Category Archives: BBQ

MEET

Posted on October 7, 2011 by dieselboi6 Comments

Location: N Mississippi and Skidmore, Mississippi Marketplace 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, Mississippi Marketplace, Weekends |

Ploy Thai

Posted on June 21, 2011 by dieselboi17 Comments

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

Posted on April 11, 2011 by dieselboi5 Comments

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 |

SomTum Gai Yang II

Posted on March 31, 2011 by dieselboi5 Comments

Location: SW 3rd and Stark Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm The Story: SomTum Gai Yang, named after their signature dish, has expanded with a new cart at SW 3rd and Stark. The shiny steel cart is welcoming with large colorful photos of … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ, Dinner, Downtown, Lunch, Salads, SW 3rd and Stark, Thai, Vegetarian Options, Weekends |

A Little Bit of Smoke

Posted on March 18, 2011 by dieselboi4 Comments

Location: SW 9th and Alder Hours: Weekdays, lunchtime The Story: When one takes a view of Portland’s cart scene, they will see plenty of Thai and Mexican carts, but few BBQ even though that is one flavor that is truly … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ, Downtown, Lunch, Sandwiches, SW 9th and Alder |