie. It was flaky and crunchy and delicious. We finished the night out with an apple pie. Trust me,

there are leftovers. If

you're out and about in the evening, and you have a craving, check out Whiffies. They will continue to

change out the menu options and may expand to breakfast and lunch. Welcome to the club Greg.

Sample Menu: BBQ beef brisket with

mozzarella - $4 Salmon with chipotle mayo - $4 Vegan pot pie - $4 Sweet

pies (all vegan) - apple, cherry, lemon - $3 Drinks - $1 Hours:

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Steve Bonus

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137.53.179.131

2009-06-01 15:53:31

2009-06-01 22:53:31

Oh man, I had a cherry and a blueberry pie on Friday night, and at the time, they were the greatest

things in the history of the world. Then, unfortunately, my blood sugar plummeted about an hour

later and I got really sad. But the pies! Oh the pies! I was weirded out by a fried pie, but it was

AWESOME!

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jeremyfromYarp?!

pdxyarp@live.com

http://pdxyarp.blogspot.com

173.8.218.204

2009-05-23 14:01:03

2009-05-23 21:01:03

well Yarp?! is super happy that Gregg is here in the pod. Yeah his pies are fantastic (at least the

ones that I've tried) but more than that is Gregg is a stand-up guy; willing to help out, eager to

promote all the other carts and shares more than a little of Yarp?!'s weird business model and

attitude. His cohorts are good people as well, and the dogs are tooo cute for words. All in all we at

Yarp?! think that Whiffies is a fantastic addition to the 12th and Hawthorne scene. We know that

they're going to be successful and are glad to welcome them to our little gypsy encampment.

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jeremyfromYarp?!

pdxyarp@live.com

http://pdxyarp.blogspot.com

173.8.218.204

2009-05-25 11:09:53

2009-05-25 18:09:53

Gregg (Whiffies stud) doesn't open on Sundays, except when he's rocking a benefit like he was

last night. I've tried all the pies now, and I haven't had a "ridiculously" greasy one yet. Perhaps his

oil had cooled a little because of so many pies. Regardless, he appreciates that kind of criticism so

keep it coming. You should come by on Wednesday; I know he's open Wednesday night.

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Tim Roth

timdroth@gmail.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/intrepidation

24.21.172.193

2009-05-24 23:10:55

2009-05-25 06:10:55

Wow. I like Whiffies cherry pie. Alot. Perfectly flaky crust and delicious cherry pie filling, piping

hot of course.

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24.21.136.246

2009-05-25 04:07:50

2009-05-25 11:07:50

3 strikes rule already for me! I went by twice when they were closed (after 8 pm, don't know

what's up with that) and a friend who had an apple pie said it was ridiculously greasy. He's pickier

than me so that alone wouldn't have kept me from trying them.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com



198.182.194.170

2009-05-26 11:33:18

2009-05-26 18:33:18

j, I understand your frustration, but have watched what Greg has gone through with the city and

his cart in order to open. Please give him another chance. I'll try and publish some more precise

hours.

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Lizzy

elizabethfuss@msn.com

http://www.lizzydishes.com

65.245.164.130

2009-05-28 13:57:46

2009-05-28 20:57:46

I tried the beef brisket pie with mozzarella and I was skeptical. But this was seriously so good. I

kept thinking about it that night and if I lived close to the carts, I might have gone back for more

that same night. It was tangy, but not too BBQ-y, and the mozzarella was the perfect combo.

Cheddar or something more strong would have ruined it. I definitely will go back and check out

the other ones.

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I Feel So Ubiquitous « Jon’s Other Blog



http://jonsquared.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/i-feel-so-ubiquitous/

72.233.96.150

2009-05-29 10:24:18

2009-05-29 17:24:18

[...] nines hotel, whiffles Last night, I gave in to my craving for fried pies and headed down to

Whiffies, a food cart among several that occupy a former parking lot on the corner of 12th and

Hawthorne. [...]

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letters to irony



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taken-over-my-life/

72.233.96.147

2009-05-30 10:16:41

2009-05-30 17:16:41

[...] that Paul and I stopped by Whiffies for fried pies even thought we weren’t hungry. I

stashed a vegan pot pie and a apple one in [...]

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Anatomy of a long Saturday « The Nerd is the Word



http://totalnerd.wordpress.com/2009/05/31/anatomy-of-a-long-saturday/

74.200.246.66

2009-05-31 14:37:30

2009-05-31 21:37:30

[...] pm - A handful of us end our evening with fried pies and frites at the food cart cluster at 12th

& Hawthorne. I eat the BBQ brisket pie, and it is [...]

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jess

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2009-06-01 12:22:48

2009-06-01 19:22:48

I love these pies with all my heart. If I have to eating nothing by collard greens, fresh fruit and

navy beans the rest of the month, so be it.

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198.182.194.170

2009-06-01 15:59:25

2009-06-01 22:59:25

Steve, That is why you must go back after a couple of hours for more sugary goodness. Yeah, I'm

a huge fan of the savory pies. Come on out Thursday night for some Vendr.TV action.

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http://thesoundandthenerdy.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/high-in-the-sky-chicken-pot-pie-hopes/

66.135.48.210

2009-06-04 23:50:06

2009-06-05 06:50:06

[...] in the city of P-Town or keep up with its goings-on regularly, you’ve probably heard

of the Whiffies Pies cart. It’s one of the newer food-mobiles on the 12th and Hawthorne

corner, and it serves up fried [...]

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Whiffies plays host to gluttony for the good of geeks | Silicon Florist



http://siliconflorist.com/2009/06/06/whiffies-plays-host-gluttony-good-geeks/

64.13.192.27

2009-06-06 11:00:37

2009-06-06 18:00:37

[...] more information, follow Whiffies on Twitter, see the Whiffies write-up in Food Carts

Portland, or see the OurPDX posts on the contest backstory and the details for [...]

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Whiffies plays host to gluttony for the good of geeks | Oregon Startup Blog



http://www.oregonstartupblog.com/2009/06/06/whiffies-plays-host-to-gluttony-for-the-good-of-

geeks/

38.114.107.61

2009-06-06 13:04:00

2009-06-06 20:04:00

[...] more information, follow Whiffies on Twitter, see the Whiffies write-up in Food Carts

Portland, or see the OurPDX posts on the contest backstory and the details for [...]

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75.119.209.198

2009-07-20 08:04:04

2009-07-20 15:04:04

[...] on your phone. Currently, there are three foodcarts on ForkFly – Rick’s Wild

Seafood, Whiffies and [...]

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74.200.245.226

2009-10-19 20:55:47

2009-10-20 03:55:47

[...] is Whiffies? Well, let me tell you! Whiffies is the name of a fried pie cart in Portland that

serves up sweet and savory hand pies. They even [...]

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–Portland update–My sister will say “I told you so” | The More You

Know, The More You Owe



http://www.seeteesblog.com/?p=1118

74.220.219.72

2009-11-06 14:47:14

2009-11-06 21:47:14

[...] a picture that I stole from Yelp, and the link to their review on the Portland Food Carts blog.

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pies to be had. I was so very sad. :(

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Wed, 27 May 2009 14:55:45 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

burrito

burrito

cart

cart

downtown

downtown

fuego

fuego

Lunch

Lunch

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=984



Location: SW 6th and Yamhill Description: Lunchtime and you need

something quick, filling and tasty. You don't have the time to run up to 10th or out to Stark, but you're

close to Pioneer Courthouse Square. If that describes you sometimes, you should definitely try Fuego

Burritos on the corner of SW 6th and Yamhill. Here in Portland, I

think we're spoiled by our burrito choices. For food carts, we have numerous excellent Mexican carts

along with Honkin' Huge Burritos and also Fuego. When you arrive, you are usually handed your

scorecard - a slip of paper where you get to choose what you want for a burrito. You can choose from

large or small, chicken or veggie, flour or whole wheat tortilla, sour cream or yogurt, mild or hot salsa.

You can then add cheese or chipotle or guacamole etc. All of this for between $4 and $6 depending on

what you chose. When I first discovered Fuego oh so many years ago, I loved that while they were

making the previous customer's burrito, they engaged you on what style of tortilla you wanted so they

could pre-steam it. Such thoughtfulness. I usually order a small chicken with sour cream, hot salsa,

hot sauce and guacamole on a whole wheat tortilla. I'm a big guy and the small is usually more than I

really should eat in one sitting. All burritos come with rice and black beans, so it is pretty filling once

you put it all together. All

burritos come wrapped in foil so you can be mobile without it splooging all over your nice pants. You

can grab a napkin, a fork and a little paper tray if you like. I prefer to let my burrito rest a little prior

to eating - like when you cook a good steak. I want all the juices and such to relax and meld together.

When they are prepared, everything is spread out, so when you are eating it, you get a mix of all the

sauces, spreads, meat, rice and beans. There aren't pockets of each hidden throughout the burrito. Due

to the nature of how they prepare the chicken and if you get salsa, the burrito will get a bit juicy at the

end, so have a napkin ready. You won't be disappointed. One of the better non-Mexican burrito carts

in the city. Oh, and there are more than one. Sample

Menu: Grilled chicken burrito with black beans and rice - $5.25 small, $6

large Vegetarian burrito with black beans and rice - $4.50 small, $5 large Add

cheese 50c; add guacamole 75c, add extra chicken $1 Drinks - $1 Hours:

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Eli

edrain@gmail.com



69.87.64.21

2009-05-27 13:20:51

2009-05-27 20:20:51

Thai sweet chili sauce on a burrito is genius. I'm usually kind of a purist, burrito-wise, but this is

inspired. So good. I usually hit the one on NW 12th and Hoyt, and I think there's one @

Montgomery Park, too.

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Maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-05-29 12:27:27

2009-05-29 19:27:27

And one at SW 4th - between Main & Madison. It's behind the Portland Building - one block

from City Hall. There's a great park right there, too, to eat your burrito in.

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Kim

kfaucher@nrfcu.org

http://www.nrfcu.org

69.30.121.18

2009-06-15 11:07:59

2009-06-15 18:07:59

There's a new Fuego Burrito cart setting up today in Old Town! It's in front of Northwest

Resource Credit Union at 221 NW Second Ave. They'll be there at least all summer.

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TRP

trpeltz@gmail.com



166.205.131.71

2009-07-24 12:44:11

2009-07-24 19:44:11

Where did the Old Town Fuego cart go?!?? We miss it!

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JP

jonpaulk@gmail.com



72.11.123.116

2009-08-05 12:36:10

2009-08-05 19:36:10

The old town cart is there still. Might have had the day off. There even one more on 2nd and

Morrison, near the #15 bus stop if I remember right.

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jl

jamieludwig@hotmail.com



70.98.241.186

2009-08-13 12:19:42

2009-08-13 19:19:42

The burrito I bought from the cart on 2nd was very tasty and the server was great, but she handled

customer's money and then handled my spinach and my tortilla. I would have liked to have seen a

little more hand washing going on.

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chelsea

cnichole44@hotmail.com

http://

12.53.68.130

2009-09-18 12:25:32

2009-09-18 19:25:32

The chipotle sauce is amazing. Just amazing.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/01/nuevo-mexico/

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:16:00 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

New Mexican

New Mexican

SW 3rd and Washington

SW 3rd and Washington

burrito

burrito

cart

cart

food cart

food cart

foodcarts

foodcarts

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

mississippimarketplace

mississippimarketplace

New Mexican

New Mexican

nuevo mexico

nuevo mexico

sopapillas

sopapillas

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="Nuevo Mexico"][/caption] Location: N Mississippi and Skidmore (Mississippi

Marketplace) Description: You may think this is another taco cart review. Sure you jest. Nuevo Mexico is a food cart

cuisine we have yet to discover in Portland. While the food does have Mexican influences, it is New

Mexican. And with Jesse Sandoval, who worked in a food cart with his mom at the age of 12, in the

kitchen, you know it is going to be tasty. Oh, and Jesse was the drummer for The Shins to boot.

I ventured down to Nuevo Mexico today at lunch, along with many others

who have been awaiting its opening for a few weeks. I didn't honestly know what I was in for. I new it

wasn't going to be traditional Mexican fare. The menu is pretty simple with only a few items on it. I

like that because it makes deciding so much simpler. I sometimes wish I could walk up to a place and

they would tell me what I was going to eat instead of me having to choose. While I waited to order, a

group of people received their orders of Sopapillas. That is the first item on the menu and what I was

going to order and just seeing it sold me. A sopapilla is made with pressed dough that is then deep

fried until golden brown. It then puffs up, creating a perfect vessel for stuffing. The sopapilla I ordered

was the carne adovada which is described as a "traditional New Mexican pork in adobo sauce."

Marinated Pork? Sold! This carne is served with some beans, lettuce and cheese to fill out the

sopapilla. It was so good. I know adobo can sometimes be hot spicy, but in this case, the spiciness was

more flavorful and not overpowering. The sopapilla pocket, while it is deep fried wasn't greasy, but

more light and fluffy. And Jesse was making them from scratch. Normally I venture off to eat

my lunch at a park or back at the office. Today I stuck around and listened to all the well wishers come

by and welcome Nuevo Mexico to the neighborhood. Jesse hopes to eventually offer some breakfast

burritos, so watch for those in the near future. I love being introduced

to new flavors and spices and other ways people prepare their food. Jesse grew up in an environment

where cart food was paramount and worked with his mother and grandmother for years. Some of that

expertise obviously rubbed off. Welcome to the neighborhood Nuevo Mexico. Sample Menu: Carne Adovada Sopapilla - $5.50

Sopapilla with beef, beans, green chilis - $5 Carne Adovada Burrito - $5 Beef

beans and green chili burrito - $4.50 Green chile chicken stew - $4 Sweet Lunas (a

small sopapilla with honey and powdered sugar) - $3 Mexican Coca Cola - $2

Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 12pm-7pm; Saturday, 11am-7pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm

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Karen

karenmartwick@gmail.com

http://

67.88.211.138

2009-07-21 11:38:53

2009-07-21 18:38:53

Great story on them in the latest MIX:

http://www.oregonlive.com/mix/index.ssf/2009/07/how_to_open_and_run_your_own_food_cart.h

tml ... but ... I tried to go there last Tuesday (July 14) and they weren't open then either. I wish

Jesse would at least post a sign explaining why the cart's closed.

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Brent Hunsberger

brenthunsberger@news.oregonian.com

http://www.oregonlive.com/itsonlymoney

67.131.105.71

2009-06-08 15:10:39

2009-06-08 22:10:39

He's up and running again. Good carne!

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Brent Hunsberger

brenthunsberger@news.oregonian.com

http://www.oregonlive.com/itsonlymoney

67.131.105.71

2009-06-02 12:33:48

2009-06-02 19:33:48

Walked 13 blocks today only to find the cart closed, with no explanation. Having grown up in

northern New Mexico, this confirms for me that the cart is authentic New Mexican. Manana, por

la manana.

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George

ghanson22@comcast.net



24.21.248.39

2009-06-17 22:21:14

2009-06-18 05:21:14

I ate there for the first time today....great sopapilla...but I'm always a bit fussy about "bare hands"

handling all that stuff that I'm going to be eating...especially when those bare hands are touching

so many other things,including money, etc.

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Catastrophysicist

paperhouse79@gmail.com

http://catastrophysicist.wordpress.com/

76.105.239.146

2009-06-11 19:19:05

2009-06-12 02:19:05

This is the food cart of former The Shins drummer Jesse Sandoval!

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Maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-06-15 12:05:35

2009-06-15 19:05:35

Just wanted to note there is also a vegetarian sopapilla option for $4.50 (as well as a veggie

burrito). I got it on Friday - I think it came with pintos, salsa, chiles, lettuce, and cheese. I assume

this could be easily made vegan without the cheese (but ask first). I'd never had a sopapilla

before, and I wasn't sure quite what to expect. It was really tasty and fluffy - not greasy, like the

review says. Good flavorful filling - a little kick of spice. Overall not too heavy, I was sated but

not drowsy! Important factor for a workday meal. Don't go if you're in a rush, as these are made

to order (and so far, just Jesse working), there was a bit of a wait. Plus, many of the customers

seemed to be friends of his, so lots of chatting going on. Jesse gave me a sample of the sweet

lunas - yum, reminded me of country fair food (in a good way!). A small triangle of sweet puffy

pastry laced with honey & powdered sugar - like a bite size elephant ear. Topped it off with a

Mexican Coke (in a bottle) - so refreshing.

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938

erik

enolke@gmail.com

http://

70.99.173.65

2009-06-15 13:31:49

2009-06-15 20:31:49

Time to post some hours. I walked here on a Monday lunchtime and it was closed for no posted

reason with no clue of when they are open.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-06-15 16:21:19

2009-06-15 23:21:19

If you can find out the hours, let me know and I'll post them. Until then, and as I always advise

people; if you really want to visit a specific cart it is always a good idea to call first to check if and

when they are open from day to day. Carts often have volatile hours. I've learned this from

experience.

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Steve

wsmorgan@gmail.com



64.221.114.253

2009-06-16 11:38:48

2009-06-16 18:38:48

Decent advice Cuisine Bonne Femme - if there was a posted phone number.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-06-16 13:48:50

2009-06-16 20:48:50

yeah, a phone number would help wouldn't it? Anyone know?

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Kody

kodyleonard@gmail.com



207.189.100.62

2009-06-16 13:52:02

2009-06-16 20:52:02

I didn't see a number, but I asked the guy today what the official hours were. The answer: 11 am

- 4 pm every weekday as long as he doesn't run out of dough. Apparently, he arrived to the cart

yesterday to find that someone had unhooked his gas line and let all his fuel run out, so he couldn't

make anything.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-06-16 16:30:15

2009-06-16 23:30:15

Thanks for the update Kody. I think it is important to remember that it is sometimes hard for the

carts - they are often one man or one woman operations with limited resources and extra

challenges (like the above fuel line vandalism).

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Heather

msdisnenrv@yahoo.com

http://

72.11.95.122

2009-08-11 13:19:18

2009-08-11 20:19:18

Ummm....went today and the cart was closed once again. Really disappointed because I was in the

mood for some sopapillas. There is a note stating that he is moving the cart soon. Does anyone

have any information about this??

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1001

boriskat

kamasue@gmail.com



209.237.75.67

2009-06-29 13:26:04

2009-06-29 20:26:04

I ate here for the first time today (lived in NM so always craving green chile!). I was very pleased

with the QUALITY of the sopaipilla but not the QUANTITY. It seems like a snack rather than a

whole lunch. I have been back to my desk for an hour and I'm already hungry again...

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meade73@hotmail.com



159.121.4.169

2009-07-17 14:38:44

2009-07-17 21:38:44

they were closed for friday lunch today? anybody know what's up?

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cbooroo@yahoo.com



76.27.212.30

2009-07-31 14:34:38

2009-07-31 21:34:38

Just got back from trying a stuffed sopaipilla from this cart, and all I can say is FINALLY!

Finally, a tiny oasis of New Mexico flavor in this town. As a native New Mexican, I have tried

and been sorely disappointed with the two restaurants who have tried their hands at New Mexico

cooking, The Adobe Rose in Sellwood and Encanto in North Portland. The thing they never got

right was the GREEN CHILE. This new cart got everything right, from the flavor and hot

spiciness of their green chile sauce, to the flavor and texture of the beans, to the light crispiness of

the sopaipilla. I am a New Mexican transplant who goes to great lengths to get my green chile

from Hatch every year and roasts and freezes it so that I can have my chile throughout the year. I

have often wondered why no one has opened a restaurant serving the soul food of New Mexico

and can only surmise that obtaining the right ingredients from the food service companies in town

would be a deterrent. Where are they getting their chiles? The only complaint that I have is that

there needs to be more items to choose from, like maybe blue corn green chile enchiladas with a

fried egg on top, or some posole! I realize these might surpass the capabilities of a small cart, but a

girl can dream can't she? I have a good feeling that they could do these dishes justice. So, KUDOS

and THANK YOU, to the Nuevo Mexico cart, you got it right!!! -- Your new regular customer

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lovehemicuda@yahoo.com

http://

216.25.211.103

2009-08-06 12:50:56

2009-08-06 19:50:56

Just ate at Nuevo Mexico. The hungry man that I am ate two lunches. I ordered the carne adovada

sopapilla first. It was slow roasted, shredded seasoned pork with pintos, tomato, cheese, and

lettuce in a fried, crispy flour tortilla. Delicious but I was still hungry and wanted to try another

item I ordered the green chile chicken stew. This was SPICY! Had pintos, green chiles, tomatoes,

chicken chunks, and potatoes. Topped with cheddar cheese. My mouth is still cooling down 15

mins later. I am nourished & satisfied. Spent $9.50 on lunch though.

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Seattle Subsonic » Former Shins Drummer, Jesse Sandoval, Talks About Getting Fired :

Seattle's Music Blog



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getting-fired/

72.167.131.57

2009-08-06 16:36:59

2009-08-06 23:36:59

[...] movement. Nor do I, but I do really want a HUGE PART of whatever he’s

cookin’ up in that truck of his. And I ain’t lyin’. Share and [...]

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mpearson899@yahoo.com

http://

64.122.194.62

2009-08-13 17:08:34

2009-08-14 00:08:34

yeah, it was on OregonLive today...both him and a new Sugar Cube are moving to that new cart

pod on Mississippi. Should open in September per the article.

http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2009/08/sugar_cube_and_nuevo_mexico_he.html

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Jose not Joe

moonboi@gmail.com

http://www.google.com

98.246.161.204

2009-10-14 11:22:48

2009-10-14 18:22:48

Over all I enjoyed the food. It mostly new to me, I enjoy it though. Growing up around families of

Latin and Native backgrouonds this food seemed familiar to me. The sopapias (yummy) are

basically indian fry bread and the "adovada" is just like the very tasty Mexican beef "adobada".

Seems like they just changed the letter in the Southwest. I think this place is great to start for

those wanting to explore new foods and this can be a bridge to being more experimental with

traditional Mexican and Native American food. Give yourself some time when going. Sometimes

it can be busy or people just visiting and hanging around. Oh and these are not normal business

hours. Make sure to check before you go.

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October 17: Mississippi Marketplace grand opening with special guest Bill Walton



http://portland.daveknows.org/2009/10/16/october-17-mississippi-marketplace-grand-opening-

with-special-guest-bill-walton/

64.14.74.93

2009-10-16 04:24:15

2009-10-16 11:24:15

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Magic Bean, SW Pizza, Ruby Dragon, Dogfeathers, Sushi Tree, Patty‘s [...]

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2009-11-22 19:57:41

2009-11-23 02:57:41

Jesse's mom's Carne Adovada is legendary in Albuquerque, NM so I can imagine that it is

delicious. I am dooling just Thinking about it. Way to go Jesse.

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Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:19:02 +0000

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VendrTV, a webisode production that travels America checking out local street food is in town this

week filming. I met Dan Delaney and his crew yesterday just after they finished up with Ziba's Pitas and Spella Cafe up

off SW 10th and Alder. This isn't your typical "hey, check out this food cart" type of filming. Dan and

crew were up early yesterday while they prepped the dough for the Pitas and ground the coffee for the

espresso. I'm really excited to check these episodes out once they air in the near future. Check back,

I'll post a schedule. [caption id="attachment_1000" align="aligncenter" width="300"

caption="Vendr.TV in Portland"][/caption] VendrTV is in

town the remainder of the week and then off to San Francisco and LA. Today, Wednesday, they will

be at Savor

Soup House on 10th and Alder and then at Potato Champion

this evening down off SE 12th and Hawthorne. Thursday takes them down to Sellwood to Garden State and

then in the evening out at The Grilled Cheese Grill and Whiffies. If

your out and about, they would love to meet you. Full schedule here.



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mmm-yoso@hotmail.com

http://www.mmm-yoso.typepad.com

66.75.238.179

2009-06-08 23:34:01

2009-06-09 06:34:01

Wow! Great job bringing recognition to what I consider one of PDX's treasures, the food carts.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/09/koi-fusion/

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:09:40 +0000

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Downtown

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Location: SW 6th and College;

PGE Park Description: Koi Fusion burst on the

scene a month or so ago on Twitter. By the time they had their "soft opening," there were lines 30

people deep. Now that is marketing. Koi Fusion's ace in the hole is that they are food cart that is truly

mobile. Koi Fusion does Korean tacos. I was out last week on a

foodcart binge and while we were taking in some Grilled Cheese Grill, I saw a tweet that Koi Fusion

was open up by PGE Park for the Timbers game. No way was I going to miss out on the Korean tacos

on this glutenous day. We headed out in the rain and braved predatory tow trucks to try them out. I had

met Bo, the owner, about a month ago while wandering around the 10th and Alder carts. Bo is one of

those individuals who exudes excitement about what they offer. I got a contact high just from talking

to him. I actually feel bad that I hadn't visited sooner. When we arrived, Bo shouted welcome from

behind the counter to everyone walking by. With such a welcoming gesture. I knew it would be a good

night. We decided to try everything on the menu except for the

burrito. On Thursday night, Koi Fusion was offering up Soul Sliders- traditional sliders made with

their spicy pork. A plate of those and a mixed plate including beef bulgogi tacos, spicy chicken tacos

and spicy pork tacos and we were set. When I think of tacos, my mind goes to the traditional tacos the

Mexican carts offer - smaller in size, but full of carne or pastor and maybe some lettuce. Koi Fusion's

tacos are similar in that they aren't full of extraneous stuff, but I would say they are a bit larger. Bo's

mom is in there making the tortillas by hand. She has her own tip jar. Once you taste one of the tacos,

you'll know why. The sliders were great. The spicy pork isn't spicy until the back end, kind of a

creeper heat, but not overwhelming. There were bean spouts on the top which gave it a little crunch,

mixing with the pork for an perfect taste. The tacos were the real treat. Hefty with either spicy pork or

beef bulgogi on freshly made tortillas, you just can't go wrong. They too are topped with a little slaw,

some bean sprouts and fresh cilantro so you get numerous flavors while eating a single taco. Koi Fusion moves around, so you you

need to keep up with them on Twitter - @koifusionpdx. They announce any specials and location

every day. Most recently they have been parked up by PSU and by PGE park for different events. I

wouldn't be surprised if they show up at some street fairs over the summer. Keep on the lookout.

Sample Menu: Beef Bulgogi taco -

$1.50 Spicy Chicken taco - $1.50 Spicy Pork tco - $1.50 Tofu taco -

$1.50 Burrito - $5 Hours: Lunchtime at SW 6th and College;

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2009-06-10 14:26:52

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I stopped by their cart today, mainly because I wanted to compare their tacos to Kogi, the super

popular Los Angeles-based Korean taco truck. They were out of spicy chicken and I didn't see

tofu on their menu, so I ended up with the spicy pork and beef bulgogi tacos. The spicy pork was

really tasty as it had a caramelized coating. The toppings are really generous and the two tacos

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totalnerd@gmail.com

http://totalnerd.wordpress.com

72.1.133.249

2009-06-20 08:15:37

2009-06-20 15:15:37

Had a couple tacos after the Timbers match last night. Delicious! The spicy pork was great.

Hoping to see you in that spot again!

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fivespice76@hotmail.com



71.214.91.130

2009-06-22 15:43:31

2009-06-22 22:43:31

I love Ko fusion, but it's getting really annoying trying to follow their website schedule (which

isn't being updated) and tweets will list three different times on any given day. I wanted to take a

bunch of people from my office today but we have to drive from NW to PSU so we have to plan it

carefully and at first they said 12:30, then later said 1:30 and finally around 12:15 said they would

be there at 12:40. I know it sounds like I'm griping over nothing but we only have an hour for

lunch its frustrating, especially because the food is so good.

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2009-06-23 17:25:14

2009-06-24 00:25:14

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ON TIME. EVER. Have messed with my lunch and dinner plans one too many times at this point

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Food Carts Portland » NEWS Roundup



http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/08/19/news-roundup/

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2009-08-19 18:23:33

2009-08-20 01:23:33

[...] event “The Works” will feature the following FoodCarts for your noshing

needs: Koi Fusion, Al Forno Ferruzza, Ziba’s Pita’s, Pirate Dog, Los Gorditos,

and ice cream from Rudy [...]

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Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:13:26 +0000

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Outskirts of PDX

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Tacos and Burritos

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Weekends

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Mexican

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Location: 13732 McLoughlin Blvd - Milwaukie, Oregon

Description: If you ever find yourself zipping down McLoughlin in Milwaukie and

have a sudden hankering for a cheap, delicious food cart taco, there's hope - it's called Maria's Taco

Cart. It's a welcome site for many reasons, mostly because it offers some decent Mexican food for

hungry eaters that don't want to make the trek to downtown Portland food carts or downtown

Milwaukie's Cha Cha Cha or Casa de Tamales. The cart, parked almost across the street from

venerable Bomber restaurant, sits in the parking lot of a closed "gentlemen's club" [the kind with the

signage spray-painted on the awning] and is pretty easy to miss if you don't happen to catch the small

roadside sign. Trust me; you won't be casually strolling by on a leisurely walk. The first thing I

noticed on the freshly printed menu was its lack of prices, but if my order was any indication, the

prices are pretty cheap. Two carne asada tacos, one quesadilla and one burrito totaled $8.50. The two

tacos were spot on - simple, moist and delicious. Toppings? Onion and cilantro, with a lime on the side

making them the perfect combination for the 80+ degree day I visited. Though the quesadilla was

inexpensive [my guess is $2] it was bland and mediocre and made from what tasted like store-bought

Mission flour tortillas and white cheese. That's a deal breaker for me and inexcusable. The bean and

cheese burrito on the other hand was delicious and made with refried beans - greasy, fatty, creamy

refried beans made with God-given lard. I've noticed many carts in town use whole beans in their

burritos or as a side. Though I've been coming around to that style, my money is still on the

traditionally made refried bean dish, the more lard the better. But, the standout of the visit wasn't the

food itself but the red hot sauce - it's some of the best I've had in Portland. Seriously. Most hot sauce

served with meals around town is too smoky for my taste. Maria's was a bright red, chunky goodness

bordering on being too hot without being overbearing. Great colors, texture and taste. My advice: stick

to the simple and delicious tacos and while waiting for your order from Maria, marvel at the non-ironic

1970s soda stickers still adorning the sides of the former roach coach and gaze at the WWII bomber

across the street that rules McLoughlin. Eat standing up, sitting in your car or on the lone picnic bench.

Maria's is a welcome addition to this part of town - here's hoping she starts a trend. Sample Menu: Prices weren't listed, but it's safe to

assume that entrees other than tacos are in the $2-$4 range. Tacos, tortas, burritos, tostadas,

quesadillas, sopas are offered with choices of the following: Chicken, beef, pork, lengua, cabasa,

carnitas, tripas. Maria's also offer a special Tostadas de Camarones - shrimp, cilantro, onions,

tomatoes, avocado, lime. There's also a nice variety of traditional Mexican drinks including Jarritos,

Sidral and Jumex, and Mexican candy. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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2009-09-19 10:01:12

2009-09-19 17:01:12

I think - sadly- that Maria's is kaput. Her cart hasn't been at the spot for a couple of weeks. Will try

to track her down - hopefully she moved and didn't go under.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/11/hot-heapings-of-cart-news/

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:13:26 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

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NEWS

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Hi Everyone! Sorry for the long absence. Been traveling and stuff. Dieselboi has been stepping in to

run the food cart site while I've been gone. So a big shout out to him for keeping things humming right

along. Now for the news: Jr Ambassadors Summer Concert Series. Music and Ice

Cream. Tonight (Friday, June 12), Jr

Ambassadors on N. Mississippi is starting their first Friday night summer concert series! 6 pm,

with the delectable sounds of: Grey Anne, Sally Ford & The Sound Outside, Petoskey, &

dou'ver. Sounds like fun! Food Carts Needed June 17-19th.

Reader Peter Eschright writes: While working on the catering plans for the Open Source Bridge

Conference this June 17-19th at the Oregon Convention Center I realized how difficult it is to access

Portland's food cart cuisine from our location on the east side. Our delicious food carts put Portland's

DIY spirit right in you face. They make you savor it. So, I'm putting out this ‗Call for Cuisine' to see if

there are any mobile food vendors that would be willing and able to set up for lunch or morning coffee

near the venue. Let's show off what the Portland spirit is all about. Please contact me with any

questions you have: Peter Eschright (peter@bridgepdx.org) links: Open Source Bridge Conference

Media Frenzy! There's been so much local and national media interest in Portland's

food carts lately that I really can't even begin to keep up. In May and June we were mentioned and/or

did interviews with the NY Times, Serious Eats, CNet, Associated

Press, on VendrTV, MSN, and have been getting a lot of support

and lot of mentions from Patrick Coleman at the Portland Mercury. (Thanks Patrick!). Upcoming articles in Portland Monthly

Magazine and Bon Apetit. As someone who started this site on a complete whim after a couple of

cocktails one night, it still blows my mind that people actually read it. Thanks so much everyone for

your ongoing support. You have no idea how happy you all make me. National Cart

News Carts are catching on all over. While it is true that food carts have been around ever

since some guy hitched a mule up to a wagon to sell apples, and more global cities have a proliferation

of carts, food carts in different U.S. cities range wildly. Sure NYC has carts, but they are now highly

regulated with new permits next to impossible to secure, and per capita NYC has fewer carts than even

Madison, Wis. Chicago has a growing cart scene, as do Los Angeles, San Franciso and Austin. Seattle

remains a little ass-backwards in my opinion regarding how and when carts can operate, and where

they can set up. Some cities, like New Orleans, have recently passed laws that severly limit carts,

almost making them obsolete. Other cities however, recoginizing the economic and social benefits, are

working to get more carts; case in point Cleveland, Ohio. My mom sent me this

recent article on the city's plans to work with non-profits to bring carts to the downtown area.

Even the high-falutin' Vitra Museum is currently doing a conceptual exhibit on food carts around the

world. Check it out here. So You Want to Open a Food Cart? Ok, it could be because there

are a lot of out of work people right now, while others might just be catching a whiff of the

entrepeneur cart spirit. Whatever it is, I'm now receiving between 3-5 emails per week from people

wanting information on opening up their own food carts. I simply can not respond to these emails

individually. Sorry! That said, I am working with the fabulous Ali and Evan from Little Red Bike Cafe (they started out as a cart) and other cart

owners on a big old resource that spells it all out in graphic detail. Look for it within a month.

Twitter Cart Mania! I'm compiling a list of Portland food carts that are on Twitter.

My goal is to add these twitter addresses to all of the current and future cart listings on the site. Thanks

to my many gracious readers for sending in these addresses. Keep 'em coming!



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2009-06-12 11:12:41

2009-06-12 18:12:41

Thanks to you (and dieselboi) for doing this in your free time! This is such an awesome resource

for those days when I start thinking, what's for lunch today?? And the geographic info is great,

too, for when I'm in other parts of town. Just a note, (not sure where to submit this), there is a

newish cart at PSU (4th/Harrison) that now serves primarily banh mi sandwiches for about $3.50

each. Several varieties including vegetarian. Pretty decent, too - bread is a little crunchy at times,

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2009-06-12 21:35:14

2009-06-13 04:35:14

Are you kidding??? This site rocks. I can't wait to try all these delicious carts. You guys do a

great job of scouting out the spots for us. Thanks!!!! Wayne

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.172.193

2009-06-12 23:19:23

2009-06-13 06:19:23

Thanks Wayne! No seriously, it still surprises me that people find, read and enjoy this site. I was

so naive when I first started it that I thought it might only take me a couple of weeks to hit all the

PDX food carts and then, that would be that. Ha! That was in that late summer of 2007 and we

(and I say we because I now have other writers) have barely made a dent. Portland. Food Carts.

Portland Food Carts. Who Knew? Maija, you must be a mind reader because I was just writing

about the Banh Mi place when you wrote in. I do like their Banh Mi very much. A wonderful

addition to the Portland cart scene. I'm going to make a prediction and say, I'll bet you a Banh Mi

that in the next six months we see a lot more Banh Mi carts pop up around town. It's the perfect

cart food.

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69.248.225.67

2009-06-13 06:08:51

2009-06-13 13:08:51

Thanks everyone.

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TiEsQue

kenefsky@gmail.com



71.237.172.227

2009-06-16 15:39:21

2009-06-16 22:39:21

In addition to compiling a list to food carts on Twitter, it would be pretty cool (and simple) to have

a running feed to cart tweets in the sidebar.

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Robert

rfenwick111@hotmail.com

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74.107.156.84

2009-06-24 14:05:03

2009-06-24 21:05:03

Wow...thanks for the note about creating a page for those that want to start a cart business. I look

forward to reading. Keep up the great writing about Portland's food carts. Robert

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24.21.197.105

2009-06-24 23:31:51

2009-06-25 06:31:51

i forget if you already posted about this, but i walk by this every day and cant help but (selfishly!)

hope it is a successful venture (since its close to my house). but maybe its a nice match for the 3-5

queries a week about opening food carts.

http://www.missmarketplace.com/topics/announcements/ (food cart "pod" on mississippi?) also,

fwiw, i would be *way* into a quick guide/how-to on opening a cart. my wife actually used to run

one, and maybe some day we will again!! (and yes, THANKS for all you do here.. i love it. the

food carts should subsidize this site! not kidding. haha)

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2009-06-25 11:47:07

2009-06-25 18:47:07

I stumbled onto this page and thought some folks might be interested: we have space for 1 or 2

more food carts in a shady garden with a common family-style seating area. Electricity and water

hookup available. It is located in the back of the same building as Albina Press coffee and

Mississippi Health Center. Rent is $385 per month when in business, $150/month when you keep

your cart here but are gone. There is very little food on this end of the Mississippi corridor so this

is a great opportunity! Landscaping will evolve further in the next month and the handmade family

style table and seating will be delivered this weekend. Call Beth at 503-267-1565 if interested.

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Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/12/vietnamese-banh-mi-sandwiches/

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:58:59 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

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CUISINE

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HOURS

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LOCATION

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Lunch

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Snacks

Snacks

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

Banh Mi

Banh Mi

PSU

PSU

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

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Location: SW 4th near College St. (Portland State University area) Description: I love Banh Mi, those distinctive

Vietnamese sandwiches that cause people all over to swoon. In Florida I've heard they are often

called, the "Saigon Sub", while in New Orleans they are known as the "Vietnamese

Po-Boy." As poetic love letters to this humble sandwich, there exist essays*, articles

and even websites in homage to what has to be one of

Vietnam's great French/Asian hybrid exports. Portlanders also love the Banh Mi, and our city has

several different Banh Mi shops, from the hidden hole-in-the-walls, to the elaborate fast food style

California Banh Mi chains. Yet until this colorful little cart popped up a couple of months ago at the

PSU "cart row" on SW 4th, there were oddly few Banh Mi specialty shops to be found anywhere in

downtown Portland. Glad someone finally figured out there is a demand for them downtown, because

Banh Mi makes for the perfect office workers lunch; cheap, quick, easy to transport, and substantial

enough to be filling, but never overly heavy like a "foot long" from that certain sub-sandwich chain

that shall not be named. The no-nonsense named Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches

cart does the Bahn Mi right. No stale, refrigerated and shrink wrapped versions here; these are freshly

baked french bread rolls, slightly crackly on the outside and soft within. Made to order sandwiches

come stuffed with one of eight choices of fillings such as traditional "pic-nic" pork pate and other

Vietnamese "deli" meats, grilled chicken, or an occasional Vietnamese meatball special. However, the

Banh Mi here are not as generously "stuffed" as others I've encountered and sometimes seem a bit

toned down for American palates; some are missing some of the funky, fish sauce taste or lemongrass

and other aromatic herbs found in many other Banh Mi. Still, these are still all very good and tasty

sandwiches indeed. A bargain at $3.50, all come dressed with the traditional condiments of

mayo, shredded and pickled carrots and daikon radish, sliced cucumbers, cilantro, and jalapeño

peppers. Vietnamese Cafe Sua Da - iced coffee with condensed milk, a choice of three rice and meat

plates, and a few other drinks round out the simple menu. (End Note* My favorite essay on the Banh

Mi is by one of my favorite food writers, John Thorne. It isn't available online, but is available in his

outstanding book, Pot on the Fire. If you want to know what makes Cuisine Bonne

Femme tick, buy this book and read it.) Menu: (Their words, not mine) 1.

Vietnamese Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit - bacon and pork roll) 2. Beef Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Bo -

Teriyaki Beef) 3. Chicken Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Ga - Teriyaki Chicken) 4. BBQ Pork Sandwich

(Banh Mi Xa Xiu) 5. Vegetarian Sandwich (Banh Mi Chay - with tofu) 6. Pork Roll Sandwich (Banh

Mi Cha Lua) 7. Grilled Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Nuang) 8. Shredded Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi

Bi) Rice Plates - $5.0o - Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork, or BBQ Pork Cafe Sua Da - Vietnamese Iced

Coffee with Condensed Milk - (I forgot to write down the price) Other Beverages such as green or

black iced teas, or juices $1.00 - 1.25 Hours: Lunchtime Mon-Fri

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209.162.223.125

2009-06-15 11:54:08

2009-06-15 18:54:08

Awesome! That's funny timing that you were just reviewing this place. Banh mi is perfect cart

food - I like it as it's one of the few foods you can eat while you walk. Sometimes I'm in a hurry

(or starving or there's bad weather) and many dishes require sitting down to eat properly. I think

I've seen banh mi at a cart in the 5th/Stark pod as a side item, but never a cart focused on them.

Plus one of the reasons I started eating at the carts was the goal of eating lunch for around $5.

Many carts are now inching up to the $6.50-8 range. I understand food costs, rents, etc have risen,

but still, cart food should be somewhat cheap. So $3.50 for a great sandwich leaves me some

extra $ for chips!

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Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:14:34 +0000

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/17/the-spud-locker/spud-locker-2/

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:15:31 +0000

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Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:22:03 +0000

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/17/the-spud-locker/spud-3/

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:23:28 +0000

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/18/potown-vittles/potown1/

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:07:07 +0000

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The Spud Locker

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/17/the-spud-locker/

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:16:00 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes

CUISINE

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LOCATION

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Northeast - Portland

Northeast - Portland

Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes

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***New Cart*** Location: NE Alberta and 27th

Description: Remember the "baked potato bar" craze of the 1970s and 1980s?

Shopping malls, all-you-can-eat buffets, and school cafeterias all seemed to bust out with some version

or other. One could buy a pre-baked spud, then load up on toppings such as your standard butter and

sour cream, goopey melted American Cheese, steamed broccoli, and "ethnic" offerings such as "Fiesta

Mexica" (some seasoned beef taco filling and mild canned salsa) or "Pizza Italiano" (marinara sauce,

pepperoni and mozzarella). Although the craze didn't seem to quite become the Starbucks of its era, the

baked potato remains a brilliant fast food idea and is perfect cart food since they are easy to prepare,

infinitely customizable, quick to serve and fill the gullet on just a couple of bucks each. The Spud Locker on the site of a former service station on Alberta St.

The owners have put a lot of effort and thought into the overall concept and design; a nice hand

painted mural advertises the cart on the side of the building, the cart itself is a quirky tall one-and-a-

half story affair, there are painted picnic tables under the covered awning, and everything is done up in

shades of gray, orange and green. It's a cute little cart compound, and a great addition to that section of

Alberta St. As stating the obvious, the menu features baked potatoes. But these are

no mere middle America spuds with processed food toppings. The Spud Locker takes the baked tuber

into new territory with menu items such as the Aircraft Carrier ($5.50); a big burrito

sized tater stuffed with peanut curry, mixed vegetables, cilantro, sour cream, peanuts and a slice of

lime. Or there's the dairy lover's Cruiser; described as "Tex-Mex style cheese and

broccoli sauce topped with more cheese, tomatoes and Fritos ($5.50). Those with creative palates can

simply choose their own toppings added to a basic baked potato ($3.00). The Float Your

Boat section of the menu includes things like chicken or veggie sausage ($1.25 add on);

pesto, guacamole, pico de gallo, or cheese (vegan or Tillamook cheddar) for $0.50 each; or other

condiments such as avocado, tahini, sauer kraut, baco-bits, corn, onion, chives, etc. ($0.25 each). There

are even a couple of sweet dessert varieties, including a sweet potato version with a cinnamon roll like

topping. Drinks are simply sodas or bottled water, but The Spud Locker does serve frozen pink

lemonade (16 oz for $2.50) or rotating frozen fruit granitas (16 oz for $3.50). Since they just opened, I was informed by the nice server that "we are still experimenting

with our hours," and "sorry, we don't have a phone number." So, y'all will have to deal with your own

crap-shoot when trying to visit them. Sample Menu: 1. Aircraft

Carrier - $5.50 - Mildly spicy peanut curry sauce, mixed veggies, topped with cilantro, sour

cream. peanuts and a slice of lime 2. Battleship - $5.50 - Three bean chili topped

with cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa 3. Destroyer - $5.00 - Imported English

baked beans, topped with cheddar, and vegetarian sausage 4. Cruiser - $5.50 - Tex-

Mex style cheese and broccoli sauce topped with more cheese, tomatoes, and fritos 5.

Submarine - $5.00 - Cottage Cheese mixed with seasonal fruits and pine nuts 6.

Patrol Boat - $3.50 - Sweet potato served dessert style (vegan cinnamon roll

topping) or savory style with sour cream and nutritional yeast Float Your Boat (Basic Baked Potato with Butter and Your Choice of...)

Admirals ($1.25 each) - Chicken or veggie sausage Officers

($0.50 each) - Pesto, Guacamole, Fritos, Pico de Gallo, Cheese (vegan or Tillamook)

Crew ($0.25 each) - Avocado, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Tahini, Nutritional Yeast,

Sauer Kraut, Spicy Mayo, Baco-Bits, Olives, Onion, Corn, Chives Sea Water Frozen Fruit Granita - (16 0z. $3.50) - flavors vary

Frozen Lemonade - (16 oz. $2.50) Soda - ($2.00) Water ($1.00) Hours: Unknown

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Kathryn Howard

kathrynhoward@comcast.net

67.160.137.97

2009-06-17 23:57:22

2009-06-18 06:57:22

Thanks for covering us Food Carts Portland!!! To clarify hours, we are lunch through late night

Friday and Saturday and 11 to 6 Sunday. 11 to 7 Wednesday and Thursday for now, although we

may move to evenings then as well.

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liz

liz.savage@mac.com

http://lizthedrummer.tumblr.com

68.178.98.132

2009-06-18 14:59:04

2009-06-18 21:59:04

I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS CART!

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liz

liz.savage@mac.com

http://lizthedrummer.tumblr.com

68.178.98.132

2009-06-18 15:00:22

2009-06-18 22:00:22

Ahem, let me clarify - I'm from old Brit land and baked, or 'jacket' as we say, potatoes are a staple

and BEANS! and veg sausage??? well, let me just say i am going straight there after work!!!

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-06-18 18:04:43

2009-06-19 01:04:43

Definitely survived off cheap "jacket" potatoes in school in England more often than I care to

remember. That, chips, and kebabs were pretty much the only street food in Oxford. This place

sounds a lot more creative than just beans and "salad" added.

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Angela

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24.21.242.24

2009-06-18 20:42:13

2009-06-19 03:42:13

AWESOME!!! I am so excited to see a cart where two can eat for the price of half of the other

carts! Yippeee! Curry!!

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MM

mossyuk@hotmail.com



24.22.99.252

2009-06-19 16:01:17

2009-06-19 23:01:17

As another ex-pat and someone who has already visited this cart, I have to say the (real) baked

beans and sausage Tater is brilliant. The other flavors are all really good as well but the old

standby takes me back to Finchley High Street. Good work fellas + gal.

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ANDIBAKOS@MAC.COM



146.197.246.30

2009-06-22 14:50:43

2009-06-22 21:50:43

Just reading about it makes me hungry. yum!

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MIke

turkeyscanfly@gmail.com

http://youryogi.com

24.21.190.22

2009-06-22 15:19:11

2009-06-22 22:19:11

I don't think this one is going to make it, I pass by it all the time and never see anyone there. I

don't know, I don't get excited by baked potatoes.

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Gabe

gbanner@gmail.com



74.201.220.49

2009-06-22 15:54:05

2009-06-22 22:54:05

so psyched to try this next month when i visit portland. sounds amazing!

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Russ

quietlightphoto@aol.com

http://www.quietlightphotography.com

207.200.116.74

2009-07-18 16:39:27

2009-07-18 23:39:27

We just returned from Portland, and we each had a Spud. Really good. We will be returning. Russ

& Sharona

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-09-03 14:16:47

2009-09-03 21:16:47

A sign at the location on Alberta said they thanked local residents for a warm welcome, but that

they were moving downtown at least for the winter, as of my visit on the 2nd September.

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24.20.159.42

2009-09-03 20:42:49

2009-09-04 03:42:49

We are moving to 2nd and Stark! Updates on the website soon : )

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http://stumptownvegans.com/2009/09/05/asaase-ital-palace-cart/

72.233.96.196

2009-09-04 11:48:54

2009-09-04 18:48:54

[...] In fact, since Spring, at least seven vegetarian carts have opened: Homegrown Smoker

BBQ, Spud Locker, Valhalla Sandwich Co., Wolf and Bears, DC Vegetarian, Sonny Bowl,

and Asaase Ital [...]

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209.162.223.250

2009-09-04 11:52:07

2009-09-04 18:52:07

SW 2nd? I would love it, as this sounds like perfect lunch food (which is when I'm downtown). I

live near NE Alberta, but I would only be able to hit them for dinner or on weekends & I

generally do more of my cart eating at lunch.

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Po'Town Vittles

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/06/18/potown-vittles/

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:32:05 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

Pomme Frites

Pomme Frites

Salads

Salads

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

South Waterfront

South Waterfront

Southern Food

Southern Food

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

chicken

chicken

fish and chips

fish and chips

foodcart

foodcart

foodcarts

foodcarts

Lunch

Lunch

muffuletta

muffuletta

Po' Town

Po' Town

pulled pork

pulled pork

salad

salad

sandwich

sandwich

seafood

seafood

South Waterfront

South Waterfront

vittles

vittles

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Description: Vittles. Love that word. Vittles. I think I actually use it more in casual

conversation than I am aware of. When I heard there was a cart named Po' Town Vittles, I knew I had

to check it out. It was worth it. Po' Town Vittles had a great menu of sandwiches and salads. I was

drawn there by the lure of fish and chips. I'm a huge fan of good fish and I haven't discovered a cart yet

that offered it. The fish is creole seasoned tilapia and the chips are double fried for extra tastiness.

When we arrived and eyed the menu and specials, I almost changed my mind. Wow, some of the best

sounding sandwiches I have seen offered. They even offer a muffuletta which makes my mouth water

just thinking about it. The special of the day when we were down there was a Carolina Sand Lapper

pulled pork sandwich. My buddy who foodcarts with me daily ordered that and in his words - it was

one of the best he'd tasted. My other foodcart friend ordered a

Spring Chicken Dijon salad with cherry tomatoes, currants, blue cheese and tender fried chicken pieces

on a bed of fresh salad greens. We were all pretty jealous of his meal. I almost abandoned my tilapia to

go order the salad. Wow, what generous portions. Po' Town Vittles is located in South Waterfront, the area down

south of the Marquam bridge where the new condo towers are going up. You can get down there by

car, but it is challenging. I would suggest taking the streetcar or riding your bike. An added bonus

would be riding the tram up to OHSU on a sunny day. Sample Menu:

Fish and Chips - $5 Seafood basket - seasoned tilapia, shrimp and oysters - $6

Spring Chicken dijon salad - $6 Muffuletta - salami, mortodella, olive spread - $5

Fried Chicken - spicy chicken breast with comeback sauce - $5.50 Fries - old school

twice cooked fries - $1.50 and $2.50 Hours: Lunchtime weekdays

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JC

krazyklown@yahoo.com

http://www.soccercityusa.com

70.99.82.242

2009-06-23 11:45:57

2009-06-23 18:45:57

Ye Olde Poor Towne Victuals.

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Lisa

floatinalong@yahoo.com



137.53.183.182

2009-06-24 13:35:35

2009-06-24 20:35:35

Po'Town is soooooo delicious and I like that they fry in trans-fat-free oils! :).

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Geezer

slugcntry@yahoo.com

http://

192.136.50.130

2009-07-03 10:20:14

2009-07-03 17:20:14

July 3, 2009 are you open ? ? ? ?

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JohnO

johno96@yahoo.com

http://johnochwat.wordpress.com

66.192.183.5

2009-07-24 14:25:59

2009-07-24 21:25:59

Just checked out Po'Town. Nice guy who runs it, makes a GOOOOD fried-chicken sandwich.

Cabbage, red onion, chile peppers, and cilantro on a good bun. I'm goin' back!

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65.102.34.146

2009-08-19 17:27:26

2009-08-20 00:27:26

I apologize to anyone who's been by the cart lately, because I've been closed. I had some

problems with refrigeration and now after 3 replacement refrigerators I finally have one that is up

and working. I will reopen on Friday the 21st of August. Also, thankyou for the wonderful

review and I will continue to improve my offerings. Soon I plan to add red beans and rice to

complement meal plates like fried chicken, seafood and pulled pork. Later skaters; I hope to see

you in the future.

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Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:57:44 +0000

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CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

eating at foodcarts

eating at foodcarts

feature

feature

foodcarts

foodcarts

johnthekiwi

johnthekiwi

NEWS

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Over the past month, I have had the pleasure of meeting a new friend, JohntheKiwi. Interestingly

enough, he's been friends with another buddy of mine for years and I am now just meeting him. Small

world. John is also an avid food cart lover and at the beginning of June, he set out on a quest to try 30

unique foodcarts in 30 days. As of Saturday, he's been to 23, so I foresee success. I met up with John

over beers and a meatball sub from Garden State to chat about his adventure. JohntheKiwi (his Twitter handle) has some favorites that he

has returned to a few times- Whiffies and BrunchBox. He even attempted to break the Whiffies PieChamp record,

but only got 6 pies plus some bites of a seventh down in that 1 hour. The first cart of the quest was No

Fish Go Fish, a cart in downtown that serves up soup and little sandwiches shaped like fish. John's

strategy isn't necessarily to grab whole meals everywhere and No Fish Go Fish offered up the ability to

get just the little fish sandwich for $1.50. Eating at carts daily can get expensive. John uses Twitter as a

resource for finding new carts, so if you know of one he should try, tweet him. One feat I haven't even

done is eating all of a day's meals at carts. John did that. The farthest John has travelled for a cart was

to Grilled

Cheese Grill and Po' Town Vittles during the lunch hour. From downtown on public

transportation, those are quite a distance. John's most recent meal as of our conversation was a fresh

taco from Kiko's Taqueria in Sellwood. I can only assume he's been somewhere else since. Way to go

John. Yet another example of how foodcarts can change your life.



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Cuisine Bonne Femme

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2009-06-23 10:02:41

2009-06-23 17:02:41

What an ignorant comment. Po Town Vittles isn't claiming to be a proper British Chips wagon.

Anyone who's spent any time in the American South, and sometimes the Midwest for that matter

knows that Catfish, not cod is the preferred fish for fried fish including the traditional

accompaniment of french fries. In addition, I've encountered fried tilapia and "chips" in Louisiana

on more than one occasion. Plus, a fish very similar to Tilapia is made in a similar manner in

Vietnam and Thailand. And it is delicious. Finally, food cart food is meant to be cheap. Cod is an

expensive fish. Catfish and Tilapia can be quite good. Who cares if they are "bottom feeders" So is

lobster, crab and monkfish - are they cheap? The lesson. There's more than one way to prepare

fried fish and chips.

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2009-06-23 08:42:53

2009-06-23 15:42:53

Po Town Vittles - Talapia is a very cheap fish to buy. It is along the same quality of Cat Fish.

They are scavengers. In England - Fish and Chips - is Cod Good quality fish makes a good fish

and chips. I would never eat talapia or cat fish.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

68.178.106.115

2009-06-23 10:06:54

2009-06-23 17:06:54

Psyched to read more about your 30 carts in 30 days! It's a great idea.

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jd

jdfunks@gmail.com

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74.92.169.189

2009-06-23 12:35:42

2009-06-23 19:35:42

I find this very exciting. Go John!

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DICK MERCK

merck.dick@comcast.net

http://merck.dick@comcast.net

24.22.84.173

2009-06-26 01:39:52

2009-06-26 08:39:52

HI come by and try my awesome dog at my awesome dog cart located at 4701 N. Lombard

Portland Oregon, 97203. I have a good variety at $3.00 per dog including all of the toppings. I am

open 11:oo to 3:00 Thursdays, Fridays and SAturdays. The exception is on Saturday the 18th of

July. We will be at the St Johns Jazz Festival. Hope to see you. Thanks

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2009-06-30 08:07:59

2009-06-30 15:07:59

[...] into making that one item perfect. Funny thing – when I was chatting with John about

his 30 carts in 30 days, we discussed the need for some more good fish and chips in this town.

Well, now we have it. [...]

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BrunchBox

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com

68.178.75.173

2009-06-30 16:56:19

2009-06-30 23:56:19

I AM SO EXCITED TO READ HIS SYNOPSIS--oops, sorry for yelling; I'm just so excited.

Soon!

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2009-08-21 16:50:51

2009-08-21 23:50:51

[...] thing – when I was chatting with John about his 30 carts in 30 days, we discussed the need for

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74.200.245.226

2009-08-09 04:03:22

2009-08-09 11:03:22

[...] thing – when I was chatting with John about his 30 carts in 30 days, we discussed the need for

some more good fish and chips in this town. Well, now we have it. [...]

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http://rickswildseafood.com/?p=1

69.175.11.34

2009-08-25 10:13:18

2009-08-25 17:13:18

[...] thing – when I was chatting with John about his 30 carts in 30 days, we discussed the need for

some more good fish and chips in this town. Well, now we have it. [...]

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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:57:00 +0000

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Cajun

Cajun

Lunch

Lunch

Rice n' Beans

Rice n' Beans

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Southern Food

Southern Food

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

andouille sausage

andouille sausage

Cajun

Cajun

crawfish

crawfish

creole

creole

downtown

downtown

foodcart

foodcart

jambalaya

jambalaya

Lunch

Lunch

Portland

Portland

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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Location:

SW Stark, just south of 5th ave. Description:

I wander down to the 5th avenue pod almost daily for lunch and when I saw that a certain

gyros cart had moved, I began to wonder what would go in its place. For a couple of weeks, the spot

was unused without indication of whom would join the food cart scene. Then, suddenly, The Swamp

Shack arrived. Do you like Cajun food? Southern flavors? You will enjoy The Swamp Shack. I'm a big fan of rice and beans. Honestly, I could eat it daily and one of my

goals in life is to master really good and spicy (but not overly hot) rice and beans. When I visited The

Swamp Shack, I saw they offered Jambalaya, which is a traditional creole dish of Spanish and French

influence similar to paella. Served with rice, chicken, sausage, tomatoes, celery and spices, you just

can't go wrong. The Swamp Shack's version of Jambalaya was spot on for me. Just the right amount of

sausage, chicken and flavorful spice. I walked down to the fountain and ate it up. The right amount of

everything - even spiciness. The service at The Swamp Shack was fast and cordial, what

one would expect from a southern restaurant. I'm glad they have joined us in foodcartland as I'm a

huge fan of this style of cooking. They do some specials with duck, so I'm intrigued to go back and see

what that's all about. I call it comfort food, but know it may not completely fall into that category. The

Swamp Shack does offer vegetarian and vegan options of their dishes. Sample

Menu: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya - rice with chicken, andouille sausage,

onions, peppers, garlic, spices, tomatoes - $6 Duck and Andouille gumbo - $7.50

Crawfish Pies - pie filled with crawfish, creole cream cheese, onions, peppers, rice and cream -

$3 Vegan Jambalaya - all the fixin's except the meat, made with veggie stock, eggplant and

caramelized onions - $6 Specials most every day Hours:

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64.221.202.251

2009-06-25 09:59:06

2009-06-25 16:59:06

I really enjoyed the crawfish pies I had. Fried just right -- flaky, tender and hot inside. Darn fine

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Jay

jhaldors@gmail.com

207.162.221.4

2009-06-25 12:50:54

2009-06-25 19:50:54

I tried the Swamp Shack today...Damn Tasty Gumbo!!!! (Duck and Andouille Sausage) The

price appears to be a bit high and the proportion a bit low (in my opinion), but the taste exceeded

in value. The spice and heat were awesome! And the flavor kept on delivering...until my big belly

finished my lil proportion. I crave more.

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76.115.63.29

2009-06-25 22:18:09

2009-06-26 05:18:09

I've totally had their jambalaya. It was really good, but I think I still preferred the shrimp

jambalaya from the Southern food cart on 12th & Hawthorne. Still, a great food choice for

you downtowners.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com



96.25.66.78

2009-06-26 07:54:44

2009-06-26 14:54:44

I want to try those. I was in a rice mood the day I was there. Thanks for the tip.

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velixis

velixis@yahoo.com



70.103.124.19

2009-08-13 12:15:18

2009-08-13 19:15:18

They added crawfish etouffee to their menu. I just tried that yesterday. It was quite yummy -- rich

and creamy with a nice touch of spiciness. Served over rice. Yum.

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hank

foodcartsportland@sawtelle.net



76.105.146.93

2009-09-28 14:40:25

2009-09-28 21:40:25

This place is great! Just had the meat jambalaya (veg sold out) and a crawfish pie. Great flavors

& spice, and perfectly cooked. He apparently keeps the menu simple and executes the shit out

of it. I lived in NOLA for three years and am glad to finally find good jambalaya here. I will be

back to try the etouffee. I love the downtown food cart scene - my kind of food court!

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BurgerDogBoy

burgerdogboy@burgersdogspizza.com

http://www.burgersdogspizza.com

24.20.216.242

2009-10-16 22:58:58

2009-10-17 05:58:58

The owner, Trey, is from as close to Cajun country as you can get, without going West of I-10,

and worked for a bit at Galatoire‘s, one of the oldest and most influential New Orleans restaurants.

Trey‘s offerings, in my opinion (and I value my opinion VERY highly), are well thought out,

carefully executed, and are as good as any you‘ll find in this genre anywhere in Portland. We had

the crawfish pies, and the etoufee, and both were spot on for ingredients, flavor, and execution.

I'll be back!

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2009-10-26 12:30:24

2009-10-26 19:30:24

Social comments and analytics for this post... This post was mentioned on

Twitter by HannahESmith: I think @pdxfoodcarts should use her influence to try to convince

Swamp Shack to make a breakfast jambalaya. ;-) http://is.gd/1eB0E...

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Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:54:04 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

Pho

Pho

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

Soups

Soups

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

beef

beef

beef noodle soup

beef noodle soup

foodcart

foodcart

lunchtime

lunchtime

Pho

Pho

Phò Sam

Phò Sam

soup

soup

vendor

vendor

vietnam

vietnam

Vietnamese

Vietnamese

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Location: SW 9th

and Alder (on Alder) Description: Sometimes, even during spring and summer, I want a nice warm soup. It has

something to do with that feeling of your whole body warming up from the inside out. Add spice to the

soup and I'm in heaven. In downtown, I have made an attempt to seek out all of the great Phở locales.

Early on, one had to venture to NW to get it, now we have it offered in numerous carts. Phở Sam is the

latest to join the ranks. Phở is a traditional Vietnamese beef noodle

soup. Phở originated in Northern Vietnam more than a century ago and was first served by street

vendors. It wasn't until the 1920's that the first Phở restaurants opened in Hanoi. The dish isn't just

Vietnamese, but has French and Chinese influences. The vendors set up shop in an area of Hanoi that

catered to textile manufacturing and attracted both French and Chinese workers. The chefs drew from

all three cultures to make what we now enjoy as this amazing soup. Phở is strong beef broth with

thinly sliced beef, cilantro, thinly sliced onions and rice noodles. Phở Sam serves the dish how I have

usually enjoyed it - with bean spouts, jalapeno pepper slices, basil, and a lime wedge on the side. You

can then choose how you want to build your soup. Hot sauce and hoisen sauce are always included.

Adding that sweet plum flavor to spicy noodle

soup is a taste I cannot do justice in describing. You just have to try it. Phở Sam also offers Banh Mi sandwiches and

numerous other rice and noodle dishes. They even have Phở with chicken if you are not a fan of beef. I

have been back for a Banh Mi sandwich and for $3.50, it is a great deal and a very good sandwich.

While summer is indeed here, there will be cool days. If you are out and about on one of those days,

check out Phở Sam for some great soup. Sample

Menu: Phò - beef noodle soup - $5.95 Lemongrass chicken with

rice - $5.75 Grilled pork or lemongrass chicken over rice noodles - $5.95 Banh Mi

grilled pork sandwich - $3.50 Hours: Lunchtime, Monday through Friday

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Les

pozdena@gmail.com



38.103.165.36

2009-06-29 14:52:19

2009-06-29 21:52:19

The more banh mi the better, so I might have to try this cart. I hate to be "that guy" but... while

that is indeed hoisin sauce, hoisin never contains any plum.

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68.178.19.82

2009-07-15 13:18:29

2009-07-15 20:18:29

Just had lunch at Pho Sam.. The pho was delicious. My first time, but definitely not my last.

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dieselboi@gmail.com

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96.25.66.78

2009-06-30 08:20:29

2009-06-30 15:20:29

Les, thanks for the correction. Hoisen sauce is one of those items I took for granted, thinking I

knew what it was. I stand corrected. I'm intrigued about what is in it traditionally, because those

flavors individually don't sound too sweet to me. Water, sugar, soybeans, white distilled vinegar,

rice, salt, wheat flour, garlic, and red chili peppers. I understand they sometimes use sweet potato

also. Maybe that is why I was thinking plum.

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dieselboi

Fish

Fish

Lunch

Lunch

SW 3rd and Ash

SW 3rd and Ash

Weekends

Weekends

cod

cod

Fish

Fish

fish and chips

fish and chips

foodcart

foodcart

fries

fries

halibut

halibut

Lunch

Lunch

red snapper

red snapper

Rick's

Rick's

seafood

seafood

vendor

vendor

wild seafood

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caption="Rick's Wild Seafood"][/caption] Location:

SW 3rd and Ash St Description: One of those days. You wander and you wander by 10, then 20, then 30

different food carts and nothing strikes your fancy. You just about to grab something you know will

be good, but it isn't what you're craving when you decided to walk another two blocks. Those two

blocks will be the best decision of the day. What I discovered at the end of those two blocks was Rick's

Wild Seafood, a brand new cart serving up fish and chips. Exactly what the doctor ordered. As I walked up to this shiny new cart, wondering what they were serving, I

spied the giant fish on the top and chuckled. Not many carts have mascots or signage that depicts their

food. Immediately, I saw Ben, the part owner and head chef. I met Ben in the past year through friends,

so was immediately excited to see what he was cooking up. The menu spelled it out simply - Fish. This

is the type of cart I will love. They offer one item and they put all their energy into making that one

item perfect. Funny thing - when I was chatting with John about his 30 carts in

30 days, we discussed the need for some more good fish and chips in this town. Well, now we

have it. Rick's fish and chips come in either red snapper, cod or halibut. I believe cod is the tradition,

yet when I asked for a recommendation, Ben suggested the red snapper and I'm glad he did. It was

excellent. Ben batters both the fish and the fries with a coating of spices. I would lean towards lightly

breaded. It wasn't one of those heavy on the coating type of scenarios. The fish and chips are served

with a little chunky slaw and your choice of sauce. [caption

id="" align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Red Snapper Fish and Chips"][/caption] I was there only a few minutes to enjoy my

meal and catch up with Ben when suddenly he was busy. People were coming from every direction and

soon he had a line. First day and he was busy. How's that for Portland. Way to go. I really enjoyed the

fish and chips I had at Ricks. A good portion for the price and a notch above a traditional style of the

meal. I'm intrigued to try some of the other items on the menu to see Ben's take on them. I will

definitely be back. Congratulations on opening Rick's, welcome to foodcartland. Sample Menu: Fish and Chips - Red Snapper, $5.50; Cod,

$5.50; Halibut, $8 Fish Tacos - 2 for $4 Fish Sandwich - Red Snapper, $5.50; Cod,

$5.50; Halibut, $8 Shrimp Burger and Fries - $5.50 Shrimp Cocktail - small, $2.50;

large $4 Hours: Every day (including weekends) 11am to 4pm

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mara

mara@rupture.net



71.237.182.115

2009-07-03 15:53:04

2009-07-03 22:53:04

I just had the halibut fish-n-chips for lunch today, and it was quite seriously the BEST. HALIBUT.

EVER. The fish was firm, flaky, lightly breaded with herbs and spices, and fried ever so gently.

The fries were nicely seasoned, not too salty, and also fresh and flavorful. The portion size was

just perfect for me -- I hate going to restaurants and getting an enormous plate, half of which ends

up going to waste. I've had some good, good halibut in my adult life, but Rick's halibut

completely eclipses anything I've had since childhood. I think I shall have to go back tomorrow for

the red snapper!

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JohntheKiwi

johnlovegrove@gmail.com

http://twitter.com/johntheKiwi

97.120.144.4

2009-06-30 20:53:22

2009-07-01 03:53:22

I was literally in line at another food cart when I saw the Twitter buzz on opening day. I

skedaddled down there, only to find they were already out of fish! But 'm not complaining, I work

a stones throw from this cart, and give me a week I'll have tried all 3 fish types. Day 1 all they had

was Salmon burger or Shrimp Burger, but I'll be damned if it wasn't the best Salmon burger I've

ever had! Can't wait to try the rest!

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The Guilty Carnivore

omnivore@guiltycarnivore.com

http://guiltycarnivore.com

24.22.9.27

2009-06-30 08:18:51

2009-06-30 15:18:51

Fish tacos, eh? And a shrimp cocktail...I'll have to check it out.

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Rick's Wild Seafood

ricks.wildseafood@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000081691726&ref=profile

71.20.202.184

2009-06-30 09:03:33

2009-06-30 16:03:33

Hey there, Mr. B., I'm curious to find out whether it was happy coincidence or sly photo-mastery

that had that portion of the billboard visible behind our fish: "not one ounce [of] compromise"

We'll make damn sure to live up to that! Nicely done. :) -=the other Mr. B.

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Heather

hskeehan@gmail.com



64.47.109.170

2009-06-30 13:02:11

2009-06-30 20:02:11

Really good fish tacos. The snapper was great! Once they get used to the pace that they could

draw, it will be quite a little place.

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Shane

svertner@hotmail.com



70.103.124.19

2009-06-30 14:57:17

2009-06-30 21:57:17

So I went down today, and as I waited in line was told they were working out some bugs, please

be patient. Roughly 20 minutes go by before my order is taken. Once placed it was about 5

minutes before it was ready. I gave the man 20$ for my Snapper fish & chips and a coup of

chowder which should have been 8$. I got 9$ in change meaning they charged me 11$. Now the

portion was pretty small, both the soup and the meal. I did not notice my change until I was back

at the office... so what to do? The food itself was ok, the fries bland, but the fish good, just not

enough of it for my money even at 5.50$ there needs to be more than just one patty of fish. I don't

think I'll go back.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

12.172.32.236

2009-06-30 15:48:41

2009-06-30 22:48:41

Thanks for all the comments. Shane, that is too bad that you didn't get the proper change. I bet if

you go back, they'll rectify the situation. I say let them work out any kinks and check back. I

know I will because I enjoyed the food.

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Rick's Wild Seafood

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96.25.67.80

2009-06-30 17:36:14

2009-07-01 00:36:14

Hey Shane, come down when you're able and I'll personally make you lunch and return the $2 to

you to make up for the the missing fillet (the fish & chips is supposed to have two) and the

oversight with the change, too. We were slammed on our second day open (its GREAT) and

figuring out the labor required to meet the wonderful demand. Just ask for Benjamin and I'll make

amends! Thanks for trying us out, sir. We will sink or swim depending on Portlanders love for

their food carts. Oh, and I can confidently say that the fries' blandness was certainly a fluke! (Ok,

no more fish metaphors!) -=B

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Shane

svertner@hotmail.com



173.50.245.23

2009-07-01 09:12:11

2009-07-01 16:12:11

I'll come back down Thursday and give ya all a second shot. I did not realize it was only your

second day. I'm looking forward to a good fish spot on the cart scene. Thanks for fixing the

change too, every dollar counts these days.

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Todd

todd@toddstadler.com

http://www.toddstadler.com/

64.221.202.251

2009-07-01 15:01:52

2009-07-01 22:01:52

I had the red snapper fish and chips. The fish was nice and moist, the batter good and crisp. A bit

bland for me, but I don't know much about what snapper tastes like. I could definitely use a more

flavorful batter, though. I really liked the fries, though. Too many places serving fish and chips

kind of overlook the "chips" aspect. Theirs weren't soggy, and were seasoned/coated in something

tasty.

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Rick's Wild Seafood

ricks.wildseafood@gmail.com

http://tinyurl.com/koxvw3

96.25.67.80

2009-07-01 16:42:05

2009-07-01 23:42:05

JohntheKiwi: We're working out new ways to meet the wonderful demands of PDX's avid

foodcart aficionados, so look forward to a full compliment of backstock in the coming days. Also,

to clarify, though we sold out of fresh fillets by 1pm on our first day, we were more than happy to

offer our delectable Alaskan Salmon Burgers and Southern-style Shrimp Burgers. I'm happy that

you enjoyed yourself! :) Todd: Much of the mainstream chip shops serve battered & fried

Cod or Halibut, either out of tradition or price concerns. We, on the other hand, are able to offer

the more flavorful (and under appreciated) cousin to the Perch, the Pacific Red Snapper.

Additionally, I've chosen highlight the flavor of our fish with a lightly seasoned breading instead

of the typical thick batter that tends to restrict the palate's enjoyment of the meal. We're always

open to guests' criticism and are glad to hear that you appreciated the new take on the chips!

Shane: Thanks for that, we'll look for you tomorrow! Just ask for Benjamin :) -=B

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75.119.209.198

2009-07-02 04:15:53

2009-07-02 11:15:53

[...] and Oak) Po’ Town Vittles (SW Moody and Abernathy) Potato Champion (SE 12th

and Hawthorne) Rick’s Wild Seafood (SE 3rd and Ash) Rip City Grill (SW Moody and

Abernathy) Savor Soup House (SW 9th and Alder) [...]

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Shane

svertner@hotmail.com



70.103.124.19

2009-07-02 12:50:14

2009-07-02 19:50:14

Well, it was worth going back that's for sure. I brought some friends with me and we had a great

lunch sitting in the sun, enjoying some good food. The fries were crisp and flavorful, the

Sandwich was very filling. Ben gave me a refund, but it went strait into the tip jar. Well done my

man, well done!

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Desi

DesireeIs@live.com



70.103.124.19

2009-07-02 13:00:06

2009-07-02 20:00:06

I'm overjoyed that when I have a fish craving I now have somewhere I can go where I don't have

to spend a ton of money and the food is tasty. I'm hoping they might consider adding shrimp

cocktail to their menu for these warm summer days though :) I will definitely be back!!

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Joe Fontana

joefontana@gmail.com

http://transferonline.com

63.254.118.186

2009-07-09 10:22:21

2009-07-09 17:22:21

Finally I can get fish and chips on my lunch break! I ordered the cod basket yesterday, my friend

had the halibut and another friend the red snapper. The cod was excellent, thick portions, the

texture was perfect and the seasoning just right. The staff was friendly and the food was

outstanding. I would like to see a 3 piece basket option for the cod and root beer canned soda, for

some reason root beer goes great with fish and chips. The cole slaw was tasty and the fries as

well. Today I'm heading over for some more cod and chips and this time I'll rate the chowder!

Thanks Rick's Wild Seafood! I'll see you at noon (c:

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JinYoung

parkjiny@reed.edu



67.169.196.34

2009-07-12 15:52:11

2009-07-12 22:52:11

I tried Rick's for the first time today. I had the Red Snapper sandwich. It was really good. I'll be

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75.119.209.198

2009-07-20 07:59:21

2009-07-20 14:59:21

[...] show the merchant the coupon on your phone. Currently, there are three foodcarts on ForkFly

– Rick’s Wild Seafood, Whiffies and [...]

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Maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-07-29 13:03:41

2009-07-29 20:03:41

wow! I devoured my order of cod & chips & slaw last week when I ate here. Things I

appreciated: clean, sharp-looking cart; fish wasn't over-battered; fish tasted good not funky; tasty

fries; vinegar for said fries; not-too-much-mayo-slaw. I will definitely go back here - reasonable

prices for the quality plus several other options that sound great (tacos, etc). I spent my early

childhood years in NZ where fish & chip shops are standard for every neighborhood, so

eating fish & chips outside just feels like summer to me.

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Lori

lori-howell@comcast.net



173.11.27.129

2009-07-30 12:04:11

2009-07-30 19:04:11

Please update the prices. They have gone up. I had snapper fish tacos the other day. And

although they were quite good, I felt they were on the wimpy side. I'm not a huge eater, but I was

left not-quite-satisfied with the portion size. Hope you can work that out!

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http://rickswildseafood.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/hello-world/

74.200.245.227

2009-08-09 04:06:51

2009-08-09 11:06:51

[...] “Funny thing – when I was chatting with John about his 30 carts in 30 days, we

discussed the need for some more good fish and chips in this town. Well, now we have it. Rick‘s

fish and chips come in either red snapper, cod or halibut. I believe cod is the tradition, yet when I

asked for a recommendation, Ben suggested the red snapper and I‘m glad he did. It was excellent.

Ben batters both the fish and the fries with a coating of spices. I would lean towards lightly

breaded. It wasn‘t one of those heavy on the coating type of scenarios. The fish and chips are

served with a little chunky slaw and your choice of sauce.” – Food Carts Portland

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Anthony

dew@aracnet.com



12.108.27.130

2009-08-14 14:23:11

2009-08-14 21:23:11

The prices have gone up $.50, at least on the items like sandwiches and fish & chips. This

seems to be de rigueur for new carts, though, as they try to differentiate based on price to gain a

following, then increase to improve (or recover) a margin. Or maybe they're initially bad at

pricing. I ordered the red snapper sandwich. The portion size for the fish was on the niggardly

side. There was a single, breaded fillet in the sesame bun, leaving half of the sandwich as spongy

wings with cole slaw. Picture an isosceles triangle of fish, about 3/4" thick, that occupies 1/2 the

total surface area of a Franz hamburger bun, and you'll have an accurate image. It was definitely

not what I expected for $6, but I didn't discover this until I'd walked the 8 blocks back to my

office. This seems to have been a problem for other reviewers; there were no others in line when

I ordered, so I have a hard time believing it was a simple error. However, the food was fairly

good. The fries are like thicker versions of those found at McMenamins, but are seasoned nicely

and do not come across as greasy. What little there was of the fish had a light batter with a well-

balanced seasoning, and the flesh was flaky and moist. Overall, the food was good but in terms of

price/performance, it was lacking. I'll probably give their fish & chips a shot in a couple of

weeks, but will plan to eat at one of the tables, in case there are similar issues with that order. Six

dollars for a handful of fries and a smallish wedge of snapper is unreasonable.

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rickswildseafood.com » Hello, Downtown Portland!

http://rickswildseafood.com/wp2/?p=1

69.175.11.34

2009-08-21 16:51:58

2009-08-21 23:51:58

[...] ―Funny thing – when I was chatting with John about his 30 carts in 30 days, we discussed the

need for some more good fish and chips in this town. Well, now we have it. Rick‘s fish and chips

come in either red snapper, cod or halibut. I believe cod is the tradition, yet when I asked for a

recommendation, Ben suggested the red snapper and I‘m glad he did. It was excellent. Ben batters

both the fish and the fries with a coating of spices. I would lean towards lightly breaded. It wasn‘t

one of those heavy on the coating type of scenarios. The fish and chips are served with a little

chunky slaw and your choice of sauce.‖ – Food Carts Portland [...]

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Tony

tonydefalco@yahoo.com



64.105.162.74

2009-09-01 13:04:48

2009-09-01 20:04:48

Tried it yesterday. Had cod fish tacos. The tacos were 90% slaw with very little fish. Unlikely to

be back.

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qball

lfriedler@hotmail.com



137.53.161.143

2009-09-27 09:54:16

2009-09-27 16:54:16

Went there on Saturday. The fish was very fresh and cooked perfectly. I found the fries to be

greasy, soggy, and bland. The person working was friendly and efficient. I look foward to trying

different items besides the fish and chips. Also, they sell fresh fish at a very affordable price.

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ssg

el_leyla_doob@hotmail.com



69.30.57.200

2009-09-30 13:45:39

2009-09-30 20:45:39

I tried the cod fish and chips, the fish was good. The slaw was just okay. The fries were sadly

disappointing: soggy, mushy, slightly greasy and overcooked, and very bland. I added salt and

pepper just to make them edible. Judging from the reviews so far they seem to go back and forth

between this description and a better version... maybe cooking up too large batches and then

reheating too long? I am glad to see a fish and chip cart around as the fish and chip options are

sadly lacking around here, and will probably try this again for the fish. It would also have been

nice to have third piece of fish at the expense of some of the slaw.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/01/the-keys-to-the-kingdom/

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

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http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1092



When I started Food Carts Portland in September of 2007, I had no idea what it might become. I had

no idea how many carts there were in Portland. I had no idea how popular and outstanding many of

them are. I had no idea there would be a fierce, fun and rapidly growing community of incredible cart

owners and food cart fans; not just in PDX but on a national level as well. I had no idea how many

wonderful people I would meet, and how many new and fantastic opportunities running this site would

bring me. I had no idea how much work this site would be, but I also had no idea how much fun I

would have running the site. Fast forward to June 2009. It is with some sadness, but a whole bunch of

excitement, that I am announcing some big changes coming to Food Carts Portland. Due to work

duties and other priorities, and a mostly full-time relocation to somewhere far away from the

Northwest, I am now handing over the site to Dieselboi. He's been doing a swell job

helping me the past few months anyway, and has already stepped in to take over a lot of the day to day

operations. I know he'll do a great job. So here's the deal: I'll still be involved for at least the next six

months. I'll still be writing for the site when I'm back in Portland (if Dieselboi will let me), and I will

still be just as committed to supporting Portland's wonderful food cart scene. Dieselboi is now in

charge of the site including moderating comments, editorial content, media relations and all other

communications. I want to thank everyone here who's helped us make Food Carts Portland what it is.

There are too many to list all of you by name, so my apologies in advance. Thanks to our readers and

commentors; all those writers who have graciously provided the site with your voices; Guilty Carnivore for creating the banner; and the Portland and

national media and bloggers who have been terrific about mentioning and linking to the site. Of

course a GIANT WET KISS and BEAR HUG to all of the hard-working, creative and talented cart

folks. You all are the real heroes here, and I know how hard you all work and how intense and grueling

your jobs can be at times. Thank you, thank you, thank you for providing Portland with such terrific

food at such terrific prices. I'm even going to thank some of the good people at the City of Portland

and Multnomah County who, unlike most other municipalities in other places, are actually quite

supportive of Portland's food carts and work hard to keep advocating for the carts within the city

"machine". I know it ain't easy sometimes. We have something very special here in Portland with our

food carts, and it's because of all of you. I do need to give extra special thanks to Food

Dude from Portland Food and Drink.

He's the invisible hand and guiding force behind Food Carts Portland. He's the one who built the site,

let's me hog up his server bandwidth, responds to my 2AM panicked emails when I need something

fixed, and has always been nothing but encouraging, helpful and inspirational. In fact, you all can

really thank Food Dude for this site in the first place. He's the one that got me back into food writing

after an absence of many years, and was the one that suggested I start a special site just for food carts.

Thanks Food Dude. Your absolute patience, mentoring and friendship means more to me than you'll

ever know. And if you want to thank him yourself, please go leave a donation over at Portland Food and Drink. That said, please feel

free to stay in touch. I can be reached at Cuisinebonne at that gmail dot com address, or Dieselboi can

get you in touch with me here. I travel a lot, all

over the world in fact, and love meeting up with old friends and new faces. But if you ever find

yourself in my newly adopted home city, give me a holler. We'll grab a Lucky Dog or a Snowball

together. So Dieselboi, take it away... Happy Cart Eating, Cuisine Bonne Femme



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166.205.131.99

2009-07-01 07:42:35

2009-07-01 14:42:35

Very well written. It's sad to see you go, and too bad we didn't meet. All the best to you and to

Dieselboi!

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PDXDina

pdxdina@gmail.com

http://

70.102.117.226

2009-07-01 07:52:31

2009-07-01 14:52:31

I'm sad that you are leaving. But I'm so excited for you too. Thank you for starting this Web site as

I have used it many times to figure out my lunch plans for the day which sounds small but is

VERY important to me. Good luck. And you will be missed.

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Kiwichief

chubbm@gmail.com

http://r4resilience.wordpress.com/

209.162.223.250

2009-07-01 08:05:24

2009-07-01 15:05:24

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez -- Cuisinebonne, you've done a great job with this site. I was new

to Portland only a couple of years ago, and you helped open my eyes to this city and its best

qualities. All the best with your new gig!

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PortlandTress

tressia@travelportland.com



67.88.211.138

2009-07-01 09:49:39

2009-07-01 16:49:39

I'm sad and excited at the same time. I send people to the site nearly as regularly as I use it myself

and have come to rely on it dearly. It's because of this site that I've become such a fan of Portland's

food carts. You should be very proud. Best of luck to you with your new adventures and I look

forward to reading more of Dieselboi's posts about the ever-growing cart scene.

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Rick's Wild Seafood

ricks.wildseafood@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000081691726&ref=profile

173.11.10.137

2009-07-01 09:58:08

2009-07-01 16:58:08

Happy travels, Cuisinebonne! What an incredible thing you'd done for Portland's food culture -

I've never seen anything like this elsewhere! Dieselboi, Portland is really exited for you, mister!

Forkfly also wants all the carts to jump on if they're not already. Their service is being offered for

* free * to carts for a very limited time!

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Jeremy from Yarp

pdxyarp@live.com



24.21.87.148

2009-07-01 10:06:38

2009-07-01 17:06:38

I think I speak for most of the cart owners when I say thanks for all the support. You've been

instrumental in making the PDX cart scene what it is. We at Yarp?! hope that your new life in a

new city will be full of good food and good people. Anytime yer in Puddleton come down to

Yarp?! and let us show our appreciation. Fortunately you are leaving the site in good hands.

Dieselboy is a worthy replacement, although I don't think I've met him personally, I do think I've

seen him lurking at Whiffies waiting for pie. So the offer goes out to him as well. Wander over to

Yarp?! sometime and introduce yourself; we'd like to extend our appreciation to you as well.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

63.161.131.170

2009-07-01 10:34:40

2009-07-01 17:34:40

I'm gonna miss ya. Big round of virtual applause everyone of all of CBF's hard work. I am so

honored to have been asked by CBF to write for FoodCartsPortland. This site was one I put on a

pedestal. CBF is an amazing resource for all things food and drink and I have learned so much

from her over the last few months. I can't say enough how thankful I am to know CBF and be

included in this amazing period of Portland's food culture. Keep it up. I only hope I can live up to

all of your expectations. See you at the carts!

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devlyn

devlyn@gmail.com



216.64.169.240

2009-07-01 11:44:56

2009-07-01 18:44:56

I was wondering what was going on with the quietude from you... good luck on your future plans!

Dieselboi is teh awesome and will make sure we get our weekly cart fixes... ^_^

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Jim Parker

parkerjim60@gmail.com



75.151.121.94

2009-07-01 11:50:16

2009-07-01 18:50:16

Hey Dieselboi, Congrats on the new gig. Jim (formerly of Green Dragon, Belgian Embassy...

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Cindy

csm777@comcast.net

http://www.asianstationcafe.com

69.30.77.100

2009-07-01 12:28:07

2009-07-01 19:28:07

We will miss you here at Asian Station. You were the first to introduce us to Portland and gave

us such wonderful feedback. Good luck on your future endeavors and come by and say hi

whenever you are back in the NW! Cindy and Mel

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com



24.21.199.145

2009-07-01 18:42:25

2009-07-02 01:42:25

Wow, thanks for all the kind words and support. Means a lot to me.

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rina

herring@lclark.edu



71.20.198.254

2009-07-02 14:32:31

2009-07-02 21:32:31

I'll miss all your posts CBF, best of luck in your new locale. I hope you can be as supportive of

food carts there as you are here. Dieselboi, you are a worthy replacement, and I'm sure you'll

continue CBF's great work. Ooh, an idea just popped into my head. I think there should be

comparison posts. Which cart makes the best pad thai, steak burrito.. you get the idea. This is one

of my absolute favorite blogs, thank you so much to everyone for making it possible!

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spoonful of sugar

thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.164

2009-07-02 22:40:50

2009-07-03 05:40:50

Best of luck big sis! You've been a great supporter of me and my cart. Once you're settled...I'm

coming down to see you and we can sit in Southern slow time...eating up some fried

deliciousness...like beignets. This blog is super fantastic and I think it's a great inspiration to food

lovers and dream seekers. Much Love!

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Maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-07-06 14:29:21

2009-07-06 21:29:21

Thank you for this site!! When I first started working downtown about 4 yrs ago, my goal was to

keep lunches out around $5, which obviously led me to the food carts! This site has been huge in

keeping me updated about new carts and new pods, and I am eternally amazed how I can eat food

from around the world within a mile of my work. Thank you, thank you! And thanks to

dieselboi for stepping up to continue its prosperity.

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Jenn -W Portland Pedal Power

info@portlandpedalpower.com

http://www.portlandpedalpower.com

76.105.220.213

2009-07-06 16:58:06

2009-07-06 23:58:06

It official, CBF your out of here. Good luck on your future endeavors. Dieselboi, Portland Pedal

Power looks forward to working with you.

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mzwong

amanning@wweek.com



75.145.64.74

2009-07-08 12:22:20

2009-07-08 19:22:20

Thank you so much for all of your hard work! Good luck!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/02/30-carts-in-30-days-a-recap/

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:15:16 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

30 carts in 30 days

30 carts in 30 days

30carts

30carts

30days

30days

foodcarts

foodcarts

Portland FoodCarts

Portland FoodCarts

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1115



Our good friend JohntheKiwi emailed me the following about his experience in Portland's

FoodCart scene during the month of June. Well, it's over folks. 30 food carts in 30 days. To be

honest I thought I could do 30 in less than 30 days, and I set a pretty good pace at the beginning. But

the thing about Portland's food cart scene is that there are just so many good ones, and I found myself

returning to a handful of them more than once. I'm a purist, and I didn't count return trips, nor did I

count the crappy fry carts down at the "Fun Center" on the waterfront. I didn't even count Saturday or

farmers market carts in my final tally of 30 unique carts in 30 days. All in all, I visited food carts 39

times in 30 days. Here is the final list of the 30 unique carts (alphabetical, with general area noted): #1 Bento Korean

BBQ (SW 9th and Alder) Brunch Box (SW 5th and Oak) Bubba Bernies (SE 12th and Hawthorne) Choza's

Taste of Peru (SW 9th and Alder) Eurodish (Polish) (SW 9th and Alder) Francisco's (SW 3rd and Stark) Garden State

(sellwood) Grilled Cheese Grill (NE 10th and Alberta) Huongs Vietnamese

(SW 9th and Alder) Jean's Hot Dog/Square (Pioneer Square) Just Thai (SE 3rd and Stark) Kiko's

Taqueria (Sellwood) La Jarochita (SW 5th and Oak) Lady Thai (SE 3rd and Stark) No Fish Go Fish

(SW 5th and Yamhill) Original Chopollos (SW 4th and Hall) Perierra creperie

(SE 12th and Hawthorne) Phillies (SW 5th and Oak) Po' Town Vittles

(SW Moody and Abernathy) Potato Champion (SE 12th and Hawthorne) Rick's Wild

Seafood (SE 3rd and Ash) Rip City Grill (SW Moody and Abernathy) Savor Soup

House (SW 9th and Alder) Shelly's Garden/Honkin Huge Burritos (Pioneer Square) Smokin' Pig

(SW 5th and Oak) Spoons on 5th (SW 5th and Oak) Spud Locker

(NE 27th and Alberta) Tito's Burritos (SE 3rd and Washington) Vietnamese Banh Mi (SW 4th and Hall) Whiffies (SE

12th and Hawthorne) I hit Whiffies, BrunchBox and Savor Soup House multiple times, and, had

Rick's Wild Seafood opened earlier than this week I would have been there more than once too. So I

guess you could consider those my favorites. Notable mention goes to the Spud Locker, the best Baked

Potato I've ever had; Shelly's Garden, an old school favorite; and No Fish Go Fish, cuz John is

awesome! Not counted in the 30 are Nut Love, frequently at Saturday market, and Zuppa, which was

at the organic brewfest and frequent at various Farmers markets. I spent $185.75 in 39 visits, an

average of $4.76, although this is thrown a little out of whack by including $25 spent in one visit at

Whiffies, in my unsuccessful attempt at a pie eating record The average of the actual 30 is a budget-

friendly $4.05 per day. Stay tuned for August, in which I attempt 30 breweries in 30 days!

Thanks John for your report. See you at the carts!



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Brunch Box

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com

96.25.80.210

2009-07-02 04:40:24

2009-07-02 11:40:24

Congrats on your success & hope you have a frequent buyer card with us. We're sympathetic

to beer munchies so if you find yourself a bit sloshed (in the daytime?) and in need of greasy

sustenance, come on over, brave pineapple-Ucanhas-eater!

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hydo@mac.com

http://www.l2mlogistics.com

98.232.32.50

2009-07-02 17:06:25

2009-07-03 00:06:25

No Taste of India? That is, assuming it's still around these days. MMMm... I can still taste their

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:54:15 +0000

dieselboi

Italian

Italian

Lunch

Lunch

Pasta

Pasta

SW 3rd and Ash

SW 3rd and Ash

foodcart

foodcart

Italian

Italian

limp noodle

limp noodle

marinara

marinara

new

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Location:

SW 3rd and Ash [updated 9/09] Description: Up on the west side of 10th ave

some new carts have sprung up - Nong's, Savor Soup house and now The Limp Noodle. I chuckled

when I first saw the name - pretty cheeky and a good play on words. You cannot miss this cart as it is

bright and shiny - a fire engine red cart standing out on the lot. [Update 09/09 - Limp Noodle has

moved their cart down to SW 3rd and Ash] The Limp Noodle is a

pasta cart. I think it may be the only one in town that focuses specifically on pasta dishes. They offer a

few different types of noodles and your choice of sauces. Whenever trying something new, I always go

for a favorite of my own, so when I visited, I picked up penne with meatballs and marinara. The

amount of food I received was more than I expected. The flavor was just what I expected - a marinara

sauce with meatballs. Usually, sauces are either missing something or have too much of something.

This sauce was spot on and didn't have that acidic quality that sometimes happens with tomato sauces.

While I was eating it, someone walked up and inquired as to where I had gotten such a great looking

meal. I'm pretty sure that's a good sign. The Limp Noodle also gets props for keeping it

mobile. While they are permanently parked on 10th and Alder, they broke away recently to serve up

their plates at the recent Sunday Parkways event in North Portland. They are listed as one of the food

vendors all summer, so if you are out this month in NE or in August in SE, say hi and pick up some

pasta to replenish the calories you burned while riding your bike around without cars. Sample Menu: Soup - Tomato Basil -

$2.50 Salads: Caesar - $4.50; Chicken Caesar - $6.50 Pasta - choose from

Spaghetti, Fettuccine or Penne; Tortellini or Ravioli add $1 Sauces: Marinara -

$4.50 Meatballs with Marinara - $6.50 Alfredo - $5.75 Chicken Alfredo -

$7.50 Creamy Clam - $5.75 Hours: Lunchtime,

Monday through Friday Contact: 503 780 0519 Twitter: TheLimpNoodle INSERT_MAP



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Les

pozdena@gmail.com



76.105.213.234

2009-07-03 14:36:15

2009-07-03 21:36:15

Walked past it Monday afternoon and it was still there. Came back Tuesday morning and it was

gone.

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Matthew Pfeiffer

partydown@aol.com



207.200.116.74

2009-07-04 22:45:46

2009-07-05 05:45:46

My name's Matt and I'm the owner of The Limp Noodle. I moved my cart for the summer because

I will be attending special events and county fairs until september across Oregon/Washington.

Business was a bit slow at this location but I may return there in the fall. I also might move to a

different location. But my trailer will be gone for the whole summer.

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Michelle

mist29@verizon.net



71.111.38.224

2009-07-03 09:37:13

2009-07-03 16:37:13

Will they be coming back to 10th and Alder? The cart was gone when I walked past there

yesterday.

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Paul

paulsepp@gmail.com

http://www.droppingtimber.com/

98.232.242.114

2009-07-06 13:15:01

2009-07-06 20:15:01

The Limp noddle was one of my favorite carts. I love pasta, so it was always a simple choice for

me. I have ordered most of the items on the menu and was pleased with all of them. The food

isn't too heavy or rich, it's just right. I am sad that they will be gone for the summer, but at least it

gives me something to look forward to fall for.

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tortuga

tortuga28@gmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-07-09 14:22:50

2009-07-09 21:22:50

i should have read the comments! i just read about this cart and headed over there eager for pasta,

only to find it gone. i'll just have to be patient until the fall...

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Brian

buckner23@hotmail.com



66.93.72.66

2009-07-10 15:30:30

2009-07-10 22:30:30

Actually, Yarp at 12th an Hawthorne also focuses specifically on pasta as well.

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Chip Barbieri

mustangmafia69@aol.com

http://

24.20.125.98

2009-07-19 22:03:46

2009-07-20 05:03:46

I have to write in about this food cart and comment on their meatball subs! These meatball subs

are truely the best I have ever had! Their Italian sodas are really good too! Great combination.

Visited them at the Sunday parkways here in Portland...can't wait until Fall so I can have some

every week!

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lollyrae

maurrrice@gmail.com



173.11.10.137

2009-09-15 12:49:26

2009-09-15 19:49:26

Hey everyone! It's over on SW 3rd & Ash, next to Captain Rick's Wild Seafood!

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Dave

dgrammel@excite.com



76.115.203.85

2009-09-23 19:33:58

2009-09-24 02:33:58

Ate there today (9/23/2009). The menu was less extensive than is listed on this site and the food

was cold by the time I walked back to my office in big pink. I tried the raviolli and marinara and

thought the raviolli was a big undercooked. Maybe a bad day for them. I look forward to trying

the meatball sub.

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pasta makers

tim@pastamakermachine.org

http://www.pastamakermachine.org

123.203.218.23

2009-10-14 22:43:15

2009-10-15 05:43:15

I liked the post and your writing style. I'm adding you to my RSS reader. Greetings from Tim. :)

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Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:33:43 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

North-Portland

North-Portland

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1127



I have some news to report in the land of foodcarts: There are two new "pods" being opened in North

Portland in the near future. On N Williams and Shaver, they

will be developing a spot for 3 carts. I also understand the space may offer some sort of indoor

seating. Rumor needs to be confirmed once carts have opened. If you would like to contact the

developer, please contact me

and I'll pass it on. The second pod, called Mississippi Marketplace is to be

located at the corner of N. Mississippi and Skidmore where an old church was recently remodeled.

The corner lot has a large open space where Tita's Pista used to call home. According to Mississippi Marketplace's

site, they will be striving for a sustainable lot with a focus on recycling and the use of recyclable

containers. I love that they have a mission statement. I also love that it will be just a few blocks from

my house. All the information about the site is on their website. [caption

id="" align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Future of Mississippi Marketplace"][/caption] __________________________________________________ There is a cart for sale down at

SW 4th and College. That location has exploded in the last 6 months with new carts opening once a

week. The For Sale sign on the cart states $10,000 and to contact Amanda, 503 750 4904. I

understand from the comments that this cart is sold. Thanks. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Cart for sale"][/caption] __________________________________________________ Willamette Week is doing their yearly Best of Portland Reader's poll. This is

your chance to let Portland know what your favorite FoodCart is in the city. Check out the poll here. That's it. If I hear more, I'll pass it on. This week takes me to

some old favorites to check in and see that our info is current. See you out at the carts.



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Tara

tarajaime@gmail.com



76.105.147.202

2009-07-07 20:07:14

2009-07-08 03:07:14

That Mexican cart was sold and is already open as Asaase Ital, an all veg Afro-Caribbean cart! I

ate lunch there today and it was great. I don't know anything food cart related, but I do know that

N Williams and Shaver is the location that the old Cyan leasing office is supposed to be moved to.

It's been fully deconstructed here on 4th, so I don't know where it's at now. It be kind of cool if it

had anything to do with the carts, but sad if it's going to displace them.

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devlyn

devlyn@gmail.com



216.64.169.240

2009-07-07 09:09:50

2009-07-07 16:09:50

I'm very much looking forward to Director Park's completion to see what carts end up there...

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xor

jon_passthru@scribble.com



64.105.215.242

2009-07-07 10:07:02

2009-07-07 17:07:02

i also am anxious about some cart action on skidmore/miss. (crosses fingers for an indian cart.)

today they have really torn up the lot and are doing tons of landscaping prep. fwiw, if people are

looking for food carts to buy, craigslist probably has around 10 a week (some repeats, sure) up for

grabs. just for kicks, i watch this rss feed:

http://portland.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=food%20cart&format=rss

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-07-08 02:55:18

2009-07-08 09:55:18

Whoa, vegetarian Afro-Caribbean? Any hints on menu? Have to try that out!

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Tara

tarajaime@gmail.com



76.105.147.202

2009-07-08 09:35:12

2009-07-08 16:35:12

I had the "red-red", black-eyed peas in spiced tomato sauce with fried plantains and cassava grits.

It was actually a pasty consistency, and really dense, but different and tasty. They do a couple

combos like that - there were some lentil/bean and leafy green curries, they have a tofu scramble

breakfast with potatoes and "Fry Bake" - little puffs of fried bread it looked like. Sambusas,

peanut soup, and palm nut soup. The small curry plate was $6 and the large was $9. And jerk

chick-un, of course. :) They are kind of in a bad spot in the corner of the lot - so go show them

some love!

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xor

jon_passthru@scribble.com



76.115.0.46

2009-07-09 23:54:51

2009-07-10 06:54:51

not exactly food-cart related (sorry), but apparently this is what is going to go into the *building*

at skidmore/mississippi, to be surrounded by (hopefully) many carts: http://www.prosttavern.net/

if you are to trust the giant posters in the windows there, anyway. haha

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Maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-07-10 11:39:45

2009-07-10 18:39:45

@devlyn -- sorry to disappoint, but there won't be food carts at Director Park. The owner of Roux

in N PDX is opening a restaurant there though called Violetta. I think there will be a lot of

outdoor seating, so it will be a nice spot to eat food cart lunches in.

http://www.portlandfood.org/index.php?showtopic=7728 http://violettapdx.com/

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Jenn - Portland Pedal Power

info@portlandpedalpower.com

http://www.portlandpedalpower.com

76.105.220.213

2009-07-10 11:41:59

2009-07-10 18:41:59

Food Cart Vendors at 10th/Alder, 5th/Stark and 3rd/Ash locations. Portland Pedal Power is now

accepting new clients. Let us help you expand your business base by offering online ordering and

delivery in downtown, the Pearl and Northwest Portland. We hope to soon expand service to the

Lloyd District. Our online ordering system is up and running at www.portlandpedalpower.com.

Contact us now we would love to work with you.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

71.193.198.78

2009-07-10 12:12:34

2009-07-10 19:12:34

Vegan cart news alert: a very nice round up of vegan-friendly cart action by Jess at the lovely Get

Sconed! blog: http://letsgetsconed.blogspot.com/2009/07/vegan-friendly-food-carts-in-

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CUISINE

CUISINE

Crepe

Crepe

Dinner

Dinner

Downtown

Downtown

Eastern European

Eastern European

HOURS

HOURS

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

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SW 10th and Alder

SW 10th and Alder

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pierogi

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Location: SW 10th and Alder

Description: EuroDish calls their food "Traditional Polish Home Style Cuisine."

When I see the words traditional and home style together, I get a little excited. To me, it means

someone is trying to harken back to days of yore and replicate what they know to be the food of their

homeland. At EuroDish, the owner is succeeding. EuroDish has been around now for a couple of

years, so obviously has worked out any kinks and has a strong following. I have visited a few times in

the past and have always enjoyed my meal. EuroDish's traditional Polish fare is made up of many

different options. You can go simple and get a kielbasa sausage on a french roll or get crazy and have

one of the combo plates which could include pierogies, salad, schnitzel, blintzes, and bigos. A pierogi

is a polish home style dumpling filled with seasoned potato and cheese or cabbage and mushroom or

meat. Bigos is traditional hunter's stew - beef, pork, sausage and tomato sauce stewed in sauerkraut...

All that together would truly fill one up. And these are just a couple of the items on the large menu of

lunch and dinner options. Recently, I opted for one of the combos shown in pictures outside the cart.

A huge plate of food including a salad, some rice, pierogis, and two pork schnitzels, smothered in

grilled onions. I dove in and was in food heaven. I lived in Austria for a time, so am familiar with

schnitzel, but haven't had it in a few years. The schnitzel I had that day brought back some great

memories. It was perfectly breaded and seasoned and cooked perfectly. The crust had a sweetness to it

at times that surprised me and forced me to eat more. The dressing on the salad was surprisingly good

as not many side salads at carts impress me. The pierogis were what I expected, little dumplings of

yum. The entire meal was fabulous. I actually wasn't able to finish. [caption id="" align="aligncenter"

width="180" caption="Schnitzel plate"][/caption] If you are out and about and need a hearty meal, check out

EuroDish. [post originally written by Cuisine Bonne Femme, Sept. 2007, updated July, 2009.]

Sample Menu: Beef Vegetable Goulash Soup - beef, onion, tomato,

carrot, garlic, and spices - served with egg pasta - $5 Kielbasa Sandwich - grilled polish

sausage with fried onions on french roll - $4 Pork Schnitzel Sandwich - lightly breaded pan

fried pork loin served with coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, cucumber onion and mustered on roll - $6

Pierogi - dumplings; potato and cheese or cabbage and mushroom or meat and spinach - 6 for

$4.50 or 9 for $6.50 Bigos - Hunter's Stew - beef, pork, sausage, tomato sauce - seasoned and

stewed in sauerkraut - $4.50 Combo plates - choices of the above items together - ranging

between $5 and $8 Cheese Blintzes - crepes filled with farmer's cheese served with fresh

fruits and sweetened sour cream - 1 for $2.25 or 2 for $4.25 Hours: 11am

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nwhatz@gmail.com

http://

70.102.139.75

2008-08-20 12:08:50

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Just discovered this place. Their chicken paprykarz (sp?) is fantastic. Great cold day food.

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67.189.91.158

2008-10-01 03:40:25

2008-10-01 10:40:25

I agree with Noah in every aspect...the chicken paprykarz is very good and warm and filling.

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el_leyla_doob@hotmail.com



69.30.57.97

2008-10-27 12:56:26

2008-10-27 19:56:26

The goulash is good! But they are no longer serving waffles :(

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Asian Food

grahammm@live.co.uk

http://www.asiankitchenette.info

124.120.176.189

2009-01-06 08:26:39

2009-01-06 15:26:39

I love Asian Food! Great site.

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Larry

larry.morandi@gmail.com



74.95.46.250

2009-07-02 17:38:24

2009-07-03 00:38:24

We had the chicken and mushroom crepe, and the pierogies, both of which were excellent. Great

place.

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Natalie

happy.medium@gmail.com

http://www.overeasy.be

76.105.156.61

2009-07-11 09:25:44

2009-07-11 16:25:44

I've been there twice now and she's refused to serve me anything other than combo plates with the

microwavable food items. I know lunchtime gets busy for a cart run by one person, but come on!

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Brynn

bmannino@hfmus.com

http://womansday.com

204.126.251.245

2009-07-30 10:08:46

2009-07-30 17:08:46

How long has this cart been around? bmannino@hfmus.com

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Anne

lab.pat_2k@yahoo.com



67.160.151.234

2009-10-12 22:24:37

2009-10-13 05:24:37

Great stuff. I eat there every so once in a while for lunch. Got to get my perogi fix. And the

"Bigos" hunters stew also makes me come back. Its a excelent mix of meat, sauerkraut, and

chopped sausage. And then theres the actual sausage on the side. No words necessary. Add all

that together and you get the best combo 1. Its my favorite.

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lab.pat_2k@yahoo.com



67.160.151.234

2009-10-12 23:47:17

2009-10-13 06:47:17

Great stuff. I eat there every so once in a while for lunch. Got to get my perogi fix. And the

"Bigos" hunters stew also makes me come back. Its a excellent mix of meat, sauerkraut, and

chopped sausage. And then there's the actual sausage on the side. No words necessary. Add all

that together and you get the best combo 1. Its my favorite.

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Mississippi Delta BBQ

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/12/mississippis-delta-bbq/3711455679_c6df38f597_b/

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/12/mississippis-delta-bbq/

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:16:04 +0000

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BBQ

BBQ

Downtown

Downtown

Lunch

Lunch

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Southern Food

Southern Food

BBQ

BBQ

beef

beef

beef brisket

beef brisket

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downtown

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foodcart

Lunch

Lunch

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caption="Mississippi's Delta BBQ"][/caption] Location: SW 4th and

Columbia Description: I was wandering down 4th ave on my way to the carts down by PSU when I wandered by

Mississippi's Delta BBQ. I paused for a second then walked on, not sure if I wanted BBQ or not. It

only took me about 1/2 a block until I turned around, walked back and met Brian, the owner of

Mississippi's Delta BBQ. And I'm glad I did. Mississippi's Delta BBQ

offers up pulled pork, beef brisket, turkey and sausage. Nothing fancy here, but good food. Brian

began describing how long he had prepped the pork and beef, making me salivate and wishing I had

the BBQ gene. Since it was a new cart and Brian had a nice smooth southern accent, I asked if he had

recently moved here. Nope. Brian came to Portland a few years ago to attend Western Culinary

Institute and stuck around. I'm glad he did. Mississippi's Delta BBQ is his way to venture off on his

own. Eventhough the pulled pork looked and smelled divine, I opted for the beef brisket sandwich. I'm

a sucker for beef brisket. Brian prepared the thinly sliced brisket on a bun with spicy BBQ sauce and

then topped it with slaw. What a monster of a sandwich. While it is raining today, it will be sunny again and

that means BBQ weather. Head on down to Mississippi's Delta BBQ and say hi to Brian. He'll set you

up. Brian, welcome to foodcartland. Sample

Menu: Smoked pulled pork sandwich with slaw and BBQ sauce - sm. $3; lg.

$5 Smoked beef brisket sandwich with slaw and BBQ sauce - sm. $3; lg. $5

Smoked turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomato, cheese, slaw - $5 Sides - Mac slaw, cole

slaw, BBQ baked beans - $1 Hours: 11am - 2:30pm Monday through

Friday Phone: 503 869 8184 Website: www.mississippisdeltabbq.com

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2009-07-17 14:39:50

2009-07-17 21:39:50

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Nate Trivette

contact@ndtphoto.com

http://ndtphoto.etsy.com

71.111.191.84

2009-07-12 21:23:54

2009-07-13 04:23:54

Those are some damn good prices for BBQ sandwich if they are tasty! If only he had corn on the

cob or mac n chz as sides for $1...

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Maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-07-13 10:42:40

2009-07-13 17:42:40

These guys were out in the same spot last summer. I think they also offer catering as well. I don't

see it on your sample menu, but last summer they offered a vegetarian option that was an awesome

BBQ portobella mushroom sandwich (with slaw on it). I'll have to swing over & see if

they're still doing that.

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Lea

lea.snyder@yahoo.com



75.148.82.245

2009-07-14 14:41:07

2009-07-14 21:41:07

I know they have catering, they catered an event for me last summer - awesome! I had succatash

there last week and I know he has macaroni salad too.... only for $1! Very tasty in my opinion.

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Mick

mackinorama@gmail.com



65.100.39.37

2009-07-31 12:40:41

2009-07-31 19:40:41

According to their website, they are only open Mon-Thu. Darn, because it's Friday and I wanted

some Delta BBQ.

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Katy

lea.snyder@yahoo.com



75.148.82.245

2009-08-17 13:14:52

2009-08-17 20:14:52

I mostly go on Friday's so I asked the owner, Brian...and he said he is open M-F. He is in the

process of revamping his website. I guess M-T is old news.

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BrunchBox and Nuevo Mexico on VendrTV

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/14/brunchbox-and-nuevo-mexico-on-vendrtv/

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:13:27 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

brunchbox

brunchbox

foodcart

foodcart

NEWS

NEWS

nuevo mexico

nuevo mexico

Portland

Portland

tv

tv

vendr.tv

vendr.tv

video

video

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1140



Remember back in June when VendrTV was in town filming Portland's foodcart scene? Well, Dan and

the guys have finished editing the footage and have begun posting the episodes. First up was Nuevo Mexico with a great

interview with Jesse Sandoval. This past week came BrunchBox. Certainly there are more to come.

Check out VendrTV or follow them on Twitter

where they announce their latest videos. VendrTV



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Portland Food Carts: On the Airwaves

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/15/portland-food-carts-on-the-airwaves/

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:48:24 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1145



Sorry for the last minute notice, but Portland Food Carts will be featured on

KBOO radio's Food Show this morning between 11am-12pm. Join live guests

Dieselboi and yours truly (Cuisine Bonne Femme) as we ramble on about food, Portland, economic

development and urban planning, more food, and just about anything else that has to do with the food

carts in PDX. The show will also feature interviews with cart owners and allow for listener call-in

questions. In case you need to miss it in real time, an archived podcast will also be available later in

the week on KBOO's Website KBOO Food Show Wednesday, July 15th 11AM

- 12PM 90.7FM or live-stream on KBOO at kboo.fm.



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PortlandSoupComp

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/17/portland-soup-company/portlandsoupcomp/

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:31:47 +0000

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Portland Soup Company

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/17/portland-soup-company/

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:10:15 +0000

dieselboi

Cajun

Cajun

Downtown

Downtown

Lunch

Lunch

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Salads

Salads

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Soups

Soups

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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***New Cart *** Location: SW 4th and College Description: I was waxing poetic about

another cart the other week on Twitter when one of our followers asked if I had tried the Portland Soup

Company. I hadn't, so we set a date. Thank you @sarahsthreads for introducing me to such a great cart.

Upon arriving, I knew from the craftsmanship of the cart itself, the food had to be great. The Portland Soup Company offers up soup obviously, but also sandwiches

and salads. The day we arrived, I was drawn immediately to the slow smoked pork butt sandwich and

almost ordered it with a yell, but then I saw the Cajun andoullie and chicken gumbo. The choices. Oh,

and an arugula salad. What is a boy to get? I inquired about a soup and sandwich combo and they offer

$1 off either one if you do that, so I got a 1/2 sandwich and a cup of soup. While they were prepping

our food, I inquired about the cart since it was beyond what normal carts do - cedar siding, trimmed

windows, scroll work on the cart name. One of the gentleman inside stated they built it from the

ground up on a flatbed. Looking inside, you could probably make a home out of it it was so

roomy. The gumbo was just perfect. When I popped the top, I was

greeted with large chuncks of okra, one of my favorite vegetables. I realized I didn't get a spoon and

only had a fork, but that gumbo was so chunky, I didn't need one. The gumbo was fabulous. Half way

through my rather large "cup" of soup, I remembered I had this 1/2 sandwich to explore. The slow

smoked pork butt sandwich is served with a slaw made up of thinly sliced apples and red cabbage. I

ordered it on ciabatta, but couldn't pick it up and bite in due to the shear size of the sandwich. Mind

you, this was a half order. I slowly ate the slaw by itself until I could manage the sandwich. That first

bite of slaw, ciabatta and pork butt was worth the wait. The pork was moist with that hint of slow

roasting. These guys know what they are doing. Portland Soup Company has joined the numerous

carts now filling up the lot down at 4th and College by Portland State University. When you head

down there, take your food across 4th ave behind the city buildings to the nice hidden park. It offers

shade and quiet from the usual downtown bustle. If you visit Portland Soup Company, tell them

FoodCarts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu:

Roast tomato w/ Argentine Regiano soup - cup $4; bowl $6 Cajun andouille and

chicken gumbo - cup $4; bowl $6 Slow smoked pork butt sandwich w/ purple cabbage apple

slaw - 1/2 $4; whole $6 Hand made mozzarella w/ basil, tomato, balsamic syrup and olive oil

- 1/2 $4; whole $6 Organic greens w/ roast tomatoes, garlic croutons, wildflower honey

vinaigrette - sm $4; lg $6 Arugula w/ mozzarella, grape tomatoes, bacon and creamy chive

vinaigrette - sm $4; lg $6 Hours: 11am-3pm, daily Phone:

(541) 968-1230 Website: www.PortlandSoupCo.com

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209.162.223.125

2009-07-21 15:43:34

2009-07-21 22:43:34

I ate here for the 1st time about 2 weeks ago. Really excellent menu -- it was a struggle to decide

what to get. All fresh ingredients, very seasonal - really amazing options for a food cart - and

healthy options to boot. I had looked the menu another day - they really seem to change up their

offerings frequently, so I like that. I ended up having the Draper Valley chicken sandwich. I

think it had arugula, tomatoes, harissa, and perhaps aoli (?). The soup & salad options all

sounded good, too. I think they offer a soup discount if you bring your own vessel.

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Kristin

kristinvanderburgh@gmail.com

http://kristinvanderburgh.com

173.8.203.161

2009-07-17 09:39:14

2009-07-17 16:39:14

MMMM...man all that looks delish. And right in my PSU hood? We'll have to give it a try. Keep

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News: FoodCart Delivery and Coupons

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/20/news-foodcart-delivery-and-coupons/

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:59:15 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

coupon

coupon

delivery

delivery

foodcart

foodcart

forkfly

forkfly

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1153



Over the past year, the growth in the number of foodcarts has spawned a different cottage industry -

delivery service. While I know some of the foodcarts have worked with Delivered Dish in the past,

these new services are offering to bring you your favorite food by bike. Portland Pedal Power:

This overall delivery service by bike is now partnering with many foodcarts downtown to offer

delivery service. Next time you have a corporate lunch needing catering, pick a cart and call Pedal

Power to bring it to you. Pedal Power can be contacted at 503-764-1415 or

info@portlandpedalpower.com SoupCycle: Self proclaimed Soupetarians, Jed and Shauna launched

this venture out of love for soup and bicycling. Combine the two and you get fresh organic soup

delivered to your door. You can also flag them down and buy it right from the bike. They offer up both

non-vegetarian and vegetarian soups - $9-10/quart. It may not be soup time here in the heat of summer,

but when autumn rolls around, they're going to the top of my Twitter. SoupCycle can be contacted at (503) 320-9610 or

Yesplease@soupcycle.com. ForkFly: While this service isn't specific to foodcarts, they are

partnering with some to offer up special deals for their supporters. ForkFly is a service and Iphone

application that allows businesses to offer up coupons on the fly. Instead of carrying around paper

coupons or spending Sunday morning clipping, you can just download their application and show the

merchant the coupon on your phone. Currently, there are three foodcarts on ForkFly - Rick's Wild

Seafood, Whiffies and Brunchbox. Have a great week and remember to tell them

FoodCartsPortland sent ya.



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FoodCarts Showcased in MIX Mag

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/07/21/foodcarts-showcased-in-mix-mag/

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:02:40 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

MIX

MIX

NEWS

NEWS

nuevo mexico

nuevo mexico

oregonlive

oregonlive

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1159



The Oregonian has started to publish a new magazine that focuses on food, drink and entertainment in

Portland. Our own Cuisine Bonne Femme wrote a great article on Nuevo Mexico called How to Open and Run you own Food Cart. It is such a great article on the

trials and tribulations of opening a new cart and how Jesse Sandoval succeeded. For all of you intersted

in becoming a cartrepreneur, you should read this article. Great writing CBF.



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69.30.121.215

2009-07-27 13:50:20

2009-07-27 20:50:20

pick up a copy of Mix at over 450 retail locations in the Portland area. Go to mixpdx.com and

click on retail locations to find one near you. You may also subscribe by following the subscriber

link on the site. Mix will begin publishing 10x per year starting in September 2009!

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72.90.116.80

2009-07-23 15:43:53

2009-07-23 22:43:53

I've seen the magazine and It's a nice slick covered brightly colored production much like Imbibe.

It had some good articles about areas within the city and had real nice adds. I'm trying to find it at

the newstand...

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Catastrophysicist

paperhouse79@gmail.com

http://catastrophysicist.wordpress.com/

98.246.110.147

2009-07-24 21:45:04

2009-07-25 04:45:04

It's actually a monthly mag. We get a ton of them dropped on the doorstep of our building. We've

gotten three so far. They also sell it at the Saturday market by the info area.

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Johnny

Johnny@johnnycom.com



151.151.98.234

2009-07-29 11:17:30

2009-07-29 18:17:30

It would have been nice if the artical "How to Open and Run you own Food Cart" actually had

information on HOW to open and run a food cart. There wasn't any instructional information in

the article. It was more of a story about a guy who started a food cart.

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maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-08-12 11:03:49

2009-08-12 18:03:49

Also, the latest issue of Bon Appetit (Sept 09) has an article & nice photos of Portland food

carts, including Tabor, Potato Champion, Taqueria Los Gorditos, Junior Ambassador, Ziba's Pitas,

& Crown Q. It's written by Nancy Rommelmann, who I believe is a Portland-based writer.

http://www.bonappetit.com/tipstools/slideshows/2009/09/the_art_of_the_street_cart

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Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:13:07 +0000

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CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

Italian

Italian

LOCATION

LOCATION

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Lunch

Pearl District (NW)

Pearl District (NW)

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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**New Cart** Location: NW 10th and Hoyt

Description: Beyond buying local, what can a person actually do on the food

security issue? Well, how about start a food cart? That's what Lickity-Split, which

appeared July 20th on the corner of NW 10th and Hoyt St. in the Pearl, did. Once profits start rolling

in, their LLC will donate everything beyond cost and two livable wages to improving the area's supply

of locally grown food. What specifically that will be is up in the air while they go through the early

stages of the venture, which for now focus on feeding customers well and breaking even, but moving

the idea from "local, seasonal and fresh" to "local, canned/preserved and year round" is one goal. One

benefit of stopping at Lickity Split is that you can multitask while you wait to place your order by

engaging the owners in lively conversation on food security. I stumbled upon the cart on its third day

of operation along with a few other curious onlookers, and from the aroma was instantly disappointed

that I'd already eaten my lunch of leftovers. I wasted no time getting there the day after. Shelly O'

Grady, who some of you may know from her days at Whole Bowl in the Pearl, and Daniel Drumright

hook up their serving cart to a tiny all-electric GEM ES series shiny black car and under a ladybug-

motif umbrella serve two kinds of meatballs daily, one vegan and one pork, with a choice of

peppery marinara or spicy green chili sauce and either Tillamook Cheddar or vegan cheese

topping. You can get all this in a panino for $3.95 or on heirloom, sundried tomato

polenta for $4.50. I tried the moist, light pork meatballs in the peppery marinara on the

creamy polenta with the Tillamook. This meal tastes of home-kitchen freshness! And why wouldn't it?

All the produce is from their garden, and the pork from Sweet Briar Farms in Eugene. Yes the choices are limited, but I'll bet there will be little waste and

lots of satisfied bellies with this model. Whole Bowl

has done well with a one-dish approach, as has Nong's Khao

Man Gai as two cases in point. During the summer Lickity Split will also be serving a

cucumber-basil lemonade for $2.50. A cool weather drink will be offered after

September, most likely a hot chai. Hot Lips soda for $2.50 is always a fall back. Kettle Chips are

$1.25. Shelly and Daniel's venture is a welcome addition to the Pearl, where food carts are known by

their scarcity. I hope their arrival augers well for the "cartrepreneurs" in this neighborhood where a

good, inexpensive lunch can be a difficult at worst or repetitive at best experience. Sample Menu: See above description...

Hours: Monday through Friday, 11am to 2pm. Phone: 503-449-

6862 Email: newalb@hotmail.com Twitter and website coming soon...



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Marshall Kirkpatrick

marshall@readwriteweb.com

http://readwriteweb.com

67.189.33.123

2009-07-27 08:50:33

2009-07-27 15:50:33

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Chip Brokaw

brokawhiphop@yahoo.com

http://imeem.com/colinjones

71.59.210.54

2009-07-29 04:13:26

2009-07-29 11:13:26

Shelly is so alive. I've known her for many years and any place she has worked knows how

blessed they are. This cart went from a dream to reality and it shows. Amazing food, great idea,

healthy for us... healthy for our planet. I'm not shocked as I knew already it was going to be great,

but none the less I am still ultimately impressed. I will definitely be a regular customer.

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74.93.185.57

2009-07-27 14:25:29

2009-07-27 21:25:29

I eat at carts often and Shelly was a real standout in the cart world when she worked at Whole

Bowl; always a smiling friendly face, remembering customer's names and preferences. People

liked going there because both her and the food made them feel good. Once she started a new

venture, many of us regulars were happy to try out her new cart. It was super yummy and a much

better start than I imagined possible. Plus, it will only improve, as they are still learning as they

go, because a new business is a new business. However, they have all the right ingredients:

excellent service, delicious, healthy food, sustainable practices and making a difference. I will be a

regular, and I too welcome another affordable place to eat lunch. Thanks for the site and the

reviews. It's a useful resource.

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M Realty

tyler@pdxhomequest.com

http://mportlandhomes.com

75.148.92.70

2009-07-27 15:41:21

2009-07-27 22:41:21

Shelly is my Whole Bowl buddy! I loved talking to her while getting lunch at the cart. I have not

tried her new business though, and now I am going to have to. What a great business model. -

Tyler

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erica

gawkyca@gmail.com



198.145.72.236

2009-07-27 22:54:24

2009-07-28 05:54:24

shelly is amazingly wonderful and made the whole bowl just that much better. the cucumber

basil lemonade is incredible!

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Phoebe

phoebe.owens@gmail.com

http://superphoebe.com

74.93.185.57

2009-07-31 13:38:57

2009-07-31 20:38:57

OM to the G! I am eating the vegan meatballs with polenta and spicy green chili sauce right now,

and it is delicious! Everything is handmade from scratch with locally-sourced and organic

ingredients. And, the prices are great even by cart standards! I too enjoyed visiting Shelly at

Whole Bowl, and agree that her warmth and friendliness- paired with an uncanny memory for

faces, names and food preferences/restrictions makes her a PDX all-star! Can't recommend

enough!!!

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-b

wordsforben@gmail.com



24.21.244.215

2009-09-26 19:25:25

2009-09-27 02:25:25

i went to NW 10th and Hoyt on friday (a little after noon) in hopes of trying LS for the first time.

however, the cart wasn't there. my friend and i walked around in a 2 block radius, but found

nothing. are they closed on certain days, open during others other than when i showed up, or just

occasionally open?

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manimal

seth@shikora.org



71.36.250.5

2009-09-14 14:12:56

2009-09-14 21:12:56

Good food, friendly service. Thanks so much. My first experience won't be my last.

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64.111.115.12

2009-09-16 20:47:21

2009-09-17 03:47:21

[...] ladybug on top has caught my eye) but we’ve never stopped until today. It’s

called Lickety Split and they serve both pork and vegan [...]

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Veronica

vrunka@yahoo.com



97.120.46.140

2009-10-09 13:21:27

2009-10-09 20:21:27

I'm not sure what the regular hours are, but I just had lunch there today -- deee-licious. I think I'm

going to start a new religion devoted to the green chili sauce.

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Jim

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157.238.154.18

2009-11-04 14:40:12

2009-11-04 21:40:12

I stumbled upon this cart today while taking a lunchtime walk in the opposite direction of my

usual route that takes me to the food carts on Alder. The supersize ladybug umbrella caught my

eye - enough to make me curious about the menu. Although pork meatballs sound oustanding, I

opted for the health conscious vegan style with spicy green chili sauce and vegan cheese topping

in a panini. Remarkably good, and a solid fill-the-belly portion. Highly recommend giving it a

try. I know I'll head back there soon.

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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:59:40 +0000

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HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

On the Move

On the Move

Popcicles

Popcicles

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

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Location: Various farmers markets and other

locations; also available in certain retail locations. Description: Let's face it, it's hot

outside. So the craving for frozen juice treats on sticks is a natural. Yet outside of the wonderful

Mexican Paletas found at many Hispanic markets, most popsicles found around town

are mainly fake flavored water with food coloring that's been sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.

Yuck. Sol Pops: Sustainable. Organic. Local. Describing themselves as, "handmade gourmet and

wellness pops," Sol Pops makes creative fruit, vegetable and herbal frozen treats sweetened with things

like cane sugar, agave and fruit ciders. Using local and organic ingredients when possible, these are

pops that are highly ethical and fortunately, highly flavorful as well. In the Paletas tradition, Sol Pops

combines things such as cucumber-lime jalapeno; a lemon basil, raspberry coconut milk; and

strawberry lemonade to make quality, refreshing treats that are not too sugary, not too heavy, and super

refreshing. Found at several farmers markets around town in the spring and summer, Sol Pops can also

be picked up at stores such as Hot Lips Pizza, the People's Food Co-op, and New Seasons Markets.

Stay Cool! Locations: (See Sol Pops Website for Updates). Locations include

Eastbank, Portland, King, Hollywood, and Montavilla Farmers Markets. Hours:

Varies Phone: (503) 560-9778 Website: www.solpops.com Twitter: @SolPops



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Jarvitron

aaron.m.walker@gmail.com

http://chuffle.com

76.115.130.139

2009-07-30 11:23:34

2009-07-30 18:23:34

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Brian

buckner23@hotmail.com



66.93.72.66

2009-07-31 12:28:02

2009-07-31 19:28:02

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Annie

annieband@yahoo.com

http://vergnetticoffee@facebook.com

70.102.138.17

2009-11-04 14:23:27

2009-11-04 21:23:27

We carry Sol-Pops now at Vergnetti's Coffee & Catering!! 3954 N. Williams(corner of

Williams and Shaver) They will be working a permanent cart out of the building come March, but

for now, you can purchase them through the coffee cart located there :)

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Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:28:18 +0000

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Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:33:15 +0000

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I've always thought Portlanders would

really go crazy meshugeneh for a

good Jewish Foods cart. In fact, rumor has it a certain cafe owner in town thought enough of the idea a

few years ago to consider opening a cart called, 'The Wandering Jew." Still, while The Oregon Jewish

Museum isn't planning on a cart of their own anytime soon, they are hosting the following event: The Oregon Jewish Museum, located at

310 NW Davis, in Old Town/Chinatown is holding a food cart oriented event this

First Thursday, on Thurs, August 6th starting around 6 PM. According to the OJM,

"This is going to be an incredibly unique opportunity to sample a bunch of carts not usually found all

in the same location. It will also be a great chance to hear a bunch of free music, create a bunch of free

art projects, see a great exhibit, and hear the artist talk about his work! AWESOME. But really, the

food carts!" Participating Food Carts Include: Fat Kitty Falafel

Spud Locker Voodoo Donuts Staccato Gelato New Leaf

Organics + maybe a few surprises! LIVE MUSIC will feature

the local bands Sound Semantics, Svila and Gypsy-Klezmer-Punk sensations

Chervona. FREE ART PROJECTS, You know, the fun arts and

crafty kind. ARTIST'S TALK: The museum will be open (with AC!), showing our

summer exhibit, "48 Jews" by Jac Lahav. Jac will talk at 7pm. His work is pretty rad. Take a look at

http://www.actiondocument.com/ You can find out

more about the event at www.ojm.org The OJM also adds, "A

final note about the food: Because we're the Jewish Museum we're asking our vendors to serve only

dairy vegetarian food (i.e. no meat, but dairy and eggs are on the menu!) at the event. So this is a great

opportunity for the veggie-loving food cart fans to try options not normally all found in the same

locale." QUESTIONS? email: education@ojm.org



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2009-08-04 09:19:38

2009-08-04 16:19:38

What about the Jewish food cart on SE Morrison and 20th, all alone in that parking lot?

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bear

jeremygrb@gmail.com

http://myspace.com/wolfandbearskitchen

24.20.46.5

2009-08-07 21:33:35

2009-08-08 04:33:35

Hi, this is Bear. i am glad to hear you guys are exited about some new middle eastern food in

town... we are too and you are all invited to check us out.... we are veg/ vegan, middle eastern

style delicious food. the food is kosher as far as i know, but not all our products are stamped

kosher. i grew up in Israel. wolf, my partner and co owner of the cart is American... so the cart is

only half Israeli run. hope to see you all soon.. bon appetit, Bear

myspace.com/wolfandbearskitchen

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

74.177.213.241

2009-08-04 10:43:50

2009-08-04 17:43:50

WHAAAT!!!??? There's a Jewish Food Cart in Portland? Details! Details! Who wants to bring

Food Carts Portland the details?

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Leah

education@ojm.org

http://ojm.org

134.10.127.155

2009-08-04 14:55:15

2009-08-04 21:55:15

That is a new cart called Wolf & Bear. Its a middle-eastern, all-veggie cart, run by an Israeli.

But I think it might be a little bit of a stretch to call it a "Jewish Food" cart. But you should check

it out and see for yourself!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.204.185.191

2009-08-04 15:37:32

2009-08-04 22:37:32

Let's see: no meat and dairy mixed? CHECK. Run by an Israeli? CHECK. Serves Falafel, which

just so happens to be Israel's number one street food? CHECK. I'd say they are serving Jewish

foods. Maybe this cart isn't serving Ashkenazic Jewish foods like blintzes, bagels, borscht and

latkes; Sepharidic Jewish or other Jewish cuisines but, it's EXCITING anyway. Wonder if the

Wolf and Bear is Kosher?

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Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:08:05 +0000

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Dinner

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Late Night

Late Night

Lunch

Lunch

On the Move

On the Move

Outskirts of PDX

Outskirts of PDX

Snacks

Snacks

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

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brats

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bratwurst

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Dinner

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hot dogs

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Location: Government Camp, OR on Mt. Hood Description:

I've been out on a roadtrip for the past few weeks seeing America. As we rolled through Oregon on the

way home after 8500+ miles, I thought to myself - "hey, we should stop by Cobra Dog while we're in

the neighborhood." I'm glad we did. Cobra Dogs is a food cart up in Government Camp at the base of

Mt. Hood. Cory Grove opened the cart up there during the summer months to cater to the snowboard

and ski crowd. Did you know that Mt. Hood, specifically Palmer Glacier at Timberline, is the only

place in the continental US that you can ski year around? That is why Government Camp is bustling

with teens from every state in the union and beyond who just want some lunch after a long morning on

the mountain. Captive audience. Cobra Dogs sells hot dogs and brats, including veggie dogs. I opted

for the Hot Snake Brat with Cobra sauce and jalapenos. Sounds good doesn't it. A Hot Snake Brat is a

bratwurst on the hot side, similar to a Louisiana Hot. The dog came served on a larger than normal

french roll type bun with the aforementioned Cobra Sauce and a sprinkling of jalapenos. Holy smokes

was it hot. My mouth was burning for awhile after I noshed it down. The Cobra sauce is Cory's famous

spicy sauce that he offers on any order and I highly recommend it. My wife enjoyed the "Very Veggie"

dog. Served up hot, it was a great dog I was told. Cobra Dogs is in its final days of the summer

session. I'm glad I stopped by when I did since they close their doors for this summer on Friday,

August 15. But don't fret, Cory plans on travelling around with the cart to different events, so if you

can't get up there before Friday, you may be able to find him in the fall. I suggest a roadtrip. Oh, and

when you do get your Cobra Dog, be sure to ask for it "Cobra Style" and tell them FoodCartsPortland

sent ya. Sample Menu: All Beef Boa - 100% beef dog - $4.50

Cheddaconda - Frankfurter infused with real Tillamook cheddar - $5 Brattlesnake Brat -

German brat with a hint of black pepper - $5 Hot Snake Brat - German brat on the hot side -

$5 Very Veggie - tofu based veggie dog - $5 assorted drinks and munchies - $1-

$2 toppings include jalapenos, onions, relish, cream cheese, sauerkraut, cobra sauce, etc.

Hours: June 15 to August 15, 1pm to 9pm Contact: cobradogs.com Twitter: CobraDogs



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chico2bay@yahoo.com

http://www.onthesnow.com

209.204.165.94

2009-08-27 09:55:29

2009-08-27 16:55:29

This sounds like a tasty cart! I would love to start something like this in the Bay Area/Tahoe

snowboard crowd ...

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VendrTV's new episode: The Grilled Cheese Grill

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/08/12/vendrtvs-new-episode-the-grilled-cheese-grill/

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:35:52 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

Northeast - Portland

Northeast - Portland

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

cheesus

cheesus

foodcart

foodcart

grilled cheese

grilled cheese

grilled cheese grill

grilled cheese grill

NEWS

NEWS

Portland

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sandwich

sandwich

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Plus an interview about Portland's Food Cart scene with yours truly. This episode was filmed on that

strange weather day back in the first week of June when a freak storm rolled through Portland. Just as

we started filming, the wind was picking up and coming down Alberta st. Such a crazy afternoon.

Made all better by the tasty sandwiches from Grilled Cheese Grill. Enjoy. More at VendrTV



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2009-11-18 07:52:23

2009-11-18 14:52:23

I think you need a new host. Perhaps someone local, hip, stylish & witty. You need someone

that is relatable, flexible and easy to converse with. Dan is awkward and not very influential. Carts

are HOT and trendy and your host looks sloppy and out of style. There isn't anything about him

that screams "take my advice and visit". His interviewing skills are lame and unrehearsed and he

seems to make these vendor owners/employees uncomfortable. Find someone else who looks the

part, acts the part and makes a person really want to go out of there way to check these places out.

Maybe a person with knowledge in culinary training, food trends, fashion trends, design trends,

business sense-not just a person who has a like for food, funky glasses and bad shirts. I like the

written blog and video. I did found a few new carts to try.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

76.105.245.38

2009-11-18 08:16:47

2009-11-18 15:16:47

Advice, VendrTV isn't part of Food Carts Portland. VendrTV is a production out of New York

that is traveling all over the nation to taste street food and Dan is the host. We posted the above

video as it highlights a Portland food cart and me.

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Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:30:50 +0000

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CUISINE

CUISINE

Cheese Steaks

Cheese Steaks

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

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Hamburgers

Hamburgers

Lunch

Lunch

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Philly Cheesesteaks and Burgers"][/caption] Location: Pioneer Courthouse

Square (near the corner of SW 6th and Yamhill); SW 5th and Stark Pod and SW 4th and Hall Pod

Description: [Originally written Nov. 2008; updated Aug. 2009] Philadelphia

Freedom! Perhaps it is this monumental 2008 election year, but after dropping off my ballot at the

Multnomah County drop box downtown, I found myself craving a cheesesteak. I mean, really, what is

more patriotic than life, liberty and the pursuit of melted American cheese on tender grilled and thinly

sliced beef? For it was in 1776 that the founders of our great nation declared, in Philadelphia, the Declaration of Independence. In 1976, during

our nation's bicentennial I traveled to Philly for the festivities. Wearing a red, white and blue bell

bottom jumpsuit, star printed tennis shoe laces on my converses and sporting a Dorthy Hamil haircut, I

made the Spirit of '76 pilgrimage. I went to the Liberty Bell, visited Independence Hall and watched

actors and actresses in period costumes and white wigs talk in big words that I had no idea what they

were saying. I do however, remember my first cheesesteak on that very same trip. It was dripping with

grease, filled with grilled peppers and onions, thinly sliced tender beef and loads of oozing American

cheese. It was heaven on a hoagie bun. Philly Cheesesteaks and Burgers knows all

about this particularly American sandwich. Their version is also pretty darn close to the ones found in Philly. With a simple menu that

also includes that other quintessential American food, The Hamburger in all its forms, Philly

Cheesesteaks is a quick, cheap and filling bite of Americana. Sample Menu: Philly Cheesesteaks - Thinly

sliced steak grilled with onions, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms topped with melted white

American cheese and served on a soft hoagie roll. Small - $4.25 Medium - $5.25 Large - $6.25

Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers - $4.00 - $6.25 Soda - $1.00 Extra Steak - $1.75 Lettuce, tomato, extra

cheese, pepperoni - $0.75 extra Hours: Lunchtime Mon-Fri

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67.160.130.235

2008-11-06 10:53:25

2008-11-06 17:53:25

The election gave me a cheese steak hankering too, however I got mine from Christopher's

Gourmet Grill on MLK. I look forward to trying this one!

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24.21.221.202

2009-08-18 13:54:00

2009-08-18 20:54:00

My only question is how on earth you managed to write a review about this fabulous PDX cart

without even a mention of Ben the wonderful gentleman that serves up those delicious

cheesesteaks and burgers every Monday-Friday without fail?!? Some days I make the trip down

from PSU not because I'm actually craving that delightfully cheesey, perfectly-seasoned thin

sliced steak on the best hoagies in town (although I usually am by the time I get there), but simply

because I know the five minutes of friendly chit-chat with Ben will be one of the best parts of my

day. From your first time at the cart you will feel like a regular, Ben just has that great style of

banter that pretty much anyone can relate to, and is almost always hilarious. I know that Portland

has more than its fair share of incredibly friendly and wonderful food cart servers, but I have yet to

have another one brighten my lunch hour like Ben does.

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Steve Engler

andotheman29djma@gmail.com

http://www.RichsAutoRepairAZ.com

68.3.214.230

2009-11-18 23:25:17

2009-11-19 06:25:17

Hey there I just wanted to comment your blog & let you know that you have a really great

blog here! I really enjoy your style of writing and the way you designed your site. I'll be back later

take care!

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Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:53:17 +0000

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Downtown

Downtown

Lunch

Lunch

SW 10th and Alder

SW 10th and Alder

Salads

Salads

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

addy's

addy's

addy's sandwich bar

addy's sandwich bar

baguette

baguette

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foodcart

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Lunch

lunchtime

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Portland

Portland

sandwich

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Vegetarian Options

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SW 10th and Alder (facing 10th) Description: Sandwiches. Is there anything

more satisfying than a good sandwich for lunch. I have fond memories of making basic cheese and

ham sandwiches when I was a kid. My parents always opted to add butter which I thought was gross. I

used mustard to mix it up. These days, one can find gourmet sandwiches almost anywhere and the

influx of sandwich culture from other parts of the world keeps us on our toes. Yet, I still crave a

simple, tasty, filling sandwich. Enter Addy's Sandwich Bar. Addy's is

brand new, having only been open for about 2 weeks now. I had seen the shiny black cart arrive back

in July, but didn't know it would be Addy's until towards the end of the month when Addy invited

some to a "tasting party." Addy was a sous chef at Sydney's Cafe in NW Portland and had a little get

together to show off what her cart would be offering. Sadly, I was unable to attend that event, so

yesterday was my first foray into Addy's Sandwich world. Addy offers

up a range of sandwiches, both for meat lovers and vegetarians. She servers her sandwiches on mini

baguettes from Little T Bakery. They are

called mini, but they are not hat small, a little larger than a stadium bun or french roll if you can

imagine that. I chose as my first sandwich the Tuna with hardboiled egg. Hadn't ever been presented

with that selection option, so thought I would give it a try. Tuna is one of my favorite lunch sandwiches. This

isn't a chuck of tuna steak, more like the tuna fish spread mom use to make, with a little extra love.

After taking my first bite, I remembered why I love fresh baguettes. There is a chewiness that isn't too

hard, nor too soft. It forces you to truly taste the bread and the work put in to make it. The tuna was

just right. I could taste the tuna, capers, and a hint of red onions. The spread was the right mix of tuna

and the other ingredients without too much mayo or binder. Mix that with the chewy bread and the

sliced hardboiled egg and you have a great sandwich. I finished it. It wasn't too much sandwich.

Upon arriving yesterday, I had to wait in line, which is a good sign for a

new cart. While standing there, a gentleman walked by and peaked in the window to tell Addy the

sandwich was the best he'd had. What an endorsement! Addy's Sandwich Bar offers up both meat and

not meat sandwiches. She also has drinks, including my favorite - Fizzy Lizzy. Next time you're out

looking for a good lunch, check out Addy's Sandwich Bar and tell them FoodCartsPortland

sent ya. Welcome Addy. Sample

Menu: Sandwiches all served on Little T Bakery mini

baguette: $5.50 House cured ham with gruyere and butter Tukey with brie

and cucumber Country Pate with mustard and cornichon Duck Confit with apricot

sauce Tomato basil and mozzarella Brie and cucumber Chocolate with

sea salt and olive oil Organic Salad - $2.50 assorted drinks and chips - $1.5

Hours: Monday - Friday 11am - 3pm Contact: 503 267

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76.105.196.203

2009-08-20 21:20:49

2009-08-21 04:20:49

Thank you for the nice welcome!! I love the eggplant idea, and since I got some in my produce

box this week, (from Organics To You) I think they are destined for a sandwich special. A friend

mentioned a book on terrines that got me thinking about making a vegetable terrine that could be

used in a vegan sandwich. Could be good!

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209.162.223.125

2009-08-17 10:43:59

2009-08-17 17:43:59

chocolate with sea salt & olive oil?? oh, yum, that sounds dangerous & deliciously

French-y & I can see myself rationalizing that as okay for lunch - it's a sandwich, right? And

chocolate has antioxidants! Little T bread is excellent, so this is very good news. As to Tara's

comment, I guess I'm a little confused by the complaint. Tomato, mozzarella & basil seems

like more than just condiments, and to me, more than just a "salad on bread". I eat mostly veggie

myself & I think the 2 veggie options sound great, especially since it is tomato/basil season.

I would just hope they may change their offerings in the winter when good tomatoes are hard to

come by. A little harsh considering they've just opened & you haven't even tried their

sandwich yet. plus, there's always chocolate if you want a really original veggie sandwich!

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heather

heather.b.lee@gmail.com

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67.51.75.194

2009-08-21 11:50:05

2009-08-21 18:50:05

I've been to Addy's a couple of times now. Fantastic bread, and the brie and cucumber sandwich is

fabulous. The cukes were thick and fresh and salted very lightly. The combination is simple but

winning. My one constructive criticism is with the duck confit. When I had it, the apricot sauce

completely overwhelmed the duck. Perhaps heating the duck confit before adding it to the

sandwich would kick up the flavor of the duck and balance things out? At any rate, I recommend

Addy's and will continue to hit up the cart.

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98.246.155.10

2009-08-22 11:48:50

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Stopped by this week to try the "house cured ham" and gruyere sandwich and was pretty

disappointed. More like plain roasted pork (and fairly unseasoned bland pork at that) and the

gruyere tasted suspiciously like plain old swiss cheese. Bread is absolutely delicious, however. I

may be back to try another sandwich on the menu, but I really think advertising "ham" when it's

not is quite misleading.

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76.105.147.202

2009-08-14 09:23:35

2009-08-14 16:23:35

As tasty as tomato, basil, and mozzarella are, I would really really like to see some more creative

veggie sandwiches. That's like a salad on bread, and disappointing when I see the creativity put

into the meat sandwiches. I do not want condiment sandwiches for meat sandwich prices. :(

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Dave

dave@cpnt.com

http://www.davedyk.com

65.124.250.132

2009-08-14 14:22:39

2009-08-14 21:22:39

I stopped by for lunch today, and tried the Country Pate with Mustard. It was served with sliced

pickles, and nice gourmet mustard. It was really tasty. The bread was excellent, but of course

gives your jaw a workout. I'll be back to try the Tuna next week.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.204.185.191

2009-08-17 14:28:26

2009-08-17 21:28:26

Chocolate, olive oil and sea salt is my absolute favorite dessert. It's a really big in Spain. First time

I had it I just about fainted from the goodness. If they want to up their vegan/veg sandwich

offerings they should try Escalivada on Pan con Tomate. It's a Catalan thing: basically get some

good french bread. Slice in half, grill for a minute, rub with fresh tomato (garlic too if you want),

drizzle with best quality olive oil. Now, add the escalivada. That's slow roasted eggplants that

have been peeled, onions, red pepper (I also like zuchini but it's not traditional). Add sea salt to

taste. Amazing.

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Catastrophysicist

paperhouse79@gmail.com

http://catastrophysicist.wordpress.com/

98.246.110.147

2009-08-18 10:28:09

2009-08-18 17:28:09

A good decision to use little t loaves, best french bread in the city!

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76.105.147.202

2009-08-18 18:39:42

2009-08-19 01:39:42

Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a sandwich snob. I also expect the world to cater to my whims. (Maybe

you missed that menu) But *everyone* does caprese sandwiches. I like my cheese as an

occasional garnish, not a meat substitute. To me, caprese is a salad, and just isn't as hearty as the

meat sandwiches. Maybe it's unfair, but I find caprese sandwiches boring and am not going to buy

them anywhere when I could get a good banh mi for half that price. I don't begrudge it being on

the menu, I know lots of people like it, I just really wish we had some more creative veggie

sandwich options at the downtown carts. Now, Cuisine Bonne Femme, that sandwich sounds

amazing!

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2009-08-18 18:40:33

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missed that MEMO not menu. Sheesh.

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http://www.foodcartsportland.com

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2009-08-19 07:35:48

2009-08-19 14:35:48

Tara, I'll let you in on a little secret I've learned over the years with the food carts. Go talk to them

and tell them what you want. Simple as that. Chances are they will listen and respond. I've done

that with several carts and am proud to say I even have a sandwich named after me at Savor Soup

House because of it. Also, do keep in mind they just opened so they most likely will be tweeking

their menu and are looking for ideas of what's in demand. For the wonderful thing (one of

thousands of wonderful things, actually) about the food carts is that that diners have direct access

to the folks in charge of the menus and food. Keep us posted.

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2009-08-20 02:03:17

Yes, I am rather fond of chatting up the cart owners, too. Haven't gotten a sandwich out of it yet,

though. ;) Only problem is, if I don't want to order what they have on the menu, I feel really bad

walking up and asking questions and then going to order food somewhere else. :(

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dieselboi@gmail.com

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96.25.66.78

2009-08-19 21:00:13

2009-08-20 04:00:13

Everyone, thanks for the comments. See, sandwiches are a huge deal here in this city. I'm excited

for Addy's since they are the first sandwich bar I have found. Granted, others do do sandwiches,

but they are to augment other items on the menu. Addy's just does sandwiches. Tara, I've met

many food cart owners and they love to talk about their options and menu. Honestly, I have

ordered from cart A and then chatted up cart B while I wait for food from cart A and have had no

issues. AND, it wasn't because I write for this site. It was because they want to engage their

current and possibly future customers.

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69.30.57.86

2009-09-18 12:44:55

2009-09-18 19:44:55

I had the duck confit, but I have to disagree with heather about the apricot sauce (maybe they've

cut back?). I could definitely have gone for more apricot sauce to balance the sandwich better, it

was mostly just duck. All in all it was a very good flavor combination though. The baguettes,

however, are too tough and chewy for me, I'm not a fan of sandwich bread that is so hard to bite

through... it monopolized the sandwich with the toughness and the sheer amount of bread. The

bread is probably going to be the deciding factor in not experimenting with other offerings at this

cart, though it seems like it has a lot of potential. Bread is one of my favorite things to eat, but a

large hunk of bread of this size and consistency isn't what I want to make up the majority of my

lunch.

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209.162.223.125

2009-09-18 14:25:46

2009-09-18 21:25:46

I actually loved the bread - it was my favorite part, but I like a little chew to my bread, esp

baguette-style. I appreciated how itt really held the sandwich together well (much better than soft

bread), so that I was able to eat it while walking back to work with no spillage. I had the

turkey/brie/cucumber and my only complaint was the turkey seemed a little bland. Maybe I'm just

used to buying more fancy turkey for my sandwiches at home (I usually get honey-roasted or

peppered at the New Seasons deli). I also noticed the day I was there, she has a batch of

homemade sauerkraut started. She said no specific plans for it yet, but I love sauerkraut!

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2009-09-24 19:16:55

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2009-10-27 16:37:43

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I love this cart. I think it's only gotten better since I started coming here. And she changes it up...

not too much, but enough to keep it interesting. As for the baguette... that's how it's supposed to

be! The secret weapon at this cart is the soups and salads... A lot of carts treat soup and salad as

an afterthought. Glad to say there's no shortage of flavor here. I've had a great mushroom and kale

soup, and I think a lentil soup of some kind. Both were seasoned really well.

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Location: NE 27th and Alberta St. [updated 10/09] Description: All Vegan Barbecue. Got

that? All Vegan. I know that immediately throws a curve ball, but once you've tried it, you will say to

yourself - "where has this been all my life?" Homegrown Smoker is taking barbecue in a different

direction, yet with reverence to barbecue's history and style. What is

vegan anyway? Vegan is a the choice to neither use nor consume animal products of any kind. Vegan

is taking vegetarian to the next level. Homegrown Smoker decided to head in that direction and is

succeeding. Having been open now for only a month or so, they are keeping busy. We visited the other

evening for some take home dinner and I wanted to try everything. Luckily, I was with my partner in

food crime, so we did try everything. We opted for the two plates of HomeGrown specialties - smoked

soy curls, field roast chorizo, chronic tempeh ribs, mac-no-cheese, BBQ beans, chipotle slaw, and corn

on the cob. All meals come with molasses gluten-free cornbread. The meal was great. Flavorful, unique, and very

filling. The tempeh ribs were sliced chunks of tempeh marinated in BBQ sauce and then put on the

grill. They had a smokiness I hadn't tasted in a long time, especially with veggie faire. Homegrown, in

standard BBQ tradition, uses fruit wood and other hardwoods to create the smoke that gives the food

that unique smoky flavor. One immediately smells and tastes that element when diving into

Homegrown's meals. The veggie sausage was chorizo style, so, along with the BBQ sauce they put on,

it had some kick. The soy curls tasted just like thinly sliced brisket. The mac-no-cheese is just as it

sounds, mac and cheese without the cheese. It isn't dry or flavorless, just the opposite. The beans and

slaw kept up with the standards we had tasted so far - simple and great tasting. HomeGrown Smoker is launching a new adventure for Portland's food carts. Vegan

barbecue. If you're out and about in NE and are looking for something new and unique, check them

out. Tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample

Menu: Proteins: mini tofu steaks, smoked soy curls, field roast chorizo,

chronic tempeh ribs Smoker Sandwich - any 1 protein served on warm pita with peppers and

onions - $6 Homegrown Specialties - 2 proteins served with 2 sides - $8 Sides -

BBQ beans - $2; chipotle slaw - $1.50; mac no cheese - $3; corn on the cob - $2; cornbread -

$1.50 Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-8pm; Sunday, noon-6pm,

closed Monday, Tuesday Website: Homegrownsmoker.wordpress.com Email:

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manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-08-19 15:53:22

2009-08-19 22:53:22

I was slightly skeptical after a recent review, but if a non-veg likes it, I might, too. What I really

miss is vegan soul food, a la Soul Vegetarian in Chicago. Amazingly, my home town of Little

Rock, AR had such a restaurant and it was amazing and considerably more made-from-scratch and

fresh than this food appears to be. Sounds like Homegrown Smoker really, really needs to add

some greens, maybe some fried okra or fried green tomatoes, or at least some slaw.

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superinkygrrl@gmail.com



166.216.224.13

2009-08-20 22:41:42

2009-08-21 05:41:42

As a long time vegetarian, I was SO HAPPY to find this place. Nay sayers take heed, give me

some more of those soy curls. Protein galore and sooooo satisfying - and just $8 for a huge plate

that was easily two meals. I hope they are around for a long time. DELICIOUS.

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jess

jdfunks@gmail.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2009-08-20 12:28:48

2009-08-20 19:28:48

The new corn bread is not always gluten free - that was a recent change, and they've been going

back and forth on it. So GF folks, make sure to ask! I'm curious to know if the tofu or tempeh are

GF...

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bringinsxeback@gmail.com



24.216.225.161

2009-08-18 00:33:04

2009-08-18 07:33:04

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Jeff

jridabock@msn.com

http://homegrownsmoker.wordpress.com

71.182.91.110

2009-10-04 20:24:15

2009-10-05 03:24:15

Just an update for anyone who may be reading, We are now located @ NE 27th & Alberta.

Our cornbread is 100% gluten free as is our sauce, soy curls, tempeh, cole slaw. bbq beans, Frito

pie and lowly Tofu. Come on out to the best street in town and grab a seat in our heated, covered

seating area. currently our hours are W-Sat. 12-8 Sunday 12-6.

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2009-11-27 07:24:32

2009-11-27 14:24:32

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Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:23:25 +0000

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CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

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bon appetit

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Here is your midweek Food Cart News roundup: NBC Nightly New producer Joel Seidman was in

town the past couple of days doing a segment for NBC on Portland's Food Cart scene. He's a good guy

and was excited Portland has taken Food Carts to the next level. They got in some great footage of the

carts both during setup and during the lunch hour, an interview with Mayor Sam Adams, an interview

with Jesse Sandoval of Nuevo Mexico and finally an interview with yours truly. We met up at the 12th

and Hawthorne "CARTopia" to chat about the advent of the late night cart scene and honestly, how

awesome it is. No word on when the segment will air, but check back, we'll keep you posted.

___________________ Speaking of Jesse Sandoval, he and his new cart Nuevo Mexico were profiled

by the one and only Cuisine Bonne Femme in MIX magazine. If you ever wanted to know about the

trials and tribulations of opening and then owning a cart, you should read this article. Jesse is a great

guy with a great story. Read the article here. ___________________ Whiffies, everyone's favorite late night

fried pie cart is trying something new this week. David Siegel of Belly Timber in SE is acting as guest

Pie filler. David put together some signature pie fillings and they are available all week at Whiffies. I

enjoyed a pork belly, peach and pecan pie that was to die for. Head on out before Belly Timber hangs

their proverbial Pie hat. Whiffies is @ SE 12th and Hawthorne and opens @ 8pm.

___________________ The Portland Mercury is reporting that Food Carts will be part of this year's

TBA (Time Based Arts) festival. TBA's late night performance event "The Works" will

feature the following Food Carts for your noshing needs: Koi Fusion, Al Forno Ferruzza, Ziba's Pita's, Pirate Dog, Los Gorditos, and ice

cream from Rudy Speerschneider of Junior Ambassador's. TBA starts September 3rd and you can find the entire

schedule here. ___________________ Nancy Rommelmann, one of our favorite food

writers from Portland did a great article in bon appétit magazine. The article showcases Portland's "foodquake." I love that

term. Carts profiled include Tabor, Potato Champion, Taqueria Los Gorditos, Junior Ambassador's,

Ziba's Pita's, and Crown Q BBQ. Portland is truly becoming the place to be for Food Carts.

___________________ More articles profiled Portland's Food Cart scene recently, including a great

article by Mike Thelin in Portland Monthly, numerous carts

documented in Women's Day magazine and Fuego Burrito profiled as one of the

nation's best street foods in ForbesTraveler. ___________________ Mississippi Marketplace, a

new Food Cart pod opening soon up off N. Mississippi and Skidmore is beginning to announce the

carts thy will be hosting. Nuevo Mexico will be moving up there in mid September with a brand

spankin' new cart and expanded menu. SugarCube will reopen their tasty cart there. Others include The

Big Egg, focusing on breakfast; Leroy's Familiar Vittles, a barbeque spot; Patty's Wagon, serving West

African and Jamaican food. It is my understanding from chatting with others that the spot's owner

Roger Goldingay has seen upwards of 100+ applications for a spot in this location. I'm excited as I'm

only a few blocks away. See the first carts opening by month's end. ___________________ Gregg

Abbot (from Whiffies Pies) and I will be interviewed on StrangeLoveLive this coming Friday night.

StrangeLoveLive is a local "webisode" produced by Cami and Mike Kaos. They have been doing this

for over a year now every Friday night and focus on the tech scene. Gregg and I will discuss Portland's

Food Carts and the latest news. The show was recorded on Monday since Gregg works Friday nights,

but will be streamed with a chatroom on Friday evening. More information at StrangeLoveLive. ___________________

Lastly, news from beyond Portland about Food Carts. We hear stories of how carts in Portland can cost

upwards of $20,000-$30,000 to open and operate. To some, that is daunting, to others, that is cheap.

Well, in New York, if you want to have a simple hot dog cart outside the MET, you gotta throw down

around $450,000 for your license. A cart was recently evicted from their spot for missing their $54,000

monthly rent. Slate has the details.

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71.237.198.132

2009-08-23 09:36:47

2009-08-23 16:36:47

Major kudos to you, Dieselboi, for taking over the reins of this site and keeping the dream alive.

This is truly a public service.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.204.185.191

2009-08-24 20:27:15

2009-08-25 03:27:15

Guilty, tell me about it. I'm so eternally grateful to Dielboi for stepping up to the plate and taking

over food carts portland. He's doing a fantastic job. I can rest assured here in New Orleans that

he's Keeping the Dream Alive...for all of us.

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Prix Fixe

tdraindelay@gmail.com

http://prix-fixe.blogspot.com

69.5.110.246

2009-08-20 08:39:21

2009-08-20 15:39:21

Actually with the one sig pie, it was Pork Belly (I think) and not beef. Unless they changed. Great

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32.157.0.135

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http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-08-25 19:29:24

2009-08-26 02:29:24

A public service is right--and CBF, kudos to you for jumping in ahead of the current explosion

(cartsplosion?) in interest and great cart-food. I hope you're not jonesing for the carts too bad in

NOLA--I know they'd be one of the main things I'd miss if I had to leave Portland.

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2009-08-26 08:51:50

2009-08-26 15:51:50

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of media attention. I don’t really want to duplicate that: I think Food Carts Portland is

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Location: SW 3rd and Washington Description: When I

walked by Built to Grill the other day, something caught my nose, intriguing me. I had already eaten

lunch, so vowed to return the next day. Luckily, my lunch buddies wanted to head in that direction for

a new Italian cart. We were headed in the exact same direction. I guess I had missed the big Italian flag

on the side of the cart. Built to Grill is new on the scene, having

opened just two weeks ago. The owners, Brooke and Aisha, had the cart built special for them in

Florida and then shipped up - hence the name. Oh, and such a beautiful cart with everything they need

to product a great meal. Built to Grill specializes in Italian sandwiches and pasta dishes. Looking over

the sandwich choices makes one's mouth water. There aren't many places in Portland where one can

find a grilled muffuletta. I sometimes need to hit up the local charcuterie and make it myself. I've been

on a sandwich kick of late, so discovering that Built to Grill is more than pasta encourages me that the

food cart gods are listening to my pleas. I opted for the grilled

muffuletta while my partners chose the Italian hero and the penne with basil pesto. All three meals

were top notch. While I was noshing on the first half of my sandwich, my friend offered up a trade for

half of his grilled hero. Who could pass that up? The chance to try two different sandwiches in one

sitting was great. [caption id="" align="aligncenter"

width="180" caption="Italian Hero courtesy of @Mondofresh"][/caption] [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Grilled Muffuletta"][/caption] The muffuletta was a perfect layering of thinly sliced salami,

mortadella, roasted red pepper and provolone, topped with green olive tapenade. All that between

artisan bread and thrown on the grill and pressed. The hero was a mix of prosciutto, salami, mortadella,

spinach, arugula, peperoncini, provolone and red wine vinaigrette. Both sandwiches were the perfect

size and tasted amazing. I've tried different olive tapenade both from stores and restaurants and

Brooke's was at the top. Reminded me of the first time I ate a muffuletta in New Orleans. I asked him

about it and he informed me that he makes both his tapenade and pesto from scratch. Further, he gets

all of his cheeses and meats direct from Italy. Now that's authentic. Built to Grill is probably going to

become a go to cart for me. I'm a huge fan of paninis and Italian meats. I think I could eat salami and

prosciutto for every meal if it were considered a health food. When your out looking for something

new, go give Built to Grill a try. Tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample

Menu: Bowtie primavera - $5 Penne w/ basil pesto - $5

Portabella Panini: grilled portabella mushroom, caramelized onions, mozzarella w/ basil pesto -

$6 Hot muffuletta: salami, mortadella, roasted red peppers, provolone w/green olive tapenade

- $6 Meltdown: prosciutto, roasted red peppers, artichokes, provolone w/basil pesto - $6

Italian Hero: prosciutto, salami, mortadella, spinach, arugula, pepperoncini, provolone w/red wine

vinaigrette - $6 Soups, Salads and drinks available Hours:

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71.117.135.237

2009-08-24 19:14:38

2009-08-25 02:14:38

Dropped by again today for the grilled chicken panini w/Mondo. Outstanding food.

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Snowyaker

snowyaker@yahoo.com

http://

67.88.211.138

2009-08-31 14:33:51

2009-08-31 21:33:51

Ate here today. The tuna special was the bomb. I'll be back.

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76.105.175.174

2009-08-23 10:06:49

2009-08-23 17:06:49

Found this place a week or two ago and have had the pesto penne twice. I vowed to do a panini

last time but went with the pesto again. One of the best carts I've been to in a long time. Give it a

shot-you won't be disappointed!

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tristan.todd@gmail.com



12.172.32.236

2009-08-23 11:09:15

2009-08-23 18:09:15

This place is a wonderful addition to the 3rd ave lineup. I think the panini are the best in PDX.

Really hope to try the pasta one day but seemingly I can't pass up the great sandwiches...

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Cat

catriona@synotac.com

http://synotac.com

206.72.108.242

2009-09-11 13:27:23

2009-09-11 20:27:23

These guys caught my eye yesterday (after a disappointing search for fish tacos), and I came back

today with with husband. I went for the pesto pasta which was AMAZING. My husband had the

muffaletta, which apparently was also great (although he didn't share any...). The cart itself really

is lovely as well. Big, airy, and obviously very clean. Thanks for the Sunday cleaning! I can't

wait to go back.

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lisa.durden@gmail.com



38.100.223.77

2009-10-12 17:11:37

2009-10-13 00:11:37

I stopped by Built To Grill for the first time today. The food was a pure comfort on a beautiful, if a

bit chilly, day. I ordered the Gnocchi, which was really flavorful with sundried tomatoes and

cheese, and cooked to the exactly right texture. It's hard to find good Gnocchi in Portland. It's

always either overcooked or bland. This was neither--and cheap--at $5!! While I was enjoying

lunch, the owner Brooke, gave me a whole cup of pasta fagioli ham soup to try. It was the perfect

thing to warm up to on a cool autumn day. Bonus: these folks are nice!!

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tierrabodhi@gmail.com



204.245.192.3

2009-09-21 14:39:55

2009-09-21 21:39:55

this is a real find. fabulous food at cart prices. seriously--you'd pay twice as much in a nice

restaurant and it might not be this good. also, really nice people.

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seanDavey.0@gmail.com



76.105.221.108

2009-10-08 04:15:35

2009-10-08 11:15:35

incredible. cheap, friendly, clean and delicious. brooke + aisha have a good thing going. i'll stop

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Luke Lefler

brokenhours@gmail.com

http://www.brokenhours.net/blog

207.170.212.76

2009-10-08 13:23:05

2009-10-08 20:23:05

A superb indian summer mid-day downtown with brilliant skies, "It's the change in the weather,"

says Brooke. That's why I am craving fried food, opting for the fried calamari with roasted red

pepper citrus mayo. "It's really good," says Aisha, turns a knowing glance, it is decided, then - the

Mediterranean Meltdown will wait until another day - I am not a glutton and cannot have both.

But perhaps it won't be enough food. How can they afford to sell it for $5? The lunch hour

rambla on 3rd & Foodcart teems with texters and fleece, the sun of the neighborhood snow an

orderly district above and below a prominent grid, the degree carved from an existing context of

fields, orchards and forests. A chattilyphoned Dave Allen strolls by, headed towards his desk. I'm

up. The brood of pink and white tentaclettes fill its wax-card house, the generous portion of mayo

a chimney into which to plunge Santa-like into the hearth of the old continent, obliterated from

memory by the savory herbs, the delicate breading, the soft chewiness almost unnoticeable - what

cracked peppercorn so playfully lurks between crust and casting director's dream cephalopods! I

was a changed man, I smiled, uttered, regardless, iridescent, "Miss Quigley," I began, half-closing

one eye, "I have had to make some very detailed explanations. Substantial reparations have been

demanded. In this instance, the value of your unique capacities to our research program has

persuaded the Chancellor to pay them in full. Any repetition of this incident will not be tolerated.

Captain, if you would be so kind?" I was soon stumbling in a southerly direction along 3rd

Avenue, past the haunts of eateries I'd once known, now seeming abandoned, dusted over

windows, sundown guest flannel hand-me-ups from a by-gone world, but their loneliness stirred

nothing within me. I was content, happy even, as can seldom be said in this endeavor. Thank you,

Aisha and Brooke, frigga me tutto tuttavia i giorni per trasparire!

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dieselboi

Hamburgers

Hamburgers

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SW 3rd and Washington

SW 3rd and Washington

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Soups

Soups

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

dc vegetarian

dc vegetarian

dcvegetarian

dcvegetarian

foodcart

foodcart

Portland

Portland

sandwich

sandwich

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

soup

soup

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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***New Cart*** [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="DC

Vegetarian"][/caption] Location: SW 3rd

between Washington and Stark Description:

Portland is a great city to get fresh produce in. The city hosts a farmer's

market almost every day of the week in almost every neighborhood in the city. You would be hard

pressed not to be able to find fresh veggies on a random Tuesday afternoon. And in the summer? Well,

I think we all become vegetarians a little bit. Enter DC Vegetarian, a new cart that focuses on

Vegetarian and Vegan eats. One of our writers, KMazz, visited DC

Vegetarian the same day I did and has this to add. Good old American comfort food usually screams

"Watch out, arteries!" And yet, when the moment strikes we just gotta have that bacon burger or BLT

served up with some ice cream. How about a planet friendly safe and tasty alternative? The DC

Vegetarian cart supplies all of the above with vegan and vegetarian traditional standbys. You can have

vegan or dairy cheese and vegetarian or tempeh bacon with your veggie burger, or vegan or dairy

cream cheese with a veggie sandwich, for example. There are "chicken" salad and "steak" and cheese

and Italian sub sandwiches and almost everything comes with the option to add avocado or that non-

meat bacon. And if you really really need to, you can get a real grilled Tillamook cheddar and Pepper

Jack cheese sandwich. Not being a vegan myself, I tried the apple, goat cheese, spinach, mayo and

spicy mustard sandwich on Dave's Killer whole wheat bread -- a perfect combo on a warm day if

you've got a lot of city blocks to cover and don't want to be weighed down by a hearty lunch. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Apple and

Cheese by KMazz"][/caption] Upon my arrival at the

cart, I did have to pass a few other's with enticing meat smells, so was glad to see that DC Vegetarian

offered up Vegan burgers and even a BLT. After perusing the menu, I decided I didn't really need meat

alternatives and really wanted to get some vegetables in me. Normally, that would be a Seinfeldish

"big salad," but that day, when I saw that DC Vegetarian served their sandwiches up on Dave's Killer

Bread, I just couldn't resist ordering one. If you haven't tried Dave's, you need to. Such care is taken

with that bread it is criminal how good it tastes. In the end, I chose the hummus and veggie with

avocado on rye. Before I could even finish reading the entire menu, my sandwich was ready. They are

fast. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="180"

caption="Hummus and veggie from DC Vegetarian"][/caption] The rye was

lightly toasted which is exactly how I prefer my sandwiches. Further, this is sliced bread, so it doesn't

take olympic chewing to get through that first bite. The mix of the hummus and sliced fresh veggies

was a great match. I could taste the sweetness of the tomato along with the cucumber and avocado and

the slight bitterness of the greens. The hummus had that hint of garlic that you catch on the back of

your tongue and then remember a few minutes later. All in all, a great sandwich. Simple, tasty and just

what I wanted. As stated, DC Vegetarian offers up what we eat almost

every day - just vegetarian style. Almost everything on the menu can be made Vegan also if that is

what you prefer. When you are out looking for a great alternative to your normal lunch, give DC

Vegetarian a try and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. [Note: DC

Vegetarian will be closed Sept. 3-9] Sample

Menu: Vegan Soups: chili, Mediterranean chickpea, African peanut,

gazpacho - Cup - $2.50; Bowls - $3.25/$4.25 Vegan friendly burger: vegan patty, veggie

fixins: $3.50 Burger addons: vegan cheese: 75¢; vegan tempeh bacon $1.50; etc

BLT - vegetarian bacon, lettuce, tomato and veganaise or mayo - $3.50 Steak and cheese

- house seitan strips, grilled onions and peppers, vegan or dairy cheese on sub roll - $4.50

Hummus and veggie - hummus, tomato, sprouts, cucumber and onion on Dave's Killer Bread -

$4 Most sandwiches can be either vegetarian or vegan Hours:

Monday through Friday: 11am-4pm Website: Http://DCVegetarian.com Phone:

503 317 4448 Email: dcvegetarian@gmail.com Twitter:

DCVegetarian

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Rick Hamell

rick@hamell.net

http://1nova.com/Photoblog

209.162.219.253

2009-08-25 10:53:37

2009-08-25 17:53:37

I think I must be the only person in the world that can't stand Dave's Killer Bread. I've tried, but I

guess I just like plain old wheat too much.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-08-25 19:35:58

2009-08-26 02:35:58

As a long-time vegan, I appreciate the even-handedness with which you guys cover veg-friendly

food. I've tended to find that most of the best veg*n food in Portland is found at "normal," non-

veg-exclusive restaurants and carts; and, conversely, some of the worst (or at least most boring) is

sometimes found at the veg-centric places that seem to spring from ethics more than love of food

(coughVegeThaicough, coughVitaCafecough, coughPapaGscough). But this recent crop of

vegetarian and very veg-friendly carts you've reviewed are calling for a second look--they seem

like they might actually love food.

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tarajaime@gmail.com



76.105.147.202

2009-08-25 20:26:50

2009-08-26 03:26:50

Ian, I've had similar experiences. There's just so much great veg food out there that it's sad to see

these veg-exclusive places totally blow it on quality. I had the chicken salad sub at DC last

Friday, and it was completely awesome. I'm known to be a little picky about my sandwiches, but

this one was really perfect. For the price, I was honestly expecting something kind of small, but it

was huuge. I added lettuce and tomato, which is an odd thing not to include, but even with it the

price was under $5. The bread used was also noteworthy, though I don't know where they got it

from Mmm...just thinking about it makes me want to go back there again this Friday.

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Tatiana

jvketchum@gmail.com



207.238.6.40

2009-08-27 09:45:43

2009-08-27 16:45:43

DC Vegetarian rocks! And that Damien is a hunk.

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Edna

ebachy@gmail.com



70.98.75.219

2009-09-01 15:00:36

2009-09-01 22:00:36

We are from Seattle and stopped into Portland on a whim while visiting McMenanins Edgefield.

It was about lunch time and we just happened to park nearby the row of food carts. As we scouted

the menus at restaurants along the streets, DC Vegetarian jumped out at us. We got one Steak and

Cheese one Chicken Salad + veggie bacon. Yuuuuuuuuummmm! We sat in the mall up the street

to eat them and decided to grab two more Chicken Salad + Bacon sandwiches for later in the

evening! (We could have gone for the Steak and Cheese, too...and it would have been good to try

the others!) One thing, I think they may want to make the chicken salad, which is premixed with

celery, etc., with the veggie mayo instead of the real thing! We want a DC Vegetarian in

Seattle/Tacoma!!

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WordCamp Portland seeking food cart vendors

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/08/26/wordcamp-portland-seeking-food-cart-vendors/

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:44:44 +0000

dieselboi

Downtown

Downtown

NEWS

NEWS

foodcart

foodcart

NEWS

NEWS

wordcamp

wordcamp

wordcamp portland

wordcamp portland

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1264



WordCamp Portland is looking to see if they could cater their conference with food carts. The

organizer Kat Markert would need lunch and beverages for two days, with some vegan/vegetarian

options for 200 hungry bloggers. They would offer In-kind sponsorships which include some cool

promotions, tickets to WordCamp, and also a SEO website services package. When:

September 19th - 20th What: Lunch for 200 Wordcamp attendees Where: Webtrends -

851 SW 6th Ave Who: Kat Markert - orderup@mightytasty.net WordCamp Portland is a conference

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Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:35:05 +0000

dieselboi

Comfort Food

Comfort Food

Fried food

Fried food

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Snacks

Snacks

deep fried candy bar

deep fried candy bar

food cart

food cart

Fried food

Fried food

Lunch

Lunch

mac and cheese

mac and cheese

mashed potatoes

mashed potatoes

okra bites

okra bites

Portland

Portland

side cart

side cart

sidecart

sidecart

street food

street food

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1260



***New Cart*** [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="side

cart"][/caption] Location: SW 5th between Stark and

Oak Description: Remember that first time you visited a really nice expensive steak house and were shocked that

your steak didn't come with anything but the steak on a plate? Those amazing mushrooms or curly fries

or green beans were an extra $5 each. How could they do that? Oh, and since then, at every restaurant

you go to, you wish you could just order sides. I know you do. I do. Well, now you can get all the sides

you want. From the creators of the wonderful BrunchBox, they give you side cart. I first saw the menu for side cart on FaceBook and it immediately made me drool. So

many options for sides, and almost everything on the menu is vegetarian. Hushpuppies, seasoned curly

fries, onion straws, cheesy tots, vegetable medley, okra bites, mac and cheese. And all of the offerings

are under $3, so you can get a couple. Upon my first visit, I really couldn't decide what I was hungry

for and then I saw the option of mix and match - 3 items for $5. I opted for okra bites, mac and cheese

shells and baked beans. [caption id="" align="aligncenter"

width="240" caption="side cart mix and match"][/caption] As you can see, these aren't

tiny portions, but enough to sate you for lunch. You can order larger portions of each item on the menu

if you so desire. The okra bites were my favorite that day. Little crunchy nibbles of goodness. I know

many don't like okra, but for me, it is one of the best tasting veggies out there. The mac and cheese was

appropriately cheesy with the shells perfectly al dente. The beans were simple, like those you would

pick up at a BBQ. Nothing here was over the top nor too fancy and that is what I liked. They served up

a great meal at a great price with a great portion. side cart has daily

specials and "Meatless Monday." You should watch their Twitter feed for those or just swing by. They

do offer desert in the form of a battered and deep fried candy bar. Lastly, there is a line item on the

menu - How's-this-for-awesome - you bring us

something edible, we batter (sweet or savory) & fry it. $1-$3 I understand a certain someone who likes food carts is challenging them with items like

squash and thin mints. side cart is yet another example of a cart I wouldn't have thought of, but

Portland has embraced and loves. When your out and about, even if you already have your lunch, drop

by side cart for a little extra...and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: [prices reflect side portions. full orders are available]

Seasoned curly fries - $1.50 Zucchini sticks - $3 Hushpuppies - $2

Tater tots - $2 Cheesy tots - $3 Okra bites - $2 Mashed potatoes -

$1.50 Mac and cheese shells - $2 Stuffing - $2 Thanksgiving: mashed

potatoes, stuffing, vegs - $5 Mix and match any 3 dishes - $5 Smorgasfry: curly

fries + tots + onion straws - $5 Battered and deep fried candy bar - $2-$3

Contact: sidecartpdx@gmail.com Twitter: sidecart Facebook: sidecart fan

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-08-29 22:46:33

2009-08-30 05:46:33

Oh man oh man--any chance the okra is vegan? That's the one food I truly miss from the South--

good fried okra. . .

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Bergamot

bergamot@gmail.com



96.25.76.6

2009-08-27 08:30:19

2009-08-27 15:30:19

How do they have Meatless Mondays without any meat on the menu?

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

74.177.213.171

2009-08-27 10:26:01

2009-08-27 17:26:01

This is effin' genius. Approve, highly.

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Brunch Box

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com

96.25.80.210

2009-08-27 11:22:33

2009-08-27 18:22:33

The mostly-veg menu started out unintentionally b/c most side dishes happen to be meatless. We

do have stuff like chicken tenders and corn dogs on the side cart menu and plan on adding popcorn

chicken soon. Starting next week, brunch box's 7" all-beef hot dogs will be moving over to side

cart (less wait for dog fans). Make sure to check with the guys in the cart as to which items on

side cart's menu are veg. On Mondays we roll out a new vegetarian meal option each to run all

week (this week is vegetarian-chicken-tender basket w/curly fries! It's pretty yum!) Sincere

thanks for the write-up, we're big fans of the site!

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maija

maijaspencer@hotmail.com



209.162.223.125

2009-08-27 11:22:41

2009-08-27 18:22:41

Maybe they are encouraging YOU to be meatless on Mondays?? "Meatless Monday is a non-

profit initiative of The Monday Campaigns, in association with the Johns Hopkins‘ Bloomberg

School of Public Health. Our goal is to help reduce meat consumption 15% in order to improve

personal health and the health of our planet." http://www.meatlessmonday.com/ Although this

may not necessarily improve personal health since nearly everything is fried or cheesy! Sounds

like it will a great winter cart - esp the Thanksgiving one. Yum!

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zaggy

mpearson899@yahoo.com

http://

64.122.194.62

2009-08-27 13:04:40

2009-08-27 20:04:40

Dear god....amazing...even more amazing with a Brunch Box burger as well....One thing missing

from the menu above is MAC AND CHEESE BITES ($3 and $5)!!!!! My ultimate college drunk

food! Amazing..had a few people along so got them, plus cheesy tots and fries...it was all great.

Are you guys going to be open late like on Fridays/Sat? I gotta believe that theres a pretty good

chance of selling your deep fried delicious wares in that area.....

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

74.177.213.171

2009-08-27 13:10:34

2009-08-27 20:10:34

Yeah, late night hours are a wise idea...this cart has "drunk food of the gods" written all over the

menu.

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Dylan Chase

bringinsxeback@gmail.com



68.186.112.123

2009-08-27 13:24:27

2009-08-27 20:24:27

Super smart, can't wait to try it. Zucchini, hush puppies, and mac & cheese are what's gonna

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Brunch Box

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com

206.53.153.60

2009-08-27 17:02:09

2009-08-28 00:02:09

It's true, side cart's goal w/rolling out new vegetarian plates is to encourage people to try a veg

meal on Monday (uh, Brunch Box is a different story. Ha!). Unfortunately there is a clause in the

contract w/City Parking that does not allow carts in our lot to operate late-night, but we will

probably open a late-night Brunch Box/side cart hybrid cart somewhere eventually. No plans

currently for side cart to be open Saturdays.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com



198.182.194.170

2009-09-02 15:46:34

2009-09-02 22:46:34

I understand they now offer popcorn chicken. MMMM. Also, to prove their worth, they have

indeed deep fried a piece of chocolate cake for Mr. JohnTheKiwi.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-09-03 14:15:04

2009-09-03 21:15:04

Damn tasty--but not something I could handle more than once in a blue moon. They stated most

things are vegan, except for the stuffing, beans and gravy (and I assume things that were obviously

not vegan like mac'n'cheese). The batter is vegan--and really pretty unique.

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Mira8

jayneska8@yahoo.com

http://

68.197.114.194

2009-09-10 15:55:46

2009-09-10 22:55:46

!!!! What an insanely good idea this is! That's it, I'm moving to Portland.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/20/food-cart-lunch-mashup/

75.119.209.198

2009-10-20 06:21:09

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[...] the above just wasn’t enough, a short walk down 5th took Justin to SideCart, where

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Submissions Wanted for I

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/08/28/submissions-wanted-for-i/

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:57:38 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

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The lovely Audrey Eschright, part mastermind behind the Portland Food Cart Map, is seeking submissions

for her newest endeavor: I < 3 Food Carts Magazine.

Details are on Audrey's Website, or here is an excerpt from

her personal blog: In the last few months, Portland‘s food cart scene has

been getting an increasing amount of media attention. I don‘t really want to duplicate that: I think Food

Carts Portland is doing a great job of documenting what carts are out there. Instead, I‘m looking to

make a sort of fanzine about what we like about our carts, and street food around the world. What

makes this fun? Why are you at Whiffies at 1am three times a week? What surprises you (in good and

bad ways)? To that end, I‘m looking for photos, essays, pirate maps, and other documents about street

food experiences. You can find more details about the format and what I‘ll be doing on the website,

and the link to submit. Hey, count me in!



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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-08-30 20:41:19

2009-08-31 03:41:19

I'd love to see an essay on carts as human-scale capitalism; the role they play in business

incubation and entreprenurialism; increasing interaction between proprietors and consumers

(immediate feedback, knowing where your money goes, etc.); the place of family in cart

businesses (lots of family-run operations); the phenomenon of carts as urban catalysts, turning

urban voids (street-level parking) into vibrant living urban fabric that exhibit characteristics of

classic markets/bazaares/public squares; social interaction via carts (as opposed to social

separation via chains); personal stories of the proprietors as to why they wanted to create a cart

(with probably many fascinating travel stories and histories), etc. So many fascinating topics to be

explored. Kudos on the project. I'd be interested perhaps in doing some interviews--maybe you

could sort of also create a cart-questionnaire to get some data on carts, or to create little profiles of

the owner-chefs of various carts?

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Just Thai

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/08/31/just-thai/

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:44:20 +0000

dieselboi

Dinner

Dinner

Downtown

Downtown

Lunch

Lunch

SW 3rd and Washington

SW 3rd and Washington

Soups

Soups

Thai

Thai

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

food cart

food cart

foodcart

foodcart

just thai

just thai

just thai pdx

just thai pdx

pad thai

pad thai

Portland

Portland

Thai Food

Thai Food

thia

thia

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="Just

Thai"][/caption] Location:

SW 3rd, between Washington and Stark Description: When I was looking for some

good spicy Thai noodles last winter, a few friends recommended a place named I Love Thai Food.

They thought it was down off 3rd avenue, but when I went down there, I couldn't find said cart. I opted

for a different meal that day. Since then, I have discovered that I Love Thai Food, a Portland favorite is

now named Just Thai. The two names are on the side of the cart if only I had looked closer. Just Thai is exactly what their name suggests. A menu full of the Thai dishes

we have come to love and expect. They offer soups, noodle dishes, fried rice and curries. Normally,

when I try a Thai cart, I choose basil fried rice. It is one of my favorite dishes and they do it well there.

Most recently, since I had already enjoyed their fried rice, I opted for Pad See You, a dish made up of

wide rice noodles, eggs, broccoli and carrots. You can get it with either chicken, shrimp or tofu and a

range of temperature - mild to spicy. I chose tofu and medium.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Pad See You from Just Thai"][/caption] I have to say - when you

get lunch at Just Thai, be prepared to eat some for dinner also. My Pad See You was so large, I had it

for lunch, an afternoon snack and then a late night nosh for my wife. Crazy big. All for $5. The dish

was adequately spicy - medium is just that, medium. The noodles are my favorite. Rice noodles have a

texture that when it hits your tongue, it seems like they begin to dissolve. I just love that. Everything

else was top notch. If you're in the market for some great Thai and hungry to boot, check out Just Thai

down of SW 3rd and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu:

Tom Yum soup - $5 Pad see you - stir fried wide rice noodles w/ eggs, broccoli, carrots -

$5 Red Curry/Yellow Curry - $5 Thai fried rice - eggs, onions, green onion,

tomatoes, cilantro, cucumber - $5 Tom kha - $5 Pad Thai - $5 Dishes can

be made with chicken, shrimp or tofu Vegan dishes available Hours:

Monday-Saturday: 11am-6pm Phone: 971 340-

3011 Website: JustThaiPdx.com Twitter: JustThai INSERT_MAP





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Gerald

gerald_leroy@yahoo.com

http://www.blog.geraldleroy.com

71.59.247.27

2009-09-12 16:55:27

2009-09-12 23:55:27

I couldn't agree more. Just Thai is awesome. I just discovered it a couple of weeks ago when I

went down to 3rd and Washington to check out D.C. vegetarian. D.C. was closed that day so I

went to Just Thai instead and have eaten there (well got food from there and eaten elsewhere)

about three times now. Every time I've ordered the same thing: the vegan yellow curry - which is

to die for. The first time I picked it up off the counter I almost dropped my entire order on the

ground because for $5.00 they give you about 10 pounds of food. You can work out by lifting

your food up and down while you walk back to your office to eat. It's enough for two servings

each (i.e. FOUR total) servings for my coworker and myself. Also I couldn't agree more that the

woman who works the counter is totally friendly. I still haven't tried D.C. vegetarian - will have to

try them eventually. Thanks Ian, by the way, for your great blog.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-08-31 20:58:51

2009-09-01 03:58:51

Just to add a little to the vegan angle, which is pretty significant at this cart, I'll quote my Yelp

review: [Added by FoodCartsPortland: a link to the original review]

(5 Stars) While I loved them as 'I Love Thai Food,' the name change to 'Just Thai' doesn't

represent a loss of enthusiasm or an embrace of mediocrity--it simply gets at the fact that the

owner-family-chefs create simple, wholesome, flavorful and unpretentious food at what is, as

everyone notes, an unbelievable value. There is surely fancier Thai to be had, but when you want

simple, clean, fresh Thai in a casual setting (can't get much more so than a cart) nothing beats Just

Thai. Go more than once and you'll be a regular, and you'll feel that you're being welcomed into

the family (in a non-affected, non-mawkish, completely sincere way). The incredibly personable

and kind proprietors are far too modest to ever say so themselves, but at least as far as their vegan

offerings go, no place in town makes fresher, heartier fare. It's the freshness of their veggies (and

tofu) and the deft balance of flavors that sets them apart, even more than the massively generous

portions and prices. The secret weapon that I'm always amazed I don't hear more people talk

about is their vegan Tom Kha. It's the best-balanced tom kha I've ever had--which is saying

something, since it's a soup that uses creamy, sour, and savory in an intricate blend of galangal,

lemon grass, lime, coconut milk, coriander, chilis, and kaffir leaves. Just Thai's is oil-free, rich-

yet-light, and each ingredient speaks individually and in concert. It's a great alternative to spicier,

bolder curries. The only downside (for the cart, not for me) is that it's so flavorful that it can be

"stretched" over enough rice (or quinoa with dinosaur kale--not remotely authentic but simply

delectable) to satisfy literally three or four people. One other ace up the sleeve for Just Thai is that

they stay open later than most carts--7pm, including Saturdays--which means a great dinner option

for those of us living downtown, something generally lacking (especially for vegans). A

wonderful place for omnivores and veg*ns to enjoy together. At first after their absence of several

months and their move from 10th & Alder to the slightly more "remote" 3rd Ave, they were

concerned things might be too slow to make it. The fact that only weeks later word of mouth had

things on solid ground, with many devoted regulars willing to make the "trek" across downtown

(and from all around the city) says it all.

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zaggy

mpearson899@yahoo.com

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64.122.194.62

2009-09-01 11:31:44

2009-09-01 18:31:44

So then whats the story with the "I love Thai food" cart in the 10th and Alder pod? Its still there

isn't it? Thought so? Is the the new cart started by the original owners of the "I love thai food" cart

(heard/believe the rumor they moved on, as the menu did change a bit)...

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-09-01 13:10:41

2009-09-01 20:10:41

The owners of the original 'I Love Thai Food,' who now own/run 'Just Thai,' sold the original--

which is now actually subtly changed to 'I Like Thai Food,' a change which sadly does reflect a

step down in quality. The food at 'Just Thai' is the wonderful stuff many of us enjoyed at 'Love,'

and missed when it became 'Like'.

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Mick39

mackinorama@gmail.com



65.100.39.37

2009-09-02 06:46:54

2009-09-02 13:46:54

Thanks for the great review, Ian. I will definitely seek this place out again. I used to go to I Love

Thai on 10th and noticed something had changed but didn't understand. Now I know. And I totally

agree about wishing more carts would stay open later so that I can get dinner on the way home

after 5.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-10-06 09:36:43

2009-10-06 16:36:43

Drew--glad to hear it's good for the meat-eating crowd, too. Given that they're so accommodating

to us veg*ns, I know they'd be more than happy to adjust the fish sauce level (or leave it out

entirely) to your liking. And don't miss their Tom Kha--I'm sure it's as good in its original chicken

orientation as it is with tofu.

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drewbad4u@yahoo.com



71.222.76.119

2009-10-05 23:39:18

2009-10-06 06:39:18

Great place. I ordered the massaman chicken curry with medium spice. The spice level was great

and everything was cooked nicely...you could cut your potatoes easily with a fork, but they weren't

mushy. Chicken, carrots and onions were tasty. One of the annoying parts of ordering curry from

most carts is that they usually dump the curry over the rice in a to-go box. Instead, Just Thai gives

you a huge container of curry and a box of rice, just like the brick and mortar places do! For

people like me, who prefer to have full control of your rice to curry ratio, it's an added bonus.

Combine that with the huge portions and it's a great deal for $5. The only improvement to make it

a five star cart experience would be to ease off the fish sauce a bit. I'm not opposed to fish sauce at

all and it certainly didn't ruin my meal, but the taste was somewhat prevalent. Super friendly

people, good food, more care than your typical cart and enough food to share with someone else at

a cheap price makes this a standout place.

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Los Angeles Cracks Down on Food Trucks

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/01/los-angeles-cracks-down-on-food-trucks/

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:33:23 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

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http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1292



Politics, land use and economic development are complex issues in cities. The growing popularity of

food carts in some places is causing friction between the carts, neighborhoods, businesses, and often

police. Take Los Angeles for example, where police have started chasing off mobile food vendors

from the area known as "Miracle Mile". The Los Angeles Times reports in this article: ...But last week, the lines disappeared after police officers

swooped in and forced Green Truck and several other mobile food vendors parked in the mid-Wilshire

area to move on. Some drivers said they were cited for minimal violations such as parking too close to

the curb, or parking too far away. Others said they were ordered to pack up and leave. I

have a few problems with this article. Specifically, the article fails to explain whether or not the carts

are allowed by law, and why Police have the authority to remove carts on grounds of,

"They don't have city and health department permits," said Lt. Dan Hudson, watch

commander at the Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Division. "Restaurants complain because

the lunch trucks are taking their business, and they don't have [proper] permits." My

take? If the carts do not have proper permits, then that is a valid health and legal violation, but should

be handled in a consistent manner across the board and in a way that follows standard city and county

procedures. Laws do exist to protect consumers. Carts, like any other business, need to operate on the

up and up. Yet, the pesky questioning journalist in me keeps coming back to this line in the article,

"Restaurants complain because the lunch trucks are taking their business, and they don't

have [proper] permits." Is this a case of "just following the rules", or is Los Angeles

bowing from political pressure of restaurant owners who feel the carts are too competitive? Portland's

own Koifusion Korean Taco Truck (Koifusion is friends with the LA based truck

giant Kogi BBQ), weighs in with their feisty opinion here What are your thoughts? LA taco truck crack down, justified or

not? Is this something food carts and their adoring fans in Portland should be worried about happening

in our fair city?



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No Fish Go Fish

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/02/no-fish-go-fish/

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:09:03 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Yamhill

SW 5th and Yamhill

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Soups

Soups

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

food cart

food cart

foodcart

foodcart

no fish go fish

no fish go fish

Portland

Portland

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

soup

soup

Soups

Soups

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="210" caption="No Fish

Go Fish"][/caption] Location: SW 5th and Yamhill

Description: No Fish Go Fish is one of those great food cart success stories. The

cart, on the corner of SW 5th and Yamhill has been at this location ever since I can remember, serving

up unique soups daily, along with their signature No Fish sandwiches. The success story is that the

owner went from food cart to store front and still makes some great soup. Oh, and the fish? None to be

found... No Fish Go Fish gets its name from the little sandwiches they create called No Fish. Shaped

like little fish, they are cornbread based and come with different fillings, both veggie and meat. The

soups No Fish Go Fish offers are some of the best and unique I have tried. The day I visited, I was

offered up green split pea, cream of jalapeno and bean and bacon. I tasted samples of all three to see

what I would like and it was suggested that I have the bean and bacon, but topped with the cream of

jalapeno. Boyo, that was a great combination. I love that they serve up the soup

in what amounts to a large coffee cup. It is easy to transport and for me, easy to sip and eat at the same

time. The mixture of the two soups was genius. I'm a fan of spiciness, but felt the cream of jalapeno by

itself may be too much. Putting it on top of the bean and bacon gave the entire mix a great level of

spice. Perfect for a cooler summer day. No Fish Go Fish is one of the

original Portland Food Carts and is there every day, even when it is snowing. With autumn coming and

the need to begin donning sweaters and rain slickers, we get to the time when we want something

warm and comforting for lunch. Soup is that something and I'm very glad Portland offers us some great

choices. No Fish Go Fish does publish their soups daily on their website or you can get the daily list

from Twitter. When you visit, have a No Fish sandwich along with your soup and tell them Food Carts

Portland sent ya. Sample Menu:

Soup of the day - changes daily - $4.50 No Fish sandwiches - cheddar cheese; spinach

& feta; curried veggie, tomato mozzarella - $1.50 Soup with 2 No Fish sandwiches -

$6 Hours: Monday through Friday - 11:30am -2pm Contact:

sean@nofishgofish.com Website: www.NoFishGoFish.com Twitter: NoFishGoFish INSERT_MAP



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209.162.223.125

2009-09-03 10:58:56

2009-09-03 17:58:56

Yay! Thanks for writing about No Fish. It's definitely the first food cart I ate at in PDX and must

be one of the longest running. It's perfect food for our PDX winters & great when you want

something comforting & fairly healthy - most options are usually veggie if not vegan. It's not

just for winter though as they usually offer chilled soups on the hottest of days - my fave soup ever

of theirs appeared a few weeks ago - watermelon/apple/sour cream with mint & salt &

cinnamon. Sounds weird, but it was so delicious I had it two days in a row. I love checking the

website for the soups of the day, and the cart owner John is always friendly and funny.

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Moxie RX on VendrTV

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/02/moxie-rx-on-vendrtv/

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:33:09 +0000

dieselboi

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

NEWS

NEWS

Moxie RX

Moxie RX

moxierx

moxierx

vendr.tv

vendr.tv

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1313



Dan Delaney from VendrTV, a fellow cartivore, let us know today that Moxie RX will be on their

show. So

glad Moxie RX is here in Portland. After watching that episode, I'm hungry again.



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Asaase Ital Palace

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/03/asaase-ital-palace/

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:59:49 +0000

KMazz

African-Caribbean

African-Caribbean

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Weekends

Weekends

African-Caribbean

African-Caribbean

asaase ital palace

asaase ital palace

beans

beans

food cart

food cart

foodcart

foodcart

Portland

Portland

rice

rice

rice and beans

rice and beans

street food

street food

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1318



*** New Cart *** [caption

id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Asaase Ital Palace"][/caption] Location: SW

5th and College Description: I didn't realize that what Portland's food cartopia sorely needed was African-Caribbean

specialties until I made a visit to the Asaase Ital Palace by PSU's cart cluster. It's only about two

months old, and my previous attempts to sample its wares were foiled by random closures. At least,

they appeared random. So today when I noticed from two blocks away that a small crowd was gathered

'round, I made a beeline. Where do I start? It's vegan and vegetarian.

That means there's jerk "chicken" and "fish", and a tofu scramble, but most everything else eschews

the ersatz and sticks to real rice, beans and vegetables. The pretty extensive menu is divided up into

Starters, with the prize being the Samosa-like Sambusas ($2.00) but with fry bread (4

pieces for $3.00) and plaintains (5 pieces for $4.00) as other choices; Meals, consisting

mostly of rice and greens cooked with spicy oil, or coconut milk, or tomato sauce with a side of fried

or boiled plantains; and Soup, apparently called "Sip" in the islands ($6.00). You can try

the Groundnut Sip or the Palm Nut Sip. I tried the Jollof Rice Special, touted as a "real African

favorite", and whatever the origin I can say it was very satisfying: moist red rice mixed up with black

eyed peas, a little onion and cabbage topped with slices of cucumber. [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Jollof Rice"][/caption] If you are a fan of coconut, you'll have to give

the Ites Gold and Green Plate a try. How can anyone resist a taste of the tropics with these southern

staples? Red beans on yellow rice cooked with tomato and coconut milk with a small side of boiled

collard-like greens and cabbage could hardly be improved upon. [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Ites Gold and Green Plate"][/caption] Assaase Ital Palace can up that with Asaase's

fresh smoothies. This cart is all about health, nutrition and feeling good and these fruit drinks deliver

($2.50 each). I had the Blue Monday even though it was Wednesday: blueberry, banana and a shot of

vitamin C powder. I perked right up. A patron ordering a Sun Splash of Mango, Strawberry, Banana

and Orange meant the remains at the bottom of the blender became taste tests and happily I indulged.

There was no dairy in these drinks to dilute the flavor. Asaase opens at 9am. Breakfast smoothies

anyone? Oh, about those random closings. The cart owner's husband is a reggae musician and

sometimes they have to play. Sample Menu:

Jollof Rice - small $6, large $9 Starters: Jerk veggie fish - $2 see description

for more information Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday

1-6pm Phone: 503 851 2511 Website: unknown INSERT_MAP



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Susan Kelley

susan.kelley@gmail.com

http://flickr.com/photos/susank

146.197.246.30

2009-09-03 13:15:48

2009-09-03 20:15:48

I love this cart. All of the food is delicious, and the people who run it are so sweet and friendly.

They also have fun music playing, so everyone is happy and dancing as they make your meal.

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131.252.95.253

2009-09-04 12:41:27

2009-09-04 19:41:27

Mmmm. Just finished eating a tasting and satisfying lunch of Jollof Rice and Sambusas with spicy

jerk sauce. I am still licking my lips for the last bits of flavor. Often when I finish a cart meal I can

feel heavy with grease, but not so after this meal. If you are looking for something with real flavor

and character, I recommend it.

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Tara

tara.chavez@fiserv.com

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192.136.50.130

2009-09-25 13:32:12

2009-09-25 20:32:12

I just posted on Stumptown vegans how great this cart is, but I want to spread the word as far as I

can. Awesome!! I had the "Ite...?" and the chickun. They were just wonderful. I love how the

lemongrass sticks really look like the chicken leg bones. I would reccomend this cart to the

vegans and non-vegans.

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Bro-Dogs

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/04/bro-dogs/

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:55:01 +0000

dieselboi

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Late Night

Late Night

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

bro-dog

bro-dog

brodog

brodog

downtown portland

downtown portland

food cart

food cart

foodcart

foodcart

hot dog

hot dog

jalapeno

jalapeno

sausage

sausage

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1303



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="184" caption="Bro-

Dogs"][/caption] Location:

SW 5th and Stark Description: Need a bro-licious dog for lunch? Well, Bro-Dogs is here to help. When I

walked by and saw that they offered up a jalapeño and cheddar dog, I had to bite. Also, if you're in for

a laugh, have a chat with the owner Scott and inquire about his "bro-tastic" day. Bro-Dogs opened earlier this summer along the populated 5th and Stark pod -

interestingly enough, right next to the now closed Dreamer's vegetarian cart. Bro-Dogs serves up

exactly what you would think - hot dogs and sausages. The one thing different than your standard hot

dog offering is their choice for bun. Instead of a standard hot dog bun, they use a large flat roll that is

soft and tasty and fully encompasses the dog without splitting out the bottom. That way, you can add in

the extra grilled onions, maybe some extra cheese or even jalapeño slices. While my friend got the

highly recommended chicken and apple dog, I chose the jalapeño and cheddar. My dog came hot and

spicy with the grilled onions. Scott kept saying something about how the cheese "exploded" and I for

some reason didn't head the warning and BOOM!, I had some hot cheese on my nose and cheek.

Nothing scarring, just more of an embarrassing jolt. It was a great laugh also. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Bro-Dogs"][/caption] The dog served up was one of the

tastiest I've had. I did add additional jalapeño slices and some yellow mustard to give it an extra kick.

It wasn't over the top spicy as I would have expected since the jalapeños were inside the dog. The bun,

as stated earlier as unique, was the best part of the whole meal. I want to find some of those buns for

my next cookout. Bro-Dogs is a great addition to Portland's cart scene.

They have two carts, one on SW 5th and Stark serving the lunch crowd and one for late night down at

W 3rd and Burnside. On my next visit, I think I'll pick up one of their shirts with the slogan 'Ask Me

About My 10" Wiener.' Gotta love it when a cart has fun with the food. Check out Bro-Dog before the

rains come and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Bro! Sample Menu: Classic Bro-Dog: all beef Sabbrett - $4

Derek's double dog: 2 x Sabrett - $6 Polish: 1/4 pounder - $4 Jalapeno cheddar

- $5 Chicken apple - (huge) - $5 Vegan - $4 grilled onions upon

request Hours: Monday-Friday: lunchtime; Late night weekends at 3rd

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2009-09-07 20:17:22

2009-09-08 03:17:22

Bro Dogs is a great institution of Wit and Food. I like the curbside feel of being down on 5th in

the city. Strongly recommend the Homemade macaroni salad !

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burgerdogboy@burgersdogspizza.com

http://www.burgersdogspizza.com

24.20.216.242

2009-09-09 14:42:51

2009-09-09 21:42:51

Really nice to have natural casing Sabretts available in PDX. I like this bun concept, too, which

today he called a "panini bagel bread". Grilling the bread and wrapping the dog in it gives you a

great platform for whatever condiment you want to pour or ladle on the dog. Having celery salt on

the condiment table is a great homage to a chicago dog, as well. I hope these guys are around for

a long time!

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Cat

catriona@synotac.com

http://synotac.com

206.72.108.242

2009-09-10 12:19:02

2009-09-10 19:19:02

I love these guys! One of the best dogs I've ever had -- grilled onions and bread were great

touches, and I loved the fact he checked the temperature. It was so tasty I ate the hot dog while

walking back to the office. I, too, want one of the shirts. Although I suppose it might be a bit odd

since I'm a girl, but hey, this is Portland!

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137.254.4.8

2009-09-14 13:26:35

2009-09-14 20:26:35

I had a Jalapeno Cheddar dog today with Cream Cheese. I was warned it would explode and it

did. Really delicious!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/10/wolf-bears/

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:45:33 +0000

dieselboi

Jewish

Jewish

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SE 20th and Morrison

SE 20th and Morrison

Weekends

Weekends

Falafel

Falafel

foodcart

foodcart

hummus

hummus

Jewish

Jewish

Lunch

Lunch

pita

pita

Portland

Portland

sabich

sabich

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

wolf and bear's

wolf and bear's

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1329



***New Cart*** [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Wolf

& Bear's"][/caption] Location: corner of SE

20th and Morrison Description: Field Trip. That's what I call it. See, I work downtown, so it is pretty easy to visit most of

the carts in a given lunch hour. When you expand to the east side though, then we call it a field trip.

We line up, hold hands, count off and get on the bus; two by two by two.... Seriously though, I had my

time concerns for lunch, yet Wolf & Bear's made it worth the trip. Wolf & Bear's is a new cart run by a young couple with both ties to Israel and it comes out

in their food. I hadn't heard of it until a friend of mine tweeted that she took her daughter there and the

owners were so excited that she pronounced the name of one of their sandwiches properly. The Sabich

(pronounced s-ah-biqh) is a traditional Jewish/Middle Eastern breakfast sandwich which I would eat as

an every meal meal. With a fresh large pita, they put together hummus, grilled eggplant, hard boiled

egg, onions, cucumber, pickles, parsley and salad greens topped with house tahini sauce and amba

(mango pickle.) [caption id="" align="aligncenter"

width="180" caption="Sabich from Wolf & Bear's"][/caption] When I saw the

reference to breakfast and the inclusion of eggs, I wasn't sure what they were concocting, but boy was

that a great pita. The pita itself was chewy and fresh, the hummus garlicky, but not overwhelming. The

grilled eggplant mixed with the fresh onions, cucumbers and greens gave the entire sandwich such a

bright fresh flavor. I have been enjoying fresh veggies all summer from the garden and the veggies

they used had that same freshly picked flavor. I devoured that sandwich at the provided picnic table

while sitting under a large umbrella with my house made lemonade. Not a bad way to escape from the

office for an hour and relax. When you read through Wolf &

Bear's menu, you see they have taken their time to put together some signature dishes. Each dish is

vegetarian and can be made vegan at request. They pride themselves by making the hummus and

labneh (creamy cheese made from uncultured yogurt) from scratch. All sauces and dressings are vegan

For those concerned about gluten, they use sprouted garbanzos in the falafel so those are gluten free.

What more could you ask for. You need a break today from the

downtown hustle. I suggest a field trip. Put on your backpack, grab your permission slip and head on

over to Wolf & Bear's - and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Roadside snack - homemade labneh or

hummus on pita topped with salad greens and drizzles of olive oil - $5 Sabich - (Jewish

traditional breakfast) - pita filled with hummus, grilled eggplant, hard boiled egg, diced onions and

cucumbers, pickes, parsley and salad greens topped with tahini and amba - $7 Falafel - pita

filled with hummus, caramelized onion, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, fresh falafel and salad

greens topped with tahini - $6.50 Out to Lunch - pita layered with labneh, gorgonzola

crumbles, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, falafel, salad greens and ground pepper - drizzled

with olive oil - $7 Salads - $5.50 Housemade lemondade with mint - $2

Kombucha - $3 Cold brewed iced coffee - $2 Hours:

Thursday through Monday - 12pm - 8pm Phone/Contact: unknown

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alexischristensen@gmail.com

http://fuckyeahpdx.tumblr.com

69.4.191.190

2009-09-10 11:00:12

2009-09-10 18:00:12

Hey there, I love this cart! Did you happen to get the hours for it? I think they are like Thurs-

Monday but I'm not sure... Thanks!

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dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

12.172.32.236

2009-09-10 11:23:28

2009-09-10 18:23:28

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jenny

jennyfresh@gmail.com

http://staffmeal.blogspot.com

98.246.172.199

2009-09-10 13:24:19

2009-09-10 20:24:19

this sounds great- I thought it looked a little too stylish to be solid, but now I have to make the

trip!

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ouroboros@fictionsuit.com

http://

76.105.209.127

2009-09-11 10:41:21

2009-09-11 17:41:21

A couple weeks ago I tried the sabich. Two days later I had to go back and have it again. This is an

excellent sandwich, and the zhug (green hot sauce) is phenomenal.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/10/food-carts-pdx-or-nyc/

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:10:18 +0000

dieselboi

NEWS

NEWS

food cart

food cart

foodcarts

foodcarts

midtownlunch.com

midtownlunch.com

new

new

new york

new york

nyc

nyc

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There's some light discussion regarding Portland and New York's cart scenes going on out there on the

Internet after a story was published in the New York Post this week. After NBC News was

here in August and interviewed Mayor Sam Adams about our cart scene, I guess Mayor Sam stated our

carts are better than in New York. Well, New York Mayor Bloomberg took that to heart and went out

a carting to taste what is offered. Our fellow cart enthusiasts at MidTownLunch.com have joined in the conversation, asking their readers who's

best, PDX or NYC. I don't think it is a matter of who's best because each city has much to offer. I will

point out that here in Portland, if you want a choice, we got something for everyone. With the 5 pods

in downtown alone, I counted about 75 carts available for the taking, all within walking distance. One

could easily check out all the carts in an hour. What do you think? Have you visited New York and

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aokoye@gmail.com

http://www.cookingbouchon.com

71.237.139.203

2009-09-10 21:37:43

2009-09-11 04:37:43

Having gone to school in New York for four year and also having lived the majority of my life in

Portland I definitely prefer the food carts in Portland over the ones in NYC. Yes NYC has had

them longer but they just can't beat the sheer variety and concentration that PDX has. In NYC

most of what I've found has been your average hot dog cart (hot dogs, really bad pretzels, and

knishes), carts with either chicken or beef kebabs topped with bbq sauce and served with bread for

a few dollars (they can be really good), and carts that serve halal meat (it reminded me of gyro

meat but I can't remember what type of food it was exactly). There are also dessert carts (well

more like vans), "Mexican" food carts, and I've seen some Indian food as well. One of the other

things that, logistically speaking, sets PDX apart is the ability for carts to set up and stay in

parking lots. It allows for the ability for little pods of street carts to crop up. Along with that, the

clusters of food carts in Portland allows people to be able to go to one location and still have a ton

of variety, something I haven't found true in NYC.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

75.185.186.24

2009-09-11 07:38:06

2009-09-11 14:38:06

I don't think it is an equation of NYC vs PDX and who's cart scene is "better". Tsk-Tsk Sam

Adams for your lack of diplomacy. Both scenes are different. Different populations, different

population densities, different ethnic demographics, different levels of support for the carts by the

two cities (City of Portland supports the carts, City of NYC not so much), different geographies of

development, and different laws around the carts. My take? Both are damn good, but considering

the size of NYC vs. size of Portland, the PDX cart scene is certainly a phenomena. The cart scene

in NYC is more established, but is also more rigid due to the city's laws. It is older and based more

on carts that must move every evening, not the "permi-carts" that sit in Portland's parking lots 24-

7, 365 for years at a time. NYC also has a lack of vacant land meaning that carts have no room to

be grouped into rows, pods and the like. NYC also has a fluid ethnic and immigrant population

that is much more diverse and intense than PDX. That's why you'll see more carts there serving

things like Jamaican Jerk BBQ, Afghanistan rice plates, Halal food carts, carts serving nothing but

Polish Pirogi of all kinds, Goat BBQ from Trinidad on fry bread - you name it. New York also has

a much more organized group of cart owners, with a whole nonprofit dedicated to legal, financial

and other resources. It is also much more expensive there to start and operate a cart and permits

are difficult to procure. Portland's scene is younger, more experimental and includes more

gourmet and offbeat carts such as Whiffies, the Grilled Cheese Grill, etc. We also have a much

bigger focus on artisan, organic, vegetarian and local foods carts. Our City is much more relaxed

about cart zoning and other permitting, and it is easier and cheaper to rent cart space here because

we have more vacant and underutilized land. The cart scene in PDX is also more collaborative and

less competitive overall than NYC, which honestly can be brutally cut throat (including threats of

physical violence) between cart owners. Finally, Portland has a whole website dedicated to food

carts that is quite popular and has a dedicated following of readers and commentary (if I do say so

myself). In case you haven't noticed. NYC has wonderful websites that include food carts, but no

single online community around the carts.

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2009-09-11 09:18:14

2009-09-11 16:18:14

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66.33.213.24

2009-09-11 11:41:56

2009-09-11 18:41:56

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24.21.189.213

2009-09-11 21:48:39

2009-09-12 04:48:39

I want someone to start a real street meat cart in PDX. I tell you, that stuff is to die for. I work for

a company in midtown Manhattan and when I get there, I basically eat street meat for every meal,

since I can't get it here!

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Rochelle (Acquired Taste)

acquiredflavor@gmail.com

http://acquiredflavor.blogspot.com

70.51.248.144

2009-10-19 14:11:22

2009-10-19 21:11:22

I have yet to go to NYC, but I was born and raised in and around the Portland area (I lived just

north of PDX in Battle Ground, WA for a good portion of my life but always was finding myself

in PDX because of friends, family, food, etc) So I can only speak for PDX when I say that you can

find just about any type of food there, where as in other places in the country you can't find it with

out looking all over (mainly the middle of the country as I haven't been to many east coast towns).

I'm sure that NY has many varieties but I'm not certain how easy they are to come by. I've been to

quite a few large cities on the west coast and out of all of them PDX is the easiest for me to find

different types of food easily. This is especially easy during festival times and Saturday Market

where all of the different food vendors manage to gather in one area. They arn't all hamburgers

and fries, hot dogs, or gyros but a large variety of different things to suit different people. Now

that I'm extremely homesick, I'll cut my comment off here :D

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/11/sonny-bowl/

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:04:16 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

Rice n' Beans

Rice n' Beans

SW 3rd and Washington

SW 3rd and Washington

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

food cart

food cart

rice and beans

rice and beans

Sonny Bowl

Sonny Bowl

soy curls

soy curls

vegan bowl

vegan bowl

vegan food cart

vegan food cart

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

veggie

veggie

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="280" caption="Sonny

Bowl"][/caption] Location: SW 3rd and Washington

Description: I was in a discussion with some

cartivores the other day and we arrived on the topic of uniqueness for carts. There are some carts that

offer a menu that while focused maybe on a type of cuisine, the offerings are so broad, it is difficult to

choose one item. Like when you go to the local restaurant which as a 4 page menu. We all agreed that

if you do one thing very very well, just do that and you will succeed. We see this type of focus with

food carts daily. Sonny Bowl is such a cart. They focus their energy and skill on creating a bowl that is

vegan, yet fills you up with everything a growing boy needs. Sonny Bowl specializes in what these

days are called rice bowls. Anywhere you see bento advertised, it is usually a chicken skewer over a

bowl of rice with a few veggies. Not here. Sonny Bowl takes it beyond veggies and rice by adding in

black beans or chickpeas, salsa, soy curls, green beans, and robust sauces. I don't know why I haven't

discovered this gem all these years. I chose the One, and for $5, I got a pretty large bowl with brown

rice covered with black beans, mixed veggies, cilantro-lemon sauce, green chile and salsa. I added in

Soy Curls for the extra $1 since they are my newest soy favorite. [caption id="" align="aligncenter"

width="180" caption="Sonny Bowl"][/caption] I almost couldn't get the top on. Further, I didn't want to put

the top on and crush that beautiful presentation. When I see green chile listed as part of the dish, I think

more of a sauce, but the green chili here was a chunky thick salsa that didn't disappoint. The beans and

rice were cooked just right, not mushy, but not al dente. As far as mixed veggies go, I wonder if they

shift with the season. My dish had thinly sliced steamed yellow and green zucchini. The soy curls were

great. If you haven't tried soy curls, either BBQ'ed or in a dish like this, you have to. They have the

best flavor and texture; a great addition to the meal. Sonny Bowl offers three different vegan bowls

with simple names like one, two and three. All are $5. Like I stated, I love it when someone specializes

in one food type and does it right. Sonny Bowl does it right. If you are down off SW 3rd looking for a

filling and healthy lunch, give Sonny Bowl a try and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya.

Sample Menu: One - black beans, mixed veggies, brown rice,

cilantro-lemon sauce, green chili and salsa - $5 Two - chickpeas, mixed veggies, brown rice,

sweet-pineapple curry sauce - $5 Three - BBQ soy curls, brown rice, green beans in ginger-

citrus sauce - $5 add soy curls to any bowl for $1 drinks, $2; water $1

Phone/Contact: Hours: Monday through Friday 11:30am-3:30pm

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vendogcarts@gmail.com

http://www.vendog.com

67.191.61.19

2009-09-13 05:34:05

2009-09-13 12:34:05

Hay. You know. Alot of the customers that buy my carts would love to cook stuff like this. I just

need to fugure out what the best equiptment to configure the carts with would be. We are down

here in Miami so we won‘t step on your toes but I think alot of customers will be pleased by your

insite. Thanks VenDog

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gerald_leroy@yahoo.com



216.57.96.1

2009-09-29 15:32:07

2009-09-29 22:32:07

I've been hitting the food carts for the past year or so now. The #3 at Sonny Bowl is hands down

the best meal that I've ever gotten at any of the food carts anywhere at any time for the entire time

I've been in Portland. I can't recommend this cart enough. Good music too - also nice guy

running the place behind the counter.

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maijaspencer@hotmail.com



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2009-11-10 15:11:02

2009-11-10 22:11:02

I wanted to add my comments now I've tried all three bowls & urge others to try this one if

you haven't yet! First off - the 3 bowls all were great and very satisfying - especially for $5! All

of them have interesting, flavorful sauces; a nice veggie protein element; fresh veggies; and brown

rice. What's nice is you get a lot of food for the price, but because it's so healthy, I don't feel

sluggish or over-full afterward. My favorite bowl was definitely #3, because of the fresh green

beans and ginger sauce. #2 was my 2nd favorite with another great unusual sauce, and #3 was

delicious, too - I just thought it was less unique (black beans + rice) than the other 2. He also

offers a great selection of hot sauces (including Aardvark!), soy sauce, etc to doctor to your taste.

And, because the bowl he serves it in is so sturdy, I've been washing mine & bringing it back

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gerald_leroy@yahoo.com

http://www.blog.geraldleroy.com

71.20.200.178

2009-11-10 22:57:25

2009-11-11 05:57:25

Awesome. Yeah! RE-USE!! : ) In fact if you bring your own bowl, Sanjay will just use

whatever bowl you bring, which is great. --> Less plastic getting pulled into the ecosystem =

lower impact on the environment. I think that if you bring your own bowl - then you can also get a

discount on a drink. Also if you go to www.portlandpedalpower.com - you can have them deliver

(by bike!) anything on the Sonny Bowl menu. in one order you can accomplish - no excess plastic

ending up in a landfill - no animals harmed since all menu items are vegan - promote bike

culture/bike businesses in Portland (of course no pollution that goes along with a typical delivery

by car) - *awesome food* This is the most progressive food cart in Portland and... also just

happens to have the best food. Check it out!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/14/mississippi-marketplace-welcome/

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:47:55 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

NEWS

NEWS

food cart pod

food cart pod

food carts

food carts

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

North Portland

North Portland

prost

prost

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1346



Over the weekend, we welcomed a new "pod" into the fold of Portland's Food Cart scene. Mississippi

Marketplace, up off N. Mississippi at Skimore did a soft opening on Saturday to show of their new cart

lot and show the neighborhood what they plan to offer. I ventured down as it is down the street from

my home and had the wonderful opportunity to chat with the owner and developer, Roger Goldingay.

Such great people who in, in the face of an economic downturn, moved forward with a complete

remodel of an old abandoned building and built a lot to support the carts. Well done sir. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Former church - built in

1894"][/caption] And [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Mississippi Marketplace

2009"][/caption] Mississippi

Marketplace has space for 10 sites. As of Saturday, there were already 7 carts landed, including Nuevo

Mexico, The Ruby Dragon, Southwestern Pizza Company, Leroy's BBQ, Vittles and Sushi Tree. Yep,

a mobile sushi cart. Pretty awesome huh? Not all the carts were open on Saturday as some were still

working out details with plumbing or inspections. The carts that were open were busy, with a constant

stream of neighbors coming to welcome them. In speaking with Roger, he stated that the carts will be

open from morning to night since some offer breakfast, while others are more geared to the dinner

crowd. The building they remodeled, a former church, will become a German bar named Prost - slated

to open in October. I see heaven in that mix. Food carts and beer? Hmm, honey, I won't be home for

dinner tonight... The best part of this project for me as a resident of the neighborhood is how they took

this abandoned dilapidated building and vacant lot and turned it into a viable business - geared toward

entrepreneurs. All along N. Mississippi and other sections of North Portland, there are new storefronts

or old buildings remodeled for businesses, but the rents are sometimes prohibitive to someone starting

out. Taking the vacant land and quickly populating it with revenue generating businesses from the start

is what we need both in this community and for the economy as a whole. I'm excited for the next few

weeks as every day we'll see changes to the lot with the carts opening and fine tuning their offerings.

Come on up to my neck of the woods and say hi to the newest crop of carts. Oh, and tell them Food

Carts Portland sent ya. Location: SW corner of N. Mississippi and Skidmore

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96.25.66.78

2009-09-15 06:29:52

2009-09-15 13:29:52

Thanks for all the comments everyone. So exciting. I agree, an Indian or Chinese food cart would

be a great addition. Regarding Sushi Tree- we spoke with them and they are a vegetarian cart, so

no raw fish is sitting around at the cart if that is what you are concerned about. They have a very

detailed mission statement on how they plan on running their cart. I'm looking forward to it. See

you there.

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Kas

kasnaidoo@gmail.com

http://mumskitchen@vpweb.com

76.115.72.3

2009-09-16 15:43:20

2009-09-16 22:43:20

Mum's Kitchen @ 3441 N Vancouver Avenue is new to the area. This cute little red food cart

serves INDIAN FOOD!!!

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maturley@gmail.com



71.237.212.205

2009-09-20 17:10:03

2009-09-21 00:10:03

Thanks for the link, Cuisine Bonne Femme! Mr. Nuevo Mexico - we are STOKED to have you in

the 'hood. This is even better than our freezer full of Hatch! See you soon...

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Lance

lance@quadmag.com



66.93.38.177

2009-09-14 09:06:20

2009-09-14 16:06:20

Just found your blog for the first time... I am amazed at the explosion of food carts in Portland

over the last 5 years or so. At first it was just downtown and now it's spreading like crazy! It's

gone from, "I'm tired of these restaurants around here where should I eat?" to, "I gotta go try that

new cart!" I wish there were more crepe carts around here though, I got hooked by all the crepe

shops and crepe carts in San Francisco the last few times I was there. P.S. Have you had a chance

to check out Parker's Waffles on SW 4th and College? I haven't been able to make it over to that

pod area for a while, but I've heard good things.

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Josh

jsh347@gmail.com

http://www.twitter.com/joshh347

199.244.171.65

2009-09-14 09:37:53

2009-09-14 16:37:53

I just bought a condo a few blocks from here and move in a couple weeks!! I can't wait!! I haven't

checked out the Marketplace yet... but I have a feeling it will be a frequent place for me to pick up

a quick bite to eat and hang out for a few!

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jason_fleming_97008@yahoo.com

http://

207.109.69.9

2009-09-14 09:40:57

2009-09-14 16:40:57

I was there on Saturday and didn't see Nuevo Mexico...It was just before noon. Am I blind? :)

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

198.182.194.170

2009-09-14 09:47:47

2009-09-14 16:47:47

Nuevo Mexico is there, the white cart on the end off Mississippi, but they weren't able to open on

Saturday. Watch for them to open soon.

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Mr.Nuevo Mexico

innstereo@yahoo.com



24.21.193.134

2009-09-14 10:52:16

2009-09-14 17:52:16

Hello everybody, I just wanted to let everyone know that I will open up in about a weeks or so.

I'm still waiting for the carts to go in next me so I can set my trailer down permanently (yet still

mobile). I tried to open up on Saturday for free Samples but couldn't work out all the bugs in my

new trailer. It was very exciting to see so many people there on Saturday. Thanks everyone for

supporting our new "pod".

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Steph.leikas@gmail.com



70.98.32.98

2009-09-14 12:15:25

2009-09-14 19:15:25

I ate at two of the new carts on Sunday: Ruby Dragon and Sushi Tree. Both meals were great. I'm

very excited to have great vegan/veggie options in the neighborhood. Hoping some of the carts

stay open late on weeknights as well as weekends since cheap late night dining in the area is

lacking. Permanent outdoor seating and lights would be nice too.

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NMis Neighbor

pdxspin@gmail.com



69.64.235.149

2009-09-14 15:12:45

2009-09-14 22:12:45

I live near there, wish I would have known about the opening. I'm really wishing we could get an

Indian food cart there. I go downtown now for that. There are already plenty of Mexican and

barbecue places around close. Not sure that I would trust sushi from a cart. As for waffles, there is

a great cart near Rebuilding Center at the other end of Mississipi. Also Moxie does buckwheat

waffles when they're open.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

75.185.186.24

2009-09-14 16:26:18

2009-09-14 23:26:18

Indian Food! Yes! Also, isn't the Sugar Cube reopening here? Confused. Finally, congrats to all

the cart owners. Y'all are my heroes.

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-09-14 17:27:41

2009-09-15 00:27:41

Sounds great. I love the "pod" phenomenon--strength in numbers, rather than cut-throat

competition. And as you point out, it's a fantastic adaptation towards reurbanising space that

suffered the "urban renewal"-style destruction of the 60s-80s. One of the two drama-laden Indian

carts at 12th & Yamhill really needs to move, either to Miss. or Alberta--surely in either

location, with no Indian food anywhere near (and probably plenty of vegetarians) they'd make tons

of money, or at least quit halving their potential intake with a competitor. My idea for the cart I'd

open if I couldn't get a job a couple years ago was a vegetarian "sushi burrito" cart--basically a cart

that made only large-ish uncut rolls with two or three (seasonal?) ingredients to order with

wasabi/ginger/tamari already inside, with maybe miso, udon, tea and simple desserts. Easy to eat

on the go, minimal cooking equipment required, potentially pretty affordable food. So I'll be

curious to find out how Sushi Tree is approaching sushi-from-a-cart. . . Maybe not the place to

ask--but does anyone know why there are no Chinese food carts? Seems to reflect the general lack

of (good) Chinese restaurants inside of 82nd--30 Thai carts, a growing number of Vietnamese,

even a couple Korean carts, and no Chinese food. . .

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Jason

jason_fleming_97008@yahoo.com

http://

207.109.69.9

2009-09-15 07:51:58

2009-09-15 14:51:58

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Mr.NuevoMexico

innstereo@yahoo.com



68.186.22.140

2009-09-15 09:47:22

2009-09-15 16:47:22

Hey all, I just wanted to give you an update. Sugar Cube will be moving in soon. Our landlord is

waiting for some equipment he ordered, to help move the rest of the carts in place without using a

tow truck. Another exciting detail about this new "pod" of food carts is the german pub Prost.

The owner seems to be real excited about a symbiotic relationship between the Pub and the Carts.

There is on going dialogue about having the bar patrons able to purchase cart food and bring it

into the bar. Beer and Cart food................ QUE VIVA!!!!

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spoonful of sugar

thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.19

2009-09-15 10:40:49

2009-09-15 17:40:49

Hi Everyone, Kir here from The Sugar Cube....yes the rumors are true! The sweet treats cart will

also grace the Mississippi Pod within the next few weeks, but probably won't officially open for

another month(keep you posted). I've been hard at work getting this lovely cart ready. There are

some new changes to the menu...think dessert bar! Along with some of the oldies but goodies

there will be several fine dining style desserts on the menu that will rotate seasonally. Some

flavors you might see on the new menu: Ovaltine malt, grassy green olive oil, beer, cheddar,

brown butter, bacon and sea salt...you know how I like the salt! Just a quick shout out to all my

good friends and awesome supporters that have stuck by me. I very much hope that I make you all

happy with my new creations and you can taste the love in each and every bite. Suggestions

always appreciated and I hope to keep your tatse buds on their toes. Sugar+Love=Happy, Kir

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http://foodcartsportland.com/ just wrote an article about the Mississippi Marketplace on Sept 14.

Take a look. Five of the carts are open and you can get updates on our twitter account at

http:/twitter.com/missmarketplace | Mississippi Marketplace



http://www.missmarketplace.com/2009/09/15/httpfoodcartsportland-com-just-wrote-an-article-

about-the-mississippi-marketplace-on-sept-14-take-a-look-five-of-the-carts-are-open-and-you-can-

get-updates-on

64.111.99.22

2009-09-15 17:07:47

2009-09-16 00:07:47

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14. Ta...http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/14/mississippi-marketplace-welcome/ [...]

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Jsh347@gmail.com



67.171.175.79

2009-09-15 20:59:23

2009-09-16 03:59:23

Does anyone know if Sushi Tree has a website and/or menu up somehwere?

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maturley@gmail.com



71.237.212.205

2009-09-16 18:36:36

2009-09-17 01:36:36

We are so excited about these carts! I can't wait to try them all! Mr. Nuevo Mexico - You're not

New Mexican food by chance, are you? I love Mexican, don't get me wrong, but my New Mexico

expat husband has green chiles in his veins, and if there was a spot to get his fix so close to our

house... Que Viva indeed!!

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innstereo@yahoo.com



67.170.183.75

2009-09-17 21:12:48

2009-09-18 04:12:48

Alexis, I was born and raised in New Mexico. I have my green and red chile's shipped from New

Mexico. I'm 100% New Mexican!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

75.185.186.24

2009-09-18 11:52:04

2009-09-18 18:52:04

alexis. Trust me. Nuevo Mexico is the real deal:

http://www.oregonlive.com/mix/index.ssf/2009/07/how_to_open_and_run_your_own_food_cart.h

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stumpette

stumpette@gmail.com

http://stumpette.blogspot.com

75.164.191.236

2009-09-21 22:17:34

2009-09-22 05:17:34

Southwestern Pizza Company rules! The crust is perfectly crispy. I have tried to go to the Ruby

Dragon twice. I have to say, they weren't much for customer service the first time. They said they

were only serving brunch, then when I tried to order, they said they were closed. boo. The second

time, they were closed too. Bad timing I guess. I will try again, but 3 strikes and they are out.

stumpette.blogspot.com

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24.22.106.189

2009-09-19 21:14:06

2009-09-20 04:14:06

Looking forward to SugarCube and seeing what other tasty treats await NoPo tastebuds. Happy at

all the vegi/vegan options, however fear that the neighborhood needs more variety of sorts to keep

this corner thriving. We were there today sampling the pizza and orange cream drinks - all

delicious and good people. Future cart ideas - French fries, good sandwiches (Bunk-ish), and I

echo the call for Indian chaat or Ethiopian.

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timadams19@comcast.net



24.22.56.205

2009-09-19 21:23:17

2009-09-20 04:23:17

Tried Southwestern Pizza Company today...OUTSTANDING! It's a pizza on a baked tortilla. Had

the Macho. Going back tomorrow for another. The flavor comes from the toppings because of the

ultra thin crust. Cool new idea.

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timadams19@comcast.net



24.22.56.205

2009-09-20 21:41:41

2009-09-21 04:41:41

Southwestern Pizza Company (place with a pizza on a tortilla) is located at the Mississippi

Marketplace on Mississippi and Skidmore.

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maturley@gmail.com



71.237.212.205

2009-09-23 16:11:47

2009-09-23 23:11:47

Excellent breakfast at The Big Egg this morning! Coffee cart to their left has great fresh juice.

Can't wait to try the rest (Ruby Dragon certainly smells very good)!

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sito.org+food@gmail.com



67.101.8.16

2009-10-02 15:08:47

2009-10-02 22:08:47

re: indian food (a sub-thread of these comments?), as Kas says above, try "Mum's Kitchen", a cart

at the corner of fremont and vancouver. it is *amazing*! i had a great chat with the woman

running it, and while its not strictly indian food (she seemed to be debating what she would put on

a sign to describe it), i will clumsily sum it up as: "indian by way of south africa". mostly though,

the food is delicious! she gave me a lot to sample and the blend of fresh ingredients and varieties

of spices were all fabulous. i didnt try a dish that i didnt like. she has chosen to dispense with

some of the heavier milk-based fat, so you dont get the downtown-indian-food-cart heavy, oily

feeling. however, there are pork and chicken dishes, and fried foods (samosas, etc); so its not

about cutting fat out entirely! i tasted great vegetarian versions of the dishes as well, and sampled

some fresh roti. all on a bed of fluffy rice. wow. and the prices are right ($6-7)... worth every

penny. lest i sound like some sort of fanatic, know that the 3 other people who came up to the

window while i ate had all been there before and independently said they had told "all their

friends" about it. maybe the spices have caused some kinda of trance, but my opinion is, if there is

any justice in the portland food cart world, this cart will have a huge line forming; so please hurry!

-jon

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The Ruby Dragon « Stumptown Vegans



http://stumptownvegans.com/2009/10/14/the-ruby-dragon/

72.233.96.189

2009-10-13 15:45:00

2009-10-13 22:45:00

[...] my first visit to the brand new Mississippi Marketplace cart lot, I overheard two girls

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/15/cora-y-huichol-taqueria/

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:16:51 +0000

dieselboi

Dinner

Dinner

Fish

Fish

Late Night

Late Night

Lunch

Lunch

Mexican

Mexican

Southeast-Portland

Southeast-Portland

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

cora y huichol

cora y huichol

food cart

food cart

Mexican

Mexican

taco truck

taco truck

tacos

tacos

taqueria

taqueria

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1220



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="245" caption="Cora Y Huichol"][/caption] Location: SE 82nd at Holgate

Description: I grew up in rural SE Portland out by Powell Butte, so venture in that

direction every so often to visit family. When I do, I try to take a circuitous route traveling down those

streets I haven't been down since I was a child. Earlier this fall, it was SE Holgate. As we crossed

82nd, I eyed this cart in the lot of the corner market and decided to check it out. Cora Y Huichol is a

Mexican Taqueria truck offering up an extensive menu of Mexican favorites, including many seafood

and vegetarian options. When we were there at around noon on a Saturday, they were doing brisk

business, telling me that this was a favorite among the many taco trucks that line 82nd blvd. I have

been to Cora Y Huichol twice now. On the first visit, I tried the carnitas burrito. I love carnitas. Who

doesn't love braised spiced pork served up with beans and rice, a little guacamole and some spicy

peppers. This wasn't your traditional giant burrito which makes you wish you hadn't finished it. The

size was perfect for the price and I was sated, albeit my mouth was burning from putting on a bit to

much hot sauce. On my second visit, I chose tacos. I normally get tacos to gauge a new taco truck, so

had to try theirs. I am use to paying $1.50 a taco, so was happy to see that out in SE, they are only

$1.25. Woohooo, saving some money! Cora Y Huichol didn't disappoint. You can get tacos served

with your choice of meats from carnitas to asada to chorizo and even lengua (beef tongue.) You can

also get it vegetarian. I picked out three different meats and chowed down. [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Tacos"][/caption] If you are out and about in SouthEast Portland, check out some of the taco

trucks out there. Cora Y Huichol is one of many who offer up excellent Mexican food at a great price.

The Portland Mercury just finished a story on Taco Trucks to give you an idea of

what others like. If you go, grab a lengua taco and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya.

Sample Menu: Choices of meat: asada (steak), adobada (BBQ pork), pollo

(chicken), carnitas (pork), lengua (beef tongue), cabeza (beef cheek), chorizo (Mexican sausage) and

others. Tacos - $1.25 each Quesadillas - $4.49 Burritos - $4.49

Totas - $4.99 Tostadas - $2.99 each Numerous Marisco (seafood) options

ranging from ceviche at $2.99 to Camarones ahogados (shrimp in lemon and spices) for $11.99

Vegetarian options available Hours: Daily 11am-10pm

Phone/Contact: 503 995 6606 INSERT_MAP



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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

75.185.186.24

2009-09-15 11:20:51

2009-09-15 18:20:51

I love this cart! It's a true taco truck in the most traditional Los Angeles style of the word Taco

Truck. No frills, no fancy. All races, ethnicities and walks of life go there to chow down. Also,

this being Hispanic Heritage Month, and me being back in PDX on Saturday, I think Dieselboi

and I should write up more taco trucks this month. Agree?

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JayinPortland

jdpaluch@gmail.com

71.237.176.75

2009-09-18 04:28:15

2009-09-18 11:28:15

Sounds good, and looking forward to more taco truck writeups! I'll actually be downtown later

this morning and I'm thinking about trying a burrito from the cart just to the right of Jarochita

(when you're standing facing both). Can't remember the name, but I don't think it's been reviewed

here. The problem, of course, is that it's right next to Jarochita. Yum. Another problem is that I

also have to walk directly past Brunch Box to get there when I step off the 15 bus at 5th &

Washington, so sometimes I don't even make it any further than them... Another one I'd like to

hear some thoughts on would be El Brasero, the late-night (and they open at 6 AM for breakfast

on weekdays too, I believe?) taco / burrito cart in the SE 12th & Hawthorne lot. I was there

the other day and came thisclose to trying it, but backed out at the last second and just stuck with a

cone of fries from Potato Champion. Known quantity, and all that. El Brasero looked kinda $$$,

too. Hmmm...

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mnology

mnology@gmail.com

http://blog.mnology.com

76.115.137.225

2009-09-21 11:11:18

2009-09-21 18:11:18

Not only is this cart within walking distance for me, the tortillas are also handmade, cinching this

place as my fave taco cart. Additionally; they also have al pastor(marinated pork) if you ask for it.

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Burnin’ » Delicious Interiors Wrapped In Humble Exteriors



http://davidburn.com/blog/2009/10/07/delicious-interiors-wrapped-in-humble-exteriors/

74.86.112.18

2009-10-07 15:36:28

2009-10-07 22:36:28

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maggie

futures@teleport.com



76.115.6.241

2009-11-16 14:35:36

2009-11-16 21:35:36

Great food, but they have moved since this was written. They are now located at SE 123rd and

Powell.

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Burgerville Nomad

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/18/burgerville-nomad/

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:01:53 +0000

dieselboi

Dinner

Dinner

Hamburgers

Hamburgers

Late Night

Late Night

Lunch

Lunch

On the Move

On the Move

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Burgerville

Burgerville

BurgervilleUSA

BurgervilleUSA

cheeseburger

cheeseburger

food truck

food truck

hamburger

hamburger

local

local

milkshake

milkshake

Nomad

Nomad

Portland

Portland

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1361



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="245"

caption="Burgerville Nomad"][/caption] Location:

mobile - most recently seen at Pioneer Courthouse Square Description: If you are an Oregonian, when

you think of Burgerville, you may think of Walla Walla sweet onion rings or Blackberry shakes or

Tillamook Cheeseburgers. Burgerville is one of those local chain restaurants that bucks the fast food

trend and embraces what this city loves - local. I have always been a fan of their burgers and known

they were better than the other chains, but it was only in the past few years that Burgerville embraced a

more local stance by partnering with Oregon Country Beef and sourcing their veggies from local

farms. And they are succeeding. Now, they take their menu on the road. The Burgerville Nomad is a burger truck by all accounts. Like many of the taco trucks we see

around the city, it is designed to be truly mobile and doesn't currently have a primary location. The

Nomad has staff too. Not just a couple of individuals in the truck putting together your lunch, but they

have greeters and hosts there to offer you a menu, take your order and hand you a napkin once your

meal is done. I think I counted about seven or eight staff. Wow. They do a brisk business, constantly

busy while I ate my lunch and observed, but no more busy than some of the other carts in the

square. The Nomad offers up an extensive menu. I haven't been in a

real Burgerville in awhile, so this may not be their entire menu. There are the signature burgers, the

homemade veggie burgers, the turkey and chicken sandwiches. There are salads and fries and an

assortment of drinks. They even offer up milkshakes and other desserts, including seasonal ones,

leveraging local fruit harvests. The prices are reasonable - just like in the restaurant and the service is

great. No complaints here. I wanted to enjoy their signature Pepper

Bacon Cheeseburger the other day, but upon arrival, I as informed that they had run out of bacon.

Harrumph! It was only 12:15. I thought that was odd, but picked up the Tillamook Cheeseburger and

enjoyed it just the same. The Burgerville Nomad is a mobile truck, so

if you are looking for it, you should follow them on Twitter or check out their website for current and

future locations. If you want a great burger or blackberry shake, Burgerville is a good choice. When

you find them, tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample

Menu: Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger - Country Natural beef, pepper bacon,

Tillamook cheddar cheese, condiments - $5.70 Tillamook Cheeseburger - Country Natural

beef, Tillamook cheddar cheese, condiments - $4.50 Half-pound Colossal Cheeseburger - 2

1/4 lb. Country Natural Beef patties, American cheese, condiments - $6.40 Hamburger -

$1.60 Cheeseburger - $1.80 Spicy Anasazi Bean Burger - spicy Anasazi bean patty,

Tillamok pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato on a bun - $5.90 Rogue River

Smokey Blue Salad - spring mix greens, Rogue River smokey blue cheese, cranberries, apples and

crape tomatoes - $6.95 French Fries - $2.30 Seasonal Milkshakes - $4.80

Ice Cream Milkshake - $3.60 Hours: varies per event

Phone: 1-866-264-2313 Website: Burgerville.com Twitter: BurgervilleUSA



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Natural Beef

robert@bradysbeef.com

http://www.bradysbeef.com

69.169.147.73

2009-09-19 08:43:26

2009-09-19 15:43:26

I wish there were a burger truck using local, natural beef near where I work. As much as I love

places like Five Guys you can't beat local beef.

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Steve

edfurlong@gmail.com



71.193.205.152

2009-09-21 15:42:40

2009-09-21 22:42:40

Well that was certainly disappointing. I had the Tillamook Cheeseburger and it was a very thin

patty with very little cheese a sad limp bun and way to much mayo and ketchup. The philly

cheese steak place that seems to be missing in action in the square made a far better burger for the

price.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

96.25.66.78

2009-09-21 17:05:39

2009-09-22 00:05:39

Steve, I just walked by Pioneer Square and Ben with his Philly Cheesesteak cart was there and

busy - @4pm. He is just parked differently, right above the KGW studios.

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Steve

edfurlong@gmail.com



71.193.205.152

2009-09-21 21:06:12

2009-09-22 04:06:12

That's great to hear, I didn't realize he moved around. It seemed really unlikely that he was

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TWW Daily Feed for September 21st: Race Week « This Way West



http://thiswaywest.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/tww-daily-feed-for-september-21st-race-week/

72.233.96.152

2009-09-21 05:10:17

2009-09-21 12:10:17

[...] and Oregon Blackberry shakes). They now have a roving cart that moves throughout Portland.

The Burgerville Nomad can be followed (and located) by checking the Burgerville website or

following them on Twitter. [...]

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The Big Egg

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/21/the-big-egg/

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:38:39 +0000

dieselboi

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast Foods

Breakfast Foods

Coffee & Espresso

Coffee & Espresso

Lunch

Lunch

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

North-Portland

North-Portland

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Breakfast

Breakfast

brunch

brunch

eggs

eggs

food cart

food cart

french toast

french toast

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1367



***New Cart*** [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="The Big Egg"][/caption] Location: N. Mississippi at Skidmore in

Mississippi Marketplace Description:

Breakfast! The most important meal of the day. Isn't that what we've learned all our lives?

And yet, what do we eat when running out the door trying to get to the office or run that important

errand - coffee, pastries... or something like that. I try and eat healthy in the morning, but am not the

best example of a breakfast eater. I am usually on the fly to work when I decide I need something and

grab a donut or something equally unhealthy. Today though, I changed it up. I woke up earlier than

usual, made quick my morning routine and walked down the street to a new cart offering breakfast in

my neighborhood- The Big Egg. Mississippi Marketplace, a new pod located in north Portland opened

two weeks ago and the carts are beginning to open and work out the kinks. This morning was The Big

Egg's first morning and I'm glad I was there to welcome them. When I think of breakfast out, the mind

ranges from the full greasy spoon breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, fruit and toast all the

way to the simple egg McMuffin from the fast food joints. If you venture beyond the local diner and

fast food, you can enjoy a healthier breakfast, but you may be required to stand around for awhile since

there are more people wanting that than there are amazing restaurants that offer it. In comes the

breakfast food cart! The Big Egg serves breakfast. Simple as that. They craft breakfast in the form of

egg sandwiches and wraps, but also offer up french toast, granola, fruit and sweet stuff. This morning,

while perusing the menu for the first time, my heart skipped a beat seeing that The Big Egg had a

Monte Cristo on the menu. Seriously, my heart skipped a few beats remembering the last time I

ventured into Monte Cristo land. This is one sandwich you do not take lightly. It is also one I will need

to return for as this morning, I wasn't hungry enough to tackle it. I ordered up the Breakfast Wrap, a

grilled tortilla filled generously with scrambled eggs, roasted red potatoes (chopped up in small pieces

for easy eating,) grilled portabello mushrooms, fire-roasted poblano salsa and Gorgonzola cheese. All

this comes drizzled with their yogurt-lime sauce. It was huge! [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="The Big Egg Breakfast Wrap"][/caption]

As I wandered back down the street to catch my morning train,

I dove in. The wrap was a larger tortilla that wasn't filled to the max. That to me is a good think since I

don't have to worry about everything bursting out the sides. It was juicy, so I got a little messy at the

end, but it was worth it. I loved the mix of the ingredients. Everything was just the right amount that

nothing overwhelmed anything else. The potatoes and mushrooms were cut perfect. Small, so when

grilled, they became tasty morsels. Needless to say, it filled me up. I'm excited to have these new carts

so close to me. With a couple of them, including The Big Egg, offering breakfast, it expands our

options for when we don't want to make it at home. Also, this will be perfect for those weekend

mornings when you want something good but quick before heading out on errands. Head on down to

The Big Egg, enjoy some breakfast or brunch, welcome Gayle and Elizabeth to the neighborhood and

tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: The Portlander: two

eggs any style, cheese, with fresh chive and country dijon mustard served on a toasted Grand Central

brioche - $5. w/meat $6 (meat includes applewood smoked bacon, ham, veggie sausage) The

Arbor Lodge: one egg any style, grilled portobello mushrooms, caramelized balsamic onions, arugula

with roasted garlic and herb aioli on grilled Grand Central brioche - $6.50 The Mississippi

Monte Cristo: one egg any style, grilled black forest ham and gorgonzolla, drizzled with pure mable

glaze, stacked between two pieces crunchy vanilla cardamom brioche French toast and dusted with

powdered sugar - $6.50 Breakfast Wrap: tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, roasted red

peppers, grilled portabello mushrooms, fire-roasted poblano salsa, cheese, drizzled with yogurt-lime

sauce - $4.25; w/meat $5.25 Crunch French Toast: two slices of Grand Central brioche

dipped in vanilla cardamom batter and dusted with powdered sugar. Served with choice of meat -

$5 Granola, Fruit and Yogurt cup - $4 Hours: Daily 7am-2pm

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2009-09-25 13:37:41

2009-09-25 20:37:41

Just tried it and am glad I did! The crunchy french toast is delicious! And I could eat it on the go

because they cut it for dipping. Yesss. Bacon is thick cut, lean and cooked perfectly. Will

definitely be back. Thanks for being in the 'hood!

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2009-09-25 17:39:20

2009-09-26 00:39:20

I love a good fried egg sandwich, and the Good Egg did not disappoint! The lovely lady that

cooked my food was obviously a master of the grill. Usually eggs ordered hard elsewhere come

out overcooked and "burnt", not here. And the bread was soooo soft and had a perfect golden

crisp. The soy "sausage" was hand made from tempeh (not the yucky TVP or gluten) and spiced

deliciously. Ill be back, oh yes, Ill be back!

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jsh347@gmail.com

http://www.twitter.com/joshh347

67.171.175.79

2009-09-26 10:16:09

2009-09-26 17:16:09

They have a blog up as well in case anyone wanted to check it out. Only a few posts so far.

http://thebigeggfoodcart.blogspot.com/

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thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.19

2009-10-03 14:47:44

2009-10-03 21:47:44

Sorry.. I meant Gail!

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roaster@cardinalcoffee.com

http://www.cardinalcoffee.com

76.164.37.136

2009-09-21 18:03:45

2009-09-22 01:03:45

Organic Free Range Eggs?

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dieselboi@gmail.com

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96.25.66.78

2009-09-21 18:08:38

2009-09-22 01:08:38

According to the menu, they serve local cage-free vegetarian fed eggs.

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2009-09-22 04:59:44

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[...] new breakfast cart in Portland; The Big Egg. Breakfast at a cart is a good way to get rid of the

person you brought home last night. Internal [...]

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67.51.246.179

2009-09-22 13:35:43

2009-09-22 20:35:43

RE: Contact info -- The Big Egg has a twitter account at http://twitter.com/thebigegg. Not notably

active, but if we harass them maybe they'll get to tweetin!

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thebigeggcart@gmail.com

http://thebigeggfoodcart.blogspot.com

76.105.246.0

2009-09-22 17:17:40

2009-09-23 00:17:40

Brett, Thank you so much for posting such a kind review of our food cart. We are big fans of this

site and I am so sorry, it wasn't until you were walking away that it dawned on me that you were

the Brett from Food Carts Portland! Now i know what you look like, so come on back and say "hi"

anytime. We want to also thank everyone who has come by the cart over the past 2 days. We

appreciate all the support and look forward to seeing you all again. Mississippi Marketplace is a

terrific location with a diverse collection of food carts...there's definitely something for everyone!

Thanks again, Gail The Big Egg

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maturley@gmail.com



71.237.212.205

2009-09-23 11:11:57

2009-09-23 18:11:57

Excellent breakfast this morning from The Big Egg - the breakfast wrap is perfect! Welcome to

the 'hood!

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thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.19

2009-10-02 14:36:45

2009-10-02 21:36:45

Holy cow! Gale and Elizabeth are definitely doing something right with this super cute, yolk

colored cart. I just had the breakfast wrap and let me start by saying yum.yum.yum. I'm not really

a fan of wraps per se, but this just changed my mind. Tender scrambled egss, a gooey layer of

Fontina cheese, big chunks of well seasoned and crispy potatoes, delicious and an ample portion

of sauteed portabella mushrooms...and this great yogurt-lime sauce that tied everything together

harmoniously. This was not "just" a breakfast wrap, but something thoughtfully put together and

well executed. I'm super happy to be on the receiving end of this special place. Thanks for a

fantastic breakfast!

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24.21.174.198

2009-10-08 12:04:05

2009-10-08 19:04:05

I stopped by here the first time this morning for breakfast and at 12noon I'm still full and happy.

The brioche was such a nice touch along with the chive/mustard spread that accompanied my

perfectly cooked eggs. I make a lot of egg sandwiches at home on a panini grill, so I was skeptical

about going out for one, but this is worth it. Gail and Elizabeth were sweet as can be. So glad to

have this in the neighborhood!

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24.21.198.237

2009-10-10 09:55:11

2009-10-10 16:55:11

So I am ALWAYS on the lookout for a tasty breakfast treat, especially of the sammy/wrap/burrito

variety. I was excited to hear about this place, and even more so as I stepped on this sunny

morning and was greeted by a friendly person and a VERY appealing little menu. I was hungry,

ready, and excited for my amazing-sounding egg wrap with taters, gorgonzola and bacon....

...right up until I was told there'd be a 45min wait. What? 45min?!!? At a food cart? Sorry, I'll

head over to La Bonita and get a fantastic breakfast burrito in 10 min. I understand a cart can

only handle so much business, but the lunch places downtown are PACKED every day and I've

never waited more than 10 min for something there. I sincerely hope that either this was just a

fluke, or that The Big Egg can get things running a little more efficiently. It's walking distance

from my home and I'd love NOTHING more than to become a regular at this cute looking place...

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thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.19

2009-10-17 17:16:14

2009-10-18 00:16:14

In defense to the long wait at The Big Egg..they were just named one of the top ten food carts in

Portland and they were absolutely slammed because of it. I eat there often and it usually takes ten

minutes tops for my order. This is a new business that just got hit with unexpected press and they

are working out of an incredibly small cart. Give em a break, come early and plan sometime to sit

and enjoy some lovingly made food. Food that is not out of a jar, but fresh and hot onto the grill

and into your hungry hands. Remember good things come those who wait and I will happily wait

for their breakfast goodies.

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Timdroth@gmail.com



166.205.131.39

2009-10-17 20:16:07

2009-10-18 03:16:07

Rob, I'd say you're just the kind if guy The Big Egg would love to have as a regular. Keep it up,

bro.

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2009-11-06 15:19:22

2009-11-06 22:19:22

I did give the Big Egg another try recently and the wait was much, much more reasonable. Less

than 10 min and the breakfast wrap was FANTASTIC!! I had gorgonzola with bacon and the

pairing was sublime. It was, however, pretty salty with the cheese and the bacon, but still, one the

best breakfast burritos/wraps I've had anywhere in Portland. I will be back!!! :)

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.209.34.176

2009-11-06 19:10:36

2009-11-07 02:10:36

Glad you gave Big Egg a second chance. In professional food reviews, most writers wait a month

or even three before making too many judgments on a new establishment since it does take most

new restaurants awhile to get their timing, staffing, and overall production down. If you've ever

worked in a restaurant then you know that for everything that goes wrong there are 1000 things

from order to serving that could also go wrong but don't. Carts are no different, just in miniature

and come with their own sets of challenges and kinks that need to be worked out. Glad to see the

Big Egg is getting their own rhythm down and honing their production, food and overall timing.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/25/parkers-waffles-and-coffee/

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:51:45 +0000

dieselboi

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast Foods

Breakfast Foods

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Waffles

Waffles

Breakfast

Breakfast

foodcart

foodcart

savory

savory

sweet

sweet

Waffles

Waffles

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1379



***New Cart*** [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="Parkers Waffles and Coffee"][/caption] Location:

SW 4th and Hall Description: A couple of years ago, I would never have thought that waffles could be the

focus of a cart. That was because I wasn't thinking outside the box. I was thinking of the waffles of my

youth - simple breakfast fare served maybe with fruit, but always with syrup. In 2009, waffles have

taken on a whole new persona with numerous carts popping up offering a different take on the

traditional breakfast nosh. Parkers Waffles down in the Portland State University POD joined this past

summer and I'm glad they did. I have enjoyed what I call "waffle

gyros" from a few of the other carts in town. Parkers describes theirs as waffle burritos - I like that.

One difference I saw immediately with Parkers is that they offered up what I would normally see with

a sandwich cart, but with waffles- pulled pork, beef brisket, ham and Gruyere, egg scrambles. They

still do offer up the sweetness that we all love for breakfast, but now we can have waffles for

lunch. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="240"

caption="Oktoberfest waffle from Parker's"][/caption] I chose the daily special - the Oktoberfest - an

Oktoberfest daufelwaffle, split brat, grilled onions, Gruyere, spicy mustard and sauerkraut.

Oktoberfest! All I needed was a giant stein of beer! I'm always concerned the waffle will overpower

the ingredients, but this mix was just right. It was also not that messy. I got some looks while walking

to work - probably envy because my breakfast looked better than their bran muffin. Parkers Waffles

has a great niche here. They are the only cart in the PSU Pod serving breakfast, surrounded by office

buildings and a university. I think that was a great decision. If you're hungry and need both protein and

sweets, take the MAX down to southwest downtown and see Parkers Waffles. Tell them Food Carts

Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: The Original: waffle brushed with sweet

cream or maple butter and lightly dusted with powdered sugar - single-$2.50; double-$4; tripple-

$5.50 Ham and Gruyere scamble: two eggs scrambled with ham, onions, mushrooms and

Gruyere, served on a waffle - $6 The Iron Pig scramble: two eggs scrambled with spinach,

bacon, onion and cheddar, served on a waffle - $6 Pulled Pork: pulled pork from Leroy's

Familiar Vittles with dressing, served on a waffle - $6 Beef Brisket: Leroy's beef brisket

served with choice of cole slaw or not on a waffle - $6 Apple Crisp: grilled granny smith

apples, spices and Amaretto topped with sweetened sour cream and almond pecan streusel served on a

waffle - $5 Lemon and Blueberry: house-made lemon curd and blueberries topped with

whipped cream and lemon zest; served on a waffle - $5 Stumptown coffee and other

beverages available Hours: Monday through Friday; 7am- 2pm

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2009-09-25 13:05:59

2009-09-25 20:05:59

It's worth noting that they have great vegetarian options! My personal favorite is the all veggie

scramble with no cheese, but the pesto man is also great. You can build your own waffle for the

same price, so the choices are endless!

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2009-10-07 18:31:03

2009-10-08 01:31:03

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2009-10-30 16:17:50

2009-10-30 23:17:50

I read this article today and thought that Oktoberfest sounded great for lunch. I went there to order

it. I was dismayed that it discontinued, but they said they will have it back next year. So I ordered

a meat and egg waffle gyro. Again, it was out of eggs! (sigh) Now, I guess I'll just get the

breakfast part: peach with nuts on top of a warm waffle. The size was considerable for the price, 6

dollars. The sauted peach was aplenty and nearly took over the waffle. As i ate bite by bite, I

found that I was enjoying my lunch and forgotten about the.....what was it about? Kudos to

Parker's.

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The Local Grind

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/28/the-local-grind/

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:24:04 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

Rice Bowl

Rice Bowl

chicken

chicken

foodcart

foodcart

rice bwl

rice bwl

teriyaki

teriyaki

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1376



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="The Local

Grind"][/caption] Location: Ira

Keller Fountain Park - SW 4th and Clay Description: Whenever I think of the first

food carts I ate at, I harken back to the early 90's and the carts that were available in Pioneer

Courthouse Square. I forget about the love that we discovered when working down by PSU of the

Hawaiian cart at the Ira Keller Fountain. Over the years, I can't tell you how many rice bowls I ate

there because early on, we were there every day - even in the rain. There is nothing like grabbing an

excellent mix of marinated grilled chicken over rice and sitting at the edge of the fountain and enjoying

the quiet while you eat. Over the years, the cart has come and gone and changed names and ownership.

I'm happy to tell you that The Local Grind offers up what I remember and it is pretty darn tasty.

Some call it bento, others call it rice bowls, I call it chicken over rice. The

Local Grind offers up three different types of marinated grilled chicken over rice - as simple as that.

I'm glad it is simple as it doesn't force me to choose from a large menu and it allows them to focus

their energy on what they do well. The three types are garlic/honey, teriyaki and "da shred." All are

chicken marinated over night and then grilled and fresh for lunch every day. I usually choose two

different types of chicken - garlic and honey and da shred. "Da Shred" is shredded chicken simmered

in fresh ginger and garlic sauce and I'll tell you, it is some of the best chicken I have tasted. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Da Shred and

Garlic Honey over brown rice"][/caption] Sitting

there with the slightly overcast sky, listening to the fountain was a great day to enjoy this lunch. I got a

large, which is more than I really should be eating, but I finished it. The rice was a generous portion (I

chose brown rice) and the chicken was moist and fully flavored throughout. No dry chicken here.

The Local Grind can be found at the top of the fountain across from Keller

Auditorium. I would suggest them for before the opera, but I don't think they do anything but lunch.

While the weather is still nice, head on down to enjoy some local flavor and tell them Food Carts

Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: All

meals are a bed of rice covered with a small or large portion of chicken. Brown or white rice available.

Small -$5; large - $6 Teriyaki - marinated overnight in homemade teriyaki sauce

Da shred - tasty morsels of chicken simmered in fresh ginger and garlic Garlic honey - a

blend of honey, sesame and fresh ginger and garlic Sides - Island style mac salad; fresh

sauteed veggies - $1 Hours: Monday through Friday, 11am-2pm

Website: The

Local Grind on MySpace Email: thelocalgrind@gmail.com

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2009-09-28 11:39:03

2009-09-28 18:39:03

Excellent - glad you covered this cart! I was down at the fountain the other day with my

homemade lunch and watched the guy set up, and the smell was amazing. I was tempted to ditch

my lunch to get something there. Looks tasty - will have to check it out.

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2009-09-28 09:11:19

2009-09-28 16:11:19

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svswearingen@gmail.com

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70.102.64.133

2009-10-01 15:56:40

2009-10-01 22:56:40

Ate there today, the teryaki sauce is amazing and the portion for the small is quite large. New

favorite and worth the walk for lunch.

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svswearingen@gmail.com

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70.102.64.133

2009-11-24 12:33:08

2009-11-24 19:33:08

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The Ruby Dragon

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/09/29/the-ruby-dragon/

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:46:02 +0000

AnnaV

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast Foods

Breakfast Foods

Dinner

Dinner

Lunch

Lunch

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Breakfast

Breakfast

Dinner

Dinner

foodcart

foodcart

Lunch

Lunch

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

Portland

Portland

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1389



***New Cart*** [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="The Ruby Dragon"][/caption] Location: N

Mississippi at Skidmore in Mississippi Marketplace Description: I won't take up too

much of your time introducing myself. But since this is my first post, I should take a moment to say

who I am. I'm Anna, a sometimes blogger and lover of food carts who just spent the last two years

getting my second degree. Diploma framed, I am now ready to start writing again! I'm primarily a

vegetarian, a sometimes fish eater and love vegan food. Though my intent is not to convert meateaters,

I can't help but encourage carnivores to wipe those images of limp, bland bean sprouts and raw carrots

from your mind's eye and open yourself to the possibility of a healthy, delectable alternative to daily

meat. Vegan fare can be incredibly tasty and satisfying even for the most hard core carnivore. Thanks

Dieselboi for allowing me to add my two cents and hopefully this will not be my only post! Last week

I had the great fortune of meeting Tyler of The Ruby Dragon and trying his daily breakfast special. As

a long time vegetarian (and, upon rare occasion, eater of seafood, making me, more accurately, a

fishaterian I suppose) sometimes I just want to go somewhere where I can order ANYTHING on the

menu and not be limited by the presence of any animal products. I also want a meal that's satisfying

and delicious without compromising or substituting on flavor or ingredients and one that isn't all sugar

and carbs. Honestly, I don't believe this is too much to ask of my vegetarian foodies. Thankfully

Portland has a growing and varied plethora of veggie and vegan options for even the most

discriminating palette. The Ruby Dragon, in the new Mississippi Marketplace is a welcome addition to

the already stellar selection of all-vegan fare. Tyler, a long-time vegan, and his partner decided several

months ago they wanted to offer tasty, hearty vegan food with an ethnic flare. With the help of a

contractor, Tyler's beautiful food cart came into existence soon after he and his partner decided to

embark on their food-cart adventures. I happened to waltz by early on a Thursday and was treated to

their daily special; a quinoa pancake (a complete protein for those of you who didn't think vegans can

get all their protein through plant products!) with blueberries. It was absolutely amazing and I

immediately regretted not getting the pancake with dark chocolate and walnuts. Additional, I enjoyed a

tempeh scramble stir-fried with shitake mushrooms, bell peppers, cashews and home blended

Ethiopian curry which was subtle and satisfying. Finally,"You're Home Fries," which are best

described in their menu as "sauteed to perfection... with an Ethiopian touch." I ordered a tall coconut

juice and my entire bill was $9. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Tyler from

The Ruby Dragon"][/caption] The Ruby Dragon had only been open a handful of

days when I wandered over to the corner of Skidmore and Mississippi. There were dozens of people

milling about the carts, including an Oregonian photographer, even at 11am. Several people ordered

after me, so I wasn't able to speak with Tyler for too long about his cart. I was thoroughly impressed

with their menu, the friendly, helpful service and presentation. My meal was served on a gorgeous

wooden plate right off the grill. The serving size was more than adequate - I'm not a big fan of

supersized meals, but I also don't like to feel like I'm not getting my money's worth. My sense from our

brief conversation is that Tyler has really invested himself into the quality and philosophy of The Ruby

Dragon. I know I'll be stopping by again soon and you should too. When you do, tell them Food Carts

Portland sent ya. Sample menu: "Eternal Morning" (b-fast) Quinoa

Pancakes - made with fresh ground quinoa flour and hempseeds, topped with real maple, blueberries

& walnuts or with blueberries, walnuts and dark chocolate... one $3.50 - $4.75; two $6.50 -

$4.75 Yammies - Sliced yams sauteed with onions, garlic, cashews, and a touch of spice...

small $3.50; large $4.50 "Soup and Salad Noon" (lunch) Mamma Miso soup -

Buckwheat noodles and tofu, dino kale, local miso, and a tinity of ginger, onion and garlic, topped with

scallion... $5 Roasted Roots - Leeks, potatoes, squash, carrots, parsnips and a

hearty mix of fresh herbs and Indian curry. Served with sprouted toast... $5 "Afternoon Till

Sun Down" (dinner) Roots Fried Rice - Choice of tofu or tempeh, yammies, onion, seasonal

veggies, cashews, sauteed with Ethiopian curry and brown rice. Topped with veganaise and avocado...

$7 Cashew Eggplant - Eggplant, tofu, carrots, bell pepper, green onion, snow

peas, cashews sauteed in a spicy brown sauce with a touch of lime (extra heat available upon request)...

$7 The Ruby Dragon has an extensive menu, this is just a sampling of what they have to

offer. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 8am-8pm Phone:

339 222 1685 Website: The Ruby Dragon Email: trubydragon@gmail.com

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delaney.arthur@gmail.com

http://www.arieldesigns.org

98.246.180.25

2009-10-11 16:24:49

2009-10-11 23:24:49

Yup. Although if you want to be really picky I believe it's spelled with two Es: pescetarian

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Ryan

jerroldpotts@gmail.com

http://

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2009-09-29 14:06:24

2009-09-29 21:06:24

Not to split hairs, but please don't say you're a vegetarian if you eat fish. You're not a vegetarian. I

have no trouble with you going on your own food journey, wherever it takes you. But for us long-

time vegetarians, the question, "but you eat fish right?" is really, really annoying.

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JayinPortland

jdpaluch@gmail.com



71.237.176.75

2009-09-29 21:07:15

2009-09-30 04:07:15

"Pescatarian", I believe it's called... :) Place sounds great, thanks for the review. I have to get up

there one of these days. I just passed right by that new block on the 4 bus the other day, but

didn't have any time to stop on the way as I was in a rush back here to SE from up in St. Johns.

Open on weekends, huh? Hmmm. Maybe I can roll out of bed early one of these Sundays...

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flogthebog@yahoo.com



24.21.136.246

2009-10-13 07:56:10

2009-10-13 14:56:10

Good review overall, but it's unfortunate that it's full of misinformation about vegan food

(complete protein idea - that you must consume it at once - has been discredited for some time)

and while praising, manages to make vegan food sound like it's difficult to enjoy and find and

second-rate to food made out of animal parts. Let's stop apologizing for being vegans.

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James Jennings

baldwolf63@gmail.com

http://www.perceptivetouchmassage.com

24.21.195.140

2009-10-13 17:48:23

2009-10-14 00:48:23

I was curious how it's spelled, because I'm one too! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pescetarianism I

love Wikipedia. I will be working at the Mississippi Marketplace and last week I had a chance to

try the Ruby Dragon's Curry Tofu. Wow, I was not expecting the complexity of flavor. I think

working next to the Ruby Dragon is going to be a wonderful perk of the job!

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superinkygrrl@gmail.com



96.25.66.78

2009-10-26 13:06:04

2009-10-26 20:06:04

Thanks all for the comments. I'm not sure what misinformation about veganism I am guilty of

passing on, so please do help me understand. Also, I am a lover of vegan food hands down! I do

not find it "difficult to enjoy", but love it and enjoy it thoroughly and do not look at it as a

substitute for animal products. And finally, I am not a vegetarian, and should have clarified that I

eat a primarily vegetarian diet instead of referring to myself as primarily vegetarian. Poor wording

on my part, not meant to insult or diminish vegans or vegetarians in any way. By the way, just

stopped by Ruby Dragon over the weekend for the b-fast special and cannot stop raving about the

quinoa pancakes. Do try them with blueberries, walnuts and dark chocolate!! <>

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LeLo

sassygardener@gmail.com

http://www.lelonopo.com

71.236.154.136

2009-10-31 17:10:45

2009-11-01 00:10:45

I had the spicy eggplant curry today and it blew my socks off. Spice-eeeeey! But all in a good

way. And in a real bowl, with a real fork and sticky rice basket! I was very pleased. And I am

neither vegan nor vegetarian but I loved the food and want to go back during the week for a lunch

of that kale salad.

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CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

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Autumn has arrived with the cooler weather and some rain. That doesn't mean the carts close, so keep

on eating at them. Here is some news: There are some new carts out there that we just haven't had a

the time to get to. Carts are opening daily now all around Portland. Here are a few. Che Cafe

- N. Williams at Shaver Mum's Kitchen - Indian food - N. Fremont at Vancouver

Suzette - new creperie on NE Alberta at 29th The Frying Scotsman - a new fish and

chips cart (review soon) on NW 22nd and Raleigh The Fried Onion - Chicago style dogs

made by a New Yorker on NW 22nd and Raleigh WYEast - artisan pizza out off SE 50th,

just north of Powell blvd. Dogfeathers - a new coffee carts is open at Mississippi

Marketplace Southwestern Pizza is now open at Mississippi Marketplace Boy

Gorilla coffee - a coffee cart up by PSU ____________________________________ Some

carts have either moved or changed it up. Their listings have been updated: The Limp

Noodle has setup a permanent location at SW 3rd and Ash. The Empress is now located at

SE 11th and Clay, just south of Hawthorne and has a compound for seating. Nuevo Mexico

has moved to Mississippi Marketplace at N. Mississippi and Skidmore and is slated to open very

soon. Dreamer's cafe is closed and from what I have heard, the cart is up for sale on

Craigslist. ____________________________________ Other tidbits: El Masrey

Egyptian is closed for the next month for vacation. From a sign on their cart, they will reopen on

Nov. 1 with a new menu. Whiffies Fried Pies is doing collaboration week this week with the

winner of the Portland Pie Off - Chefchopper. Head on down for some tasty pies at SE 12th and Hawthorne.

NW 22nd and Raleigh is becoming a little food cart nexus. I visited for the first time yesterday and

there are 3 food carts setup - The Frying Scotsman, The Fried Onion and a Bento place up by 23rd.

More field trips are in order. I discovered a blog by a future food cartrepreneur who is

building his cart from the ground up. I'm excited to see where he lands and what he'll offer. To have

the skills to build a cart tells me you may have mad skills in the kitchen. Check out PDXPicNic, "The blog of a budding Portland food

cart." Gourmet

magazine did a whole week on street food, highlighting some of Portland's gems. Check out the

article to see what other cities offer. ____________________________________ Lastly,

with autumn here and winter not to far away, I'll let you in on a secret - indoor dining options. In

downtown, there are a few places that are open and dry where you can go and freely enjoy your food

cart nosh. The US Bank Tower on SW 5th and Oak has a large spot on the 2nd floor that is actually a

city park. Up by SW 10th and Alder is the atrium for The Galleria building - tables, chairs etc. Down

by PSU at 4th and College, cross 4th ave from the carts and head into the cities Bureau of Planning

building to the basement. Plenty of tables and chairs to get out of the rain. There are more and we'll be

writing an article soon so you can be prepared for the rain. That's about it. There is obviously more, so

when it comes up, we'll let you know. If you hear of new carts or news about carts, drop us a quick

note via the contact form. Enjoy

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2009-09-30 09:22:20

2009-09-30 16:22:20

On a rainy day, the 9th floor of the Mark O Hatfield is supposed to be great. Problem is that you

have to go through TSA-like security to get into the building. It's possible they might take your

plastic knives and forks!

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murdochsally@mac.com

http://www.thefryingscotsmanpdx.com

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2009-09-30 10:14:32

2009-09-30 17:14:32

Hi, the 3 carts on NW Raleigh between 22nd and 23rd are open M-F from around 10 ish to 2. I do

know that James at the Frying Scotsman will be trying out Saturday lunch this week (Oct. 3rd) to

see how the response is during the weekend. His hours are 11 to 2. Thanks.

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rick@hamell.net

http://1nova.com/Photoblog

71.236.201.228

2009-09-30 20:21:14

2009-10-01 03:21:14

The Bento guy has been at that location for a long time, about two years I believe. The Fried

Onion has moved quite a bit lately, it was up near Food Front from what I understand for several

years. It then moved to a parking lot down on 23rd right across from McMenamins, about six

months ago. They then just recently moved down to the NW 22nd location about a month ago.

Their sausages are pretty good, but not outstanding. Their selling point for me is location, and the

owners are very nice to talk too, especially on dreary days.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/01/el-nutri-tacos/

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:11:35 +0000

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Location: 8438 SE Woodstock Description: Located just east of

busy 82nd Avenue in the Lents neighborhood, El Nutri is a perennial SE neighborhood favorite for

both authentic and more American-Mexican fusion taco truck fare; the convenient hours for lunch,

dinner until 10PM and Saturdays; and very decent prices. The recent addition of a large, comfortable

deck and tables and chairs on the patio makes this a nice respite sit-down for lunch or dinner when the

weather is dry. In addition, El Nutri, unlike most "authentic" homespun taco trucks, even has their own

website. Hurrah for taco trucks with websites!

Standard, but far better than average tacos and burritos of all kinds are made with fresh homemade

tortillas, and are supplemented by specials such as huaraches, tortas (including a sloppy lick-smacking Cubana made

with a whole mess of meats such as chicken or ham, egg, refried beans, avocado, lettuce, pickled

jalapenos and cheeses), and a ham and cheese quesadilla. The Lengua (tongue), and Desebrada

(shredded beef) are standouts for those who love carne. All of the meats I've tried are tender and melt-

in-your-mouth, the way they should be. Don't worry though; vegans and vegetarians will be pleasantly

pleased at offerings such as tofu, soyrizo, vegetarian beans, and lots of fresh vegetables. El Nurti even

offers soy mayo and other vegan condiments. It's this kind of attention to detail that makes El Nutri

special. Food comes on nice plates with real silverware, not plastic. The patio is kept clean. The

servers go out of their way to accommodate questions and special request. There is even a kids menu

with smaller portioned, lower priced quesadillas, sopes and the the like. I do have to tell

you all a funny story though, one that for me only adds to the appeal of El Nutri. The neighborhood the

truck is located in is by no means bad, it's simply a "keeping it real" working class Portland 'hood and

not the trendy squeaky clean, boutique-ville we've come to witness in many areas West of 82nd Ave.

That said, the last time I ate at El Nutri, there was a scene in the small apartment complex across the

street that was like a cross between watching Shakespeare in the Park and an episode of Cops: wife

beater t-shirts, angry woman throwing things out the upstairs window, and Bitchin' Camero included.

Viva El Nutri! Viva the Lents Neighborhood! Viva food for the people! Sample

Menu: ~Tacos~ Corn tortillas grilled onions, cilantro and meat. asada (grilled beef)----------

-------------------------------$1.25 pollo (chicken)--------------------------------------------$1.25 alpastor

(marinade pork)-----------------------------------$1.25 carnitas (shredded pork)--------------------------------

----$1.25 Chorizo (Mexican sausage)--------------------------------$1.25 lengua (beef tongue)-------------

--------------------------$1.50 desebrada (shredded beef)---------------------------------$1.50 Sopes $2.50

Small hand made tortilla topped w/ beans, onions, lettuce, Mexican cheese and your choice of meat.

Lengua or shredded beef $0.50 extra Huarache $5.00 Large hand made tortilla, topped with/ black

beans, onions, cilantro, cactus, carne asada and Mexican cheese. ENCHILADA BURRITO $6.00

Beans, rice, cheese, and chicken all wrapped into flour tortilla topped w/ home made enchilada sauce

and sour cream and a side of lettuce and salsa fresca. ~Burritos~ Choice of meat rice, cheese, beans,

lettuce & grilled onions carne asada (grilled beef)---------------------------------$4.50 Al pastor

(marinade pork)---------------------------------$4.50 carnitas (shredded pork)----------------------------------

-$4.50 pollo (chicken)-------------------------------------------$4.50 chorizo con huevo (mexican sausage

& egg)-------- -----$4.50 lengua (beef tongue)--------------------------------------$5.00

desebrada(shredded beef)---------------------------------$5.00 mbc(meat beans & cheese)-------------

--------------------$3.50 Manadero-beans, rice, lettuce, grilled onions, salsa fresca, cheese, sour cream,

red hot sauce, & your choice of meat.(beef tongue or shredded beef $1.00 +)----$5.00 Fire-Beans,

rice, jalapenos, grilled and raw onions, red and green sauce, sour cream, cheese, and your choice of

meat.(beef tongue or shredded beef $1.00 +)--------$5.00 Fajita burrito-beans, rice, grilled onions, red

and green bell peppers, chicken, and button mushrooms------------------------------$5.00 Supreme

burrito-Shredded pork, grilled and raw onions, cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, rice, avocado sauce,

pinto and black beans-----$6.50 Chicken A.B.L.T-Chicken, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, ranch,

& cheese--------------------------------------------------$5.00 Chorizo w/potatoes-Pinto beans, cheese,

grilled onions, sour cream, chorizo, potatoes, avocado, salsa fresca, and lettuce--------------$6.50

~QUESADILLA~ Served with a side of lettuce and salsa fresca. flour tortilla & cheese------------

----------------------$2.50 Meat and cheese----------------------------------------$4.00 CHIMICHANGA

$6.00 Deep fried burrito flour tortilla filled w/ beans, cheese, rice, and your choice of meat, topped

w/sour cream, cheese and a side of lettuce and salsa fresca. NACHOS $6.00 Add meat $3.00 more

Corn tortillas chips, jalapenos, beans, nacho cheese, tomatoes, onions and sour cream Chicken

TOSTADA $3.50 Golden crispy corn tortilla topped w/ beans, onions, lettuce, tomato, sour cream,

mexican cheese and chicken. Or choice of meat $1.00 extra. TACO SALAD $6.50 Flour taco bowl

filled w/ beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream and your choice of meat. ~TORTAs~

Mexican sandwich Mayonnaise, butter, beans, lettuce, onions, jalapenos, avocado, cheese, all grilled

on a Mexican bread. Pollo(chicken)-----------------------------------------------$5.00 Carne asada(beef)---

-------------------------------------$5.00 Alpastor(marinated pork)--------------------------------$5.00

Carnitas(shredded pork)----------------------------------$5.00 Chorizo c/ huevo(Mexican sausage w/egg)-

----------$5.00 jamon(ham)-------------------------------------------------$5.00 Lengua(beef tongue)---------

------------------------------$6.00 Desebrada(Shredded beef)-------------------------$6.00 KIDS MENU

Quesadilla-flour tortilla & cheese w/ your choice of a side of salad, beans or rice-------$2.50

BURRITO-beans and cheese all wrapped into a flour tortilla-------------------------------------$2.50

SOPE-hand made tortilla topped w/ beans & cheese-------------------------------------------$1.50

HUEVOS AL GUSTO-2 eggs any style w/ rice and tortillas-------------------------------------$2.50

Hours: 10am- 10pm Mon-Sat, closed Sundays Website:

http://www.elnutritaco.net/home.nxg E-mail: eljarochochido2m@aol.com

Phone: 503-788-3492 Location: 8438 SE Woodstock

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It's nice that they use real plates and silverware. One of the main reasons I've cut back on food

carts, is all the disposables that go along with them: plastic forks, plastic bags, plastic or foam

containers, etc. I will have to check this cart out...

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manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

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2009-10-02 07:46:13

Anna--I've found a lot of carts will let you use your own containers, or re-use ones from them.

Definitely helps. Not always practicable, but at least at your regular haunts it's worth asking.

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Boy Gorilla Coffee

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/02/boy-gorilla-coffee/

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:57:22 +0000

dieselboi

Breakfast

Breakfast

Coffee & Espresso

Coffee & Espresso

Dinner

Dinner

Downtown

Downtown

Lunch

Lunch

cart

cart

coffee

coffee

Portland

Portland

tea

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Gorilla Coffee"][/caption] Location: SW

Mill st, between 6th and Broadway Description: Coffee. $1. What else is there to

say? Simple. Straight forward. Good tasting coffee. $1. Boy Gorilla coffee figured this one out. All

around the Portland State University campus are both corporate and non corporate coffee shops. Last I

visited one, a small cup of black coffee started at $1.40 and it wasn't that good. For $1 at Boy Gorilla,

you get a 12oz cup of Legare's house blend coffee. You can opt for tea or chai or iced tea all for $1, but

I got the coffee. Pretty tasty for $1. Boy Gorilla is right there just west

of the MAX tracks on SW Mill st. (I grew up on Mill st. in SE Portland, fancy that!) Eschew the bigger

coffee chains and give them a try. Tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Hours: "most days" morning to evening Website: Boy Gorilla blog Twitter:

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thanks for the write up! stop by again soon guava cookies are back for a limited time, and the

voodoo donuts mobile truck is parking right behind us on weds. and fridays from here on out. fyi:

official hours for BG Coffee: Mon-Thur. 7am-8pm, Fri. 7am- 6pm

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:49:28 +0000

dieselboi

Korean

Korean

Lunch

Lunch

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

foodcart

foodcart

mandoo

mandoo

teriyaki

teriyaki

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1387



***New Cart*** [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="184"

caption="dosirak lunch cart"][/caption] Location: SW

4th and Hall Description: A coworker and I needed something hearty for lunch and wanted to try something new. We saw

the shiny yellow cart named dosirak and decided to give it a try. Talk about simple ordering. This cart

offers up one dish and one dish only - marinated chicken over rice with a salad and some dumplings

called mandoos. That's it. The cart is aptly named - dosirak translates to lunchbox. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="240"

caption="dosirak lunchbox"][/caption] The "lunchbox" comes with a

generous portion of sticky white rice covered with amazing marinated charbroiled chicken and a

couple of mandoo (little dumplings.) The salad has a unique miso flavored dressing that is perfectly

matched with the chicken. The lunch was great. A perfect portion with great tastes and wonderfully

simple. I especially like the mandoo as they had a texture and flavor that melted in your mouth. If you're out looking for a new take on marinated chicken and rice, visit

dosirak and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Menu: The Lunchbox: marinated chicken charbroiled to

perfection; fresh green salad with miso dressing and mandoo (little dumplings - $6 Mandoo

(dumplings) - small order 6 pieces - $3; large order 10 pieces - $4 Contact:

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dave@cpnt.com



173.129.96.131

2009-10-05 15:05:53

2009-10-05 22:05:53

I stopped here for lunch a few weeks ago, drawn in by the free sample. Honestly, I wasn't as

impressed as this review. I liked the salad, especially the dressing. And the dumplings were great.

But, I thought that their chicken was covered with sauce that was very sickly sweet and just had

too much sugar with not enough bitter or sour flavors. All in all it wasn't terrible, but given the

great options in the PSU pod (Vietnamese! Afro-Caribbean! Mexican!), this wouldn't be in my top

5.

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Todd

todd@toddstadler.com

http://toddstadler.com/

96.25.66.101

2009-10-07 21:27:10

2009-10-08 04:27:10

My wife and I ate there this past weekend and really enjoyed the meal. You can get brown rice,

too, and I was pleasantly surprised that it was served sticky, Asian style. Unlike some previous

commenters, I really enjoyed the chicken. It was perfectly tender, and the sauce -- while, yes,

sweet -- was great. The dumplings were very tasty, too. I might have enjoyed the salad more, but it

was basically iceberg lettuce (miso sauce or no), which I just don't enjoy. The owner is a very

nice guy, pleasant to talk to while you're waiting for your order.

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Jessica

jkwon87@gmail.com



221.164.223.191

2009-10-11 06:37:38

2009-10-11 13:37:38

hi dieselboy! thanks for posting this. :) i'm the owner's daughter and this made me super happy. i

was wondering if i could steal your pictures of dosirak and post them on the yelp website? i would

take the pictures myself but i'm all the way in korea right now. :P please let me know. thank you

again for posting such a nice review. <3 thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. jessica

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sun

wp92777@hotmail.com



216.99.209.203

2009-10-06 11:26:52

2009-10-06 18:26:52

mandoo is the korean word for "potsticker" "gyoza"

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gustoeater

mulugpdx@aol.com



134.10.202.162

2009-10-07 10:12:59

2009-10-07 17:12:59

i wish I could click on the photos and view a larger version. it's hard to tell from these wee little

thumbnails what is what.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

198.182.194.170

2009-10-07 10:27:15

2009-10-07 17:27:15

Gustoeater, Try now. I didn't realize those weren't linking out to the original. Thanks for the heads

up.

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Scott Rogers

scott@brianscottrogers.com

http://www.brianscottrogers.com

207.109.69.9

2009-10-07 11:36:52

2009-10-07 18:36:52

My only suggestion is that you ask them to go light on the sauce. Otherwise, filling and tasty.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/07/the-frying-scotsman-fish-and-chips/

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:06:08 +0000

dieselboi

Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

NW Portland

NW Portland

british

british

Fish

Fish

fish and chips

fish and chips

foodcart

foodcart

NW

NW

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1427



***New Cart*** [caption

id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="The Frying Scotsman Fish and Chips"][/caption] Location:

NW Raleigh, between 22nd and 23rd Description: Another field trip

yielded yet another great cart find - The Frying Scotsman. This new fish and chips cart is located in

NW Portland, away from the regular pods we normally see every day downtown. Yet, after a 10

minute bus ride and a block or two walk, I found the cart and discovered two more within walking

distance. Who knew NW 22nd was a cart magnet? The day I visited, autumn had arrived and was

threatening rain. Being an Oregonian, I was out just in a sweater with no jacket nor umbrella, secretly

hoping to not be caught uncovered. When I arrived at The Frying Scotsman, I was glad to discover his

cart is in a garage, fully covered and protected from the elements. The Frying Scotsman focuses on

traditional British style fish and chips. The owner and head chef James was born and raised outside of

Glasgow and only recently moved to Portland with his family. While eating my lunch, (during the

downpour, protected by the garage) I was able to chat with James. Such a friendly gentleman who has

traveled the world working in different countries and experiencing life. A lifelong chef, opening a

"British chippy" after not being able to find work in this town was a natural conclusion. [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Fish and Chips from The Frying Scotsman"][/caption] I ordered and thoroughly enjoyed

the haddock fish and chips. James serves up large portions of fish, lightly breaded with a handful of

thick cut fried potatoes. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. I'm one of those

eaters who love his condiments and the tarter sauce complemented the fish just right. What's great was

that it wasn't needed that much as the fish was tasty in and of itself. Sitting there at a small fold up

table decorated with an embroidered table cloth while watching it rain and rain was a perfect way to

spend my lunch. The Frying Scotsman is a find. I'm glad James decided to open this cart. Welcome to

Portland sir and we wish you all well. Take a field trip up to NW 22nd and say hi to James. He's a

great conversationalist and has some great stories. I know I'll be back. Tell them Food Carts Portland

sent ya. Sample Menu: Battered Cod fish and chips - $6.25

Battered Red Snapper fish and chips - $6.25 Battered Haddock fish and chips -

$6.50 Battered Halibut fish and chips - $7.50 Small order of chips - $2.25

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Sally

murdochsally@mac.com

http://www.thefryingscotsmanpdx.com

24.22.121.143

2009-10-19 09:54:04

2009-10-19 16:54:04

Starting today (Monday, 10/19/09), The Frying Scotsman is serving handmade British soups.

Today's is lentil with chopped onions, carrots, celery and red mediterranean lentils. Thanks!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

71.214.83.72

2009-10-08 12:38:49

2009-10-08 19:38:49

I'm excited about this cart. There's a whole slew of British ex-pats, and Americans who have lived

in Britain, now residing in Portland. I've repeatedly heard them lament that Portland needs a real

"chippy". It's a British thing - like a good burger and fries from is to Americans. When you are

away from it, you start to crave it something fierce. Really excited to try Frying Scotsman

myself. I'll be bringing some British friends along for the fun.

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zaggy

mpearson899@yahoo.com

http://

64.122.194.62

2009-10-08 15:25:28

2009-10-08 22:25:28

Tried it and REALLY liked it...it was really great especially for a cart and for what he was

charging. Really nice guy to talk to as well. Definatly will be back. I wish he was down a little

further on 23rd, so that he could really make a go of being a later night place...a little worried that

he's too isolated where he currently is, but wish him well! Also, while James' is awesome and I

don't suggest anyone not hit his place up, for those looking for another taste of true english style

fish and chips, there is "The Fish and Chip Shop" on Mississippi. Amazing as well...though 2x the

price and MUCH longer wait (they actually wait to cut the filets until you order...kinda crazy).

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Jason

jason@northwestmobilekitchen.com

http://northwestmobilekitchens.com

75.216.164.118

2009-10-15 21:09:45

2009-10-16 04:09:45

James is a real decent guy. I heard about him from his neighbors who happen to be friends of

mine. Welcome to NW Portland James..

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jordan

jordan--king@hotmail.com



92.15.8.6

2009-10-16 03:44:17

2009-10-16 10:44:17

James is a really good guy to talk to and his food is great have been 3 times and will be there

many more times the prices are great and the food is better and if anyone is every in portland you

need to go try the The Frying Scotsman Fish and Chips and have a chat with james

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Sally

murdochsally@mac.com

http://www.thefryingscotsmanpdx.com

24.22.121.143

2009-11-17 10:36:59

2009-11-17 17:36:59

The Frying Scotsman is adding two new entrees to the menu today: Salmon ($7.75) and Mahi

Mahi ($6.75) fish and chips. Also now serving Izze sparkling juices.

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Charity

charity@hotmail.com



204.119.1.182

2009-11-05 14:12:29

2009-11-05 21:12:29

Just went for lunch (11/5/09) and am so happy I found this place. My husband is English and we

have tried fish and chips places all across the US to much disappointment. This is the first place

we've found that gives you a real chippy experience. Great battered fish, perfect chips and a

reasonable price. James was also very friendly.

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Nick

captainwhimsy@yahoo.com



149.175.21.193

2009-11-24 14:06:08

2009-11-24 21:06:08

This place is great! Chips are really hard to get right, and James does it fantastically. The fish is

battered just right as well. And after a great lunch today, just found out he's opening on Saturday

lunchtime as well now. Awesome.

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/09/quick-bites/maximusminimus/

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:17:16 +0000

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Quick Bites!

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/09/quick-bites/

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:03:51 +0000

dieselboi

NEWS

NEWS

gourmet magazine

gourmet magazine

new

new

oregonian

oregonian

sidecart

sidecart

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1446



Some quick items from cart land. SideCart, that decadent fried food cart on SW 5th and Oak is

expanding their menu next week to include fried chicken. When Ryan at BrunchBox informed me of

this yesterday, my saliva glands did a happy dance. Watch for the tweets next week. Follow

@PDXFoodCarts if you aren't already. _________________ Gourmet Magazine has shuttered. Bad

news for foodies all around. Nancy Rommelmann, a great food writer and contributor to Portland Food

and Drink wrote a great post on what it meant to her here. Gourmet recently showcased street food all around the nation, including

Portland. Hopefully that will stay online forever. _________________ Got a tweet about a Seattle

food cart festival this weekend, so if you are traveling to the emerald city, check this out. The

Mobile Chowdown 2009 in Interbay (1616 West Bertona.) And check out this cart they profile. I

want one just to travel the country: [caption id="attachment_1447"

align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Maximus/Minmus - photo used under CC. Thanks to

girlstyle"][/caption] __________________ Lastly, and most special. The Oregonian

put together a mashup video honoring Portland's food carts. So cool. Check it out. Portland's Food Cartropolis: the whirlwind tour



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BBQ Fusion

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/12/bbq-fusion/

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:27:44 +0000

dieselboi

BBQ

BBQ

Lunch

Lunch

SW 10th and Alder

SW 10th and Alder

BBQ

BBQ

chicken

chicken

pork ribs

pork ribs

pulled pork

pulled pork

shrimp

shrimp

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1425



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="BBQ

Fusion"][/caption] Location:

SW 10th and Alder (west of 10th) Description: Even with fall in the air and

winter on the way, there isn't a reason to leave the taste of BBQ to summer's past. There are plenty of

places in Portland to get your BBQ fix during the colder months. BBQ Fusion has joined them.

BBQ Fusion offers up a few BBQ options including a pulled pork

sandwich and BBQ ribs. I'm not sure any of the carts downtown offer up ribs, so this is new. I chose to

try the pulled pork sandwich with beans and coleslaw. Before I could take some notes on the menu and

such, my meal was ready. Speedy! [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Pulled Pork sandwich from BBQ Fusion"][/caption] Before I

cruised off to eat this, the owner suggested I try the white sauce. I can't remember if he called it

Alabama or Arkansas white sauce, but I took the suggestion and squirted a bit in my container. That

was the best decision. I'm not sure what is in the sauce. Obviously mayonnaise based, it had spices and

pepper that made it zing. I dipped my sandwich in it throughout the meal wanting more with every

bite. It made the meal. BBQ Fusion is located in one of the ever

growing pods just west of SW 10th avenue on Alder. Next time you are up there and craving some

BBQ, check them out and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Pulled pork sandwich with beans and coleslaw

- $6 Grilled shrimp served over rice with coleslaw (regular or Cajun) - $6 Chicken

skewers - Mediterranean, Thai or Cajun - $6 Sausage plates - brat, beef or veggies - $4

Pork ribs - half rack - $10; full rack $20 Hours: Monday through

Friday - lunchtime Phone: 503-805-4155 Website: unknown

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ElGordo

gordonfeighner@gmail.com



70.102.138.234

2009-10-12 09:26:38

2009-10-12 16:26:38

Mayonnaise-based BBQ sauce comes from Alabama. They do a lot of things backwards there, and

that's one of them. PS - A helpful song to help remember your local BBQ styles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ubTQfr_tyY

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.199.145

2009-10-15 18:16:59

2009-10-16 01:16:59

Thanks for the recommendation Lee. I don't know why we've skipped over Ugarit, but I will

personally rectify the situation next week. Thanks again for reading and for the suggestions! Keep

'em coming!

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Lee Leighton

leeleighton@comcast.net



66.178.159.234

2009-10-15 16:12:24

2009-10-15 23:12:24

Thanks for the detailed write-ups about Portland carts. I just want to offer a recommendation for

you to check out, a personal favorite of mine: Ugarit Mediterranean Meals (apparently named after

an ancient Syrian village). Generally, I do not care for lamb dishes, something about the flavor

in the fat just does not work for me. However, I understand from proprietor Mohammad that he

roasts fresh lamb himself daily, and it is so well drained that I do not have that experience. His is

the only lamb gyros in town that I have found I can eat. I have enjoyed my conversations with

him - he is proud to have raised two sons by running his food cart business. I often take business

colleages or out-of-town guests there for lunch. Also, his business card says he does catering,

which could come in handy for some folks. You will find him in a green & yellow cart on

the west side of SW 10th Avenue, just a bit north of Alder (between Alder & Washington).

~Lee Leighton 503 515-5890 leeleighton@comcast.net

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Nev

Neven@Mrgan.com



76.27.235.2

2009-10-14 08:18:17

2009-10-14 15:18:17

BBQ fusion is easily the worst cart food - and some of the worst food overall - I've had in

Portland. Their "chiken skewers" are dried-out, browned, frozen chicken which tastes the same

(bland and cafeteria-worthy) no matter which style you opt for. Their rice is Uncle Ben's-style,

also dry and flavorless. The beans are a joke - warmed beans out of a can. The sauces are totally

borin and CostCo based like everything else. No wonder the food is served quickly - it's not

cooked, it's just heated. I appreciate your blog, but if you like *every* cart you try, the blog

becomes no better than the Yellow Pages - just a list of places, all equally recommended.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

71.214.83.202

2009-10-14 15:47:15

2009-10-14 22:47:15

I think this is a good opportunity to remind everyone about how Food Carts Portland.com

operates. We are not a food review site. We explore, we eat, we write about the carts based on our

own personal experiences and view points, but we stay away from ratings, stars, and other critical

judgments. We like to let readers make up their own minds on if they like a particular cart or not,

and do love constructive, fair comments in return from our readers. For us here at Food Carts

Portland, part of the joy of eating at carts is the discovery of new things at a low cost - and not all

of those discoveries are going to be to everyone's liking. Our motto is: let everyone decide for

themselves! For us, this site is also about supporting small businesses, documenting Portland's

unique cart culture, and participating in the strong "cart community" in Portland and around the

globe. While we might offer some suggestions and a few tips on what we'd like to see, or where a

cart might improve a bit, if we really think a cart is horrible, we don't write about it. End of story.

If people are looking for reviews in the traditional sense before they head on out to try a specific

cart, I would suggest going to Yelp (www.yelp.com). They do a terrific job there in reviewing

carts based on their guidelines and their members' experiences. To be fair, we did do

recommendations in the early days of running this site, but have intentionally moved away from

that. It's also a good reminder that we need to take those recommendations off of older posts.

Thanks for the reminder! You can read more about what we do and our philosophy behind Food

Carts Portland under our ABOUT page. "The Yellow Pages of food carts". Yes, pretty much

that's what we are, minus the advertising and hopefully more sample menus and photos. No one is

paying us to write about the carts or give them special treatment. We run this autonomously, out of

our own pockets at our own expense. We never, ever accept money, gifts, food or other special

treatment in exchange for writing about specific carts, or writing about them in specific ways.

Hope this helps clarify things a bit more. Thanks everyone for reading and continuing to make

Portland Food Carts what it is! Happy discoveries in cart land to you all and happy eating,

Dieselboi and Cuisine Bonne Femme

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eiti

ernest192@juno.com



24.21.211.196

2009-10-17 20:13:55

2009-10-18 03:13:55

A quote from Nev, "BBQ fusion is easily the worst cart food – and some of the worst food overall

– I‘ve had in Portland..." Although everyone is entitled to their opinions, being the owner/operator

of BBQ Fusion, I don't know what Nev is talking about, but it is clear to me that there is

something fishy about his/her comment. Having said that, we take pride in our establishment and

the food we serve. Having been only open for two months, our level of success and number of

regular customers will attest to that. As to some of Nev's review on specific food served, here is

my version. We serve Aged Basmati Rice that is cooked fresh everyday. The beans are made

from scratch with home-made sauce. The chickens are made daily and of course kept warm in the

warmer. Our pulled pork and ribs are smoked, slow cooked and served the way they are supposed

to. Our 'Alabama White Sauce' is made from scratch. We make our own marinades and rubs. We

even make our own coleslaw dressing from sctratch (yogurt based). As you can see, everything

we do requires great care and is super time consuming. We take pride in the results. At the end,

you be the judge.

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Stewart

stewarthodgett@gmail.com



38.103.165.36

2009-10-23 13:31:27

2009-10-23 20:31:27

> We are not a food review site. You describe food as "good", "delicious", etc and then tell us

to "check it out". That's a positive review, even if you don't label it as one. I don't think there's

anything wrong with being a neutral Yellow Pages of carts. It's useful to know when a cart

opens/closes, what they offer, etc. But to a newcomer, it also reads like a review site. > If

people are looking for reviews in the traditional sense before they > head on out to try a

specific cart, I would suggest going to Yelp The comments on your blog are full of honest

reviews by your readers. Of course, plenty of comments I disagree with, but at times they're very

useful. > I don‘t know what Nev is talking about, but it is clear to me that > there is

something fishy about his/her comment. Why is a negative review automatically fishy? I work

with Nev. We're just two guys in the area who admittedly have high standards for street food. To

be fair, we ate at your cart before you served pork. I'm pretty sure chicken was the only option at

the time. We want to like all the food we eat, but I'm sorry, both the chicken and beans were quite

flavorless. I will come back and try your pork sometime soon. The whole pulled pork and ribs

things is a bit played out in this town, but if it's good, it's good, and I'm willing to give it a try.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

198.182.194.170

2009-10-23 13:40:45

2009-10-23 20:40:45

Stewart, There is no value in writing a negative review of a small business and food carts are small

businesses. We have a different definition of the term review and that's fine. Let the reader

determine if they like a cart or not. For $5-6, it isn't too risky. See you at the carts.

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timvelope

tim@panic.com



38.103.165.36

2009-10-23 13:41:51

2009-10-23 20:41:51

Dieselboi and Cuisine Bonne Femme, Please be a food cart review site, and not a yellow pages of

carts. Please? Tell us what's good, and what to avoid. There are some fantastic carts out there,

and some not-so-good. There's no way to tell the difference just by walking by or looking at a

menu, and I don't have the time to sample every single cart in the city.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

198.182.194.170

2009-10-23 14:09:04

2009-10-23 21:09:04

Comments are closed until further notice. Too many off topic comments that have nothing to do

with this cart. If you woudl prefer standard reviews, once again, we suggest yelp.com. Thank you.

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Buddha Bites

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/13/buddha-bites/

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:03:23 +0000

dieselboi

Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast Foods

Breakfast Foods

Comfort Food

Comfort Food

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Salads

Salads

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Smoothies & Fresh Juices

Smoothies & Fresh Juices

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

gluten free

gluten free

meatloaf

meatloaf

potatoes

potatoes

PSU

PSU

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

smoothies

smoothies

Soups

Soups

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1462



***New Cart*** [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="Buddha Bites"][/caption] Location:

SW 4th and Hall Description: "Hey, that's a new cart isn't it?," was the first words out of my mouth when I

walked up to the carts on SW 4th avenue by PSU. Tucked in between Thai Pasta and a cart named

Rice and Noodle was Buddha Bites, all bright and shiny and new. When I got closer, I began to see the

key words of the 21st century - organic, sustainable, farm direct, probiotic. Gotta try it. And I'm glad I

did. Just looking at the menu and the cart's banner, one can tell these

cartrepreneurs have their finger on the pulse of Portland's food culture. Offering up local organic farm

direct meats and produce, along with gluten free options seems to be what people are asking for daily

in our email box. The menu is broad, ranging from breakfast to lunch, sandwiches to soups and salads

and even fruit and veggies smoothies. As it was lunchtime, I went for the sandwich part of the menu

and picked out "Our Awesome Meatloaf." [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Our Awesome Meatloaf sandwich at Buddha Bites"][/caption] Served on their freshly made Naan bread, the meatloaf sandwich was just that, meatloaf, some

ketchup, may and then leafy greens. No iceberg lettuce here. We're talking flavorful, rich greens that

you would normally find in a salad. The freshness of the greens complemented the rich full flavor of

the meatloaf. I even thing the ketchup was special as it added just the right zing to the entire sandwich

and I don't normally use ketchup. This was a hearty meal; filling, satisfying and enjoyable. Buddha Bites is a welcome cart to the PSU pod. Also, the second cart in that

pod to be open for breakfast starting at 7:30 am. I understand they make their own scones. Mmmmm.

Don't let winter and rain keep you away from this great new cart. They have an awning you can skulk

under while you wait for your meal and if you dash across the street, you can eat in the basement of the

city building. Head on down, grab a smoothie and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Roast chicken with avocado,

tomato and cheddar served on fresh made Naan bread - $6 Our Awesome Meatloaf - with

lettuce, ketchup and mayo served on fresh made Naan bread - $5 Soy cheese, tempeh and

salmon available for substitution Twice baked Potatoes stuffed with garlic ground beef and

cheddar or broccoli and feta - $3 Beef stew bowl served with Naan - $6 Quinoa

tabouli plate w/humus, feta, olives, naan - $7 Naan with two eggs, chipotle black beans and

cheddar - $4 Cranberry almond scones (gluten free) - $2.50 Fruit and Veggie

Smoothies - $3 and much more Hours: Monday through Friday,

7:30am to 4pm Phone: 503 975 8216 Website/Email: unknown

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12.172.32.236

2009-10-14 12:59:45

2009-10-14 19:59:45

Kelley, You're not the only one who was surprised by the menu. When I think of anything with

Buddha in the name, it conjures up steamed veggies and such. Good food though, so I'll be back.

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Kelley

ienjoycheese@hotmail.com

http://kelleyblogsbaby.blogspot.com

131.252.212.22

2009-10-14 08:37:17

2009-10-14 15:37:17

I was a little confused about this spot when I looked at the menu last week. Why "Buddha" if

they're selling meatloaf? Beef stew with naan and smoothies? Oooohkay. I got the veggie melt

yesterday and was happy with it. The only cheeses they offered were cheddar, feta and blue, with

grilled veggies and pesto. For some reason, I was expecting a mild white cheese. I'll go back for

the eggs and chipotle black beans. That naan hit the spot.

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131.252.165.168

2009-10-14 13:28:41

2009-10-14 20:28:41

I think Buddha could do better than steamed veggies, but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be eating

bacon! Wouldn't it be fun to see a menu with all vegan items and optional subs of meat and

cheese?

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12.172.32.236

2009-10-14 13:38:43

2009-10-14 20:38:43

Tara, I've been to that restaurant. Actually a couple come to mind, so now we just need to expand

to the carts I guess. d

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131.252.247.27

2009-10-16 14:21:58

2009-10-16 21:21:58

So yummy! Sorry but I don't care about the name. I care about the healthy choices, local

vegetables and quality meats--nevermind the availability of gluten-free choices. The GF tabouli

plate hit the spot! This place is one of my two top picks for the 4th and Hall Cart choices (the

other being the thai place located on Hall (not the one on 4th). Thanks

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meganzaia@hotmail.com



137.53.241.1

2009-11-16 14:21:07

2009-11-16 21:21:07

Wow! Am I ever glad that the streetcar was stalled today near PSU. Call it divine intervention--I

decided to walk to the PSU food carts instead of going to the ones downtown and boy was I

blessed to find the best GLUTEN FREE turkey sandwich ever. It had home-made, delectable

tender turkey, awesome gravy, just the right amount of cranberry sauce, lovely lettuce and on the

most out-of-this world italian herb focaccia that I've ever tasted. I didn't even know focaccia could

be made gluten free..and I double checked with the chefs, who verified it is definitely gluten free.

WOW! I couldn't stop eating the sandwich as I walked back to work. It was so full of flavor and

love. I will gladly spend 24 minutes of my 30-minute lunch break getting there and back, just to

have more of this blissful, affordable food in the future. Let me just say that I don't even feel like I

need a thanksgiving dinner now, because I am so satisfied by this food. I'm a major foodie and

I'm pretty picky about chai--their chai was incredible too! And they even offered almond milk as a

dairy-free creamer. I'd like to think the Buddha theme relates to the purpose of Buddhism... bliss,

consciousness and an empirical approach to our psyches. In other words, eating here is a sure bet

at experiencing a healthful, happy and satisfied state of being. Thank you Buddha Bites! I think

you've just inspired me to become a food writer!

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amylepis@msn.com

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137.53.50.108

2009-11-11 13:23:11

2009-11-11 20:23:11

Love the food, but I thought it a bit pricey for what you get. Other carts such as the Portland Soup

Company give a little bigger portions for the price. A small bowl of chilli and bread was $7 - a

little much.

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dieselboi

Hawaiian

Hawaiian

Late Night

Late Night

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SW 3rd and Ash

SW 3rd and Ash

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

chicken

chicken

Hawaiian

Hawaiian

kahlua pig

kahlua pig

loco moco

loco moco

pork

pork

rice

rice

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1467



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SW 3rd and Ash Description: I was out late the other night and happened upon the newest cart in the SW 3rd

and Ash pod - Ninja Plate Lunch. They were celebrating their first late night weekend. I had just

munched on a taco from a different late night stand, so was too full to indulge. I'm glad I didn't eat that

night because yesterday, I ventured down and enjoyed a great lunch at Ninja Plate. The owners, Kahala and Kat, told me their goal is to provide large portions of tasty

traditional Hawaiian food for a low price. In looking at the menu, there is nothing there over $5. In this

day and age, $5 is a great price for lunch. When they said large portions, I wasn't sure what that meant

until I saw Kat place two scoops of rice and a generous scoop of potato/macaroni salad on a plate then

pass it over for the Kahlua pig. I had ordered the pig which turned out to be a large portion of pulled

pork shoulder that had been marinated, then cooked and pulled apart before serving. The plate I

received could feed two people easy. [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="240" caption="Kahlua Pork"][/caption] When I sat down to enjoy this meal, I first just stared at it.

What a generous amount of food. I first picked at the pork which was soft, juicy and very flavorful.

Then the rice which was sticky and a perfect match to go with the slightly salty pork. Lastly, I dove

into the potato/macaroni salad...and never looked back. I'm used to the type of macaroni salad that after

a couple of bites, you realize you have eaten your daily intake of mayo. Not so in this case. Mixed in

salad were chucks of potato, carrot, and peas. No excess mayo here. The pork was the highlight of the

entire meal. No extra sauce or salt or any type of seasoning was needed. It stood on its own as a perfect

presentation of this type of dish. I did my best to finish the meal, and almost did. So good. I only left a

little rice. Oh and to top it all off, you get a Dum Dum sucker with every meal. Ninja Plate Lunch opened just a week ago and are still working out a finalized menu. What I list

below is what was offered that day. It may change, but I bet it will only change for the better. Kat and

Kahala are a couple of nice friendly cartrepreneuers, so you should go say hi. Oh and check them out

late night if you in Old Town for a show or just out causing trouble. Tell them Food Carts Portland

sent ya. Sample Menu: Shoyu

Chicken - $5 Kahlua Pig - $5 Hamburger steak - $5 Loco Moco - rice

with hamburger patty on top covered with egg and brown gravy - $5 Chicken Curry - $5

Tofu Curry - $5 all plates come with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of potato/mac

salad Spam Masubi - $2 Hours: Monday through Saturday,

11am-3pm; Friday and Saturday nights from 11pm-3am Twitter: NinjaPlateLunch on Twitter

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dave@daveknows.org

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2009-10-14 12:15:07

2009-10-14 19:15:07

This is the best food news I've heard in a long time. Local kine grinds!

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12.172.32.236

2009-10-14 12:58:40

2009-10-14 19:58:40

Yes Dave, you have to try this place. I lack the descriptive words to tell you how tasty the pork

was. Do it!

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24.20.216.242

2009-10-14 08:14:13

2009-10-14 15:14:13

loco moco downtown? heaven! can't wait to try it!

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nitsuj@gmail.com

http://poormansheli.com/2009/10/13/dave-watson-tackles-bottleneck-couloir/

76.105.210.44

2009-10-14 16:48:51

2009-10-14 23:48:51

will definitely check this out! so many people claim hawaiian food but don't even have kalua pig.

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66.224.171.138

2009-10-15 12:28:17

2009-10-15 19:28:17

Have been waiting for a Hawaiian food cart and am so happy with the Ninjas! The shoyu chicken

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

71.214.83.202

2009-10-14 15:57:12

2009-10-14 22:57:12

Oh, I know a bunch of hungry for home expat Hawaiians are going to be happy this cart exists.

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2009-10-20 09:32:01

2009-10-20 16:32:01

i went with high hopes and was a little disappointed. i hope it's just one of those off days. i

ordered the kahlua pig and man, was it extremely salty? the rice and mac salad were tasty though.

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2009-10-20 13:41:16

2009-10-20 20:41:16

Kalua pig is supposed to be salty. My only complaint is that it was too dry in parts. My friend got

the shoyu chicken and had the same complaint. Sadly, the rice wasn't cooked properly. The grains

were sticky on the outside and still hard on the inside. This is a common mistake, but should be

easy to correct. The macaroni salad was passable, but I'm a big fan of fresh ground black pepper

in Hawaiian mac salad (mixed into the dressing before it's added to the macaroni). It doesn't make

it spicy; it just makes it more mouthwatering. I'll try this cart again in a few weeks and see how

it's going.

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2009-10-20 13:54:30

2009-10-20 20:54:30

We hit up Ninja Plate Lunch today for lunch and were -- sadly -- disappointed. The shoyu chicken

was nicely seasoned and certainly edible, but the texture was off, a little too mealy, like it'd been

sitting in a chafing dish for far too long. The rice was terrible: grainy and crunchy in some places,

gummy and clumpy in others. The kahlua pig was overly salty. Macaroni salad is a personal

preference, but I found the grated carrots and overall lack of flavor to be unpleasant. A little salt

and a lot of pepper would do wonders. The peas are a nice touch, actually. The ideas are good,

and the flavor of the shoyu chicken tells me that someone here knows what they're doing. I'm

hoping a few process tweaks will improve the flavor and texture of the food. Maybe it's just the

adjustment to serving food out of a cart? Please?

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Tater

nonbinaryvideo@yahoo.com

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71.20.9.120

2009-10-20 21:35:50

2009-10-21 04:35:50

I have love Ninja Plate Lunch!! I have eaten there almost daily for lunch since they've been open.

I literally crave their shoyu chicken, it is soo yummy. I have yet to be disappointed with anything

I've gotten so far:-)

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2009-11-21 20:08:38

2009-11-22 03:08:38

i went here last night and ordered the kalua pig. it was ok. not the best, and there were huge hunks

of grissly fat in mixed in with the meat so you have to be careful when you take a bite or you

could be getting a bite of not so delicious jellyfied fat. my husband ordered the spam musubi

which was ok as well, nothing special. i don't think they even marinated the spam in anything.

from reading some of the comments on here i was expecting super good food, but wasn't too

impressed. maybe that's b/c i'm spoiled from living in hawaii and getting the real deal.

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2009-11-24 14:34:36

2009-11-24 21:34:36

Loco Moco for $5! Food coma here I come.

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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:53:43 +0000

dieselboi

Hamburgers

Hamburgers

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Lunch

Lunch

NW Portland

NW Portland

hamburger

hamburger

hot dog

hot dog

Lunch

Lunch

Red Hot Chicago

Red Hot Chicago

sausage

sausage

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Onion"][/caption] Location:

NW Raleigh between 22nd and 23rd avenues Description: A few weeks ago, when I

visited The Fried Onion's neighbor The Frying Scotsman, I had the opportunity at the end of my meal

to meat John, the owner of the 'Onion. I commented on his choice of baseball team with a hearty "Go

Yankees" and that got us talking. While telling me about his cart, a traditional hot dog cart, he

espoused a true history of hot dogs from the east coast. We chatted about Sabrett's, Viennas, Nathans

and finally his favorite, Red Hot Chicago. He won't admit it, but to me, John is a hot dog historian. I

have never learned more about hot dogs history anywhere. So fun since I fancy myself a historian. Oh,

and they make a great dog! The Fried Onion has been around Portland

now for awhile, having moved to NW 22nd only in the recent past from what I understand. They bill

themselves as great Chicago dogs with a New York twist. The owner wore a New York Yankees cap,

yet the menu listed the Red Hot Chicago as their dog of choice. "Red Hot" is just the name of the beef

dog, ala "get your red hots, get your red hot dogs" like at a baseball game. These aren't spicy dogs, but

they are tasty. As stated, The Fried Onion tried out numerous brands of nationally known dogs before

they decided on the Red Hot Chicago. This tells me they are true to their trade. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Red Hot Chicago"][/caption] I chose to get my dog dressed with fried onions and

sauerkraut. John split the dog down the middle and put it on the grill. He stated that isn't his normal

practice, but I love it when the dog is prepped that way. When deciding on mustard, I took his

recommendation and chose the nondescript non labeled spicy German mustard. Excellent. The dog

was great. The bun stayed together throughout the whole meal (a big deal for me) and the dog had a

little kick to it from the added onions and sauerkraut. Overall, a great well rounded hot dog from a

great couple. The Fried Onion does sell sausages and he has chosen local Fetzer as his vendor. There

are only a few major vendors in town for that, so if you haven't tried a Fetzer, this is the place to find

one. John and his wife Marci are a great couple of people to chat up during lunch. Ask them about the

dogs and you'll get some great stories. One of the reasons I love the food carts - personal service and

interaction with the owners. Head on down and say hi. Oh, and if you're a Red Sox fan, be prepared to

pay extra... Tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Red

Hot Chicago: naked or with dressings, 100% beef - $4-$5.25 Fetzer's Brat, spicy or beer:

naked or with dressings - $4.75-$5 Burger: naked or dressed - $4.50-$4.75

Dressings include fried onions, sauerkraut, chili and cheese Red Sox fans surcharge of

$1.25 Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm Website:

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76.254.109.159

2009-10-20 09:01:26

2009-10-20 16:01:26

The Fried Onion Loves food carts Portland. We are offering a special to Food Carts Portland

readers. Order a dog or sandwich and get a drink and chips on the house. Just let us know you are

a Food Carts Portland reader. This offer is good through 10/30. Come by and give us a try.

www.thefriedonion.com

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2009-11-18 08:57:11

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Any veggie versions? I gave up meat a decade ago but love hot dogs, sauerkraut, and fried

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2009-11-20 15:06:39

2009-11-20 22:06:39

Brian, Thank you for your interest and your question. We do have a vegetarian option. We

make a bun with mushrooms, peppers and onion (Fried, raw or both) and your choice of cheese

and you can always add sauerkraut. That comes on a Portland French bakery soft French bun. We

have vegetarian customers who enjoy this option. At this time though we do not have a meat

substitute. Thanks again for the question and please stop by and try our vegetarian bun and have a

cookie on us.

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76.254.109.159

2009-11-16 15:55:47

2009-11-16 22:55:47

Food Carts Portland readers get a free cookie with your order. Just tell us you are a Food Carts

Portland Reader. Good through 12/23/09

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Former Blazer Bill Walton at Miss. Marketplace

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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:43:01 +0000

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Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

NEWS

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bill walton

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Mississippi Marketplace

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[caption id="attachment_1486" align="alignright" width="126" caption="Bill Walton, Portland Trail

Blazer"][/caption] Mississippi Marketplace up in North

Portland will celebrate their grand opening in style with the guest appearance by former Portland Trailblazer Bill Walton.

Bill Walton was a basketball king in the

late 70's when he led the Blazers to a national championship against the Philadelphia 76ers in 1977. I

remember going to the airport that year to welcome the Blazers home and being so amazed at how tall

they were. Such memories. Roger Goldingay, the owner of Mississippi Marketplace has a gem on

his hand. All of the carts are in place including Nuevo Mexico, Southwestern Pizza, The Sugarcube,

The Ruby Dragon, Native Bowl, Patty's Wagon, The Big Egg, Sushi Tree and Dogfeathers. The lot has

seen a ton of activity of late with a produce market last weekend and now the grand opening. I'm not

sure if Prost!, the German Tavern in the lot will open - one can only hope. I will say the carts are busy

- there is always a crowd when we wander by. Come on down on Saturday between 1-6pm and say hi

to a Portland sports legend and welcome the carts to the neighborhood. Also, take in some of the fine

food that they have to offer. TriMet's #4 will drop you off in front and Yellow Line MAX's Prescott

stop is just a few blocks away across I5.



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Food Cart Lunch Mashup

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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:19:07 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

Fried food

Fried food

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Lunch

Lunch

NEWS

NEWS

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

deep fried

deep fried

foodcart

foodcart

hot dog

hot dog

mashup

mashup

NEWS

NEWS

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Ever wonder what would happen when you take an item from one food cart and let another food cart

"mash it up!" Well, my good friend Justin (@Nerdliness on Twitter) decided today was the day he would take a traditional

meal and make it crazy delicious. Justin visited the brofamous Bro-Dogs and on SW 5th and

Stark and picked up a double dog which is two Sabretts on a bagel roll. Doesn't it look tasty? I see he

chose to add cheese to the dogs for added measure. [caption id="attachment_1499"

align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Double Dog by Bro Dogs courtesy of eljustino on

Flickr"][/caption] If the above just wasn't enough, a

short walk down 5th took Justin to SideCart, where you can get anything edible deep fried for about $3. And that is

what he did: [caption id="attachment_1500" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Deep Fried

Double Dog from Bro-Dogs and SideCart. Photo courtesy of elJustino on Flickr"][/caption]

When I saw this mashup on Flickr, my heart skipped a beat. I want it so bad, but I also know it may

slowly kill me. Justin had a few comments for those of you who want to indulge: 1. Get

a plate, knife, and fork. It's even messier than you think. 2. Get some condiments on the side. Was a

bit dry (despite all the grease that was pouring out). 3. GET EXTRA NAPKINS. Think you have

enough? Grab more. 4. Shave before eating. I love the imagination that went into this. I

have heard others who have taken chocolate cake and a Voodoo donut to SideCart but another food

cart meal? The possibilities are endless. Maybe a Whiffies pie, Parkers Waffle sandwich, or a

Schnitzelwich deep fried. The list goes on. This adventure makes me wonder. What other food cart

mashups are there? Do you mixed it up, getting a couple of items from different carts to round out a

meal? If so, tell me more. Thanks to Justin for the great photos and the story and to @Ahockley for

giving Justin the idea in the first place. Check out Bro-Dogs and SideCart on SW 5th and Stark. Tell

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24.20.216.242

2009-10-20 07:11:59

2009-10-20 14:11:59

Why oh why did you have to plant this in my brain this morning (check tri met schedule)

(checking opening hours for bro-dog and side cart).... Curse you Food Carts of

Portland!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

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[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by FoodCartsPortland and Rich Pedersen, Jeremy.

Jeremy said: RT: @PDXfoodcarts Take a Bro-Dog and deep fry it at @Sidecart. Who knew it

would look so good. Thanks @Nerdliness. http://bit.ly/2I4Gpp [...]

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2009-10-20 11:33:54

2009-10-20 18:33:54

Hah, damnit, I was going to do that with a youcanhazcheeseburger, but haven't had time to make it

down there yet.

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oregoncoastgirl@gmail.com

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173.12.161.161

2009-10-20 12:34:43

2009-10-20 19:34:43

Great. This is going to cost hours at the gym. MMMmmmmm.

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http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-10-20 14:02:52

2009-10-20 21:02:52

Are you sure it would *slowly* kill you? Seems close to an edible cyanide capsule, potentially. . .

Seems like it wouldn't be much of a stretch to get a burrito from any local cart deep-fried. Call it

the Bombrrito. . .

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2009-10-20 17:33:56

2009-10-21 00:33:56

I've eaten many different things together from the various carts at the Hawthorne and 12th pod -

french fries from Potato Champion with fried tofu from the BBQ cart and a burrito from the

Mexican cart. Top it all off with a pie from Whiffies and you're set.

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manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-10-20 19:06:23

2009-10-21 02:06:23

I always have the grand idea of "cart hopping" when friends or family visit town, but I'm always

(over-)full after the first one.

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Brunch Box

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com

http://brunchboxpdx.blogspot.com

206.53.147.20

2009-10-20 20:31:02

2009-10-21 03:31:02

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.199.145

2009-10-20 23:23:40

2009-10-21 06:23:40

Evil, Evil, Wicked Genius.

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Dave

dave@daveknows.org

http://portland.daveknows.org

207.162.220.10

2009-10-21 08:23:12

2009-10-21 15:23:12

Goddamn.

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2009-10-21 12:48:12

2009-10-21 19:48:12

Social comments and analytics for this post... This post was mentioned on

Twitter by PDXfoodcarts: Take a Bro-Dog and deep fry it at @Sidecart. Who knew it would look

so good. Thanks @Nerdliness. http://bit.ly/2I4Gpp #pdxfoodcarts #mashup...

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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:41:24 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

CUISINE

CUISINE

Dinner

Dinner

HOURS

HOURS

Indian

Indian

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

North-Portland

North-Portland

Northeast - Portland

Northeast - Portland

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Dinner

Dinner

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Indian

NE

NE

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new

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***New Cart*** Location: 3441 N. Vancouver Avenue (corner of N.

Vancouver and Fremont) Description: Indian food cooked the South African way,

with a home style touch cooked by a real "Mum" and daughter team. What's that you say? South African Indian

food? Who has ever heard of such a thing? Well, millions of lucky South Africans that's who, and

now a few luckily Portlanders as well. South African Indian food highlights the vast nuances and

regionalisms of Indian cuisine overall, and illustrates how cultures and immigration patterns adapt and

adopt foods from all over the world. With a sizable Indian population in South Africa, this particular

regional cuisine combines things like Indian curry seasonings with indigenous African dishes, as well

as European influences. The results are delightful. [caption id="attachment_1509" align="alignright"

width="224" caption="A little sample of Mum's Cuisine"][/caption] Mum's is doing

something a bit different than other Indian carts around town, but some familiar favorites do appear.

The potato and pea stuffed Samosas at Mum's are small crispy triangles, rice Briyani dishes are nicely

seasoned and fresh, and the Mulligatawny soup is a classic warming Anglo-Indian favorite. Yet, even

the curries are spiced just a little differently at Mum's than at other Indian carts around town, or even

restaurants for that matter. Then there is Samp. "It's an African dish", the nice

owner (Mum herself) explained. I Googled Samp, and I researched it in one of my many

food reference books, and I researched some more. Besides this article, I could only find the most basic of information on this African

dish, and no background information at all on the South African/Indian version. No matter, the Samp

at Mum's tastes wonderful and that's all that matters, really. Described on the Mum's menu as, "Corn

Kernels (Mealies), Pinto Beans and Curried Chicken Braised and Simmered together," it's really more

like a wonderful bright curry with hominy corn and not what Americans might considered "corn

kernels." It is however $8.50 per order, which might turn some bargain cart eaters off, but do give it a

chance. The portion is huge - enough to easily feed two. This isn't your standard greasy bomb "curry in

a hurry" cart food either. Food here is made with a lighter and fresher touch. [caption

id="attachment_1510" align="alignleft" width="224" caption="A dish of Samp"][/caption]

This cart is also very accommodating, and is both vegetarian and vegan friendly. The owners are

always more than happy to answer any questions about their food, make special requests when feasible

and they love to provide samples to first timers. The Roti rolls are another menu item that I truly hope

becomes a Portland favorite. It's really the equivalent of an Indian Burrito. Curried vegetables, chicken,

or spicy garlic pork and cabbage come rolled (3 to an order), in Roti flatbread. Filling, and easy to

transport and eat on the go. That said, there are a few things I wish this cart had to make

the dining experience better. First off, although the cart is located under a large covered area there is

only a small patio bench for seating. This makes balancing a large container of semi-liquid Samp or

curry on one's lap a feat of human dexterity in eating. Tables and chairs are definitely needed here and

would work well under the large covered awning. I'd also like to see a combo plate. I know, I know

every other Indian place has one and Mum's is doing something different. But I want to sample all the

good things at once! Even a Briyani/Vegetable curry or Samp combo would be a perfect beans, rice,

corn and vegetable meal in proteins, textures and tastes. [caption id="attachment_1511"

align="alignright" width="300" caption="pea and potato stuffed Samosas, and what's left of my

Roti rolls"][/caption] Otherwise,

this cart is a very nice addition to the Portland cart scene, and especially good for those who commute

through North and NE Portland. Open early in the mid-morning until 6:30 PM Tuesday through

Sunday, this cart would make a nice place to pick up dinner on the way home from work. Portland

needs more dinner carts! I look forward to seeing how Mum's progresses over the next few months

and what other menu items they come up with. Sample Menu: Appetizer 6 Potato Samoosas (their spelling)-Triangular Pastries

filled with Mildly Spiced Potato & Peas… $4.00 Meat

and Poultry Dishes Chicken Curry - Indian Curried Chicken with Potato, served over Steamed

Rice with a Pickled Carrot Salad …$7.00 Spicy Garlic Pork & Cabbage– Tender Curried Pork

braised with Sweet Cabbage, served over Steamed Rice…$7.00 Chicken Briyani - A traditional rice

dish served with a Pickled Carrot Salad. Available on Friday and Saturday only...$8.50 Samp - A

traditional South African Favorite. Corn Kernels (Mealies), Pinto Beans and Curried Chicken Braised

and Simmered together...$8.50 Vegan Offerings

Vegetable Briyani - A Vegan Rice Dish with Spiced Vegetables served with Dahl and Pickled Carrot

Salad...$8.00 Curried Vegetables with Steamed Rice, served with Dahl a Pickled Carrot Salad…7.00

Roti Rolls filled with your choice of Chicken Curry, Pork and Cabbage, or vegetable curry...3 for

$6.00 Soups....$4.00 Hours: Tuesday through Friday 7:00am - 6:30pm Saturday

& Sunday 10:00am - 6:30pm Phone: (360) 281 9414

Email: Unknown Website: http://mumskitchen.vpweb.com

Location: 3441 N. Vancouver Avenue (corner of N. Vancouver and Fremont)

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2009-10-31 13:24:25

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I was in that part of town and remembered the review, so I stopped by. Mum was very friendly

and cooked me up samples so I could decide what I wanted. The roti was something I've heard of

but never tried, and it was excellent. Mum also gave me a sample samosa with my order.

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I love the food! I had never had Indian food before and I had the pleaseure of trying it espessialy

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2009-10-25 19:55:08

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My morning commute takes me right there. Samosas make for a great start, and Mum is great

people. This place is a microcosm of the cart and one unique variety of our growing scene.

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2009-10-31 23:03:53

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SO GOOD! I love her samosas. The Roti with pork and cabbage is also a winner. Just don't call

this Indian food because it is not. It is South African Indian food-and Mum will make sure that

you understand that. Go here now, you will love it. The food is amazing, Mum is wonderful, and

the prices are affordable for everyone. Can't give her enough raves!

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mauraandkeith@gmail.com



24.21.172.107

2009-11-01 18:17:22

2009-11-02 01:17:22

Just finished my dinner of spicy garlic pork and cabbage, and it was incredible. Right when I

arrived, Mum insisted on making me a plate of four samples, all were very tasty. I decided on the

pork, but it was a tough call, and I can't wait to go back and order the chicken briyani. Mum is a

lovely person with a warm demeanor and speaking with her as she prepared my meal was an

unexpected bonus to my experience. Dinners come with perfectly cooked fluffy basmati rice and a

pickled carrot salad that is just exquisite. The shredded carrots are sprinkled with tiny wheels of

sliced chiles --- delectable.

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2009-11-25 09:29:16

2009-11-25 16:29:16

I'm 3/4 way through a plate of her Mince Kabab Roti. Out of this world good. She also insisted

that she make up a sampler so I could decide what I wanted. I can't wait to go back and eat more!

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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:07:55 +0000

dieselboi

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Late Night

Late Night

Lunch

Lunch

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SW 3rd and Washington

SW 3rd and Washington

Weekends

Weekends

hot dogs

hot dogs

kosher

kosher

late night

late night

Lunch

Lunch

reindeer

reindeer

reindeer sausage

reindeer sausage

sausages

sausages

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***New Cart*** [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Beez Neez"][/caption] Location: SW 3rd and

Oak Description: There seem to be a ton of new hot dog and sausage carts cropping up of late. Historically, hot

dog and sausage vendors were the only food carts in town. Here in Portland, other cuisines and carts

have outnumbered them now for awhile, but the tenacious hot dog vendors are back and offering some

tasty new options. Beez Neez is the newest cart to join us in Portland, offering their Reindeer sausage,

straight from Alaska. I visited Beez Neez earlier in the week to talk

with the owner Bryan and try one of the reindeer sausages. Bryan had recently moved here from

Alaska via Seattle and brought some of his Alaska with him. The reindeer sausages are indeed from

Alaska as we don't have too many reindeer around here. Bryan described the taste as not being gamey

as the reindeer is mixed with beef to create a traditional hot dog. I decided on the spicy version of the

dog and added some caramelized onions, sweet relish and spicy brown mustard. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Reindeer sausage from

Beez Neez"][/caption] Bryan splits the dogs on the grill which is my new favorite way of enjoying both hot dogs

and sausages. I like it because some dogs get too juicy inside and upon that first bite, your upper lip is

burned with the hot boiling juices. The sausage itself was just the right spice. It had some kick, you

could taste that it wasn't an all beef dog and there was something different there. The addition of the

onions and mustard made the lunch. Another great dog in the city of Portland. Beez Neez does sell other dogs and sausages, so if reindeer isn't your forte, there are other

choices. As I was condimenting my dog, a businesswoman arived to order a brat, relaying a story of

travelling through Germany and eating brats every day. Ahh, brats every day...makes your mouth

water. Bryan at Beez Neez will offer you a sample of the sausage if you ask. If you get down there, tell

them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample

Menu: Alaska Reindeer Sausage - mild or spicy - $4.75 Louisiana

Hot Link - $4.25 German Bratwurst - $4.75 Foot long kosher beef dog - $3.75

Foot long kosher polish dog - $3.75 add cream cheese and bacon to any dog - 75c

Hours: Monday through Thursday 11am-4pm; Friday 11am-2:30am (late

night); Saturday 8pm-3am Contact:

beezneez.gourmetsausages@gmail.com

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Social comments and analytics for this post... This post was mentioned on

Twitter by bhunsberger: RT @PDXfoodcarts: Reindeer sausage straight from Alaska. Beez Neez

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BurgerDogBoy

burgerdogboy@burgersdogspizza.com

http://www.burgersdogspizza.com

24.20.216.242

2009-11-24 22:45:08

2009-11-25 05:45:08

Had the mild reindeer today, loaded it up with mustard and kraut. a dash of celery salt. excellent

sausage!

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Dogfeather's Coffee and Juice

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/25/dogfeathers-coffee-and-juice/

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:18:47 +0000

dieselboi

Breakfast

Breakfast

Coffee & Espresso

Coffee & Espresso

Dinner

Dinner

Lunch

Lunch

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

Weekends

Weekends

coffee

coffee

fruit juice

fruit juice

juice

juice

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1530



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caption="Dogfeathers Coffee and Juice"][/caption] Location: Mississippi

Marketplace - N. Mississippi ave at Skidmore Description: Along with the numerous

wonderful carts that make up Mississippi Marketplace is Dogfeather's coffee and juice. Dogfeather's

was one of the first to open and has been doing well. Parked next to a breakfast cart as good as The Big

Egg probably doesn't hurt. [caption id="" align="alignright"

width="180" caption="Dogfeather's"][/caption] Dogfeather's gets its name from the

owner's past experiences. The owner use to own a bookstore named Laughing Bird and then had some

teens who called him dogfather and finally they put it together to make Dogfeather. They even have a

cute logo to go with it. Dogfeathers serves up organic coffee, both drip

and espresso along with fresh fruit juices. They open at 6am for you early risers and will get you a cup

of Joe for $1. How can you beat that? Along with all the great new

carts at Mississippi Marketplace, its great to have a good solid coffee cart. Head on down there for a

cup and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Hours:

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96.25.86.123

2009-10-27 19:24:25

2009-10-28 02:24:25

Organic is not a gimmick, it's a coffee bean grown without pesticides. Pesticides make people

sick. Organic coffee beans are good for the workers who pick or coffee beans. Until someone

grows organic beans in Portland they all have a carbon footprint. If Stumptown is the only coffee

you like, then ask if they serve it, and if they don't go down the block...not necessary to put down

someone who doesn't serve the coffee you prefer.

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Microfoam

drzcgza5gb@sxipper.net



24.20.147.198

2009-10-27 00:56:24

2009-10-27 07:56:24

Let me just say that I take coffee seriously; and perhaps I shouldn't place Dogfeather's in the same

realm as specialty coffee, but the organic selling point makes it seem like he's trying to make it

specialty by that alone. Call it coffee greenwashing. Just demand better for your money. That's all

I'm saying. Why would anyone want to pay the same price for something that isn't as good, local,

and sustainable as something that is? Consider, for a moment, Fresh Pot down the street. They sell

some of the best coffee in the world (Stumptown) that is almost all sourced from farmers who are

getting paid well for their part in the coffee supply chain. Some of us (okay, maybe it's just me)

are actually dedicating a significant chunk of time to convincing people that it's worthwhile to

demand fantastic coffee and make specialty coffee a norm for the city. Not just to be elitist, but to

make sure that drinking coffee is something that is a quality, enjoyable experience that is firmly

rooted in ethical sourcing and marketing. [And scene].

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jamesebonomo@gmail.com



67.170.162.222

2009-10-25 19:49:32

2009-10-26 02:49:32

i understand the food pods up there are closed on a monday, but for an early-AM coffee joint not

to be open to kick off the work week is insanely dumb

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24.20.147.198

2009-10-26 04:02:58

2009-10-26 11:02:58

Would it be mean for me to say that Dogfeather's is everything that's wrong with the coffee

industry save for the owner probably being a super nice guy? Organic coffee is a gimmick. It

doesn't make it good coffee, regardless of how little it harms the environment. And to sell coffee

on the whim of peace and love and happy organic daydreams is kinda pathetic. I don't want to

wish any ill upon Dogfeather's, but this town can do way the hell better. Can you imagine visiting

the coffee capital of the U.S. and having Dogfeather's represent us? I say do it right or don't do it

at all.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

96.25.66.78

2009-10-26 07:36:55

2009-10-26 14:36:55

Yes, Microfoam, that is pretty mean to take out your frustrations about the term organic on a small

working class food cart. That discussion may be better for a blog about Stumptown or Starbucks. I

had a cup of their $1 coffee and trust me, it was better than the swill they sell down at The

Overlook by tenfold.

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96.25.86.123

2009-10-26 07:45:02

2009-10-26 14:45:02

Nice people, good coffee, the world needs more organic, not less...and living your principles is

worth supporting, and did I mention that the coffee is good....

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.199.145

2009-10-26 10:24:26

2009-10-26 17:24:26

Not loving the snarky comments. What purpose do they serve anyone? None. There's respectful

commentary and critique of the taste or service, and then there's snark. "And to sell coffee on the

whim of peace and love and happy organic daydreams is kinda pathetic". Ripping on a small just

opened and independently owned business because you don't like their concept is uncalled for,

rude and, out of line - in other words, kinda pathetic.

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2009-10-26 11:31:45

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stewarthodgett@gmail.com



38.103.165.36

2009-10-26 18:09:19

2009-10-27 01:09:19

I don't agree with the way he said it, but Microfoam has a micro-point. The whole organic thing

can indeed be misleading, especially with a product like coffee that, even when organic, still has to

be shipped halfway around the world. Just saying... organic coffee probably isn't going to save the

world... but the word will attract people to this cart. It's good marketing more than anything else.

But hey, I will not pass judgment on the quality until I try it. And try it, I shall.

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cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.199.145

2009-10-27 08:26:25

2009-10-27 15:26:25

Can appreciate your passion Microfoam, and your much more detailed, and dare I say rational

explanation here of where you are coming from on the whole local-organic-sustainable-good

coffee debate. Honestly, I would go talk to the owners if you feel this strongly and suggest helping

them find and hone their craft as you are doing. Portland is the epicenter for some of the best

coffee and specialty espresso drinks in North America right now and so coffee businesses might

be wise to take advantage of all the knowledge floating around out there. I haven't tried

Dogfeather's yet, so I can't comment on it one way or another. (Caveat, I know Microfoam in the

real world, and yes, he does know good coffee, and yes, he's very passionate about it).

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Mike

mose421@gmail.com



24.21.198.26

2009-11-01 14:56:09

2009-11-01 21:56:09

Meh. The coffee is weak. Why would anyone make weak coffee in Portland? It's just silly.

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spoonful of sugar

thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.19

2009-11-01 17:39:20

2009-11-02 00:39:20

Perhaps someone should start their own awesome espresso/coffee cart, that embodies the high

standards Portland has for coffee. Spella is a great example of this...the NE could benefit,

especially for late night hours. As for Dogfeather's inform them if there is a quality issue.

Feedback is way more helpful and supportive of a small, local business. We all have room to

grow:)

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goducks9000@gmail.com



208.186.200.6

2009-11-17 16:41:01

2009-11-17 23:41:01

I've tried Dogfeathers twice now, and both times were disappointing. The first time was regular

coffee from the pot, and in all fairness, it was late in the day. The second time I got a mocha--it

was tepid and the the coffee was bitter. The owners seem like really nice people, and I'd like to see

them make it, but they will have to step up their game with Coffeehouse 5, the Albina Press and

the Fresh Pot all within easy striking distance.

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Quick Bites

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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:40:39 +0000

dieselboi

NEWS

NEWS

cart for sale

cart for sale

for sale

for sale

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1557



News News News: Asian Station, a pretty nice cart in a prime location on SW 10th and Alder

(right on the corner) has closed and is for sale. If interested, you can contact

asianstationcafe@comcast.net. ____________________ Speaking of carts for sale, there is a cart located at NE 23rd and Alberta that is fully

equipped and for sale @ $29,500. Contact innovisions@live.com. ____________________ NE

Alberta is quickly becoming the next spot for food cart pods. There is a location around NE 14th and

Alberta that has a new taqueria and space for more carts. NE 23rd and Alberta has carts on opposing

corners with room for growth and HomeGrown Smoker has moved up the street to 27th.

____________________ Some new carts have arrived in the past few weeks that you should know

about. We'll check them out soon. Fuego de Lotus on NE 23rd and Alberta Solar

Waffle Works on NE 23rd and Alberta Teri's Mexican on SW 2nd and Oak El

Gallo Taqueria on SE 48th and Woodstock Give Pizza a Chance is expanding with a new cart

at SE 12th and Hawthorne. Opening end of month. ____________________ A fellow food

enthusiast, T. W. Barrit was in Portland a couple of weeks ago checking out wine country, local

restaurants, spirits and, yes, food carts. I took him around, showing him the pods downtown and we

enjoyed a great lunch from Ziba's Pitas and a chat. He wrote a great article on his site Culinary Types. ____________________ We're on Facebook now. Like

Twitter, we'll be posting quick news articles and engaging in conversation with our many fans, readers

and tweeples. Come join in the fun. Food Carts Portland on Facebook.

____________________ We love hearing from you. If you are a new cart or know of a cart we haven't

yet written about, please drop us a note so we can get out there and try the new things. Visit our contact page to engage

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Murray

murraycarlisle@yahoo.com



66.154.208.35

2009-10-28 14:46:40

2009-10-28 21:46:40

So is Give Pizza a Chance opening this weekend or the end of next month?!?!?

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

96.25.66.78

2009-10-29 07:09:08

2009-10-29 14:09:08

Murray, I'm not sure. I'll try and find out. I was at the downtown location a couple of weeks ago

when I heard them talking about it with regular customers, but haven't been down to Cartopia

since to see if it is there or not. D

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66.154.208.35

2009-10-29 10:55:07

2009-10-29 17:55:07

Thanks for the info!

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com



12.172.32.236

2009-10-30 14:46:09

2009-10-30 21:46:09

Murray, I got a response back from Cartopia and it doesn't look like the cart is there yet. Keep on

hoping for a November launch.

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pedemano@yahoo.com



71.237.163.80

2009-11-02 09:04:01

2009-11-02 16:04:01

Why did Asian Station close? I liked that place.

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Ryan

ryan@fsphotographers.com

http://www.fsphotographers.com

98.246.174.21

2009-11-21 18:42:03

2009-11-22 01:42:03

I just stopped by Fuego de Lotus on Alberta tonight. I only had a few bucks in my pocket, so I

only ordered the "Street Stew" (chicken tortilla soup). The owner was great and even gave us a

complimentary vegan dulce-de-leche hand pie. Delicious!!! This place definitely warrants a full

review, and I will be back for more.

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Las Cazuelas Taqueria

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/27/las-cazuelas-taqueria/

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:49:40 +0000

dieselboi

Lunch

Lunch

Mexican

Mexican

Northeast - Portland

Northeast - Portland

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

burritos

burritos

foodtruck

foodtruck

Mexican

Mexican

NE

NE

Portland

Portland

tacos

tacos

taqueria

taqueria

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="245" caption="Las Cazuelas"][/caption] Location: NE 14th and Alberta

Description: Saturday, after some wonderful estate sales on the east side of

Portland, we were on our way back home with the siren song of food cart lunch pulled us up to NE

Alberta. Some of the carts were closed or very crowded, so we continued west when we saw this new

taqueria and thought we would give it a try. Las Cazuelas was a great choice for a sunny autumn

Saturday. A traditional Mexcian taqueria, Las Cazuelas serves up tacos, burritos, totas, nachos,

enchiladas and nachos. A young very polite boy took our order and even brought us our food when it

was finished. Love that kind of service. I ordered one each of a carnitas, pastor and asada tacos while

my wife ordered up the vegetarian burrito. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"

caption="Tacos from Las Cazuelas"][/caption] The tacos were great. For $1 each, they were

some of the better tacos I have had from the food trucks and I've been to many. Both the pastor and

carnitas were just the right flavor, spice and tenderness to make your mouth water and the asada top

notch. For $1, I was kicking myself for not getting more, but these three sated me perfectly. With a

little diced onion and cilantro thrown in, you didn't need the hot sauce to add flavor, the tacos spoke for

themselves. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Vegitarian Burrito from Las

Cazuelas Taqueria"][/caption] I

didn't try a bite of the vegetarian burrito, but I understand it was excellent. A mixture of tomato, corn,

peppers, onions, carrots, beans and rice, I kept hearing great comments about it from the eater who is a

burrito aficionado. Las Cazuelas is located on NE Alberta St. between 14th and 15th tucked away next

to an auto repair shop. Great Mexican food for a great price. Check 'em out next time you're up that

way and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Tacos -

Asada; Pastor; Pollo or Carnitas - $1 Burritos - Asada; Pastor; Pollo or Carnitas - $4

Tortas - Asada; Pastor; Pollo or Carnitas - $5 Vegetarian Burrito or Tamale - $4

Hours: unknown, but open Saturdays Contact: unknown

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/28/ali-babas-turkish-kitchen/

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:52:07 +0000

dieselboi

Coffee & Espresso

Coffee & Espresso

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

SW 10th and Alder

SW 10th and Alder

Turkish

Turkish

coffee

coffee

foodcart

foodcart

kofte

kofte

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

Portland

Portland

turkish

turkish

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1579



***New Cart*** [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="Ali Baba's"][/caption] Location: SW 10th and

Alder St. Description: The pod at SW 10th and Alder st. keeps growing, eventhough a long time cart like Asian Station

has closed and is now for sale. Two spots up 10th sees the arrival of Ali Baba's Turkish kitchen. I

decided to stop by this week and see what they had to offer. The my

first impression was one of kindness. The owner welcomed me warmly, called me friend and engaged

with me as if we had known each other for awhile. When I have an experience like that I know the

person is passionate about what they are about to serve me and feel I'm in for a treat. Ali Baba's offers

up kofte and grilled chicken both in the form of sandwiches or salads or over rice. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Kofte Sandwich"][/caption] I chose the kofte sandwich

with sliced tomatoes, onion, shephard's salad and cacik. Kofte is a traditional lamb and herb meatball

usually made on a kebab. Ali Baba's has them as meatballs and lays them on the vegetables in the

sandwich. They are the perfect size. The sandwich may appear small. The day I arrived, they were still

working out a sourcing issue, so had received smaller buns. The sandwich was perfect for me, but is

normally larger. I got it for $5 instead of the listed price of $6.50.

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Turkish Coffee from Ali Baba's"][/caption] While my meal was being prepared, I noticed

a small green post-it stating that Turkish coffee is offered after 1pm. It was only noon, so I had to wait

or return. I indeed returned the next day and enjoyed an excellent Turkish coffee with the perfect

amount of sugar. I was sufficiently awake the remainder of the day. I love the thickness and sweetness

of the coffee. Ali Baba's may become my new afternoon go to coffee spot. Ali Baba's is open from lunch through dinner throughout the week in case you have an odd

schedule and can't get to the carts during their normal lunch hours. They serve the Turkish coffee made

fresh after 1pm and also offer up baklava and kadifi for you sweettooths. If you go, tell them Food

Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu:

Kofte on rice with shephard's salad and cacik - $6.50 Kofte sandwich with sliced

tomatoes, onion, shephard's salad and cacik - $6.50 Kofte on romaine with shephard's salad

and cacik - $6.50 Grilled chicken on rice with shephard's salad and cacik - $6.50

Baklava - 2pc for $3 Kadaifi with kaymak - $3 Turkish coffee - $2.50

Hours: Monday through Friday, 11am-8pm (or earlier if not busy)

Contact: unknown Other: Visa/MasterCard accepted

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Ev

web@evrimgallery.com

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24.21.130.212

2009-11-09 12:18:07

2009-11-09 19:18:07

The Doner Kebab place on the 4th is a tasty place, but their doner kebab is nothing like a real

doner kebab. It is made with turkey and does not taste like doner kebab (though it is sufficiently

tasty). Cuisine Bonne Femme - sometimes places in Turkey would serve with the fries stuffed

inside, but I suspect this is to save on the meat and still make it look full. I think that is a more

recent way of doing it - about 20 years ago, there were far fewer places doing that, 15 years ago,

many more and now many more putting the fries with the doner kebab.

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stewarthodgett@gmail.com



38.103.165.36

2009-10-28 15:04:02

2009-10-28 22:04:02

Just realized the owner knows a friend of mine, so I ran down to try it this afternoon. Only had the

baklava since I already had lunch. But it was really fresh, great with the kaymak. Looking forward

to going back soon!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.21.199.145

2009-10-28 22:00:04

2009-10-29 05:00:04

Turkish style Kebab (which is ubiquitous in Germany and other parts of Europe), pretty much kept

me alive when I was a broke ass writer in Paris a few years ago. Living the dream - eating the

Kebob. I bet Hemingway or Orwell would have done the same if they had the chance In Paris

however, the vendors serve Kebob with french fries (frites as they are obviously called there)

covered with sauce and then stuffed inside the sandwich alongside the meat. Really, really

addicting and I wish a cart was doing something similar in Portland. This cart does sound good

though...

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jake

marcussl55@gmail.com



208.54.14.33

2009-11-16 12:06:22

2009-11-16 19:06:22

CBF: you should go check the place out for youself I think they might be open late nights on

weekends, that way you can decide for yourself if you like it.

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jake

marcussl55@gmail.com



208.54.14.16

2009-11-14 12:32:19

2009-11-14 19:32:19

EV: I'm not sure what you're talking about but the place on 4th tastes comparable to the döners I

had all over germany. Maybe you didn't know this but turkey is a common meat used for döners in

germany, for the simple reason that turkey is cheaper and healthier then lamb.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.204.185.191

2009-11-14 20:44:52

2009-11-15 03:44:52

See, this is the thing: Kebab is so regional! In Paris, where I first had it it is never called Doner

Kebab, just Kebab and yes, it comes stuffed with frites (French Fries). I don't care if it is authentic

Turkish, or not, served with turkey meat in Germany or what. Kebob in almost all its forms is just

unbelievably good at 2 in the morning after a night of drinking too much - whatever country or

city one is in. Since Portlanders love their beer and imbibing and staying out late I bet Kebob

with fries would be quite popular here.

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Janis

jakseki@gmail.com



24.21.78.79

2009-11-20 21:44:59

2009-11-21 04:44:59

Love the Kebab conversation happening here. So true it varies with each country what the meats

consist of and their taste. If you ask a Turk about the Doner Kebab made with Turkey, they will

say "nope" that's not it. And if you taste the real Turkish version of the Doner meat, you might

possibly feel the same. You will be amazed at the flavor that Ali has created in his Kofte Kebab.

He has made sure its true to the Turkish culture and tradition. He takes great pride in his food, and

he's excited to bring more options in the near future. But for now, try the Kofte, you won't be

disappointed. From one admiring fan.

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Turkish food rules!

cambaz33@hotmail.com



76.27.192.208

2009-11-06 00:30:47

2009-11-06 07:30:47

food was fresh and tasty. well done!must try the kofte sandwich!looking forward to eating there

more!

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Natalie

happy.medium@gmail.com



12.172.32.236

2009-11-09 09:34:24

2009-11-09 16:34:24

Cuisine Bonne Femme - it isn't a cart, but the Doner Kebab restaurant on 4th and Washington

(right next to the purple octopus) will stuff a side order of fries inside a doner sandwich if you ask.

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

98.164.79.150

2009-11-09 10:23:56

2009-11-09 17:23:56

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Ev

web@evrimgallery.com

http://www.evrimgallery.com

24.21.130.212

2009-11-09 13:46:45

2009-11-09 20:46:45

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.204.185.191

2009-11-16 15:38:53

2009-11-16 22:38:53

I'd love to Jake. One small problem. I won't be back to Portland until mid-January. But I'll

definitely check it out then!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/28/activity-mississippi-marketplace/

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:00:50 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

prost

prost

sugar cube

sugar cube

sugarcube

sugarcube

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1585



A couple of announcements about Mississippi Marketplace today: PROST!, the German pub that anchors the Mississippi Marketplace lot will open

today - Wednesday - at 4pm. I'm so excited. Grab a carne adovada sopapilla from Nuevo Mexico and

enjoy it with a nice cool German pilsner. Ahh, heaven. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="168"

caption="The SugarCube"][/caption] The SugarCube, Kir Jensen's dessert mecca formerly of

downtown, will re-open on November 5th at the Marketplace. She has a cute new cart that we've all

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triciab@gmail.com

http://www.sassafrascatering.com

64.242.113.150

2009-11-05 15:19:00

2009-11-05 22:19:00

Ready for some sweets - headed down tonight to check out the newly-refurbished Sugar Cube. Go

Kir!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/30/southwestern-pizza-company/

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:51:37 +0000

dieselboi

Breakfast

Breakfast

Dinner

Dinner

Lunch

Lunch

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

Pizza

Pizza

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

pepperoni

pepperoni

Pizza

Pizza

sausage

sausage

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

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***New Cart*** [caption id=""

align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Southwestern Pizza Company"][/caption] Location:

N Mississippi and Skidmore as part of Mississippi Marketplace Description: This past week, at the grand

opening of PROST!, a German pub that anchors the Mississippi Marketplace compound, we started to

get a little hungry for something different. The pub did have menu items, but we wanted to take

advantage of the entire lot and eat food from a cart while drinking beer from the pub. I walked over to

Southwestern Pizza and our wish came true. Southwestern Pizza is a

pizza cart, but they serve up their pizzas on freshly baked 8" tortillas instead of the traditional dough

we are all familiar with. The end result is a very thin, but crunchy crust topped with whatever fixin's

you have chosen. We chose to get one each of the Stagecoach (pepperoni & Italian sausage with

homemade tomato sauce) and the Tumbleweed (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, with

homemade tomato sauce.) It only took a few minute for them to make the pizza while we continued to

enjoy our beer. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="180"

caption="Beer and Southwestern Pizza"][/caption] The pizza was

enjoyable. Different than what we were use to, but still pizza. Large chunks of sausage and thick slices

of pepperoni on one and the fresh bell peppers and mushrooms on the other kept us eating until it all

we had were empty plates. For $5 each, it is a perfect size meal for one person. Southwestern Pizza Company is open morning until night. They offer a breakfast pizza to

start your day and soon plan to offer up pasta dishes. Next time you are up in the area, grab a beer at

PROST! and some pizza while you enjoy it and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Breakfast pizza - butter, egg,

ham, bacon or sausage and four cheeses - $4 Vegan - red bell pepper, sweet onions,

tomatoes, mushrooms, soy cheese - $7 Sagebrush - chunky Italian sausage with alfredo sauce

- $4.50 Stagecoach - pepperoni and Italian sausage with homemade tomato sauce - $5

Tumbleweed - bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes with homemade tomato sauce -

$5.50 Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 7pm; Sunday 12-6pm

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24.20.96.17

2009-11-27 05:08:10

2009-11-27 12:08:10

Absolutely the best pizza I've ever had! I've eaten there twice now - the Stagecoach the first time

(which was great) and the Texan a few days ago and it was even better! Going back saturday for

the Pesto Asparagus. Toppings are piled on!

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Spella Caffe

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/10/31/spella-espresso/

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:15:55 +0000

dieselboi

Breakfast

Breakfast

CUISINE

CUISINE

Coffee & Espresso

Coffee & Espresso

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

Ice Cream & Gelato

Ice Cream & Gelato

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

Pastries & Baked Goods

Pastries & Baked Goods

SW 9th and Alder

SW 9th and Alder

Snacks

Snacks

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

coffee

coffee

espresso

espresso

latte

latte

spella

spella

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=27



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Spella Caffe"][/caption] Location: SW 9th and Alder

Description: Spella Cafe is considered one of the best espresso carts in the city.

Spella has been noted in numerous publications for the quality of their roast and artisanship of the

preparation. I have been to Spella many times over the past few years - mostly to enjoy a quick doppio

or maybe an Americano. When the draw is that good, I just don't want to change it up with milk or

sugar. Straight up espresso for me people. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="160"

caption="Espresso @ Spella Caffe"][/caption] Andrea and Amanda of Spella are great people. They

welcome you with a smile and ask about your day. Just what you want on a cold rainy Portland

morning. The magic of Spella is from Andrea Spella's history with coffee. Andrea Spella roasts his

own coffee once a week - enough for his flagship cart, some retail accounts and to sell to customers.

There is no stale coffee beans in this joint. The mix of fresh roasted beans and the attention to detail

when pulling the espresso makes for a perfect shot with just the right amount of crema. Andrea Spella

is expanding. In the coming month, they will open up an indoor space down on SW 5th and Alder.

That is a great food cart success story. Spella coffee does offer up all types of coffee drinks and gelato

in the warmer months, so head on down there, have a great coffee and tell them Food Carts Portland

sent ya. [This post was updated in October of 2009. If you would like to read more about Spella,

Portland Food and Drink has a wonderful article and interview with Andrea Spella - Read More Here] Sample

Menu: Espresso - $1.75 Macchiato - $2 Cappuccino - 8oz:

$2.75; 12oz: $3 Coffee - $1.25 to $1.75 Latte - 12oz: $3; 16oz: $3.25

Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM to 4PM Phone: 503-421-9273

Website: Spella Caffe

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jd

jdfunks@yahoo.com

http://www.stumptownvegans.com

74.92.169.189

2008-03-13 13:15:49

2008-03-13 20:15:49

My boyfriend is a serious barista and actually gave the espresso affogato at this cart a thumbs up.

I think it's a cute cart, and nicely situated.

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CoffeeLover

mrcraigslister@gmail.com



76.105.176.10

2008-05-19 09:32:53

2008-05-19 16:32:53

Lived here in the NW all my life. Fully aware of what I'm about to declare: ABSOLUTELY THE

BEST ESPRESSO, EVER! This guy knows his craft.

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MH

pupfish@gmail.com



67.171.144.73

2008-06-07 12:08:35

2008-06-07 19:08:35

I'm a coffee connoisseur and have lived in Portland all my life. I used to mail order my coffee

from a cafe in Seattle, but Spella's coffee and beans are by far the best I have experienced.

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Knorben Knussen

kk@hotmail.com



204.27.190.53

2008-08-12 16:13:07

2008-08-12 23:13:07

why the terrible hours... I want to go but I can only go in the early morning or on the weekends.

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nicole

nicole.g.gonzales@gmail.com

http://castironsongs.blogspot.com

66.93.38.210

2009-06-24 17:01:10

2009-06-25 00:01:10

fantastic espresso!! seriously. and no pretentiousness about it. they also make great italian sodas - i

suggest the black currant!

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TWW Daily Feed for November 16th « This Way West



http://thiswaywest.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/tww-daily-feed-for-november-16th/

66.135.48.209

2009-11-16 10:43:42

2009-11-16 17:43:42

[...] Coffee is coming to downtown Portland! I’m stoked about this one. Spella reportedly

produces some of the best coffee and espresso in the Portland area and his new store is [...]

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Adron

adronhall@gmail.com

http://www.transitsleuth.com

24.21.220.20

2009-10-31 09:53:59

2009-10-31 16:53:59

Alright, that does it. I gotta go try this cart out now!! I've walked by a million times and just

haven't gotten around to ordering up a capucino or even just a straight espresso of theirs. That will

change this coming week!

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Microfoam

timdroth@gmail.com



24.21.211.247

2009-11-04 01:43:14

2009-11-04 08:43:14

Andrea has been quietly serving fantastic Italian style coffee for quite some time. I have never

been disappointed by his espresso and find his affogatos, especially with the hazelnut gelato,

downright irresistible. Cheers!

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.209.34.176

2009-11-04 16:56:43

2009-11-04 23:56:43

One thing I encourage people to try at Spella is the Shakerato Latte or my favorite - the Shakerato

Espresso. Nicely poured espresso shots, with a little bit of I think it is Demerara sugar, then

shaken over ice and poured into a 6 oz glass. Even without milk, it tastes creamy and caramel like.

Really wonderful.

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Ugarit Mediterranean Meals

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/02/ugarit-mediterranean-meals/

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:20:39 +0000

dieselboi

Dinner

Dinner

Falafel

Falafel

Lunch

Lunch

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

SW 10th and Alder

SW 10th and Alder

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

baba ghanouj

baba ghanouj

Falafel

Falafel

foodcart

foodcart

gyro

gyro

hummus

hummus

lamb

lamb

meditteranean

meditteranean

Portland

Portland

ugarit

ugarit

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1609



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Ugarit

Mediterranean Meals"][/caption] Location:

SW 10th and Alder (on Alder) Description: Up of SW 10th avenue, years

before the most recent food carts arrived, Ugarit has been serving up gyro and falafel to Portland's

lunch crowd. Specializing in Mediterranean food, Mohammad, the owner, greets you with a smile and

sometimes a sample of his daily soup. That is what occurred last week when I visited. I arrived and

was checking out the menu when I realized I didn't have any cash. Before I could walk away to find a

bank machine, Mohammad handed me a sample of the Red Lentil soup he was offering. That little bit

of soup was amazing and quicken my pace to and from the ATM. Ugarit get the name an independent kingdom from 18th century BC in what is now Syria. The

people of Ugarit were perhaps the first to recognize that human speech consists of only a finite number

of atomic sounds. They devised 30 symbols from which the alphabets of all phonetic languages are

derived. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"

caption="Super Halal Lamb Gyro"][/caption] Ugarit offers up salads, appetizers, sandwiches,

main dishes and even deserts and coffee. The menu is rather large, but there are handy pictures if you

are unsure of which meal you really love, but don't remember the name. I'm a sucker for gyro and

when I saw they offered up a lamb gyro, I couldn't resist. The Super Halal Lamb Gryo comes with

strips of lamb served with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, tzatziki in a rolled pita. I was offered

up hot sauce and decided to partake. The gyro was great. The lamb was tender, the hummus garlicky,

the tzatziki sufficiently creamy. Even though it was messy with the innards spilling out at the bottom, I

ate every bite. Ugarit is one of the old guard of food carts here in Portland.

If you are looking for something different and want a tried and true meal that Portland has been eating

for years, give Ugarit a chance and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Greek Salad - lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers,

feta cheese, black olives, lemon juice, olive oil and home vinegar - $5.50 Tabouli - Arabic

parsley with bulghur, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice and olive oil - $3 Super

Falafel - deep-fried garbanzo bean patties served with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and tahini

sauce in a rolled pita - $5.50 Super Halal Lamb Gyro - strips of lamb with hummus, lettuce,

tomatoes, cucumber and tzatziki in a rolled pita - $6 Super Baba Ghanouj sandwich - roasted

eggplant puree served with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber in a rolled pita - $4.50 Hummus

plate - garbanzo been puree with tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, served with tomatoes,

cucumber and pita - $6.50 Mezza plate (choose 3) - hummus, falafel, tabouli, dolmeh, baba

ghanouj, tzatziki, served with pita - $6.50 Bakhlava - sweet confection of walnuts, cinnamon,

homemade orange-rosewater and buttery phyllo pastry - $2 Turkish coffee - $2

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11am-6:30pm Website: Ugarit Mediterranean Meals

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2009-11-02 10:51:13

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Che' Cafe

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/03/che-cafe/

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:37:13 +0000

dieselboi

Dinner

Dinner

Hamburgers

Hamburgers

Lunch

Lunch

N Williams

N Williams

Salads

Salads

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Soups

Soups

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

burger

burger

checafe

checafe

foodcart

foodcart

french fries

french fries

hamburger

hamburger

Portland

Portland

salad

salad

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

soup

soup

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Che'

Cafe"][/caption] Location: N Williams at

Shaver st. Description: North Williams street has become a new nexus of activity in North Portland. With in the influx

of restaurants, salons, a dessert place and a brewery, it was only a matter of time before a food cart

opened. And where it opened is important. The space where Che Cafe is located is right next to a 1935

building where you have indoor seating. The development, by the developer of Portland's most green

building - The Heritage on NE MLK - is perfect for Portland's unpredictable weather. Che Cafe is Ryan and Terri's dream. Both love dogs, simple as that. Why talk

about dogs? Well, throughout the years, Ryan and Terri have had four amazing dogs - Nikai, a husky

who was active and free spirited; Che', a large Princess Shepard who loved to lounge; Riley, a senior

Shepard mix who appeared to have "doggy Alzheimers," but was happy and kind; and then Sadie, a

senior border collie mix who was very attached, loving and affectionate. All of these dogs had an

impact on Ryan and Terry and they want Che' Cafe to provide neighbors the same love and devotion

those dogs showed them throughout the years. [caption id=""

align="alignright" width="162" caption="Pulled Pork from Che' Cafe"][/caption] I visited Che' Cafe with some fellow food cart

enthusiasts. We were all ready for the weekend and indulged in our personal weaknesses. A couple of

pulled pork sandwiches over here, a burger over there and even a black bean burger for the vegetarian

of the group. Each of the dishes came with crunchy fries and homemade ketchup. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="162" caption="Bubby Burger from Che'

Cafe"][/caption] I

enjoyed the half pound Bubby Burger. A monster of a burger, it came with crispy fried onions and

cheddar cheese. The burger is exactly what I was craving and it was cooked just right. The seasoning

was spot on - you could tell this was good ground beef mixed with spices and made into a patty by

hand. The crispy fried onions were an added bonus. The added bonus

to this cart is the building next door. They offer up indoor seating for those wet and rainy days or even

for those who don't want to take their food and go. Inside the 1935 redeveloped building is a coffee

cart and restrooms, along with a performance space called the Analog Lounge (i.e. no cell phones or

laptops.) When you get over to North Williams and you see this bright red cart named Che' Cafe, stop

on by, have some great American food and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with grilled

cheese sandwich - $6 Mr. Riley's Sake Mac & Cheese - macaroni tossed with 3 cheese

sake sauce, topped with fried onions and served with garlic bread - $6 Caprese Capellini -

capellini tossed with garlic tomato oil, fresh tomatoes and basil topped with fresh Parmesan and served

with garlic bread - $7 Fu fries - tofu lengths fried to a crisp and served with sweet and spicy

sauce - $5 Pulled Pork Sandwich - dry rubbed pork cooked til it falls apart sauce with

homemade BBQ sauce on an onion bun - $7 Meatloaf sandwich - homemade meatloaf

smothered with sharp cheddar cheese - $8 Half Pound Bubby Burger - burger topped with

aioli served on onion bun with all the fixins - $7 Hours: Monday through

Saturday, 11am - 7pm Phone: 503 477 0322 Twitter: CheCafePDX Other:

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dmitchell32@gmail.com

http://dmitchellstudios.com

67.160.167.145

2009-11-03 11:08:38

2009-11-03 18:08:38

I totally agree... Che' Cafe has some of the best food this side of the river.... they even deliver....

something I totally applaud. go check 'em out.... they are totally compostable... so no waste...

Vergnetti's coffee inside has some great lattes.... it's like a one stop shopping event.

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Kelly

queenoblivia@gmail.com

http://www.patiofarmersguild.com

98.108.129.94

2009-11-03 13:05:05

2009-11-03 20:05:05

I love Che Cafe! I could eat their burger every day for the rest of my life and be happy. I also love

how nice the people who run it are. They're so friendly that I always look forward to coming back.

The best part is that I can go right next door to Vergnetti's coffee and sit down with an amazing

coffee and have my awesome burger brought right to me. How great is that?

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Cassie

cskauge99@gmail.com

http://

70.102.64.186

2009-11-03 15:02:58

2009-11-03 22:02:58

I have only eaten at Che Cafe once (mac and cheese), but it was delicious. Creamy and

comforting. The people running it are funny and friendly. The cool thing was that I went to

Vergnetti's Coffee and they brought the food to me so I could sit down with my with my meal and

latte (which was also really delicious). Check both places out!!

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Jenn Wilson

unpluggedgirl69@yahoo.com



76.115.65.66

2009-11-03 16:20:44

2009-11-03 23:20:44

I DREAM about Mr. Riley's Sake Mac and Cheese...NO really, dream of it! I have never had Mac

N Cheese that was so flavorful, they even have Martha Stewart's Mac n Cheese recipe beat by a

LANDSLIDE! Every time I go I get an order of tomato soup and grilled cheese too. Yes, Terry

and Ryan love dogs, even ones that don't belong to them as we share Tanner The Time Share Dog

(he's really my dog but they take him in on rare occasions that he needs to go to Doggy Day Camp

for some fun.)

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Nicole Cathcart

jb-rama@hotmail.com



64.122.15.191

2009-11-03 19:55:45

2009-11-04 02:55:45

I LOVE the black bean burger. The fries and home made ketchup are awesome too. My husband

likes the mac and cheese. We keep ordering our favorites-now I can't wait to try more. They gave

our dogs treats they had made. I always stop into Vergnettis coffe for a latte when I am there.

Soooo gooood...

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174.129.29.13

2009-11-03 22:48:46

2009-11-04 05:48:46

Social comments and analytics for this post... This post was mentioned on

Twitter by PDXfoodcarts: 1/2 lb burger from @CheCafePDX is something I could eat everyday.

N Williams and Shaver in North PDX. http://bit.ly/1lfN0F #pdxfoodcarts...

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Microfoam

timdroth@gmail.com



24.21.211.247

2009-11-04 01:39:12

2009-11-04 08:39:12

Dang! Testimonials don't lie man...I've been riding by Ché for a while and have been quite curious

about its innards. Definitely will have to have an enormous meal there soon.

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208.74.66.43

2009-11-04 09:27:25

2009-11-04 16:27:25

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Schick. Kyle Schick said: I'm an internet celebrity!!!!!!! http://bit.ly/1gpMim [...]

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Billy Bonds

woot8woot168@ymail.com

http://www.legalsoundz.com

80.47.141.167

2009-11-20 17:11:01

2009-11-21 00:11:01

This is just my sort of my music, thank you! I found loads like this to download at

http://www.legal5ounds.com

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Anna

superinkygrrl@gmail.com



76.105.245.38

2009-11-08 23:38:02

2009-11-09 06:38:02

This place is AWESOME and I've been dreaming going back. The black bean burger was delish

and the fries are perfection. I am now salivating.

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Potato Champion on VendrTV

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/03/potato-champion-on-vendrtv/

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:36:19 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

Fried food

Fried food

NEWS

NEWS

Poutine

Poutine

belgian fries

belgian fries

foodcart

foodcart

potato chamion

potato chamion

Poutine

Poutine

vendr.tv

vendr.tv

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1626



Everyone's favorite Belgian fry and poutine truck was profiled on VendrTV a couple of weeks ago. I finally watched the episode and it is great.

Dan Delaney is doing Portland's food cart scene proud. Bonus - a no hands fry eating contest which

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McAngryPants@gmail.com



71.193.216.49

2009-11-05 23:18:00

2009-11-06 06:18:00

Why did I watch this right before going to bed? Now I'm HUNGRY. Also feel the need to make

the host stick his fawking hands in his pockets and leave them there. There's talking with your

hands and then there's TALKING WITH YOUR HANDS

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El Gallo Taqueria

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/05/el-gallo-taqueria/

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:59:58 +0000

dieselboi

Dinner

Dinner

Lunch

Lunch

Mexican

Mexican

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Woodstock

Woodstock

burrito

burrito

foodcart

foodcart

Portland

Portland

SE

SE

tacos

tacos

taqueria

taqueria

tostada

tostada

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1608



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="El Gallo

Taqueria"][/caption] Location:

SE 48th and Woodstock (parking lot of The Joinery) Description: El Gallo Taqueria is the latest

taco and burrito cart to come to the sprawling neighborhood of SE Portland. Located down off SE 48th

and Woodstock in the Woodstock neighborhood, Jake Brown, the owner, is offering up rustic Mexican

cuisine while sourcing his ingredients locally. [caption id=""

align="alignright" width="168" caption="Tacos from El Gallo Taqueria"][/caption] I am a sucker for tacos and whenever I visit a

new cart, tacos are my barometer. If you can make a good taco, you probably do everything else pretty

well also. I ordered up one each chorizo, carnitas and fish. El Gallo espouses that they make everything

from scratch, so I wasn't surprised that the tortillas were different than what I normally get. They were

larger and had that fresh flavor you get from corn tortillas made by hand. So great! Of the three, I

enjoyed them all equally, but would order the chorizo again. I realize just how much I love this spicy

Mexican sausage and how El Gallo prepared it with chopped onions and cilantro made it pop. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="168" caption="Tostada from El

Gallo Taqueria"][/caption] The other dish we

ordered was the signature dish - the Nevada Tostada - fry bread topped with beans, cabbage, pickled

onions, pic de gallo, cotija, citrus sour cream. A great combination of flavors. The citrus sour cream

gave the entire dish a mild citrus flavor that we loved. Mix that with the beans and onions and cilantro

and it turned out to be a great meal. We had it vegetarian, but Jake does offer it with your choice of

meat. El Gallo does offer some hot sauces. I had to try the "melt yer face" habanero sauce - true to the

name, it was pretty darn spicy...but flavorful. A great accent to these dishes. Jake Brown has a good thing going here in Woodstock being the only cart in the area. When we

arrived, he regretfully informed us that he was out of some items because of such a busy lunch. As we

were leaving, a line was forming of 5-7 people at 3:30pm. I love when a neighborhood supports the

carts. When you are down in the SE, swing on down to the Woodstock neighborhood and say hi to

Jake and his El Gallo Taqueria and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Tacos - choice of asada, carnitas, chorizo,

pollo, vegetarian, or fish - $2 Nevada Tostada - described above - $7.50 Breakfast

burrito - chorizo, eggs, potatoes, pepper jack cheese, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, cilanto and onions

wrapped in a tortilla - $6.50 Burrito de Gallo - choice of meat, beans, cabbage, pepper jack

cheese, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro and onions in a tortilla - $6 Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday, 12-7pm Phone: 503 481 7537

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Lisa

lisa22@yahoo.com



63.229.143.140

2009-11-06 15:40:43

2009-11-06 22:40:43

I'm so glad to see this review. El Gallo by far has the best tacos in town -hands down!!!

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Woodstock

caitlinupshaw@gmail.com



70.102.11.1

2009-11-10 15:22:02

2009-11-10 22:22:02

I love El Gallo Taqueria! I'm psyched it opened so close to home. The vegetarian burrito

smothered (lightly) in melt yo face sauce is straight up AMAZING.

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emily

ellenocker@hotmail.com



67.160.188.182

2009-11-24 14:34:47

2009-11-24 21:34:47

El Gallo is AWESOME! We live too close to this place, I want to eat here at least once a week. A

big thanks for the love and care put into this wonderful food!

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Native Bowl

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/06/native-bowl/

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:39 +0000

dieselboi

Dinner

Dinner

Lunch

Lunch

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

Rice Bowl

Rice Bowl

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

Rice Bowl

Rice Bowl

scallions

scallions

tofu

tofu

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1621



***New Cart*** [caption

id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Native Bowl"][/caption] Location: N Mississippi at Skidmore in

Mississippi Marketplace Description: When we were over at Mississippi

Marketplace showing an out of town guest the carts, we decided to grab one of the dishes from Native

Bowl, another vegan cart in the pod. The dish had what they called "crack gravy" a gravy so good,

you'll get addicted to it like crack. I only got a couple of bites, but it was enough for me to return the

following day and meet the owners and try one of their bowls. Native Bowl is another brand new cart

in the pod. The owners Jay and Julie have been open for about 4 weeks and are fully vegan. Jay

relayed a story that one day their 8yr old son came home and asked if they could try vegan and it went

from there. The Native Bowl specializes in what we would traditionally call rice bowls. A layer of rice

(in this case, jasmine rice), then some sauce, some protein like marinated tofu topped with veggies.

Pretty simple concept, but if you prepare each item very well, you come out with an amazing dish.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Couch Bowl from Native Bowl"][/caption] I chose the Couch Bowl (pronounced

cooch) per the owner's recommendation. I'll be the first to take someone's advice, keeps me from hand

wringing over all the choices. While they prepared it, I walked over to PROST!, the German pub in the

lot, grabbed a table and ordered a beer. Before I knew it, Julie was actually bringing me my bowl. I

don't think this is standard, but what a great gesture. Upon opening the bowl, I was overwhelmed with

the bright colors and savory aromas. The top of the bowl was a mixture of freshly chopped green

onions topped with a savory sauce and sesame seeds. Just below the onions were bean sprouts, some

mixed greens, chopped carrots and then marinated tofu and the rice. I'm the eater who prefers to mix

everything together so you don't end up with one single item at the end of the meal, yet this bowl was a

mix of amazing flavors from top to bottom. The sauce had some spice to it also, something I didn't

expect but was glad was there. The Native Bowl is another great addition to the Mississippi

Marketplace pod. Jay and Julie are kind and welcoming to everyone who walks by. If you're up in

North Portland and need a great dish, check out Native Bowl and tell them Food Carts Portland sent

ya. Sample Menu: Bowls are all vegan, $6 for regular, $7 for large

Mississippi Bowl - peppercorn ranch sauce, BBQ soy curls, house coleslaw, scallions, and jasmine

rice Couch Bowl - seasoned tofu, sesame bean sprouts, Kochujang sweet and sour sauce,

jasmine rice, lettuce, carrots, scallions and sesame seeds Alberta Bowl - seasoned tofu,

house-made fire-breathing dragon sauce, jasmine rice, shredded cabbage, carrots and scallions

Cascade Grilled Cheese - Daiya cheese plus signature cashew based cheese sauce, pickled

jalapenos, spices and panko on sourdough bread - $4 Hours: Wednesday

through Sunday, open around 11am (they are still working out their hours.) Twitter:

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Josh

jsh347@gmail.com

http://www.twitter.com/joshh347

199.244.171.132

2009-11-06 09:06:45

2009-11-06 16:06:45

I went last week for the first time and will DEFINITELY be returning! They let me try a couple of

the sauces. I tried the peppercorn ranch sauce and BBQ and it left me no choice but to order a

large Mississippi Bowl! At $7 that large bowl was a steal. Not only was it delicious and satisfying

but it was huge and filling! I highly recommend trying a Mississippi Bowl the next time you're at

the marketplace!

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208.74.66.43

2009-11-06 09:09:17

2009-11-06 16:09:17

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by FoodCartsPortland and JoSH, Jessica DePetro. Jessica

DePetro said: @JosephTrombetta RT @PDXfoodcarts Vegan - yes Vegan rice bowls. So amazing

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75.101.226.43

2009-11-06 12:49:02

2009-11-06 19:49:02

Social comments and analytics for this post... This post was mentioned on

Twitter by PDXfoodcarts: Vegan - yes Vegan rice bowls. So amazing at Native Bowl at

Mississippi Marketplace - http://bit.ly/41mrbf #pdxfoodcarts...

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-11-06 13:30:43

2009-11-06 20:30:43

As a vegan who's addicted to the myriad west- to east- to south-east-Asian foods, I don't too often

go in for what I've always called "hippie vegan" food. . . but this sounds pretty appetizing! Have

to starve myself for a day or two and then go up to Mississippi and try all these new carts! (Plus

room for a waffle).

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

24.209.34.176

2009-11-06 22:00:47

2009-11-07 05:00:47

Ok, what's the 411 on the Chocolate Bowl. Not currently in Portland, but am daydreaming about

what a Chocolate Bowl from Native Bowl might be. Spill the (cacao) beans, man.

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devlyn

devlyn@gmail.com



216.64.169.240

2009-11-10 09:24:28

2009-11-10 16:24:28

My boyfriend and I shared an Alberta Bowl on Sunday and were wildly impressed. Neither one of

us is vegan, but the tofu, veggies, and rice (with the awesome dragon sauce) came together in a

harmony that was just awesome. I will totally be going back there (especially while drinking at

Prost! What a fantastic idea to have a pub and a cart pod work hand-in-hand like that!).

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homegrown smoker

homegrownsmoker@gmail.com

http://www.homegrownsmoker.wordpress.com

74.107.157.10

2009-11-26 09:34:38

2009-11-26 16:34:38

So gosh darn good! Yum!

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goducks9000@gmail.com



208.186.200.6

2009-11-17 17:46:42

2009-11-18 00:46:42

I'm not vegan, but I find myself totally addicted to Native Bowl, especially the Alberta Bowl with

its nice kick and perfect combination of ingredients. Someone asked about the chocolate cup: it's

like an airy chocolate cake, served warm with chocolate sauce. At only $1.50, it's the best dessert

for the money around.

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Brian Loving

tasharsalazar@hotmail.com

http://www.squidoo.com/cable-service

74.206.166.131

2009-11-18 12:10:12

2009-11-18 19:10:12

Hi - I found your blog doing a Google search - great site!

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Cart News

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/07/cart-news-2/

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:55:13 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1642



Good day all. Here are some tidbits from the cart world here in Portland: [caption id=""

align="alignright" width="240" caption="Refuel North Station"][/caption] There is a new POD open this week up in North Portland

at the intersection of N Greeley and Killingsworth. Named Refuel North Station, the first cart to land is

Brother Bob's Roving Bakery. I understand from Byron Beck that Brother Bob

has stopped roving for the time being. In the building at the back of the lot, it looks like they are doing

wood fired pizza. The signage states they have hookups for carts and are looking for more. If you need

a spot for your cart, contact Steven at 503 675 3925. _______________ New carts have opened this

past week to much fanfare. Check them out if you can: The SugarCube - Kir Jensen has

reopened her much anticipated dessert cart up in North Portland. Head on down for something sweet.

N Mississippi at Skidmore in Mississippi Marketplace Pyro Pizza - a new cart from the

owners of Give Pizza a Chance has opened at Cartopia at SE 12th and Hawthorne. Pyro sports a wood

fired oven where they can turn around smaller single pizzas in a small amount of time. Early reports

are very positive. _______________ In other news, we have been engaged almost daily by

both local and national press, including some writing books. The big question that keeps coming up is

can Portland sustain this rapid growth in carts. In the past year, Portland has seen a 25% increase in the

number of carts and has expanded the number of PODs by 5 throughout the city. Winter is coming, so

the general feeling will be that customers will stay indoors. I'm not sure I agree, but time will tell.

What do you think? Will the surge continue? Will we see a slight slowdown and then a resurgence

come spring? Inquiring minds want to know. Have a great weekend and as always, find us on Twitter or Facebook where other

conversations happen hourly and daily.



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JustinS

justin@justinstanley.net

http://www.neverbeencool.com

96.25.74.12

2009-11-07 20:26:31

2009-11-08 03:26:31

I think the weather will have a seasonal effect, but I think the biggest long term hit to food carts

will be overall economic recovery. I think the food carts actually benefit by the poor economy by

offering pretty good food at a reasonable price. Once the economy recovers, unemployment

decreases, and folks have more foldin' money in their pockets, I think a lot of them will migrate

away from the food carts and back to more uppity establishments.

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Ernie

ernie.cline@gmail.com



98.246.146.177

2009-11-08 01:38:41

2009-11-08 08:38:41

@JustinS You may be right, but I hope you are wrong. I make enough money to eat at "uppity"

restaurants, but I would still choose a cart more often. Some of the best food is to be had at carts,

and its had quick and you can then eat wherever you want, preferably outside at a park.

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Broseph

ultramonkeys@gmail.com



70.97.44.90

2009-11-09 11:15:49

2009-11-09 18:15:49

I agree with JustinS -- the recession is what caused the explosion in food carts. During recessions,

when people have trouble getting regular jobs, they go back to school or they start small

businesses. But I'm hoping the carts will stick around post-recession. I think there are enough

people at the carts who are passionate about what they do and enjoy being their own boss, that

even if higher paying jobs come back, many of them will stick around at the carts. As for the

season, I've seen a big drop in the number of carts customers. In the summer, Alder St used to be

so jam-packed, you could hardly walk the sidewalk from 9th to 10th avenues. But maybe people

are just darting out of their offices to grab food and then back inside, whereas in the summer, there

was a lot more hanging out near the carts.

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spoonful of sugar

thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.19

2009-11-09 16:58:49

2009-11-09 23:58:49

This always seems to be the case. Good weather=lots of customers. Bad weather= people tend to

stay inside...or go back in after their food purchase. Speaking from personal experience, the

winter weather is tough on the carts, but there are ways to supplement your income with

delivery,catering and special orders. If carts are financially struggling, contact Mercy Corps to see

if you qualify for a business loan. They helped me get up and running again and I can't thank them

enough. Also Albina Bank is super pro food cart. People love the carts and just need to know that

they should support them rain or shine. The quality of the food isn't lacking during the winter

months it's just the crappy weather. Grab a rain slicker and go get some yummy cart food!:)

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.204.185.191

2009-11-09 20:55:51

2009-11-10 03:55:51

Sadly, and based on experience studying and writing about the carts since 2007 - it is often a cash

flow issue. I think some of the less experienced, less "deep pocketed" and less business savvy carts

aren't quite prepared for the big dip their businesses (and thus bank accounts) take during colder

months. Sure, everyone is out and about during the warmer seasons; including tourists and

regulars. But I have noticed a big dip in foot traffic during the cold, wet winters. No one wants to

eat outside in that stuff and there are just less people walking around. It will also be interesting to

see hour the night carts and the mobile carts do. There are less people out at festivals and art fairs,

less people wanting to hang out in the rain at 2AM to get some after bar food, and just less

customers - period. I wish no ill will on any carts nor cart owners, but with the mass influx of, and

attention the carts received this summer, I do think we are going to see some casualties and shifts

in carts this winter. It's a market economics thing, really. That said, I don't think overall

economics will impact the popularity of the carts. I think now, in Portland, the carts have become

a culturally accepted, if not well loved way of eating no matter the disposable income or class. It

reminds me a lot of Thailand. Even during the economic boom there in the 1990s there were more,

not less carts in Bangkok and other cities. Everyone loves the carts - rich dudes and their limo

drivers, families, college kids, tourists. I think carts, as a dining phenomenon in Portland are

definitely here to stay. The question is for me, what is the market saturation point? That is, how

many more carts, cart PODS and the like can Portland support? Have no idea.

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zaggy

mpearson899@yahoo.com

http://

64.122.194.62

2009-11-10 09:20:24

2009-11-10 16:20:24

I've recently heard about these guys...http://www.portlandpedalpower.com/about.....and have to

admit that on one of those extra blustry rain days when I'm craving a food cart lunch, I am totally

going to turn to these guys. Obviously won't work for every cart, but I do wonder if we see more

of these kind of services spring up?

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Peter

dexterday@comcast.net



24.21.241.147

2009-11-10 22:39:41

2009-11-11 05:39:41

Tried Pyro Pizza tonight, really good. Its Italian style pizzas, had the margherita mmmmmm!

Had frites on the side and finished with a nutella crepe.

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Smokin' Pig BBQ

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/09/smoking-pig-bbq/

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:55:34 +0000

Cuisine Bonne Femme

BBQ

BBQ

CUISINE

CUISINE

Downtown

Downtown

HOURS

HOURS

Hot Dogs & Sausages

Hot Dogs & Sausages

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Snacks

Snacks

BBQ

BBQ

downtown

downtown

pulled pork

pulled pork

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=15



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263"

caption="Smokin' Pig"][/caption] Location: SW 5th

and Oak/Stark Description: [caption id="" align="alignright" width="180"

caption="Pulled Pork sandwich from Smokin' Pig"][/caption] Y'all like pulled pork? Then this is your

place. Served up right - tender and juicy and slightly smoky on a plate or on a bun for a bargain price

of $3.50 to $4.50. While this isn't my favorite type of BBQ; ( I prefer North Carolina style smoked for

at least 12 hours over wood and served with a spicy vinegar sauce on the side), Smokin' Pig's is still

pretty darn good. Two sauces are available a thick sweetish hot sauce and a more mild variety.

Coleslaw is available on the side. Not in the mood for Pork? How about a fine Fetzer's sausage on a

bun for $3.50? [Menu, photos and contact information updated Nov. 2009 by Dieselboi]

Sample Menu: Pulled Pork Sandwich - $3.50 or $4.50 Pulled

Pork Platter - pulled pork with baked beans, slaw and a roll - $6 Side of slaw or beans - $1.50

- $2 Catering available. Hours: Lunchtime Mon-Fri

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dalasv@gmail.com

http://dalasverdugo.com

76.115.0.198

2007-10-08 15:34:09

2007-10-08 22:34:09

As a native South Carolinian, I can say that this spot is pretty darn authentic. Make sure you get

yours with the mustard-based sauce. That's the real deal. Thanks for making this website!

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69.30.57.15

2007-10-26 13:02:08

2007-10-26 20:02:08

Yeah, pretty good stuff, for me around a B or B+ cart. You get lots, and it's good for what it is. I'm

with you, though - the author I mean - I am a NC native and prefer the "Lexington" style 'cue you

describe, with the vinegar sauce and a finely shredded slaw. It's worth trying the red and mustard

sauces - I preferred the red, but the mustard sauce was interesting.

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psmyers@gmail.com

http://picasaweb.google.com/psmyers

76.164.41.218

2008-09-10 12:45:33

2008-09-10 19:45:33

I moved to the area in March and this is the best BBQ I've found so far. And it's in walking

distance of my office! Awesome! If he was closer to Memphis he could probably win awards.

They say in life you only get two of three options when making decisions: good, fast, cheap. I

think Smoking Pig BBQ hits all three.

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RajunCajun

whiteknightturbo@yahoo.com

http://

140.194.192.38

2009-01-27 14:07:13

2009-01-27 21:07:13

Had lunch there today. It was snowy and cold outside so there wasn't alot of foot traffic around the

carts area. I'd been looking for a BBQ place close to work and now I've found it!! Great pork

sandwich. Got the spicey BBQ sauce, tater salad and bbq beans. For 6 bucks?? are you kidding

me? I could hardly finish it all. Great bbq flavor without being overpowering. I'll definitly be back

as I'm only 3 blocks away!

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manacrystal@hotmail.com



75.175.116.173

2009-11-12 15:40:54

2009-11-12 22:40:54

I have seen this cart open 2 times in a year and a half once at lunch, when I got a free sample and

once at like 6pm a few months later when I was finally able to eat there.I visit this block of food

carts probably 2 to 4 times a week but unfortunately this place never seem to be open when I am

around no matter what time it is.

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Hierarchyfive

svswearingen@gmail.com

http://

70.102.64.133

2009-10-29 12:45:56

2009-10-29 19:45:56

Been there two times now and never dissapointed!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/10/portlands-food-carts-on-nbc/

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:52:30 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

foodcarts

foodcarts

NBC

NBC

NEWS

NEWS

Portland

Portland

whiffies

whiffies

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1662



Back in August, Portland was visited by NBC Nightly News to do a piece on Portland's food cart

scene. It was a great few days showing the producer around and chatting with him and introducing him

to some of Portland's cart owners. Greg Abbot from Whiffies and I were interviewed on Strangelovelive that week and that

segment alone gave the article some meat. Originally, I think it was to be a Portland vs. New York

piece. I think Portland got the better deal. You decide. Visit msnbc.com

for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy If

you're not able to watch the video, head over to MSNBC. Wonderful

job Portland!



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siliconflorist@gmail.com

http://siliconflorist.com

24.21.178.2

2009-11-10 09:22:12

2009-11-10 16:22:12

Congrats! It's great to see them finally release this piece. Well done, all of y'all. ;)

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2009-11-10 10:11:38

2009-11-10 17:11:38

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Tony Thomas, Norm Rice, CRS, ABR. Norm Rice,

CRS, ABR said: Portland did it again - this time with our food carts - way to go PDX

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76.115.58.100

2009-11-10 10:34:52

2009-11-10 17:34:52

Portland totally schools New York! So glad they found you. Thanks for being Mayor of the Carts.

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174.129.29.13

2009-11-10 11:43:58

2009-11-10 18:43:58

Social comments and analytics for this post... This post was mentioned on

Reddit by daveknows: Beat me to it ;-) I'm going to add this to the Portland Reddit too . . ....

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2009-11-10 12:34:12

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live-cameo/

69.30.43.67

2009-11-10 17:35:24

2009-11-11 00:35:24

[...] Especially because Whiffies’ strong Twitter presence. So it was great to see Whiffies,

Food Carts Portland’s Dieselboi, and even Strange Love Live getting a little love from the

national [...]

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http://ogvqmxvodwua.com/

120.28.64.77

2009-11-26 10:09:25

2009-11-26 17:09:25

6zmgSU mhcoglvoshbq,

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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

74.240.161.181

2009-11-11 10:23:25

2009-11-11 17:23:25

I'm really proud of Dieslboi for continuing to do a kick-butt job in my absence and for all the

fantastic cart owners and diners in continuing to make - dare I say it? - Portland's cart scene one of

the strongest in the U.S. (I'm not getting into the NYC vs. PDX cart debate. I've already written

about that).

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Howfresheats

howfresheats@gmail.com

http://howfresheats.com

74.68.111.66

2009-11-11 14:13:04

2009-11-11 21:13:04

As a NYer I'd be lying if I said the NYC foodcart scene even compared to Portland's. For the

extremely brief time I had there in the beginning of September, I was amazed. The carts are

reason alone to go back. It's great to see.

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Daniel Delaney

dan@vendr.tv

http://vendr.tv

24.193.13.60

2009-11-12 06:54:37

2009-11-12 13:54:37

Hey Brett - So excited to see you and the Portland cart scene getting this coverage! Keep up the

awesome work.

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NW Food and Wine Festival Ticket Contest

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/10/nw-food-and-wine-festival-ticket-contest/

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:05:06 +0000

dieselboi

NEWS

NEWS

contest

contest

nw food and wine festival

nw food and wine festival

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1677



The Northwest Food and Wine Festival is this coming weekend at the Memorial

Coliseum and we have 2 tickets to give away. While the festival probably won't be showcasing any

food carts, I know you, our readers, love food and probably love a little wine. So we're having a

contest. If you would like two tickets for Saturday Nov. 14, drop us an email via the contact page telling us

why you love the food carts in Portland. Make it between 150-300 words please.

This contest will be open until 5pm Wednesday and a panel of esteemed judges will determine the

winner and we'll publish that story on Thursday (along with coordinating delivery of those tickets.)

These tickets have a value of $95 each and get you into the festival Saturday afternoon for free wine

and food tastings. More

information on the festival. Send your submissions here. Thank you to Buick for donating the tickets for this

contest.



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2009-11-10 15:25:15

2009-11-10 22:25:15

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Michael and FoodCartsPortland, Alaya Wyndham-

Price. Alaya Wyndham-Price said: RT @PDXfoodcarts: Win free tix to the NW Food & Wine

Fest Sat. Tell us what you love about food carts in PDX - : http://bit.ly/37X2Xo [...]

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Jennifer Fredricksen

jenniferfredricksen@yahoo.com

http://

71.59.194.164

2009-11-11 09:33:47

2009-11-11 16:33:47

Being a farmer, I am inspired by qaulity food efficient preparation as I am always on the go. When

I need a quick fix, I head toward The North Mississippi cart station where combinations of fresh,

yumminess, creativity are located in a one stop eating location. Yet, I must praise the one...the Big

Egg. The wrap was fanstatic and combined flavor and savor. The french toast - pure lusciousness!

I love me some food carts!

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http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/11/original-chopollos-mexican-food/

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:53:57 +0000

dieselboi

Breakfast

Breakfast

Hamburgers

Hamburgers

Lunch

Lunch

Mexican

Mexican

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

SW 4th and Hall (PSU)

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

burrito

burrito

foodcart

foodcart

Mexican

Mexican

Portland

Portland

taco

taco

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1684



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263"

caption="Chopollos"][/caption] Location: SW 4th and Hall

(by PSU) Description: Chopollos is one of those carts that has taken their space and converted it into both a cart and

dining area. By taking over 2 spots in the lot, they have a place for their cart and a place where you can

enjoy your food under an awning. In the realm of carts, there are few that offer covered seating.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"

caption="Chopollos"][/caption] Chopollos specializes in Mexican

food - a traditional taqueria with tacos, burritos, tortas and other items you would expect from a

Mexican cart. They do have on their menu some items that I haven't seen at the other carts downtown

that intrigued me, but only after I had ordered my carnitas burrito. One item, Huarache (yes, like the

sandal) is a masa base made with corn flower topped with all different toppings. Like many taquerias,

they had photos of their food and just looking at the huarache made my mouth water. But I had ordered

the burrito and vowed to enjoy it. [caption id=""

align="alignleft" width="75" caption="Chopollos"][/caption] The carnitas burrito I received for $4.50 could have fed a small family. It

was a monster. Filled with refried beans, rice, carnitas, pico and guacamole, it was just what I needed

on that busy day. It came with hot sauce, which I used, but only to spice it up. The flavors in the

burrito were enough to keep me eating even though I knew I shouldn't finish it. I did. Chopollos has an extensive menu, yet when you peruse it, you realize there are only a few

variations on traditional Mexican fare. They do offer breakfast burritos along with hamburgers and

even fish tacos. Judging from the steady stream of customers, they are pretty popular down there which

tells me they make some great food consistently. Check out Chopollos next time you are down there

and need something different and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Tacos - choice of meat including carnitas,

asada, pollo, veggie or fish - $1.50 Burritos - rice, refried beans, choice of meat or veggies -

$4.50-$5 Breakfast burrito - eggs, potatoes, cheese, bacon - $4.25 Chorizo con

papas - chorizo, eggs, potatoes, cheese, sour cream - $4.50 Chopollo burrito - chili relleno

with refried beans, rice, steak, picado and guacamole on flour tortilla - $5 Hamburger -

$5 Veggie or Chicken tamale - $1.50 Hours: Breakfast through

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2009-11-11 09:25:34

2009-11-11 16:25:34

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by FoodCartsPortland, Isbel Ingham. Isbel Ingham said:

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Tara

tarajaime@gmail.com



76.105.147.202

2009-11-11 10:05:51

2009-11-11 17:05:51

Oh sweet huarache! It is the best of all things. I went once and told them that I always get the

huarache, but thought I should try something else, and asked what they recommended. They said

just get the huarache, it's the best. They have a great veggie selection, too, and will gladly make

other things veggie that aren't. (see huarache) They use more fresh ingredients than I've seen at

other carts, too, like avocado slices and bell pepper strips. Their veggie burritos actually have

veggies in them, and aren't just rice, bean and cheese bombs. I used to get the tofu burrito before

discovering the huarache.

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e

EWILKINS@PDX.EDU



174.25.105.120

2009-11-11 10:49:18

2009-11-11 17:49:18

Mmmm, chopollos is gooooooood. Their huarache is $4.50 of awesome.

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News and a Winner

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/12/news-and-a-winner/

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:01:54 +0000

dieselboi

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1694



Some news and an announcement: [caption id="" align="alignright" width="168" caption="DC

Vegetarian Italian Sub"][/caption] DC Vegetarian is doing its 1st

Annual food drive this Friday and next (Nov. 13 and 20) at the cart to support the Oregon Food Bank.

DC Vegetarian makes some great sandwiches and if you bring in a donation, you'll get half off. Nice!

The Oregon Food Bank is most in need of the following: canned and boxed meals: soup,

chili, stew, macaroni & cheese canned or dried beans and peas: black, pinto, lentils

pasta, rice, cereal canned fruits 100 percent fruit juice: canned, plastic or

boxed cooking oil Such a great idea and I commend DC Vegetarian for doing this. I know where I'm

eating Friday. DC Vegetarian is located on SW 3rd and Stark and is open from 11am-4pm.

_______________ Parkers Waffles left a cryptic message on their Facebook page on Tuesday announcing that

they have "something groovy" for today (Thursday) and want you to swing by - it's going to be free.

Not sure what it is, but heck, free is a good price and Parkers is tasty. Parkers Waffles is located at SW

4th and Hall down by PSU. _______________ We have a winner for our Northwest Food and Wine

festival tickets. Elisabeth Flaum submitted a great essay on why she loves Portland's food carts. Her

story will be published later today. We received 19 submissions, all of them wonderful. I want to thank

everyone who participated and Buick for providing the tickets. I also want to thank the judges: Lizzy,

Anna, Rick Turoczy, Cari, and FoodDude. Check back later as we may publish some of the other

submission.



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198.182.194.170

2009-11-12 09:10:06

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DCVegetarian

dcvegetarian@gmail.com

http://dcvegetarian.com

71.20.243.155

2009-11-14 18:03:34

2009-11-15 01:03:34

Thanks for spreading the word about our food drive. Thanks to everyone who brought in food this

week. We will be doing it again this upcoming Friday the 20th.

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Portland food carts, how do I love you?

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/12/portland-food-carts-how-do-i-love-you/

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:43:52 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1692



Portland food carts, how do I love you? I love you in the sun. Cranberry duck confit on chewy

baguette, the perfect complement to dappled shade in the South Park Blocks. A crisp salad roll, cool

with a splash of mint. Lunch on the waterfront can‘t be beat. I love you in the rain. Huddled under the

awning, I await a steaming vat of pho. Hurrying back to my office, I don‘t give it time to cool before

slurping noodles. The chicken broth and spices keep my head clear all winter long. I love you in a

hurry. A giant burrito I can eat while I walk, it keeps me full all afternoon no matter how busy I get. A

couple of tacos; a minute to make, a minute to eat, oh so tasty. I love you on a leisurely family lunch.

My father chats in Polish while we eat pierogies flavored with the old country. Little buttery pockets of

Babcia‘s kitchen. My brother, missing the Far East, prowls the bahn mi selection. Silly me, I thought

it was a French roll; what a difference a little rice flour makes. In truth I cannot count the ways. Every

day some new flavor, some new place. I have never had Bosnian food before. Is it a soup day? A

sandwich day? A day for barbeque or curry or pad thai? Gyros or bigos or kim chi? I am spoiled; how

ever did I get through a work day without the friendly yummy carts nearby? The winning entry by

Elisabeth Flaum



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2009-11-12 23:12:30

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by FoodCartsPortland and Portland Pedal Power, Gary

Booker. Gary Booker said: RT: PDXfoodcarts Winning entry. Why Elisabeth loves

Portland's food carts. Wonderful! http://bit.ly/1o1VDB [...]

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Maja

mgluhr@yahoo.com

http://

71.193.225.122

2009-11-12 19:59:14

2009-11-13 02:59:14

Boy, that essay really made me hungry! Portland is the best city to be!

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http://thiswaywest.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/tww-daily-feed-for-november-13th/

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2009-11-13 10:32:47

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Pyro Pizza

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/16/pyro-pizza/

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:44:08 +0000

dieselboi

Dinner

Dinner

Late Night

Late Night

NEW CARTS

NEW CARTS

Pizza

Pizza

SE 12th and Hawthorne

SE 12th and Hawthorne

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

foodcart

foodcart

Pizza

Pizza

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1704



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Pyro

Pizza"][/caption] Location:

SE 12th and Hawthorne at Cartopia Description: Friday night on the town. Happy

hour at a fancy restaurant in the Pearl with cocktails made from fancy gin and vodka. Where does one

go for dinner after such an event? Cartopia! Yes, indeed. We cruised down to SE 12th and Hawthorne

to get some food and specifically, try the new Pyro Pizza. Pyro Pizza is the latest from pizza guru John Eads. You may know him from his

other pizza adventure - Give Pizza a Chance - which has graced a downtown spot now for a couple of

years and is always busy. John wanted to try something different - wood oven pizza. And by try, I

mean build a few by hand and work out the bugs. The oven in the cart at SE 12th and Hawthorne is the

6th iteration and by the taste of the pizza, I think he worked out the kinks. The night we arrived, it was cool and wet, but not raining. The cart sits high, so they have a

small deck to step up to in order to be face to face with them while ordering. You can smell the alder

and pine burning away in the oven and feel the warmth while you peruse the menu and order. Just

reading the menu makes your mouth water, offering up 12" pies of all sorts, made right there when you

order. While I love a good meat bonanza, I decided upon the traditional margarita so our whole group

could enjoy some if they wanted. While we chatted about the new cart and I took some photos, John

quickly made my pizza and before I knew it, they were handing to me. Less than 5 minutes, maybe

even shorter. Now that is a hot oven. [caption id=""

align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Margarita from Pyro Pizza"][/caption] The margarita was a great blend of marinara

sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil all on a whole wheat crust. The crust was thin and tasty and even the

edges kept me intrigued. Ask anyone, I'm not a crust end eater and that evening, I ate every last bit. It

was hard to offer up pieces to my friends. The pie is pretty large for $8 and could easily feed two

people. Pyro Pizza is now open at SE 12th and Hawthorne. The glory of

that pod is that you can go down there, get a pie and also have a pick at some of the other carts to

round out a meal. Take a group and have a potluck. John admits they are "working out the kinks." Not

sure what that means because my pie was excellent. Stop on by and enjoy some wood oven pizza and

tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample

Menu: Antipasts - sliced fresh mozzarella layered with plum tomatoes, fresh

basil and balsamic vinigar - $5 Traditional Margarita pizza - fresh marinara sauce,

mozzarella di buffalo, fresh basil, and a dash of olive oil - $8 Pepperoni - fresh marinara

sauce, mozzarella cheese and locally produced peperoni - $7 Caramelized onion -

caramelized torpedo onions, gorgonzola and parmigiano-reggiano cheese with pistachios - $8

Cuattro formaggi - a blend of fresh mozzarella, sheep's cheese, gorgonzola and parmigiano-

reggiano - $8 Homemade sodas also available Hours: Tuesday

through Thursday, 6pm-12am; Friday and Saturday, 6pm-3am Phone: 503 929 1404

Website: Pyro

Pizza Twitter: Pyro

Pizza Facebook: Pyro Pizza INSERT_MAP



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brandon.d.rhodes@gmail.com



64.132.0.250

2009-11-16 20:00:27

2009-11-17 03:00:27

I tried their "off-the-menu" bacon-and-egg pizza last week, and it was outta control! It reinforces

my longstanding theory that breakfast food goes rad with anything.

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Bertha

BerthaPearl@mac.com

96.25.86.123

2009-11-17 15:24:57

2009-11-17 22:24:57

Tried them Friday...the antipasto was great, good balasamic, delicious cheese. I got a margarita.

Good sauce, sparse cheese, and I am not a fan of the whole wheat crust. If they make a more

traditional crustI will be back...and order it with xtra cheese!

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Wealthy Affiliate Review

GoogaMarketing1@gmail.com

http://ezinearticles.com/?Wealthy-Affiliate-University---A-Must-Read-Review-Before-Jumping-in

68.41.15.238

2009-11-25 23:03:52

2009-11-26 06:03:52

Hi there. Very interesting post. If it is OK with you, I would like to link back to your article. I

think that my readers would enjoy it.

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Johan

jdm@slopsbox.com



200.126.217.50

2009-11-16 19:09:29

2009-11-17 02:09:29

Keep up the good work Portland ! I am based in Argentina and visit this website regularly just

salivating at all these pictures of the artisan food and the thought of eating at all these Portland

food carts ! Without a doubt the Portland food cart scene makes you city incredibly attractive to

visit - I have never been there but am seriously considering going there just for the food cart

scene !

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http://simplepie.net.cn/food-carts-portland-%c2%bb-pyro-pizza/

74.220.207.122

2009-11-18 17:12:36

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:31:23 +0000

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CUISINE

CUISINE

HOURS

HOURS

LOCATION

LOCATION

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Salads

Salads

Soups

Soups

Vegan Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

downtown

downtown

food cart

food cart

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Soups

Soups

Spoons

Spoons

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="225"

caption="Spoons"][/caption] Location: SW 5th and Oak/Alder Parking Lot

Description: The other day I was wandering around from pod to pod, trying to

decide what to eat. I just couldn't choose, so kept walking and enjoying the fall air and moisture. After

checking out about 25 carts and pausing at a couple, I decided upon soup. It was a cool day, but not

rainy and soup just sounded good. Spoons is one of a few carts in town who offer exclusively soup and

when I decided to order, I was excited that they had borscht. Earlier in the week, I wondered aloud

with friends if there were any carts selling borscht. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"

caption="Borscht from Spoons"][/caption] Borscht originated in the Ukraine, but has become the

soup of central and eastern Europe. Many in America associate it with traditional Russian food. Made

with beets as the base, it is famous for its deep red or burgundy color. The soup is usually served with

a dollop of sour cream atop. That contrast of stark white with the deep red is simply beautiful. Yet

once you mix it together, you sometimes get a color of the soup that may seem strange - a pinkish hue.

No worries, it still tastes great. The borscht I enjoyed at Spoons was deep burgundy, so I wasn't able to

see the bright contrast. As I ate it, I tasted the beets, onions and cabbage. I wasn't sure if it was a meat

stock, but the overall flavor of the soup was wonderful. Hot and savory and served with a small

baguette, I enjoyed every bit, even tipping up the cup and drinking the last bits. Soup is one of my

favorite foods when winter comes. I have images of carrying around a thermos that is always full of

hot miso or a Hungarian mushroom or potato leek - a thermos I can just pop the top and drink in the

soup. Spoons' soups were what I needed that day. When you are seeking a meal that will warm you up

on these cold winter lunches, stop on by Spoons and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya. [profile

updated Nov. 2009] Sample Menu: All soups come in either a cup -

$3.50 or a bowl - $4.50 and come with a small roll Soups change daily - visit website for

updated list Soup and salad combo - $7 Oregon fall seasonal salad - mixed baby

greens, fresh pears, hazelnuts, blue cheese, cranberries, marinated red onions, champagne vinaigrette -

$5.50 Classic Caesar - $4.50 Hours:

Mon-Fri 10:30AM-2:00PM. Phone: 503 522 3576

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todd@toddstadler.com

http://www.cockahoop.com/

64.221.202.251

2008-01-18 16:54:56

2008-01-18 23:54:56

I don't think I've ever been blown away by Spoons' soups, but I still eat there fairly frequently,

mainly because for $3.50 I can get a relatively healthy meal (compared to most carts). Sometimes

the soups aren't as hot as I'd wish by the time I get back to my office, and sometimes the soups

don't seem all that fresh (possibly because I eat lunch later in the day than most people, so they've

been warming for quite a while). That said, I've never had a bad soup there, and sometimes their

soups surprise me with interesting flavors. I recently had a nice corn and roasted pepper one. And

the Grand Central bread is a nice touch.

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darin.brown@aa-rf.com



72.165.51.159

2008-01-30 18:18:21

2008-01-31 01:18:21

This guy is the best... the soups rock and he's a surfer... how can you go wrong with that combo?

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CuisineBonneFemme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com

75.175.49.151

2008-01-30 21:29:16

2008-01-31 04:29:16

You know, I need to give these a try and since this is perfect soup weather, I think I'll do just that.

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forona@zgf.com



64.47.109.170

2008-02-20 13:06:02

2008-02-20 20:06:02

I have been eating at this soup cart for over 3 years now (wow) and it is one of my favorite places

to eat downtown. The chili has a kick and the ingredients are fresh and healthy. The soup guy is

fun to chat with and always friendly. The soup, salads, and wraps are all delicious and as a loyal

patrron I recommend this cart to any downtowner...in fact I'm going there right now....

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nettieontheroad@yahoo.com



159.121.4.169

2008-07-24 12:39:46

2008-07-24 19:39:46

Weirdly lame. I had soup and salad today and the chipotle chili soup was from a can. No

kidding. Mushy beans and little pieces of mushy meat. Salad was on the small side and had a

canola oil dressing. I hate the smell of canola oil, smells like all those nasty bottled dressings that

I don't use. Really strange for a downtown food cart. $6 for a very unhappy lunch.

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Ariana

brunchboxpdx@gmail.com



68.178.75.173

2009-03-06 18:19:14

2009-03-07 01:19:14

Derrick (the owner) is a fun, friendly guy, and the tomato bisque I had there the other day was so

good I was licking the cup clean! I mean, surprisingly good. And I don't even love tomato soups

(normally). Two thumbs up.

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jw

jeanawines@gmail.com



64.65.133.106

2009-09-15 13:41:00

2009-09-15 20:41:00

love.love.love this cart. Enough variety to keep me interested and hearty salad portions with a

side of rustic bread fill me up and help me avoid the tempting, unhealthy options on the block.

The soups are great for drizzly portland days. yummy, healthy, fresh

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Food Carts take me places...

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/18/food-carts-take-me-places/

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:13 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1715

Food carts take me places....... all of them good! We have in this town a staggering variety of cuisines

available at these mobile islands of good taste; whether it be street food from a foreign land, comfort

food that reminds us of our youth/home, or amazing flavor mash-ups that make us smile and nod. The

promise of a cart I haven't yet tried has prompted me to travel to virtually all neighborhoods of our city

in my ongoing foodie quest; and before or after chowing down, I invariably stumble upon several

other unexpectedly great discoveries: a photo op, a quirky small business, a new street or row of

storefronts to check out on foot or bike. I love the spirit of entrepreneurship that the carts represent.

Some operators are young kids just starting out, some are retirees pursuing a passion they've always

wanted to follow, and some are reinventing themselves, whether by choice or economic necessity,

somewhere in the middle. I also love the concept of inexpensive food freshly prepared on the spot,

right in front of me, when I order..... by someone who must by definition be resourceful enough to

create his/her magic within the cozy confines of their "culinary cockpit". Cart folks keep it simple.......

and keep it real. They put themselves "out there", unswayed by public opinion and unafraid of failure,

like people who grow vegetables in their front yard or ride their bikes in parades in the nude. That's

Portland, people! In short: food carts ARE Portland: unique, DIY, inclusive. Through them, I feel an

even deeper love and connectedness with this city. They make *me* try harder. I'm proud of us,

Stumptown ----- and the carts are a perfect example of why I feel that way! An ongoing series of

essays from our readers as to what they love about food carts in Portland. The preceding essay was

from David Shirley. Thank you David.



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Thebloodmobile@gmail.com



67.160.164.205

2009-11-18 16:05:31

2009-11-18 23:05:31

Well put, David, I couldn't have said it better. It really is another thing on a long long list of things

that make PDX the best city in the world to live in!

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74.220.215.225

2009-11-18 17:21:04

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74.220.215.225

2009-11-18 17:24:42

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2009-11-18 17:54:04

2009-11-19 00:54:04

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74.220.215.225

2009-11-18 23:21:42

2009-11-19 06:21:42

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74.220.215.225

2009-11-18 23:22:10

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2009-11-18 23:23:46

2009-11-19 06:23:46

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News Cart

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/18/news-cart/

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:22:19 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1719



Another week, more great cart news: Garden State, a Portland favorite in the Sellwood neighborhood

will be the highlight of Good Morning America's food cart series. We discussed this awhile back

stating that GMA was looking for viewers to submit their favorite food cart from around the US and it

looks like Garden State made the cut. Well done! GMA will be at Garden State off SW 13th and

Lexington on Thursday around 10:30 to do the filming that will air on Saturday morning. If you are a

food cart fan and love Garden State, head on down there Thursday for the filming and then vote for

Garden State in the national GMA contest. (more details on that when we get it.) _______________

More Garden State news - Garden State will be closing their Sellwood cart in mid-December in order

to focus their energies on opening a second cart at Mississippi Marketplace in North Portland. The new

cart is slated for opening in January with the Sellwood cart to re-open in February. Another example of

food cart success. The O has more details. _______________ The Grilled Cheese Grill is making

some national press. Their Jalapeño Popper is highlighted in an article in Rachel Ray's magazine Everyday. With the likes of grilled cheese sandwiches from across the US, The

Grilled Cheese Grill show their metal. If you haven't tried one of their sandwiches, you should. The

Grilled Cheese Grill is located at NE 11th and Alberta and is open both for lunch and late

evening/night. _______________ Some cart specific news: DC Vegetarian was so happy

with you, our readers, and Portland for coming out Friday for the first day of their annual food drive.

They are repeating it on Friday, so bring down some food for the Oregon Food Bank and you'll get 1/2

off your sandwich. Way to go DC Vegetarian. Brunchbox is doing vegetarian week at the cart

all week. An example from Twitter- Mexitarian sandwich: veggie protien,refried beans

w salsa, and jack cheese. Viva El Caja del brunch! SW 5th and Stark

Spudlocker has relocated from NE Alberta downtown to SW 2nd and Stark. They

are open weekdays for lunch and have the coolest looking cart. Check them out if you work

downtown for crazy baked potatoes topped with most anything you want.

The Fried Onion and The Frying Scotsman, both on NW Raleigh between 22nd and

23rd are offering specials for Food Carts Portland readers. At The Fried Onion, you'll get a free cookie.

At The Frying Scotsman, you'll get 50c off your order. Just drop our name and get your

riches. Wolf and Bear's located on SE 20th and Morrison will

be closing next week to hibernate for winter. Only a few more days to get your

falafel. WyEast, a cart we plan on visiting soon will also be

closing for winter, but not until Dec. 21. So you still have a few more weekends to get out to SE 50th

and Powell for some great pizza. _______________ There is so much more

rattling around in food cart land, we just can't keep up. Portland is still getting a ton of press, both local

and national showcasing our wonderful carts and their owners. Cart owners: keep up the great work.

Cart eaters - enjoy it daily.



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Mingma Sherpa

Msherpa@wci.edu



216.49.220.107

2009-11-20 08:09:26

2009-11-20 15:09:26

Hello dieselboi I 'm Looking for Food cart For Himalayan food From Nepal and India. Do You

Have any Advice for finding a cart. I will be thankful for that.

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KN

worxalot@mac.com



71.111.24.224

2009-11-20 10:13:04

2009-11-20 17:13:04

Mingma, You have the talent. Maybe you've got the next food cart concept?

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Ian

manireik@gmail.com

http://musicophilia.wordpress.com

24.22.96.100

2009-11-20 16:38:42

2009-11-20 23:38:42

Must be thinking of the cart that sets up at the Saturday market (and only there, as far as I know).

I can't think of the name--but it's too bad they're not an everyday concern. . .

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Kelley Roy

sassafrasgreenbuilding@gmail.com

http://www.sassafrasgreenbuilding.com

75.139.213.191

2009-11-20 21:01:54

2009-11-21 04:01:54

when i read newscart, i thought maybe someone was breaking out of food and into a newstand

cart, which made me wonder if there are other types of carts that could be in these pods?

hmmmm....

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208.74.66.43

2009-11-18 21:27:46

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Steve

stevohansen@yahoo.com



74.107.152.119

2009-11-18 22:03:46

2009-11-19 05:03:46

FYI, The Fried Onion and The Frying Scotsman are located on NW Raleigh, not NE.

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Laurameg

laurameg@teleport.com



72.244.204.209

2009-11-19 23:22:28

2009-11-20 06:22:28

No Wy'East until spring? How sad! Can someone estimate how long a Portland winter lasts --

and how long until their wonderful pizza will return??

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Taqueria El Canario

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/20/taqueria-el-canario/

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:26 +0000

dieselboi

Downtown

Downtown

Late Night

Late Night

Mexican

Mexican

Tacos and Burritos

Tacos and Burritos

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

burritos

burritos

tacos

tacos

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1457



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Taqueria

El Canario"][/caption] Location: SW

4th and Ankeny Description: It is 11pm, you've already watched a band at Dante's or Berbati's and you are getting

hungry. You've had a few too many of the wonderful Voodoo donuts over time and need some protein.

Where do you go? Not far. Just a hop skip and a jump from the clubs is Taqueria El Canario, a late

night taqueria that will sate your appetite, allowing you to watch the next band with a full

stomach. Taqueria El Canario offers up the traditional Mexican fare

you would expect from a cart - tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tostadas. You can order your tacos with

pastor, asada, carnitas, carne molida (ground beef), carne desebrada (shredded beef), chicken, machaka

(shredded beef with egg), lengua (tongue), veggie or fish. Such a large assortment, when you are out

late, you may be tempted to order one of each. And tacos are only $1.50. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Tacos from Taqueria El

Canario"][/caption] I ordered my favorite - carnitas and asada. Both

were well put together and they even had a little cheese sprinkled on top. The hot sauce and salsa they

offered was perfectly spicy for what I wanted that night. Late night food is

something I wish I knew about when I was younger. I love that the food carts of Portland have

embraced after hours and give us all something different to enjoy after both a long day and a long

night. Check out Taqueria El Canario when you are down by the clubs one weekend night and tell

them Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample

Menu: Tacos with any of the above listed meats or veggies - come with pico

de gallo, guacamole and cheese - $1.50 Burritos with your choice of meat - comes with rice

and beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and cheese - $4 Chile Relleno plate - include beans and

rice and your choice of meat - $5 Corn Enchiladas plate - include beans and rice and your

choice of meat - $5 Coffee and other drinks available Hours:

Friday and Saturday late night - 8pm-2am or later Contact: unknown

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Phyllis Reynaldo

shanelmosley898gg@hotmail.com

http://kachef.com/2009/11/13/recipes-crockpot-sausage/

81.255.119.25

2009-11-22 13:12:43

2009-11-22 20:12:43

Greetings! The recipes here are fanstastic. Thanks for having this site. I found your site while

looking for another one on Yahoo. I don't have time to read all the recipes right now, but I have

bookmarked this site and will come back very soon to see your latest updates. I love reading about

cooking, it is my favorite hobby. I can't wait to try them out on my family. They think I'm crazy

(and maybe they are right lol) when they see me at work in the kitchen. Visit my site if you'd like to read more.

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Darrin

jdquillen@yahoo.com



67.96.215.67

2009-11-25 11:58:21

2009-11-25 18:58:21

The hottest thing I've ever put in my mouth was from this cart. If you want fire, they'll do it!

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The Sugar Cube

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/23/the-sugar-cube-2/

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:10:14 +0000

dieselboi

Desserts

Desserts

Dinner

Dinner

Late Night

Late Night

Lunch

Lunch

Mississippi Marketplace

Mississippi Marketplace

N. Mississippi

N. Mississippi

Snacks

Snacks

Weekends

Weekends

desserts

desserts

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1728



[caption id="" align="alignright" width="168" caption="The Sugar Cube"][/caption] I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kir Jensen

towards the end of last week to chat with her about the grand re-opening of The Sugar Cube, her

dessert baby. The Sugar Cube, a cart specializing in desserts and all things sugary and sweet was

originally located in downtown Portland up off SW 9th. Kir made a name for herself quickly with her

signature cupcakes. I would drop by occasionally for a tasty chocolate chip cookie just to get my

afternoon going. Kir's original cart closed just weeks after she was profiled in Sunset magazine. It was

winter 2009 and financially, some difficult decisions needed to me made. Kir decided to close.

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Caramelized Apple Brown Butter Cart"][/caption] Kir knew she wanted to have her own

cart and knew she had a good thing going, just wanted to take the time to do it right. She spent the last

year acquiring a new cart, perfecting her craft and acquiring the funding to get her cart off the ground

and through what she learned to be the most challenging time for carts - the winter. Kir received a

micro loan from Mercy Corp and Albina Bank - a new program designed to help small businesses

make their dreams come true. Kir re-opened The Sugar Cube in November 2009 in Mississippi

Marketplace to much fanfare. And we're glad she's here. While The Sugar Cube was famous for their

cupcakes and still is, Kir has broadened her menu to include a tasty caramelized apple browned butter

tart and coffee caramel panna cotta. We had the pleasure of trying these new items while chatting with

Kir over a beer at PROST. The panna cotta was creamy, with layers of salted caramel and grated

chocolate and topped with a couple of gingersnaps to dip into the whole mess. The caramelized apple

tart was a fan favorite at the table also. All items are served up on vintage plates from Kir's family. Her

belief- why let them sit in a cupboard? Why not use them. I loved seeing these tasty desserts on those

vintage plates. It warmed the entire experience. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="168"

caption="Amy Winehouse Cupcake"][/caption] Kir, along with the other carts at Mississippi

Marketplace are still working out their hours. They offer up something most every day from morning

to night. We should all visit, say hi and help support them all through winter. Oh, and tell them Food

Carts Portland sent ya. [You can read Cuisine Bonne Femme's original profile of The Sugar Cube here]

Some of The Sugar Cubes offerings: Coffee caramel panna cotta- velvety smooth coffee

panna cotta, topped with a layer of salted caramel, whipped cream, grated chocolate and served with

a freshly baked gingersnap cookie. Amy Winehouse cupcake- Boozy yellow cake soaked

with brandy and orange, dipped in some sexy bittersweet chocolate ganache. Served straight up with a

coke straw and a sugar bump. Imported sugar from unknown Colombian region... Black N'

Tan cupcake- chocolate buttermilk cupcake, ethereal coffee cream frosting, caramel and toasted

coconut. Caramelized apple browned butter tart served warm with fresh whoop, apple cider

caramel and a dusting of fennel pollen. Location: N Mississippi at

Skidmore in Mississippi Marketplace Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 12-7pm,

Sunday, 12-5pm and available for special orders Twitter: TheSugarCube Contact:

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207.109.69.9

2009-11-23 09:11:32

2009-11-23 16:11:32

My wife and I missed out on TSC the first time around, but had been waiting patiently when we

heard Kir was coming back. Since she has opened up at Mississippi Marketplace I think we have

been there about 10 times - and we live in Beaverton. Hands down these are the best desserts

around - the Highway to Heaven cupcake is dreamy goodness, the hot apple cider is amazing, the

brownie is excellent... We go back every week and every week it's still fantastic. So glad Kir is

back!

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Soup Nancy

nancy@savorsouphouse.com

http://www.savorsouphouse.com

71.237.173.153

2009-11-26 10:41:38

2009-11-26 17:41:38

I've been by The Sugar Cube several times since she opened and EVERYTHING on that menu is

fantastic. The apple tart is beautiful with a perfect crust and the most flavorful caramelized apples.

The hot chocolate topped with smoked sea salt is a thing of beauty and, of course, her cupcakes

are phenomenal. My mouth is watering just thinking about it....

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http://topsy.com/tb/bit.ly/8hibqE

208.74.66.43

2009-11-23 09:24:39

2009-11-23 16:24:39

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by FoodCartsPortland, Roger Goldingay. Roger

Goldingay said: RT PDXfoodcarts A wonderful visit with @TheSugarCube last week to talk

about the re-opening of a Portland fave. http://bit.ly/8hibqE [...]

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Tricia

triciab@gmail.com

http://www.sassafrascatering.com

24.20.43.177

2009-11-23 21:01:54

2009-11-24 04:01:54

On opening day I went and got a chocolate brownie with fudge in the middle - and wait for it, wait

for it - it was drizzled with a grassy olive oil & sea salt. Oh my, it was so good. Nothing beats

the combo of salt & olive oil for me, especially on top of a cupcake! Ready to go back.

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Portland Food Carts getting national attention

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/23/portland-food-carts-getting-national-attention/

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:59 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1735



The LA Times visited Portland this past fall and enjoyed some of our wonderful food carts.

Highlighted are some of the newer carts like Whiffies, Potato Champion and Nong's, but Spella and

Ziba's Pitas were also profiled. For all of you first time visitors, welcome, and know that Portland

would love to have you visit and enjoy our wonderful carts. LA Times - Portland's food carts a winning

stop _______________ Garden State, a wonderful cart in SE Portland was profiled on Saturday

on Good Morning America as one of the top 4 food carts in the nation. Way to go Garden State!

Unfortunately, Garden State did not win the best street food award, but Portland knows who's truly the

best, don't we? Garden State on GMA



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UP

ujjalpathak@gmail.com



38.100.221.209

2009-11-23 21:07:37

2009-11-24 04:07:37

Two new carts on SW 4th and Hall: one BBQ joint and the other seems to be a sandwich cart..

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Fat Kitty Falafel

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/24/fat-kitty-falafel/

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:34:46 +0000

AnnaV

Dinner

Dinner

Falafel

Falafel

Lunch

Lunch

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

SE 21st and Division

SE 21st and Division

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Weekends

Weekends

Falafel

Falafel

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1740



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263" caption="Fat Kitty Falafel"][/caption] Location: SE 21st and Division in

front of the Mirador Community Store Description: Falafel. It sounds simple

enough, doesn‘t it? A popular Middle-Eastern specialty of chickpeas and/or fava beans and spices fried

or baked up into balls or patties, most often served with yogurt or a tahini-based sauce. However, its

nuanced flavors and the variety of shapes, sizes and side dishes make it almost elusive. Filling,

satisfying and abundantly tasty balls of fried goodness, that‘s my primary motivation when seeking it

out, to be honest. I‘ve happily charged myself with sampling the city‘s vast array of falafel, and it‘s

been a fine ride. And there is definitely some great falafel in this town, make no mistake. Last week it

was brisk and slightly drizzly, so, while walking in SE Portland with a friend, we decided we wanted

some falafel. Quickly! And that‘s when we happened along Portland mainstay and falafel slinger

extraordinaire, Al Herre and his Fat Kitty Falafel cart on the south side of 21st and SE

Division, in front of Mirador Community Store. It‘s not just falafel, it‘s an experience. [caption id=""

align="alignright" width="240" caption="Falafel from Fat Kitty"][/caption] Al's menu is simple and straightforward. $5 will get you a

fresh hot falafel wrapped in a pita with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and your choice of tahini (plain,

cilantro and spicy) and optional hot sauce. Beverages available for an additional $1. The end. The

best part may be Al‘s crispy falafel is served up with some of the best conversation in town. Go for the

falafel, stay for a little bit of Al‘s philosophy of life in Portland, his escapades in New York City, or his

insight on the burgeoning Portland food cart scene. Al is here to stay, and so is his falafel (voted

several years in a row by the Williamette Week as the best falafel in the city, incidentally.) I

encourage you all to judge for yourselves. Crispy, flavorful and an ample serving for $5; I‘ll definitely

be coming back. Al is a Portland fixture that you will not soon forget. He‘s friendly, open and full of

conversation; I guarantee you will not leave without an opinion of Al and his

falafel. Fat Kitty is why I love this city! All vegetarian, all the time, with vegan tahini sauce available

upon request. Normally open 5 days a week for lunch, 11am – 5pm, call ahead if you‘re not sure he‘s

open. He‘ll take your order by phone and have it ready for pick up. 503-995-2724. www.fatkitty.biz. Al is seriously considering Twitter,

and I hope he does it soon, as I‘d happily follow his falafel anywhere. When you visit, tell him Food

Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Falafel: fresh hot falafel wrapped

in a pita with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and your choice of tahini (plain, cilantro and spicy) and

optional hot sauce - $5 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-5pm

Website: Fatkitty.biz

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Fat Kitty Falafel

trickage@hotmail.com

http://www.fatkitty.biz

24.20.46.80

2009-11-25 07:04:42

2009-11-25 14:04:42

Thanks to all who like my falafel. Thanks Garden State, it means a lot to me being called an

inspiration. Yesterday was like Spring in November and I had a great day. Thanks for the

comments. And thank you "Food Carts of Portland". Fat Kitty lets out a big purr to all, and is high

as a kite on catnip right now, or is it called people nip?

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208.74.66.43

2009-11-24 13:41:00

2009-11-24 20:41:00

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by FoodCartsPortland, Foxy Falafel. Foxy Falafel said:

Check out Fat Kitty Falafel cart in Portland...makes me hungry! http://bit.ly/6lnn1D [...]

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Garden State

kevin@gardenstatecart.com



71.236.154.7

2009-11-24 18:23:41

2009-11-25 01:23:41

Glad to see Fat Kitty featured. Al's one of the inspirations we had for starting a cart. Always a

good hang and the falafel is just straight-up tasty.

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Kim

kimandshare@msn.com



24.21.212.167

2009-11-25 13:17:49

2009-11-25 20:17:49

Fat Kitty Rocks and Al will always have a great story for you.

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jojo

vjoe_udo@yahoo.com



134.134.139.73

2009-11-25 13:58:33

2009-11-25 20:58:33

Is this the cart that was in front of the Jewish Museum a few First Thursday ago? The falafel was

so good and I don't like falafel in general... They are always so dry. This one was moist and all

goodness in a pita. yummm...

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Fat Kitty

trickage@hotmail.com

http://www.fatkitty.biz

24.20.46.80

2009-11-25 18:40:50

2009-11-26 01:40:50

to jojo, yes that was Fat Kitty at the OJM event. Thanks for the compliment, come see me on

Division.

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Food carts open Black Friday

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/24/food-carts-open-black-friday/

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:15:35 +0000

dieselboi

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1745



It's 11am on Friday and you've been shopping for a few hours - OR, you are just getting to your

holiday shopping. Either way, you are hungry and don't really want another Subway sandwich or

teriyaki from the mall. You want something unique and Portland - a food cart lunch. Luckily for you,

many of the food carts downtown and close in SE will be open on Friday to feed the shoppers. Here is

the list of the carts that I am aware of that are open on Friday: Ali Baba's on SW 10th and

Alder Buddha Bites on SW 4th and College Wy'East Pizza on SE 50th, just north

of Powell Fat Kitty Falafel on SE 21st and Powell BrunchBox on SW 5th and

Oak Sidecart on SW 5th and Oak - you know you want cheese fries after Nordstrom's

Grilled Cheese Grill on NE 11th and Alberta - mmm, grilled cheese The Sugar Cube -

open normal hours on Saturday and Sunday Whiffies on SE 12th and Hawthorne

Savor Soup House on SW 10th and Alder Mum's Kitchen - South African Indian food -

N Fremont @ Vancouver M0no Malo - new cart on NE 23rd and Alberta - Tapas.

Potato Champion @ Cartopia Perierra Creperie @ Cartopia Fuego de Lotus on

NE 23rd and Alberta There are probably more to add to this list, but I couldn't get to all the

carts to confirm. If you know of a cart open this weekend that isn't listed, let me know and we'll update

the list. While your out, visit a cart, even if you have to go out of your way. You support a small

business who would love to see you and chat and feed you some great food.



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Built To Grill

howesbrooke@yahoo.com



98.246.175.206

2009-11-26 09:00:37

2009-11-26 16:00:37

Built To Grill will be open regular hours 11-5p. SW 3rd & Washington. Tuscan Chicken

Fettucini, Fettucini Puttenesca, Penne Basil Pesto, Penne Arrabbiata, and the best Gnocchi in

town! Come see us!

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Soup Nancy

nancy@savorsouphouse.com

http://www.savorsouphouse.com

71.237.173.153

2009-11-26 10:29:32

2009-11-26 17:29:32

Just a note that Savor Soup House will be closed this Friday. We'll be re-opening on Monday.

Thank you!

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spoonful of sugar

thesugarcube.pdx@gmail.com

http://thesugarcubepdx.com

98.246.4.19

2009-11-26 01:23:44

2009-11-26 08:23:44

Just a heads up..The Sugar Cube is closed this Friday, but open normal hours Sat 12-7, Sun 12-5.

Also, Savor Soup House is closed this Friday. Gobble Gobble!

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The Big Egg

thebigeggcart@gmail.com

http://thebigeggfoodcart.blogspot.com

76.105.246.0

2009-11-26 08:21:18

2009-11-26 15:21:18

The Big Egg will be open on Friday regular hours 8am-2pm!

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http://www.ubervu.com/conversations/foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/24/food-carts-open-black-

friday/

174.129.29.13

2009-11-24 21:49:11

2009-11-25 04:49:11

Social comments and analytics for this post... This post was mentioned on

Twitter by PDXfoodcarts: A list of carts open on Black Friday - http://bit.ly/69Q4AG

#pdxfoodcarts...

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Mum's Kitchen

kasnaidoo@gmail.com



75.93.60.207

2009-11-24 22:13:54

2009-11-25 05:13:54

Mum's Kitchen will be open too.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

76.105.245.38

2009-11-24 22:23:03

2009-11-25 05:23:03

Thanks Mum's, we updated the post.

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Pulgoso

hippolitus@hotmail.com

http://

24.20.146.24

2009-11-25 00:39:17

2009-11-25 07:39:17

The new cart on 23rd & Alberta, Mono Malo (tapas) will be open.

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Michael kennett

Michael@starfamily.org



166.205.137.123

2009-11-25 16:26:00

2009-11-25 23:26:00

Fuego de lotus will be open, 23rd and Alberta.

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dieselboi

dieselboi@gmail.com

http://

76.105.245.38

2009-11-25 19:18:32

2009-11-26 02:18:32

Fuego, we've updated the list.

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Crêperie

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/25/creperie/

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:24:56 +0000

dieselboi

Crepe

Crepe

Lunch

Lunch

SW 5th and Stark

SW 5th and Stark

Vegetarian Options

Vegetarian Options

Crepe

Crepe

savory

savory

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1756



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="263"

caption="Crêperie"][/caption] Location: SW 5th and

Oak Description: Over the past few years, we've all seen a change in the food cart pod at SW 5th and Oak. Many

new carts have arrived and a few have stuck around through the growth. One cart has changed a couple

of times now, but is always open. First it was Taste of Kasakhstan, then a combination of that and

Gyro King. Now, it has re-opened as Crêperie - a crêpe cart. When I spoke with the crêpe slinger, Ilya,

about the new cart he told me they were just trying something new. My first introduction to crêpes in Portland was at Perierra Crêperie at Cartopia in SE. I

loved that they were offering up both sweet and savory crepes. The new Crêperie received some

guidance from Perierra prior to opening, so I was excited to see what they offered and glad to know

cart owners help each other out. I was there during the first week, so the menu may change, but Ilya

knew what he was doing with the crêpe griddle. [caption id=""

align="alignleft" width="113" caption="Chicken and Gruyere Crepe"][/caption] I ordered the chicken with Gruyere. I love that the

carts are embracing these bold cheeses for their dishes. The thinly shaved chicken breast and chunks of

Gruyere melded together just right on the crêpe. Everything was put together just right. I'm looking

forward to trying the crêpe with arugula next time. Crêperie is now open,

going on their second week. Head on down and say hi to Ilya and try one of his crêpes - you won't be

disappointed. Tell him Food Carts Portland sent ya. Sample Menu: Vanilla crêpe - $4

Fresh strawberry with whip cream - $4 Banana and nutella - $5 Giradelle

chocolate - $5 Avacado and sea salt - $5 Smore crêpe - $5 Gorgonzola,

pear, walnut and honey - $6 Chicken and Gruyere - $6 Fig, turkey, chevre and

honey - $6 Figs, brie, turkey and arugula - $6 Hours: Monday

through Friday - lunchtime Contact: unknown INSERT_MAP



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ultramonkeys@gmail.com



70.97.44.90

2009-11-25 13:16:58

2009-11-25 20:16:58

Oh man, it was good stuff. I got the turkey, cream cheese, avocado. It was delicious. Slightly flaky

on top, soft further down the crepe. Convenient package to carry it in. Filling, but not too filling.

They have quite a few varieties, both sweet and savory kinds. When I spoke with the guy, he said

he planned on adding "a lot more". This will be a new regular spot of mine, I'm sure of it. This is

what's so great about carts -- you can get incredible, freshly prepared food for cheap.

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Todd

todd@toddstadler.com

http://toddstadler.com/

96.25.66.101

2009-11-26 11:41:55

2009-11-26 18:41:55

Glad to see this place move into the 5th Ave. pod. The previous incarnations weren't as interesting.

My first cart crepe was from the Snow White House, which used to be where the new Directors

Park is now. I think it's over by the Alder pod now. Surprised it's not on your site yet. It's been

around for a long time!

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Portland Food Carts are Egalitarian

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/25/portland-food-carts-are-egalitarian/

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:42 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1766



We stand outside in the cold Portland drizzle, waiting in line as the smell of food flirts with our noses

and the heat from the busy stoves inside the food cart lingers out and warms our faces. In a world of

recession and unemployment and gloom, the shantytowns of the food carts have become our comfort

and refuge. Not only do they provide affordable sustenance for our hungry bellies, but they also reflect

the human spirit that refuses to be crushed and shut down despite a year‘s worth of rampage and

destruction to retail businesses and restaurants. No, instead, the food carts look at the economy, shake

their fists in the air, and say, ― We refuse to cower to your expectation that we must have an expensive

business plan and high overhead costs to be able to make delicious food that we care about and that

makes us and the people we feed happy.‖ In the republic of Portland, even those who can‘t afford to

dine at Paley‘s Place or other haute cuisine restaurants can have mouth-watering quality food that is

creative, exciting, and made with care. And let‘s not forget how the food carts allow us to meet and

talk to the people who make our food, who are often the owners of the carts. I love the Portland food

carts because they are tasty and egalitarian! An ongoing series of essays from our readers as to

what they love about food carts in Portland. The preceding essay was from May Wang. Thank you

May.



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Cuisine Bonne Femme

cuisinebonne@gmail.com

http://www.foodcartsportland.com

72.204.185.191

2009-11-26 07:59:33

2009-11-26 14:59:33

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Portland Food Carts - local media

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/26/portland-food-carts-local-media/

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:57:22 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1771

We hope everyone out there had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I would like to let you know that Friday

will be a big day for food carts on local radio and a podcast. Beginning in the morning, Portland's food

carts will be discussed on OPB between the hours of

6am-8am. If your awake, listen for us. Later in the day, I will be interviewed as part of the Breakfast in Bridgetown podcast

by Paul Gerald. The podcast will be put out on the Internets around noon. And remember there are a

ton of carts open Friday, from morning to night.



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A bit of maintenance

http://foodcartsportland.com/2009/11/27/a-bit-of-maintenance/

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:01:57 +0000

dieselboi

CART CULTURE

CART CULTURE

NEWS

NEWS

http://foodcartsportland.com/?p=1774



We'll be doing some maintenance on the site over the next 12-15 hrs. Bear with us.

It is for the greater good. In return for your patronage, I offer you up some cart food in return.



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