Category Archives: BBQ

Skewed Concoctions

Location: SW 3rd and Stark Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm and later on the weekends. The Story: Every summer I get invited to events where someone has the grill going. Invariably, they have meat or veggies on a stick for everyone to … Continue reading

Posted in BBQ, Debit/Credit Carts Accepted, Dinner, Downtown, Korean, Late Night, Lunch, SW 3rd and Stark, Thai, Vegetarian Options, Weekends |

Touchdown’s BBQ

Location: SW 10th and Washington Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 12pm-4pm The Story: In downtown Portland, it’s not too hard to find a BBQ food cart. But at Touchdown’s (which also caters, by the way), you’ll also get some warm Southern … Continue reading

Posted in BBQ, Lunch, Sandwiches, Southern Food, SW 10th and Washington, Weekends |

MEET

Location: NE Alberta between 14th and 15th Hours: Wed-Sun, 10am-8pm The Story: Alberta street has some wonderful food carts, but unlike most of the city, they aren’t congregated into pods. The carts on Alberta go it alone, interspersed between the … Continue reading

Posted in BBQ, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, Northeast - Portland, Weekends |

Ploy Thai

Location: SW 5th and Oak Hours: Lunchtime, weekdays The Story: A grouping of carts has sprung up on Oak street between SW 4th and 5th around the corner from the 5th avenue carts. Among them, Cuban, Mediterranean and two Thai … Continue reading

Posted in BBQ, Downtown, Lunch, Salads, Soups, SW 5th and Oak, Thai, Vegetarian Options |

Island Grill Hawaiian Barbeque

Location: SW 9th and Alder Hours: Weekdays, lunchtime The Story: When one cart closes, someone is always there to re-open with something new. Shortly after Tofu House closed, Island Grill was open with a menu of Hawaiian treats. We have … Continue reading

Posted in BBQ, Bowl, Downtown, Fish, Hawaiian, Lunch, Pacific Islands, SW 9th and Alder |