Gyro Power Bend’s newest Mediterranean dig is opening in the Old Mill at the Crosscut – Warming Hut No. 5. The smoke threw a small wrench in the cart’s plans, but the spot was set to officially open Wednesday. Owner and chef Cliff Abrahams explained his extensive personal experience. “I currently own and operate Bluma’s […]
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Ahoy, Matey!
A new nautical-inspired food cart lot in Bend serves up everything from vegan eats to smothered tots
Midtown Yacht Club, Bend’s newest food cart lot and taproom, officially opened its doors in early July. The lot is home to several brand spankin’ new carts, including Cowboy Pasta and TOTS, as well as some long-standing local favorites including Barrio and Alley Dogz. Rounding out the six cart line-up are Lively Up Yourself and […]
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Japanese Pizza is Here
Shibumi’s dishes Osaka soul food
Shibumi Tatsuta was born in Japan, his mother an American model and his father a Japanese DJ known for bringing popping—a funk style of street dance—to Osaka. Shibumi, which roughly translates to “old school cool and beautiful,” was named after the book, “Shibumi,” a thriller written by Rodney William Whitaker. When he was four he […]
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Swanky & Sustainable
Bangarang food cart offers mobile elegance in cuisine
There is a certain kind of raw edge and hip vibe that is synonymous with food carts. Bangarang opened its mobile doors the first week of April, created by Dave and Amy Bodi, a husband and wife team joining talents to create a food cart that focuses on locally sourced high end dishes. “For us […]
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Cajun Meets Asian
Blackened Dragon food cart opens in new location
Nick Ragazzo is a 33-year-old chef who decided one day that he no longer wanted to work for anyone but himself. A native of the East Coast and well-traveled, Ragazzo wanted to put his own spin on creative cooking. That’s where the Blackened Dragon comes into play. The passionate chef is now the sole owner […]