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Wontons and Wings from Mama Chow’s Kitchen!

Lollipop Chicken from Mama Chow's Kitchen

Lollipop Wings from Mama Chow’s Kitchen

Since Mama Chow’s Kitchen first opened, they have had a vision to bring something tasty, fresh, unique, creative and comforting to the streets of Portland. Whether you are craving Wontons, Wings, or other great Things, Mama Chow’s Kitchen has your appetite covered.

Known for their fantastic foods, Mama Chow’s kitchen has been featured in the Oregonian, the Sun Times, and was even invited to participate at “Cuisines of China” at Lan Su Chinese Garden this coming June. People can’t stop talking about Mama Chow’s, either! One look at Yelp, and you will find that Mama Chow’s has earned a place in the hearts (and stomachs!) of Portlanders.

Take a look at our menu, and you will find some of Mama Chow’s famous menu items, like:

Mama Chow’s Lollipop Wings – Dry rubbed overnight then deep fried & tossed in a garlicky honey soy glaze w/ a mild spicy finish

Garlic Noodles – Fresh noodles made right here locally in PDX. Blanched and sautéed in garlic butter w/ chayote squash & served w/ an onion relish

Kalua Pork – Smokey slow roasted pork – speaks for itself – Hawaiian red sea salt rub, wrapped in ti & banana leaves then slow roasted in the oven for hours

Silken tofu in spicy garlicky ginger sauce served w/ pork or vegetarian

Wantons! Wings! Things? Visit our menu and get something delicious from Mama Chow’s Kitchen today.

 


Let Whole Foods Cater your Easter and Passover!

10979638_1388222698165628_2128276819_nEaster and Passover: Two great holidays which require a LOT of preparation in the kitchen. The family is coming over, Uncle Leo insists you have asparagus on the table, and Grandpa Joe absolutely must  have his brisket. And did you remember to get enough eggs to hide in the backyard?

Lots of plans, and very little time to get everything in order. So why not remove one of the most stressful parts about planning for the holidays? Instead of stressing over the menu, let Whole Foods take care of the meal for you!

Whole Foods Marketplace in the Pearl is offering a special Easter and Passover menu special for the week leading up to the holidays. Now, you can order a special dinner for four, making sure both Uncle Leo and Grandpa Joe get what they want when everyone sits at the table. Take a look at some of the catering options you will find on Whole Foods’ Catering Menu:

Holiday Dinner with Ham – Enjoy a delicious ham dinner for Easter, which is completed with Creamer Potatoes with Caramelized Leeks, Orzo Pasta Salad with Spring Peas, and Asparagus Salad with Julienne Vegetables.

Garlic Rosemary Lamb Dinner – Fully cooked boneless leg of lamb, tender thanks to sous-vide cooking technique. Lamb is raised with no animal by-products in feed, no added growth hormones and no antibiotics. Completed with Creamer Potatoes with Caramelized Leeks, Orzo Pasta Salad with Spring Peas, and Asparagus Salad with Julienne Vegetables.

Holiday Dinner with Sous-Vide Pork – Enjoy a tender sous-vide pork dinner with Creamer Potatoes with Caramelized Leeks, Orzo Pasta Salad with Spring Peas, and Asparagus Salad with Julienne Vegetables.

Beef Brisket Dinner – A simple, delicious choice for Passover meals, the tender beef brisket is paired with four sides: Potato Kugel, Sweet Potato Tzimmes, Haroset, and Asparagus with Julienne Vegetables.

Whole Quiche – Feature silken custard in a flaky pastry shell.  Choose from leek and goat cheese, Quiche Lorraine (bacon and cheese), or Spinach and pine nut.

You also pick up some additional sides through the menu, if you happen to need some extra Orzo Pasta Salad  for example.

Ready to remove some extra stress? Check out Whole Foods’ Catering Menu and start planning your holiday weekend now!

 


Aybla Mediterranean Grill

Aybla FalafelThis is the third in a series of interviews giving an in-depth look at the restaurants that your friendly Portland Pedal Power riders frequent as they dash around town making lunch deliveries. Check out the previous interviews with Aaron from Picnic House and Addy from Addy’s Sandwich Bar.

We recently caught up with Saied Samaiel, owner and head chef of Aybla Mediterranean Grill. Aybla first hit the Portland food cart scene with a cart at the SW 10th & Alder pod in 2004. Since then, Saied has expanded his business to include four food carts and a mobile food truck which are all supported by Aybla’s brand new commercial kitchen located in the inner Southeast. And if you don’t have time to go out for lunch, your friendly riders at Portland Pedal Power will deliver your delicious gyros and falafel right to your desk.

But don’t just take our word for it. Check out what Saied has to say about all of his amazing food, as well as the true pronunciation of Aybla and where the name comes from.

Click here to watch the video!