Cart Blocks
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| Location | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Coordinates: 45°31′21.4″N 122°40′43″W / 45.522611°N 122.67861°W | |
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
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] In December 2023, Portland signed a five-year deal to keep the pod open.[5]
Events
The pod has hosted events. In 2023, the site hosted a floral installation,[6] as well as a dance party and ice cream social following the Pride Bike Ride.[7][8][9] In 2024, the Cart Blocks hosted another dance party for Pride[10] and a Juneteenth market highlighting Black-owned businesses.[11]
Businesses
Businesses which have operated at the site include:
- #1 Bento[12]
- Anna Thai Basil[12]
- Beijing House[12]
- Cookie McCakeface[13]
- Fernando's Alegria[12]
- Hua Li House[12]
- Kafta House[12]
- kBap Korean food[12]
- Kim Jong Grillin'[14]
- Rachel & Rose[15]
- Shanghai's Best[12]
- Tito's Burritos[12]
- Villa Angel Taqueria[12]
References
- ^ Griggs, Taylor. "Darcelle XV Plaza, Formerly O'Bryant Square, Ignites Heated Debate About Public Space". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. 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.
- ^ Carter, Veronica (2023-12-14). "Cart Block to Stay in Downtown Portland". KXL. Archived from the original on 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "8 things to do this weekend in Portland | May 31- June 2". kgw.com. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Where to find Juneteenth celebrations throughout Portland". KOIN.com. 2024-06-14. Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mahoney, Teresa (2025-01-07). "Portland cookie cart serves freshly baked cookies the size of baseballs". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Smith, Suzette. "Update: Food Cart Kim Jong Grillin Will Move to Downtown Cart Blocks Pod". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Elise, Ayo (2023-07-11). "Rachel & Rose brings the rooftop bar experience to Portland's 'Cart Blocks'". KPTV. Archived from the original on 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
External links
Media related to Cart Blocks at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- The Cart Blocks Comeback, City of Portland
