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The Schnitzelwich Put a Spell on Me

By mlb, on January 17th, 2007%

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Tábor
Downtown at SW 5th and Stark
503-997-5467

Mmmmmmm…schnitzelwich
Before I even tried Tábor, I thought it was the lunch cart with the most personality. The colorful Eastern European cottage facade, the music from the outdoor speakers … cute! After reading the little write up in Portland Magazine I finally managed to stop by for lunch and now I am in love with the schnitzelwich.

Breaded pork loin or chicken breast in a Ciabatta roll with lettuce, paprika spread, sautéed onion and horseradish $5.00.

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It is, first of all, huge. H-U-G-E. I eat half for lunch, wait an hour or so, then eat the rest because I loved the first half so much. Crispy chicken, caramelized onions and horseradish, you say? Fabulous. Sign me up.

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I need to try a few of the other items on the menu — the potato pancakes and chicken paprika are . . . → Read More: The Schnitzelwich Put a Spell on Me

3 comments   Downtown Portland, Lunch cart, Sandwiches & Wraps

What’s for Lunch? Veganopolis!

By mlb, on November 2nd, 2006%

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Not a lunch cart but it’s lunch, alright!

Veganopolis Cafeteria
412 SW Fourth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
503-226-3400

Soup of the Day
Green Split Pea Soup with Carrots, Potatoes, Vegan Bacon and Wasabi. Adaptation of a recipe by the great chef Jacques Pepin.

Bowl with Grilled Baguette $4.50
Solo Cup with Crackers $2.50
Discount Cup alongside Your Sandwich Order $1.95

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Special Sandwich Today
Spanish Style Vegan Chikn Sandwich with Marinated Chikn Nuggets, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, Kalamata Olives and Vegan Saffron Garlic Aioli on Special Grilled Bianca Roll.
Sandwich Comes with Your Choice of Kettle Chips or Slaw for $6.95

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This is what I had the last time I got lunch from Veganopolis. How fitting that it is also the special today, November 2, when I’m posting this. Coincidence? I think not. Okay, maybe it is a coincidence.

Veganopolis is about three blocks from my office, so it’s pretty convenient. I just call it in and pick . . . → Read More: What’s for Lunch? Veganopolis!

Leave a comment   Downtown Portland, Lunch, Lunch cart, Vegetarian

What’s For Lunch? Thai Basil!

By mlb, on September 14th, 2006%

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Lemongrass Chicken

Thai Basil
Corner of SW Oak & 2nd Ave
Portland, OR
503-330-1010

Well, as I’ve mentioned before, I have a new job downtown and one of the nice benefits of that is the lunch choices. My last position was up on Skyline and my lunch option was…Pizzicato. I mean, that was good, but that was it. That was the only choice nearby.

But now…the possibilities are endless! So, I thought I would start a little review of lunch carts in downtown Portland. The first is Thai Basil, which is right across the street from my office building. How convenient!

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Thai Basil Menu
Chicken or Tofu Curry — a red curry, green curry and a yellow curry
Chicken or Tofu Stir Fries — ginger, garlic, veggie lovers, spicy basil and cashew versions
Chicken or Tofu Noodle Dishes — pad thai and two other varieties
Chicken or Tofu Fried Rices — comes in pineapple, spicy . . . → Read More: What’s For Lunch? Thai Basil!

10 comments   Downtown Portland, Lunch, Lunch cart, Poultry & Fowl, Pumpkin & Squash, Restaurants, Trader Joe's