Walking Out for Dinner

Dear Liza,

One of the great joys of a Sunnyside Portland summer is walking out to find lovely places to eat. In any direction from our house, there are at least a dozen places within a mile.

You can walk west through Ladd’s Addition for Central American food at Teote House, north to Helen Bernhardt’s for bakery goods, or east to the Bipartisan Cafe for pie and sandwiches, just to name a few. There are also half a dozen food cart pods.

Last week, on a bright afternoon, we walked down to Division to try the newest, The Farmhouse Carts.

This arrangement of food trucks is in the former parking lot of Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider, a locally made yummy drink based on apples and other fruits. (There is some fermentation involved.)

But aside from being able to buy yummy cold drinks, there are trucks for Thai food, hamburgers and fries, Lebanese Saj, hand-held sushi rolls, and boba tea. There is also a large covered area with family sized tables, which will be much appreciated on our long, warm summer evenings.

We enjoyed the food and drinks, but mostly the theater of humanity that we have missed during the winter (and since the 2020 shutdown)…. Kids finding other kids to play with, moms chatting, dogs nosing around under tables.

It’s good to be out with our species!

Love,

Grandma Judy

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Author: Judy

I am a new transplant to Portland from Salinas, a small city in Central California. This is a blog about my new city.

2 thoughts on “Walking Out for Dinner”

  1. Hi Judy, thanks for stopping by the Farmhouse Carts and posting about your visit. Since your visit there have been some updates as we continue to improve the experience our visitors have. Below is our description and current line up of carts. Please visit us again any time!

    Nestled in the vibrant Richmond neighborhood on SE 35th and  Division, the Farmhouse Carts stand as a testament to the city’s diverse culinary scene. This hub is more than just a place to grab a quick bite; it’s a community space that welcomes groups, families, friends and canine companions. The spacious layout invites diners to sit, savor, and share their experiences under the open sky, creating a casual and welcoming setting.
    The Farmhouse Carts host a full array of buzzy culinary options, including:  Mama Chow’s Kitchen, Sunrise Co, Shera Indian Food, Narmpouh Thai, Gyro World, Pápa’s Frita and Migration Brewing. Each vendor is passionate about their craft, sourcing high-quality, often local ingredients to create dishes that are authentic and flavorful.

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    1. Hello Cody! Thanks for catching me up on the Farmhouse Carts. I have been by once this spring, but it was too chilly for outdoor dining. I look forward to saying goodbye to this rain and basking in yummy food and sunshine.

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