Archive for January, 2010

Jan 29 2010

Fernando’s Mundo Fiesta

Location: SW 4th and Hall by PSU
The Story:
Fernando’s Mundo Fiesta is one of those carts that is always crowded at lunch time. With a menu that covers 3-4 poster size boards, you can understand they have something to satisfy even the most picky eater. I had initially thought it was a traditional Mexican taqueria, but [...]

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Jan 27 2010

Whiffies and VENDRTV

Published by dieselboi under CART CULTURE, NEWS

Whiffies, Portland’s very own fried pie master is this week’s showcase for VENDRTV. Such a fun day that was back in June. Remember that storm?

To top it all off, Dan Delaney from VENDRTV is back in town this weekend for a quick visit to the Rose City. We’re having an EATup on Saturday night at [...]

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Jan 27 2010

Cart moves, Contest, Book

Published by dieselboi under CART CULTURE, NEWS

My friend and fellow cart fan Paul Gerald of Breakfast in Bridgetown is having a writing contest about your favorite breakfast. Partnering with Mindie Kniss who organizes the PDX Breakfast Club at Meetup.com, they want to to hear your story. I do too. See, I’m a guest judge, so maybe you have a wonderful story [...]

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Jan 25 2010

Reusable Containers and the Law

In most cases it’s against the law to bring your own reusable food containers to food carts. Read on…
Many of you have asked why Food Carts Portland doesn’t encourage people to bring their own reusable containers to food carts, and why we never mention the idea of cart discounts for customers who bring their own [...]

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Jan 22 2010

Rollin’ Etta – Violetta

Location: SW 8th and Yamhill in Director Park
The Story:
You know how when you plan something, you have all intentions of sticking with a schedule and finishing on time and all that jazz? Then someone or something throws a monkey wrench at ya. Well, that is what has been happening with the new Violetta restaurant at [...]

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Jan 19 2010

January News Bites

Published by dieselboi under CART CULTURE, NEWS

Ahh, the middle of January. Some would argue that this is the most depressing time of the year. I disagree. Granted, I have complained a little in the past few weeks about the rain, but all in all, I enjoy winter. Wish we had some snow though… A few tidbits of news for you cart [...]

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Jan 19 2010

Mono Malo

Location: Area23, NE 23rd and Alberta
The Story:
North East Portland is the latest growth spot for new food carts here in the city. NE Alberta street has, for the last ten years, been a location where entrepreneurs can thrive. Even with the housing bubble and new fancy buildings being built, the street still attracts those [...]

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Jan 15 2010

Food Carts for Haiti

Published by dieselboi under CART CULTURE, NEWS

As you know, a terrible earthquake has devastated the island nation of Haiti. The world is still waiting to see the full extent of the damage, yet at this time, we know it is extensive. Like past disasters, everyone is mobilizing to help no matter what their connection to the event is. That’s just who [...]

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Jan 14 2010

SomTum Gai Yang

Location: SW Alder, between 10th and 11th
The Story:
Just when you thought another cart couldn’t fit on the expanding corner of SW 10th and Alder, you get an email about a new cart. The owners of SomTum Gai Yang contacted us a couple of weeks ago, announcing their opening. I mentioned it to a couple [...]

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Jan 12 2010

Dog Day at Che’ Cafe – Saturday

Published by dieselboi under CART CULTURE, NEWS

Terri and Ryan of Che’ Cafe at N Williams and Shaver are hosting an event this Saturday to benefit the Oregon Humane Society and dogs. OHS will be on site with dogs for adoption and Che’ Cafe will be offering $1 soups with all proceeds going to OHS. If you bring your own dog for [...]

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