Cart Blocks
Food cart pod in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
45°31′21.4″N 122°40′43″W / 45.522611°N 122.67861°W / 45.522611; -122.67861 Cart Blocks is a food cart pod in Portland, Oregon's Ankeny Square, in the United States. It is operated by Friends of the Green Loop.[1]
History
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The pod opened in 2021, following closure of the Alder Street food cart pod in 2019.[2][3] The city hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the pod's opening.[4]
The pod has also hosted events. In 2023, the site hosted a floral installation,[5] as well as a dance party and ice cream social following the Pride Bike Ride.[6][7][8]
In December 2023, Portland signed a five-year deal to keep the pod open.[9]
Businesses
Businesses which have operated at the site include:
- #1 Bento[10]
- Anna Thai Basil[10]
- Beijing House[10]
- Fernando's Alegria[10]
- Hua Li House[10]
- Kafta House[10]
- kBap Korean food[10]
- Kim Jong Grillin'[11]
- Rachel & Rose[12]
- Shanghai's Best[10]
- Tito's Burritos[10]
- Villa Angel Taqueria[10]
References
- ^ Griggs, Taylor. "Darcelle XV Plaza, Formerly O'Bryant Square, Ignites Heated Debate About Public Space". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Russell, Michael (2021-07-22). "Cart Blocks, new home for downtown Portland food carts displaced by Ritz-Carlton, to hold grand opening Saturday". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ Peel, Sophie (2021-07-22). "Displaced Food Cart Pod Downtown Is Finally Opening New Location Saturday". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ Burch, Liz (2021-07-22). "Portland kicks off downtown revitalization celebration". KOIN.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ "Portland's florals on display in Bloom Tour through downtown, Old Town". KOIN.com. 2023-04-14. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "8 things to do this weekend in Portland | June 2-4". KGW. May 31, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Pride Month events happening around Portland". KGW. June 2, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Portlanders ride their bikes with Pride through downtown in Pedalpalooza event". KPTV. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ Carter, Veronica (2023-12-14). "Cart Block to Stay in Downtown Portland". KXL. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Five Lunch Spots for Your Next Wednesday Downtown". Willamette Week. 2023-02-15. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ Smith, Suzette. "Update: Food Cart Kim Jong Grillin Will Move to Downtown Cart Blocks Pod". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Elise, Ayo (2023-07-11). "Rachel & Rose brings the rooftop bar experience to Portland's 'Cart Blocks'". KPTV. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
External links
Media related to Cart Blocks at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- The Cart Blocks Comeback, City of Portland
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