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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Cart Blocks
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.

History

Food carts on the perimeter of Ankeny Square, 2022

The pod opened in 2021, following closure of the Alder Street food cart pod in 2019. The city hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the pod's opening. In December 2023, Portland signed a five-year deal to keep the pod open.

Events

The pod has hosted events. In 2023, the site hosted a floral installation, as well as a dance party and ice cream social following the Pride Bike Ride. In 2024, the Cart Blocks hosted another dance party for Pride and a Juneteenth market highlighting Black-owned businesses.

Businesses

Businesses which have operated at the site include:

  • #1 Bento
  • Anna Thai Basil
  • Beijing House
  • Cookie McCakeface
  • Fernando's Alegria
  • Hua Li House
  • Kafta House
  • kBap Korean food
  • Kim Jong Grillin'
  • Rachel & Rose
  • Shanghai's Best
  • Tito's Burritos
  • Villa Angel Taqueria

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Pride Month events happening around Portland". KGW. June 2, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  9. ^ "Portlanders ride their bikes with Pride through downtown in Pedalpalooza event". KPTV. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  10. ^ "8 things to do this weekend in Portland | May 31- June 2". kgw.com. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  11. ^ "Where to find Juneteenth celebrations throughout Portland". KOIN.com. 2024-06-14. Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ Mahoney, Teresa (2025-01-07). "Portland cookie cart serves freshly baked cookies the size of baseballs". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.


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