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The Center for Intercultural Organizing is hosting a culinary showcase featuring the distinct style and cuisine of Iraq. The event on Saturday in North Portland is not only an opportunity to try some Iraqi delights, but it is also a fund raiser for an Iraqi food cart. There will be plenty of dishes to try and even a raffle for some prizes, including some Iraqi artwork. The event is sponsored by Better Life-USA and the Iraqi Society of Oregon.

Iraqi Food Cart Fundraiser
Saturday, March 10, 6-8pm
Center for Intercultural Organizing – 700 N Killingsworth St.
$10 per person or $15 for 2

CLOSED
Location: SE 20th and Morrison
Hours: Tues-Sat, 12-8pm

The Story:

Take a moped, one of those older ones that you can pedal, replace the front with a two wheeled storage chest and you have Treat Machine, a cart focusing on what’s simple – the taco.

The Treat Machine was built and is pedaled daily by Andrew who wanted to open a food cart with the smallest footprint possible. The modified trike with the two wheeled axle in the front is designed like a puzzle in order to fit all the needed items to run a food cart in the storage chest. This includes the propane tank, a water tank, the grill, utensils, and the food. Andrew joked he was glad Fred Meyer had liberal return policies when he built everything. He rides the Treat Machine daily, usually pedaling, unpacks and sets up for lunch. A great little gig. [Read more...]