Monthly Archives: January 2011

Big Top Waffles

CLOSED Location: Mississippi Marketplace, N Mississippi and Skidmore Hours: Wed-Sun, 10am-8pm The Story: As Portland’s food carts expanded eastward in the last couple of years, it seemed the neighborhoods of southeast Portland took a bit of time to discover their … Continue reading

Posted in CLOSED CARTS |

The Baowry

Location: N Charleston and Ivanhoe, St. Johns Hours: M-F, 11:30-8; S/S, 1-8pm The Story: I first discovered The Baowry when they were setting up the cart for their first opening downtown on SW 4th ave. That location at the time … Continue reading

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

Street Food Perspective – Vancouver BC

As many of you know, Portland has a unique and special scene when it comes to street food. Our food carts are revered by many municipalities who want to replicate what we have succeeded in. Many cities have outdated laws … Continue reading

Posted in CART CULTURE, NEWS |

Khob Khun Thai Food

Location: SW 5th and Stark Hours: Weekdays, lunchtime The Story: The lot at SW 5th and Stark is one of the oldest and most established in the city. Many remember Matlock’s and still ask where that cart went (it turned … Continue reading

Posted in Downtown, Lunch, SW 5th and Stark, Thai, Vegetarian Options, Weekends |

Stolen Food Cart – Updated

Portland, tonight we learned that a food cart was stolen out of a secured lot on Sunday night or early Monday morning. Azul Tequila Mexican Taqueria’s bright blue cart was stolen from the A la Carts food cart pod at … Continue reading

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