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		<title>Wagsy&#8217;s Hot Beef Sandwiches</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/27/wagsys-hot-beef-sandwiches/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>aaron_jd</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Downtown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lunch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandwiches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SW 5th and Oak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vegetarian Options]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Location: SW 5th and Oak Hours: Weekdays, 10am-4pm The Story: Family is the strongest bond one will have in his or her life. To me, it’s always a cool story when a parent and child take a common interest and &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/27/wagsys-hot-beef-sandwiches/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Wagsy's Hot Beef Sandwiches" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6771778607_eb0aabe49a_d.jpg" alt="Wagsy's Hot Beef Sandwiches" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Wagsy&#39;s Hot Beef Sandwiches</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>SW 5th and Oak<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>Weekdays, 10am-4pm</p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Family is the strongest bond one will have in his or her life. To me, it’s always a cool story when a parent and child take a common interest and open a business together based on that shared link. At Wagsy’s, which opened in early January 2012, Kevin and his son, Eric, share their love for sandwiches with the public. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Wagsy is Kevin’s nickname, given to him by some of his good friends. There are five sandwiches on the regular menu, each using a fresh Italian roll. Several sandwiches are named for various regions of the United States. I had the Beef ‘n Bourbon sandwich with thin slices of roast beef, chopped cabbage, and Wagsy’s special BBQ sauce infused with premium Maker’s Mark bourbon. The large slices of roast beef are extremely tender and juicy with the fresh cabbage adding that contrasting crunchy element. The warm tangy/sweet BBQ sauce is a home run, and the bourbon shines through. The Italian roll is soft when biting into it, yet thick enough to encase the beef, sauce, and cabbage. A simple sandwich, yet so comforting.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Wagsy's Hot Beef Sandwiches" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6771778993_23292efc40_d.jpg" alt="Wagsy's Hot Beef Sandwiches" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Wagsy&#39;s Hot Beef Sandwiches</p></div>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">People have raved about the Chi-Town Beef Dip &#8211; a beef sandwich dipped in au jus, and the Rip City &#8211; roast beef and garlic butter sautéed mushrooms. Wagsy’s also offers a vegetarian sandwich option. Wagsy’s is open on weekdays for lunch. Check them out and tell ‘em Food Carts Portland sent ya!</span></p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Chi-Town Beef Dip – $5; USDA choice beef wet-dipped in au jus</li>
<li>Philly – $6; choice beef smothered in cheese sauce, peppers, and onions</li>
<li>Rip City – $6; roast beef covered with garlic butter sautéed mushrooms</li>
<li>Beef ‘n Bourbon – $6; roast beef, cabbage, and bourbon-infused BBQ sauce</li>
<li>Veggie-no-Beef – $6; garlic butter sautéed mushrooms, simmered onions and peppers, cheese sauce, and cabbage</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Weekdays, 10am-4pm<br />
<strong>Phone: </strong>503 884 0658<br />
<strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="http://twitter.com/wagsys">@Wagsys</a><strong></strong></p>
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		<title>GF Chef</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/20/gf-chef/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dieselboi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Baked Goods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Breakfast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Breakfast Foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Debit/Credit Carts Accepted]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dinner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gluten Free Options]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lunch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandwiches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SE 82nd and Harney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southeast-Portland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weekends]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Location: SE 82nd and Harney, Cartlandia Hours: Wed-Sat, 7:30am-8pm; Sun, 9am-4pm The Story: Over the past few years, the term gluten-free has become more prevalent when discussing food as more people, both young and old, learn they have an intolerance &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/20/gf-chef/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="GF Chef" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6731814103_0bb6f0a75d_d.jpg" alt="GF Chef" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">GF Chef</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>SE 82nd and Harney, Cartlandia<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>Wed-Sat, 7:30am-8pm; Sun, 9am-4pm<strong><strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p>Over the past few years, the term gluten-free has become more prevalent when discussing food as more people, both young and old, learn they have an intolerance to gluten. Executive Chef Jim Adams and his wife decided to create a food cart that catered to those needs but also served some amazing food and GF Chef was born.</p>
<p>GF Chef opened last summer at the now shuttered Green Castle food pod. After the closure, Jim and his wife Bonnie regrouped and moved the cart to the ever expanding Cartlandia pod. No one likes to move a cart and so it took them a week or so to get situated, but now that they are open, they have garnered a loyal following. Jim is the executive chef of the cart and has his own recipes for most of the items. He bakes three different gluten free breads daily &#8211; rye, herb and white &#8211; and even has some signature pancakes for the morning crowd. Every week he is coming up with new an interesting baked goods like bagels or biscuits or french bread.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Reuben from GF Chef" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6731749983_2e548cb57c_d.jpg" alt="Reuben from GF Chef" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Reuben from GF Chef</p></div>
<p>The rye for the Reuben had just come out of the oven. A hefty loaf with an aroma that began to spread throughout the pod and turn heads. What makes a Reuben special for me is the quality of the corned beef and the Russian dressing. Jim creates his own dressing from an classic German recipe which includes caviar. The bread is first toasted then the Swiss cheese and corned beef are added and finally the sauerkraut and dressing. One excellent sandwich. The bread with a crunch from the toasting melts in your mouth. The dressing, always a treat for my taste buds cemented a memory that I&#8217;ll dredge up as a comparison every time I try someone else&#8217;s Reuben. The ferment of the sauerkraut topped it off.</p>
<p>Jim and Bonnie are fun to chat with and love what they create and will answer any question you may have. Their focus is to create some great meals gluten free which one would normally not be able to get &#8211; including corndogs. Jim has his own batter. GF Chef is open from breakfast through dinner and offers specials daily. If your gluten intolerant or even if you aren&#8217;t, check this cart out for some great food and let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Breakfast sandwiches with ham, bacon or sausage, egg and cheese &#8211; $3.75</li>
<li>Pancakes &#8211; 2 for $5.25</li>
<li>Grilled Cheese &#8211; $5.50; add meat, $6.50</li>
<li>Turkey, Ham or Corned Beef Sandwich &#8211; $7.50</li>
<li>BLT &#8211; $7.50</li>
<li>Reuben Sandwich &#8211; $8</li>
<li>Corn Dog &#8211; $3.75</li>
<li>Onion Rings &#8211; $4.50</li>
<li>Hand Cut Fries, Belgian Style &#8211; sm, $3.75; lg, $6</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Wed-Sat, 7:30am-8pm; Sun, 9am-4pm<br />
<strong>Phone: </strong>503 927 9880<br />
<strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/GF-CHEF/230020500379509?sk=wall">GF Chef</a><strong></strong></p>
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		<title>Blues City Biscuits</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/18/blues-city-biscuits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/18/blues-city-biscuits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dieselboi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breakfast Foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dinner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lunch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandwiches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SE 82nd and Harney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southeast-Portland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southern Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vegetarian Options]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weekends]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Location: SE 82nd and Harney, Cartlandia Hours: Wed-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun-Mon, 11am-3pm The Story: Well made biscuits are a wonderful delight. I remember the first time I ever had what was described as authentic biscuits and gravy made by a southerner &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/18/blues-city-biscuits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Blues City Biscuits" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6715384435_25f35f0782_d.jpg" alt="Blues City Biscuits" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Blues City Biscuits</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>SE 82nd and Harney, Cartlandia<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>Wed-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun-Mon, 11am-3pm<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p>Well made biscuits are a wonderful delight. I remember the first time I ever had what was described as authentic biscuits and gravy made by a southerner and how amazing it was. Selling well made biscuits with great gravy and other items any day of the week is what Blues City Biscuits is here to do.</p>
<p>In a 1954 trailer that she describes as a &#8220;spam can,&#8221; Kimberly bakes biscuits fresh for her many different dishes. Hailing from Memphis, the Blues City, she got her bug for good soul food and everything made in the cart uses fresh locally sourced produce when in season along with other organic goods. Her secret for the biscuits is Bob&#8217;s Red Mill wholegrain unbleached flour.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="The Booker T from Blues City Biscuits" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6715296569_e5a8f33f38_d.jpg" alt="The Booker T from Blues City Biscuits" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Booker T from Blues City Biscuits</p></div>
<p>There are so many amazing items on the menu, it is hard to choose just one. Luckily, we were able to have a great little chat about the cart and her food while I read and re-read the description of each item. Biscuits. Gravy. Eggs. Bacon. Smoky collard greens. Spiced fried apples. Kimberly has some great creations. Instead of going overboard, I decided to stay simple and ordered the Booker T. with a fried egg, some green onions and sausage gravy served between her fresh made biscuit. So good. The biscuit, about the size of a bagel, is the perfect vessel for eggs and gravy. Mixing the egg with the chunky sausage gravy and green onions is ingenious. A great little sandwich for anytime of the day.</p>
<p>Blues City Biscuits is a great little cart with some wonderful southern influenced food. Kimberly has already outgrown her cart and has launched a campaign to raise some much needed funds so she can expand. Check her project out at <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/BluesCityBiscuits">IndieGoGo</a>. If you&#8217;re a fan of biscuits or gravy or both, you should check this cart out. Let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<p>All sandwiches served on fresh buttermilk biscuits.</p>
<ul>
<li>Jerry Lee: thick-cut glazed ham steak w/fried egg, Tillamook cheddar and sausage gravy &#8211; $7</li>
<li>Isaac: fried egg w/Tillamook Cheddar, smoky collard greens and sausage gravy &#8211; $6.50</li>
<li>Otis: fried egg w/Tillamook Cheddar, spiced fried apples, honey butter and pecans &#8211; $6.50</li>
<li>Booker T: fried egg, green onions and sausage gravy &#8211; $5.50</li>
<li>Elvis: creamy peanut butter, fresh banana and Nutella &#8211; $5</li>
<li>Ma Rainey Breakfast: classic biscuits and gravy &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Nina Simone Breakfast: fried egg w/Tillamook Cheddar and spiced fried apples on buttery hominy grits w/smoky collard greens on the side &#8211; $7</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Wed-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun-Mon, 11am-3pm<strong></strong><br />
<strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.bluescitybiscuits.com/p/what-we-serve.html">BluesCityBiscuits.com</a><br />
<strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="http://twitter.com/bcbiscuits">@BCBiscuits</a><br />
<strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BluesCityGreens">Blues City Biscuits</a></p>
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		<title>Salmon Fusion</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/16/salmon-fusion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dieselboi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Downtown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lunch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandwiches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Soups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SW 3rd and Washington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smoked salmon]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Location: SW 3rd and Washington Hours: weekdays, lunchtime The Story: Earlier in the month, a new sign appeared on a cart that has been a few different vendors in the past year. Salmon Fusion. I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2012/01/16/salmon-fusion/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 309px"><img title="Salmon Fusion" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6696018513_7913a0ec8f_d.jpg" alt="Salmon Fusion" width="299" height="500" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Salmon Fusion</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>SW 3rd and Washington<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>weekdays, lunchtime</p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Earlier in the month, a new sign appeared on a cart that has been a few different vendors in the past year. <strong>Salmon Fusion</strong>. I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect until I read the posted menu &#8211; Smoked Salmon all day long. It felt like Christmas waiting for them to open.</p>
<p>Roger Mumm launched the cart this month bringing his salmon to the eaters of Portland. The salmon in all of his dishes were caught by him this past summer while he was working for Deep Sea Fisheries in Bristol Bay, Alaska. The sockeye is then smoked weekly for us to enjoy. I&#8217;m not sure if I would share my salmon with the world. Visit the cart and Roger has photos of his fishing boat and daily catch.</p>
<p>As stated, the cart focuses on smoked salmon dishes like chowder, pot pie, a few sandwiches and tacos. If you&#8217;re shy about salmon, Roger will give you a taste of his chowder which is served hot in a toasted cheese bread bowl. Every time I have walked by, customers are raving about the chowder sample they are enjoying. I decided on the smoked salmon sliders served on Alessio bread with a mild pineapple teriyaki sauce, baby spinach and a side of Hawaiian slaw and saffron rice. For $7.50, the sliders were a great value and came with so much tasty smoked salmon, some even fell out for later nibbling. I&#8217;m a fan of all smoked salmon and Roger&#8217;s is some of the best with a briny flavor that doesn&#8217;t come across as too salty nor too fishy. The sauce that comes atop the salmon is more of a slaw with the sweetness of apples coming through to juxtapose the saltiness of the fish. A great meal.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Smoked Salmon Sliders from Salmon Fusion" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6696019027_06ef8e0e36_d.jpg" alt="Smoked Salmon Sliders from Salmon Fusion" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Smoked Salmon Sliders from Salmon Fusion</p></div>
<p>Salmon Fusion is now open on SW 3rd between Stark and Washington in the former GIN Thai cart. Roger mans the window daily and may even lean out to draw you in with a sample. Check this new cart out, enjoy some smoked salmon goodness and let him know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Smoked Salmon Chowder w/toasted cheese bread bowl: white whole cream chowder w/roasted corn and Yukon gold potatoes served with Hawaiian slaw and saffron rice &#8211; $7.50</li>
<li>Smoked Salmon Pot Pie: pot pie served in a mild jambalaya with puff pastry cooked golden brown served with Hawaiian slaw and saffron rice &#8211; $7.50</li>
<li>Smoked Salmon Pita Wrap: shredded lettuce, mango pieces, shaved red onion, shaved cucumber and topped with tzatziki or mango chutney and served with Hawaiian slaw and saffron rice &#8211; $7.50</li>
<li>2 Smoked Salmon Sliders: on Alessio bread with a mild pineapple teriyaki sauce and baby spinach served with Hawaiian slaw and saffron rice &#8211; $7.50</li>
<li>Teriyaki Smoked Salmon Sandwich: teriyaki pineapple glazed salmon served with Hawaiian slaw and saffron rice &#8211; $7.50</li>
<li>2 Smoked Salmon Tacos: served with sweet and spicy salsa and Hawaiian slaw and saffron rice &#8211; $7.50</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>weekdays, lunchtime<br />
<strong>Phone: </strong>503 719 9018</p>
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		<title>Touchdown&#8217;s BBQ</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/12/30/touchdowns-bbq/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>aaron_jd</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BBQ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lunch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sandwiches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southern Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SW 10th and Washington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weekends]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/12/30/touchdowns-bbq/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Touchdown's BBQ" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6595203431_fbe9c573c4_d.jpg" alt="Touchdown's BBQ" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Touchdown&#39;s BBQ</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>SW 10th and Washington<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 12pm-4pm</p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p>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 hospitality from Sandra, one of the cart owners. With family roots tracing back to Little Rock, Arkansas, she was born in Chicago and then lived in Texas before settling in Portland. BBQ must be either in the genes or picked up along the way. The cart, which has been open for nine months, started from a family passion for cooking. Gotta love those “soul food” origins; it’s all about love and food uniting as one.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Tourchdown's BBQ" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6595204193_c127dc33cd_d.jpg" alt="Tourchdown's BBQ" width="500" height="375" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Tourchdown&#39;s BBQ</p></div>
<p>I saw a small line (perhaps 4-5 people) had formed in front of the cart. A poster board with pictures of virtually every entrée and side dish caught my eye. Mmm…BBQ. Touchdown’s had a special going the day I went: a pulled pork sandwich on  a toasted bun with cole slaw and baked beans for $7.95. The pork was juicy, flavorful, and wanted to melt on my tongue. Touchdown’s toasts the buns, so a lovely slight crunch comes with each bite. The fresh, crunchy cole slaw has some sweet connotations and is a classic pairing with the pork. The warm baked beans had a nice consistency, a good second side dish to get.</p>
<p>Try any of Touchdown’s other sides as well: potato salad, collard greens, mac and cheese, yams, cornbread, and garlic bread. If you&#8217;re unsure, just ask Sandra for a sample, she loves giving out samples. A cart I’d definitely go back to. Check them out! Let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Quarterback Special: Smoke or Hot Link Topped with Cheese, BBQ pulled pork w/cole slaw ($8.95); combo w/two sides ($10.95)</li>
<li>1st and 10: BBQ Ribs w/garlic bread ($8.95); combo w/two sides and garlic bread ($10.95)</li>
<li>Out of Bounds: BBQ Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwich w/cole slaw ($7.95); combo w/two sides ($10.95)</li>
<li>Huddle: BBQ Chicken w/garlic bread ($8.95); combo w/two sides and garlic bread ($10.95)</li>
<li>Blitz: Grilled Smoked or Hot Link with all the trimmings ($6.95); combo w/two sides ($8.95)</li>
<li>Super Bowl Sides: potato salad, cole slaw, greens, mac and cheese, baked beans, yams, cornbread, or garlic bread</li>
<li>Starting Lineup: Soda ($1); water ($1)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours</strong><strong>: </strong>Mon-Fri, 11 am to 5 pm; Sat, 12 pm to 4 pm<strong><br />
Phone:</strong> 971 217 1193<strong><br />
Email:</strong> jtstate@hotmail.com</p>
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		<title>Zizzo&#8217;s FC</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/12/23/zizzos-fc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dieselboi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Location: SW 9th and Alder Hours: M-Sat, 11-4pm The Story: With much fanfare and a green scarf, Zizzo&#8217;s FC opened last month to feed an army &#8211; literally, the Timber&#8217;s Army. Zizzo&#8217;s FC is the creation of Sal Zizzo, midfielder &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/12/23/zizzos-fc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Zizzo's FC" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6559470809_c11536b0bc_d.jpg" alt="Zizzo's FC" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Zizzo&#39;s FC</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>SW 9th and Alder<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>M-Sat, 11-4pm</p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p>With much fanfare and a green scarf, Zizzo&#8217;s FC opened last month to feed an army &#8211; literally, the Timber&#8217;s Army.</p>
<p>Zizzo&#8217;s FC is the creation of Sal Zizzo, midfielder for Portland&#8217;s MLS team, the Timbers. Since we&#8217;re in the off season, Sal decided to take his family recipes and love of the kitchen and open a food cart. Many of his fans in the Timbers Army are happy he did. On any given day the last month, there were lines of people waiting patiently for a meatball sub or some pasta al forno. Not many carts are able to gain a huge following right out of the gate, but Sal knows who his audience is and feeds them well. Sal also comes from a family of restaurant owners out of California, so has the experience in the kitchen to hold his own.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Meatball Sub from Zizzo's FC" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6559471031_4ac17c3118_d.jpg" alt="Meatball Sub from Zizzo's FC" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Meatball Sub from Zizzo&#39;s FC</p></div>
<p>The meatball sub is one of those sandwiches that if you don&#8217;t do it right, it is very wrong. I&#8217;ve had some bad meatball subs in my eating days, so am sometimes wary to order as I have a high bar for such a sandwich. At Zizzo&#8217;s, they cut the balls in half and throw them on the flat top to sear them before laying them on a hoagie roll and smothering them with a robust red sauce. If you eat it right away, it will be nice and hot, but you won&#8217;t be able to experience the roll soaking up all that flavor &#8211; something I enjoy. Halfway through, you need a fork; which for me, is a good thing. All in all, a great sandwich which I would return for.</p>
<p>Zizzo&#8217;s FC is now open, serving lunch Monday to Friday. You will find Sal in the cart most days, so wear your colors and show some support for a hometown sportsman. Let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Caprese Sandwich &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Meatball Sub &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Salsiccia Sandwich &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Pasta al Forno &#8211; $7</li>
<li>Calamari Fritti &#8211; $7</li>
<li>Cannoli &#8211; $4</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>M-Sat, 11-4pm<br />
<strong>Phone: </strong>971 263 3148<br />
<strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://zizzosfc.com/Zizzos_F.C./ZizzosFC__Home.html">ZizzosFC.com</a><br />
<strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="http://twitter.com/zizzosfc">@ZizzosFC</a><br />
<strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZizzosFC">Zizzo&#8217;s FC</a></p>
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		<title>Grass Roots Cafe</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/12/12/grass-roots-cafe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dieselboi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Location: 3503 N Mississippi, north of Fremont Hours: Mon-Sat, 12-9pm, Sun, 12-5pm The Story: Mississippi avenue is bookended by food carts with venerable elder statesmen FlavourSpot at one end and Mississippi Marketplace on the other. In between, just north of &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/12/12/grass-roots-cafe/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 309px"><img title="Grass Roots Cafe" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6482598279_a7ba26e9ca_d.jpg" alt="Grass Roots Cafe" width="299" height="500" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Grass Roots Cafe</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>3503 N Mississippi, north of Fremont<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>Mon-Sat, 12-9pm, Sun, 12-5pm</p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p>Mississippi avenue is bookended by food carts with venerable elder statesmen FlavourSpot at one end and Mississippi Marketplace on the other. In between, just north of Fremont, a pod has struggled to take shape and keep carts. A new cart, Grass Roots Cafe looks to be one that will be there for awhile.</p>
<p>Grass Roots Cafe is the work of Ellis and his partner who opened the cart earlier this year. While Ellis attended culinary school at Clark College, looking at the menu and chatting with him, the flavors and feeling of the cart have been sitting in his culinary mind for years. Sandwiches, burgers, sliders, mac and cheese &#8211; and wings. Yes, chicken wings. We have had a few carts in town doing wings, but at this time, none are open, so if you want wings from a cart, Grass Roots Cafe is your place.</p>
<p>Upon arrival, Ellis was there, leaning out the window welcoming me and telling me about the specials. I was intrigued by the Charles Bronson Chili, but was more in the mood for a sandwich. He offers the &#8220;Bro that&#8217;s stupid hot&#8221; Chicken burger with grilled chicken, chipotle mayo, sliced jalapenos, insane heat sauce, lettuce and tomato. It even has a note that a waiver must be signed. I enjoy spice, so ordered it. Ellis started looking for the waiver. Seriously! I stopped him. I thought it was a joke, but it wasn&#8217;t. The sauce is made with habaneros and ghost peppers, some of the hottest on the planet. While I wanted a spicy sandwich, I opted to not include the insane heat sauce and Ellis served the sandwich up with a spicy BBQ sauce instead. The grilled chicken had a wonderful spice rub on it and paired with the chipotle mayo and jalapenos it was enough flavor and spice for my palate. A wonderful mix of flavors.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="&quot;Bro that's stupid hot&quot; chicken sandwich" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6482734013_b57f0f3015_d.jpg" alt="&quot;Bro that's stupid hot&quot; chicken sandwich" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Bro that&#39;s stupid hot&quot; chicken sandwich</p></div>
<p>I love it that he has waivers for his hot sauce. That tells me he is proud of the heat. If you&#8217;re a heat fan, you should check it out and report back. I know I&#8217;ll be returning to try out the chicken wings &#8211; maybe on Monday nights when they are only 50c a piece. Drop on by Grass Roots Cafe, say hi to Ellis and try some of his vittles. They have covered seating and he&#8217;s open into the evening. Let him know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<p>The menu at Grass Roots is vast. Here are a few of the items offered.</p>
<ul>
<li>The John Bryant Pulled Pork Sandwich &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Pedal Power: basil &amp; pesto chicken sandwich &#8211; $5</li>
<li>&#8220;Bro that&#8217;s stupid hot&#8221; Chicken Burger: chipotle mayo, jalapenos, insane heat sauce, lettuce, tomato &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Grass Roots Burger &#8211; $3.75</li>
<li>Chicken and Waffles &#8211; $7</li>
<li>2pc Chicken and Fries &#8211; $4</li>
<li>Chicken wings &#8211; range from 6 wings for $4.95 to 48 wings for $38.95 and more</li>
<li>Bacon Mac and Cheese &#8211; $5</li>
<li>Shrooms and Mac &#8211; sauteed mushrooms and elbow macaroni &#8211; $5</li>
<li>Green House Effect Salad &#8211; $4.75</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Mon-Sat, 12-9pm, Sun, 12-5pm<br />
<strong>Phone: </strong>503 960 2623<br />
<strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grass-Roots-Cafe-PDX/230591006952718">Grass Roots Cafe</a></p>
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		<title>Sin Wagon</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/11/30/sin-wagon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dieselboi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Downtown]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Location: SW 5th and Oak Hours: Weekdays, lunchtime The Story: When you first see the sign and think about the name, you know you want to try it. We&#8217;re drawn to items that sound naughty. Sin Wagon is now open &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/11/30/sin-wagon/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 309px"><img title="Sin Wagon" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6224/6431645997_06f394c418_d.jpg" alt="Sin Wagon" width="299" height="500" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sin Wagon</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>SW 5th and Oak<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>Weekdays, lunchtime</p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p>When you first see the sign and think about the name, you know you want to try it. We&#8217;re drawn to items that sound naughty. Sin Wagon is now open and ready to feed your guilty pleasure.</p>
<p>Sin Wagon is the work of Tracy and Chad. Tracy runs the window and owns the cart while chad works the grill and deep fryer to create what makes Sin Wagon work. The name? Well, Tracy and some buddies were playing Rock Band and came across one of their favorite songs and it stuck. I like it! Weren&#8217;t the original food carts the covered wagons on the Oregon Trail? If they had deep fryers back then, the chuck wagon may have had a nickname.</p>
<p>The menu at the cart offers wraps, dogs, and plenty of items from the fryer like chicken fingers, corn dogs, onions rings and tater tots. I opted for the burger with tots. After the holidays, I just couldn&#8217;t do a full meal of fried goods. On a standard burger bun, they stack the patty, leaf lettuce, a thick cut tomato slice, white onion and pickles. A simple but tasty burger that will satisfy your sandwich needs. The freshness of the veggies was an added bonus &#8211; I love the crunch of sliced pickles and onions with the saltiness of the burger and cheese. The tots, crispy as ever, are an excellent side dish to anything. Need I say more?</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Burger and Tots from Sin Wagon" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6046/6431645567_155fe63521_d.jpg" alt="Burger and Tots from Sin Wagon" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Burger and Tots from Sin Wagon</p></div>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for something beyond the burger, check out their deep fried Mac &amp; Cheese balls. You can even get baby elephant ears. Sin Wagon is now open on SW Oak between 4th and 5th, around the corner from the main strip of carts on 5th. They are looking to expand hours into the evening or late night, so keep an eye out for that. Let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<p>All baskets come with fries, tots or slaw.</p>
<ul>
<li>Simply Fingers: crispy or grilled chicken or steak fingers regular or spicy &#8211; $7</li>
<li>Finger Sandwich: crispy or grilled chicken or steak fingers on a hoagie roll &#8211; $7</li>
<li>The Perfect Burger: beef burger with all the fixin&#8217;s &#8211; $7</li>
<li>West Coast Wrap: crispy or grilled chicken or steak fingers rolled in a tortilla with lettuce,cheese, tomato and sauce &#8211; $7</li>
<li>Whuttup Dog: steamed beef hot dog on a bun &#8211; $5</li>
<li>Batter Up!: hand dipped honey corn dog &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Mac &amp; Cheese: $3</li>
<li>Mac &amp; Cheese Balls: deep fried &#8211; $4</li>
<li>Baby Elephant Ear: $3</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Weekdays, lunchtime<br />
<strong>Phone: </strong>503 567 2SIN (27456)<br />
<strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sin-Wagon/162058907216043?sk=info">Sin Wagon</a></p>
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		<title>Local Motive</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/11/23/local-motive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dieselboi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Location: SW Moody and Gaines at South Waterfront Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-3:30pm The Story: A few years ago, the only street food showing up at South Waterfront was the traditional sandwich trucks that roam the construction sites. These days, with the &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/11/23/local-motive/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Local Motive" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6106/6374314897_e2fa805f1a_d.jpg" alt="Local Motive" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Local Motive</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>SW Moody and Gaines at South Waterfront<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>Monday-Friday, 11am-3:30pm</p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p>A few years ago, the only street food showing up at South Waterfront was the traditional sandwich trucks that roam the construction sites. These days, with the area full of new housing and an up and coming retail scene, the food carts have arrived. Local Motive has joined a few others to create their own little pod.</p>
<p>Local Motive is the work of Brittany Kofford and opened earlier this fall with the goal of providing lunch to the ever growing neighborhood and the construction crews working on the new light-rail line just a few blocks away. So much is happening down there is it a wonder there aren&#8217;t more carts. Local Motive focuses on NW sustainable seafood with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The cart is located under an eave with picnic tables so you can enjoy your lunch out of the rain.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Albacore Salad Sandwich from Local Motive" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6113/6374315489_037d80b069_d.jpg" alt="Albacore Salad Sandwich from Local Motive" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Albacore Salad Sandwich from Local Motive</p></div>
<p>The menu at Local Motive focuses on sandwiches, soups, and salads with seafood being a big part. While on a cool autumn day, seafood chowder sounds simply amazing, when I saw the option for a tuna fish sandwich with albacore, I jumped at it. Starting with a great artisinal roll, the albacore salad comes with diced Honeycrisp apples, toasted hazelnuts and chopped green onions. The mix is well balanced with the sweetness of the apples and the crunch of the nuts. The albacore is a great choice also. It comes served with a side of coleslaw.</p>
<p>Local Motive is now open and ready to serve you. If you&#8217;re downtown, you can get there via the streetcar or there is plenty of parking available. Lately, with winter bearing down on us, they have been offering up different soups to keep you warm. Check out this cart down at South Waterfront and let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong></strong>Wild Oregon Mushroom Sandwich: sauteed with shallots and fresh herbs and eggless aioli &#8211; half, $4; full, $7</li>
<li>Grilled Veggie Sandwich: half, $3.50; full, $6</li>
<li>Oregon Albacore Salad Sandwich: with diced Honeycrisp apples, toasted hazelnuts and green onion &#8211; half, $5; full, $8</li>
<li>Dungeness Crab Melt: half, $6; full, $9</li>
<li>Seafood Chowder: chopped clams, dungeness crab, bay shrimp with garden potatoes and corn &#8211; small, $3.50; large, $6</li>
<li>Seafood Cakes: dungeness crab, bay shrimp, housemade tartar sauce &#8211; $3</li>
<li>Quinoa Salad: bay shrimp, roasted veg, scallions, fresh herbs and grape seed oil, small, $3; large, $5</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Monday-Friday, 11am-3:30pm<br />
<strong>Phone: </strong>503.917.9292<br />
<strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="http://twitter.com/localmotivepdx">@LocalMotivePDX</a><br />
<strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/localmotivepdx?sk=info">Local Motive</a></p>
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		<title>Breakfast Lunch Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:11:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dieselboi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Location: Cartlandia, SE 82nd and Harney Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm; Fri, 8am-6pm; Sat, 11am-6pm The Story: I saw the logo first and my mouth began to water. blt. I immediately had that memory from childhood of stacking bacon and lettuce on &#8230; <a href="http://www.foodcartsportland.com/2011/11/15/breakfast-lunch-today/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 309px"><img title="Breakfast Lunch Today" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6348026478_288372308d_d.jpg" alt="Breakfast Lunch Today" width="299" height="500" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Breakfast Lunch Today</p></div>
<p><strong>Location: </strong>Cartlandia, SE 82nd and Harney<br />
<strong>Hours: </strong>Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm; Fri, 8am-6pm; Sat, 11am-6pm</p>
<p><strong>The Story:</strong></p>
<p>I saw the logo first and my mouth began to water. blt. I immediately had that memory from childhood of stacking bacon and lettuce on toasted bread (no tomato, I didn&#8217;t like tomatoes then) with plenty of mayo and taking that wonderful first bite. Breakfast Lunch Today, or otherwise known as <strong>blt</strong> is a sandwich shop at Cartlandia.</p>
<p>Etienne Saucier opened his cart in summer and moved to the Cartlandia pod in August. Originally, he had planned a large menu of diverse items, but reality set in and he realized he wouldn&#8217;t have a large cart to support such efforts. In the trailer he did outfit, he designed a menu that would work with the confined space. After a few months, he&#8217;s happy with his choice and has succeeded.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img title="Montecristo from Breakfast Lunch Today" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/6347278999_46db722367_d.jpg" alt="Montecristo from Breakfast Lunch Today" width="500" height="299" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Montecristo from Breakfast Lunch Today</p></div>
<p>Etienne focuses on sandwiches and has a broad selection to choose from including fried sandwiches, cold sandwiches and classics like the Dagwood  and Croque-Monsieur. I was ready to go for the namesake and get a BLT, but asked him for his recommendation and he steered me to the Fried Montecristo. I&#8217;ve had the pleasure of enjoying a few variations on the Montecristo &#8211; usually a deep fried traditional sandwich with powdered sugar atop. When we opened up Etienne&#8217;s version I was completely surprised. Instead of a traditional sandwich with slices of bread, his Montecristo is made up of black forest ham, turkey, Gruyere and emmental cheese then wrapped in beignet dough and deep fried. <strong>Beignet Dough! </strong>I just stared at it for a minute not sure what to think, but took the first bite and tasted the sweetness of the dough mixed with the excellent choice of cheese and meats. So good. We even tasted a bit of wine in there, but Etienne explained that beignet dough is over yeasty which brings out those types of flavors and smells. A great twist on an already wonderfully decadent sandwich.</p>
<p>Etienne and his cart are open during the week and on Saturday for breakfast, lunch and on Friday and Saturday, you could pick something up for an early dinner. If you&#8217;re in the mood for a well crafted sammy, drop on by Breakfast Lunch Today and let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.</p>
<p><strong>Sample Menu:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Fried Cheese<strong></strong>: their special dough filled with Mozzarella or cheddar and fried &#8211; $4; add bacon or ham, $5</li>
<li>Egg and Cheese: like a fried quiche &#8211; $5.50</li>
<li>Fried Denver: bell peppers, ham, eggs and stuffed in dough and fried &#8211; $6.50</li>
<li>Turkey-Cran: turkey, provolone, cranberry sauce fried in special dough &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Tomato and Fresh Basil: tomato, Mozzarella, fresh basil in signature dough &#8211; $5</li>
<li>Fried Montecristo: ham, turkey, Gruyere, emmental, dijin mustard wrapped in beignet dough and fried &#8211; $8</li>
<li>Turkey Club: bacon, turkey, lettuce, tomato, may and cheddar &#8211; $5</li>
<li>Ham and Spinach: ham, spinach, provolone, olives and honey mustard &#8211; $5.50</li>
<li>Roast Beef and Cheddar: add lettuce, tomato, horseradish and cheddar &#8211; $6</li>
<li>Muffuletta: ham, salami, mortadella, provolone and cajun olive spread &#8211; $7</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm; Fri, 8am-6pm; Sat, 11am-6pm<br />
<strong>Phone: </strong>503 310 4631<br />
<strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blt/196332587092506?sk=info">blt</a><br />
<strong>Resources: </strong>Credit/Debit cards accepted</p>
<p><img src="" title="GeoPress map of Cartlandia"/></p>
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