The Cheese Plate PDX is a food cart located in the food cart pod on 23rd & Alberta along with other favorited food carts like Captured by Porches & Retrolicious.
Like it says in their name, The Cheese Plate PDX is ALL ABOUT THE CHEESE. Not just any cheese… but cheese that is local to Portland and the Northwest. The owners Nick & Carina are excited and committed to sharing local products and they even go as far as making their own in house crackers, Pâté, and pickled veggies.
They have others options on the menu utilizing their great cheeses for multiple variations of the Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

I am a true cheese lover at heart. I can really appreciate all the various types with unique textures and the art of pairing different types of cheeses with other edibles.
What I enjoy about this cart is they appreciate cheese just like me if not MORE (if that is even possible?)

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WHAT: 20+ of Portland’s Best food carts featuring Live music, Kid Zone, and Beer Garden. See list of participating food carts {HERE}
WHEN: Saturday June 22nd 2:00-9:00pm
WHERE: Mt.Hood Community College in the NE corner of the College
COST:

• General admission $5 per person ***Groupon if offering 2 admissions for $5 {HERE}
• VIP admission $20 per person which includes early admission from 12-2pm, VIP parking pass, and one beverage ticket for the beer garden, Access to VIP seating area
• KIDS 12 and under are FREE

Admission prices do NOT include food. With your paid admission you will be able to go up to the Food Cart of your choice and order off of their regular menu, grab a seat at one of the many tables scattered throughout the event, and enjoy some of the best Food Cart food you have ever had! Food Carts will be offering their full menus along with event specials that will be offered until they run out.

Tickets proceeds will go to ALSO. ALSO is a nonprofit that supports adults with disabilities. To learn more about ALSO visit their website {HERE}

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We are giving away TWO admission tickets to the Hollywood Theater Pancake Film Fest!

EVENT INFO:
WHEN: June 19th @ 7pm
WHERE: Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR
WHAT: Showcasing wild and diverse short films made by flapjack enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Enjoy a complimentary stack of hotcakes as they screen a selection of shorts. More info {HERE}

About the Hollywood Theater Pancake Film Festival:
‘Founded in Chicago, Illinois back in the bygone year of 2007, the International Pancake Film Festival is now the world’s oldest film fest dedicated exclusively to the pancake. Since its inception, the IPFF has put on five original and different programs, each one showcasing wild and diverse short films made by flapjack enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. For their first trip to the West Coast, IPFF organizers have assembled a program from some of the past pancake shorts that have tickled, thrilled, or just plain confused them the most. This was certainly no easy task– the Video Vaults at IPFF headquarters are absolutely brimming with the most wonderful, oddball paeans to the flapjack that have ever been filmed. As the IPFF enters its sixth year, we extend an invitation to join us in fluffy reflection and enjoy a complimentary stack of hotcakes as we screen a selection of shorts celebrating the first five years of the IPFF.’

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Below is a list of Portland restaurants, bars, and coffee houses with outdoor dining & patios! If you see something you would like to add/update to the list CONTACT US {HERE} or comment below.

NORTH PORTLAND:

5th Quadrant– 3901 N. Williams Ave, Portland. Partially enclosed patio.
820/Mint– 820 N. Russell, Portland. Really nice private deck.
Amnesia Brewing– 832 N. Beech, St. Portland. Covered patio. Dog Friendly.
Alberta Street Public House – 1036 NE Alberta St, Portland.
Channel’s Edge – 207 N Bridgetown Rd, Portland 97217.
DiPrima Dolci Italian Bakery – 1936 N Killingsworth St, Portland. Large garden patio out back.
EaT: An Oyster Bar – 3808 N Williams, Portland. Covered patio out front.
Equinox Restaurant and Bar – 830 N. Shaver St. Portland. Really nice off-street patio.
Fixin To – 8218 N Lombard, Portland. Patio.
Hop & Vine – 1914 N Killingsworth St, Portland. Garden patio.
Kenton Club – 2025 North Kilpatrick St Portland, OR 97217. Large enclosed deck/patio.
Las Primas – 3971 N Williams Ave, Portland. Tables on the main street, side street/alley, and back patio. Dog friendly
Leisure Public House – 8002 North Lombard St, Portland. Patio with Bocce and ping pong.
Lincoln- 3808 N. Williams Portland. Large roll up doors give outdoor feel.
Mee Sen Thai Eatery – 3924 N Mississippi Ave, Portland 97227. Roll-up doors and patio.
Mississippi Pizza Pub– 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland. Street side Tables.
Mississippi Studios/Bar Bar – 3943 N Mississippi Ave, Portland. Enclosed patio.
Moloko Bar – 3967 N Mississippi Ave, Portland 97227. Enclosed patio.
Muddy’s Coffeehouse – 3560 N Mississippi, Portland. Patio.
Pause – 5101 N. Interstate Ave, Portland. Nice patio.
Por Que No Mississippi – 3524 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland. Street side tables and enclosed patio.
Ristretto Roasters Coffeehouse – 3808 N Williams Ave, Portland. Covered patio with heaters.
Trebol – 4835 N. Albina Ave, Portland. Patio.
Uchu Sushi – 3940 North Mississippi Ave., Portland 97227.
Vendetta – 4306 N Williams, Portland. Huge enclosed patio/garden.

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Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar is the newest addition to Bridgeport Village in Tigard taking space in the vacant Macaroni Grill location near McCormick and Schmick & California Pizza Kitchen.
All four Oregon Macaroni Grill locations CLOSED fall of 2012 making room for something different and a chance for Twigs to expand. Twigs is originally from Spokane Washington with 9 total locations including their newest addition in Oregon at Bridgeport Village. Their food menu had a wide range of American fare and featuring 36 signature martinis.

We went for Happy Hour and had a pleasant first experience. They have quite the selection on their happy hour drink & food menu which is nice. I was expecting maybe more Italian fare with the “bistro” in their name or even pub food… but their menu has something for everyone with both flavors. Inside the decor is cool toned with modern decor with visual artistic touches and a lovely outdoor patio with a Twig inspired fire pit. I’m looking forward to coming back and enjoying a cocktail with friends on the patio this summer. Twigs cocktails are creative and fun but nothing really stood out to me food wise. No complaints, just mediocre food that left me with nothing really memorable to crave or go back to.

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