August Food Cart News for Portland

August 11, 2015

August Food Cart News for Portland
Some morsels of news from Portland's street food scene:

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81st and Washington Food Cart Lot

Pods - Portland continues to grow the number of pods throughout the city. At last count, there are 40+ in all quadrants. Piedmont Station on NE Killingsworth just east of MLK now has six vendors along with a beer and wine cart (listed below.) We also spotted a new pod in the making out off SE 81st and Washington in the Montavilla neighborhood.

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The Gaufre Gourmet quietly closed their downtown cart last week. Fans of the delectable Liege style Belgian waffle will now have to find other alternatives. Charlene and Michael, the owners of the cart for almost five years still dish up their tasty treats at Gigi's Cafe in the Hillsdale neighborhood.

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New Vendors and moves:
  • Mrs. Gator's Snow Balls - traditional New Orleans treat - corner of Western Ave.and Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
  • Hash it Out - new breakfast spot at Mississippi Marketplace
  • DönerlĂ€nd - Piedmont Station on NE Killingsworth east of MLK
  • Snackriledge - vegan - Piedmont Station
  • Chokdee Thai - Piedmont Station
  • Saucy's BBQ - Piedmont Station
  • Taco on Fire - Piedmont Station
  • Le Tap - Beer and Wine vendor at Piedmont Station
  • Pig 'N a Pen - Midwestern delights - Rose City Food Park on NE 52nd and Sandy
  • Scout Beer Garden at South Waterfront off Moody as part of The Gantry
  • Zia Burger - New Mexican inspired burgers and more - roaming
  • La Cubana - Cuban - 3405 SE 82nd Ave north of Powell Blvd
  • MF Tasty - Southwest Inspired Cuisint - Beech Pod on N Mississippi and Beech
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Thrive Pacific NW, a longtime roaming food truck in the city, announced this week they are taking over the Alameda Cafe in the Alameda neighborhood for a full service restaurant. Congratulation to Erika and crew. Excited to see the new menu. Watch for soft openings in September and full service by October. 4641 NE Fremont St

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The Cheese Plate has announced they are closing their cart on NE Alberta this week in order to pursue a brick and mortar restaurant. What's significant is they are kicking dairy to the curb and going full vegan. The restaurant, Of Roots and Blooms
, is still seeking a location, yet you can enjoy your last non-vegan cheese plate at the cart until Sunday. Wishing them well on their new journey. NE 23rd and Alberta.

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The New School
broke the news that PDX Sliders is going brick and mortar, yet in a non-traditional way. PDX Sliders is teaming up with Ancestry Brewing, a new brewery in town to open 3 location throughout the city featuring the signature sliders and sandwiches. The brewery will be located in Tualatin with taprooms in Sellwood and inner southeast Portland. Brewing to begin in September with taprooms opening in mid-October.

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Enjoy the summer and thank you for your continued support of Portland's dynamic food cart and food truck scene.
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