New Pods, Cart Changes, Food Cart News

Some Food Cart News for your June.


Big-Ass Sandwiches announced they are closing their cart June 11 after five years and a few locations. Currently at Carts on Foster, the owners Lisa and Brian announced last month that they had secured a location on NE Glisan for a full brick and mortar Big-Ass Sandwiches. The menu will stay the same with a bit of expansion along with beer and cocktails. Watch for a grand opening in June. Keep up with the transition details at their website
. If you're shopping for a cart, their's is for sale.

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New Pods in the works:

• Surfing Craigslist, I spied a new pod on NE Killingsworth just east of MLK. Piedmont Station is built out and the owners are currently seeking vendors. More details
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• SW Waterfront looks to be getting a food cart pod. I had heard rumors of one close to Zidell yards on SW Moody and Eater confirmed that Scout Beer Garden looks to open a new location down there. Look for a spring/early summer opening.
• Over on NE 42nd, just south of Killingsworth, Pollo Norte has constructed space for multiple food carts
  . Kim Jong Grillin' is one of the first to arrive. If you're looking, 503 4732 4127.
• A new pod has popped up at SE 72nd and Flavel if you're looking for a spot for your cart.

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Some Food Cart changes:

• Drove by SE 50th and Division the other day and venerable vegetarian Mexican vendor Los Gorditos was gone. And so was the building they had called home for so many years. Lucky for us, they are moving the truck down to Powell. Los Gorditos also has multiple restaurant locations throughout the city to get your fix. Los Gorditos
  
• Salmon Fusion quietly closed and was rebranded by its owner Roger Mumm as Rajah's Hawaiian. Still on SW 3rd and Washington, the cart focuses on the Hawaiian food Roger grew up with and there are still a couple of salmon dishes available.
• Gonzo Falafel closed their cart in May to focus on their Hummus line. You can find their product at local stores along with visits to are Farmers Markets. Gonzo
  
• Lower East Side Deli has closed
• Ugarit - A Taste of Syria, one of the oldest vendors at SW 10th and Alder has announced their retirement after 10 years and is selling the cart. A prime location for the perfect concept. Ugarit
  

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Juniper

New Vendors:

• Juniper - SW 3rd and Washington
• Petit Panda - SW 9th and Washington
• Mumbo Gumbo - SW 9th and Washington
• Back to Eden Bakery at Tidbit on SE 28th pl and Division
• Casablanca Cuisine on SW 3rd and Washington
• Atlas Scoops in Sellwood
• Slow Squeeze Juice at Tidbit
• Korita Sabor Casero - Salvadoran - NE MLK and Jarrett
• The Fusion Box on SW 4th and Hall
• Anything's Pastable - Cartlandia on SE 82nd
• Best Taste of India - Cartlandia
• The 9 - Indian - Central East Side Food Cart Pod

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Hope you're enjoying your spring. Keep on supporting Portland's dynamic street food scene.