Category: Food Carts

Food carts are part of the culture of Portland and an important element of the eating and drinking that goes on in the city. They are found throughout the city both as individual carts and grouped together in pods.

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Small Bites: El Pollo Chano, Pickles, Salami Mammi, and More

Chicken from El Pollo Chano.
Photo credit: El Pollo Chano.

Have you been to El Pollo Chano? I saw some enthusiastic comments online about this place, a food truck with a dedicated smoker there on-site in the parking lot by the Chill Zone smoke shop on NE Sandy and 111th. I have passed this place driving east on Sandy Blvd many times, and my interest is majorly piqued.

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The Callback (FKA Hollywood Bar & Carts) To Open This Summer in Portland

Aerial view of The Callback.
Image credit: The Callback.

[Update: The new name for the Hollywood Bar & Carts is The Callback, and we have updated this article to reflect that.]

Across the street from the Hollywood Trader Joe’s, a new project called The Callback has been in process since last year. It’s a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, food carts, a bar, and more. And they are looking to open their doors this summer.

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Fremont Garage: Bar and Food Carts Coming To NE Fremont in Portland

Fremont Garage seating and sinage.
Photo credit: Catherine Faye Interiors.

After first spying the plans for this food cart pod almost two and a half years ago, Fremont Garage will open Memorial Day weekend. It was great to receive this news earlier this month, and I think this pod will be a really nice addition to the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood. I has the chance to chat with Daniel Silvey and Tyler Caffall last week to get updated on the project, and here is what I learned.

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