Monthly Archives: December 2010

Favorite cart food in 2010?

Over the past year, I have probably eaten 200+ different meals at the carts here in Portland, Seattle, New Orleans, San Jose and Los Angeles. Did I have a favorite? With so many different amazing and unique dishes, it is … Continue reading

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Lucy’s Original

Location: Roaming, check Twitter Hours: Usually 12-7pm daily including weekends The Story: Portland loves its burgers. That can be proven by the menus of most every 4 and 5 star restaurant who list their version of the venerable sandwich alongside … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Hamburgers, Lunch, North-Portland, Sandwiches, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Options, Weekends |

Hog and Hen Acadian Kitchen

Location: SW 4th and College Hours: Weekdays 11am-3pm The Story: In a cart that looks more like a little bungalow with a piqued roof, you’ll find a chef creating dishes out of a the rich Cajun and French country tradition. … Continue reading

Posted in Cajun, Downtown, French, Lunch, Soups, SW 4th and College, Vegetarian Options |

Chicken Run

Location: SE 50th and Ivon, A la Carts Food Pod Hours: Sun-Thurs, 11-9; Fri/Sat, 11-10 The Story: When you walk on the lot at A la Carts, one of the first carts you see is Chicken Run, a new white … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, SE 50th and Ivon, Southeast-Portland, Thai, Vegetarian Options, Weekends |

Holiday Cart News

Some tidbits from CartLand If you’re a long time Portlander like myself, you are very much aware of Peacock Lane, the Christmas light extravaganza in SE Portland. Such a great experience to wander down a fully lighted street with a … Continue reading

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