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Bad Case of the Munchies? We can Help!

With recent developments in Oregon, there might be a time in the future where you start to get suuuuuper hungry and have a strong urge to watch Adventure Time.

Or maybe you just started synching Dark Side of the Moon with The Wizard of Oz,  and it seems like the perfect time to get something delicious in front of you. (If you haven’t done it yet, try it.)

Frankly, I can think of 91 reasons why you might get a bad case of the munchies during the next couple of months.

I was going for subtle, but it kind of devolved there.

Even if you don’t plan on taking advantage of Measure 91, sometimes you get an urge for something tasty without needing the full sized meal. If only there were some way you could get delicious food delivered to your location so you can stay inside and take care of business.

Oh right, there is a way! Portland Pedal Power has just what you need to cure the afternoon/evening munchies:

Big Ass Sandwiches lives up to its name, creating ample sandwiches filled with home roasted meats and homemade ingredients, sure to squash big hunger in its tracks. Best of all, Big Ass uses bread baked locally by Fleur De Lis, meats from Northwest, family owned stock yards & hot sauce made locally by Secret Aardvark Trading Co.

Whiffies Fried Pies creates savory and sweet fried pies sure to knock you off your feet, like their BBQ Beef Brisket, Tofu Pot Pie, and their Oregon Mixed Berry.  Whiffies has been featured on Food Network, Travel Channel, Rachel Ray Magazine, Sunset Magazine, and more!

The Dump Truck serves a menu that mixes the traditions of China with the funk of Portland to bring you some of the best dumplings you will ever taste. Check out their menu, and you will find everything from your traditional pork dumplings to the remarkable! Seriously, who else would even attempt to create a Bacon Cheeseburger wrapped in a dumpling? 

Pacific Pie Co. whips up some of the best pies this side of the galaxy, and does so with an Aussie flair few can imitate. All of the pies at Pacific Pie Co. feature local, humanely raised meat and organic veggies as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives for any diet out there. 

So when you have an overwhelming urge to eat something delicious, don’t fret! Portland Pedal Power has your back. We have more than 30 varieties to choose from on our lunch menu, and we are happy to do the heavy lifting for you.


Looking to Revitalize Your Lunch? We Can Help.

There’s nothing like a good lunch break. Whether you get to sit in your favorite park, the office break room, or that quiet corner of the stairwell you discovered last week, it’s a chance to decompress from a long morning and enjoy some “you” time.

You get to focus on yourself for a while, treating yourself to some funny cat videos on Youtube, catch up on the latest news to pass through the office and, of course, enjoy that meal you’ve been looking forward to ever since you heard Pete in accounting talking about that Perfect Pizza he’s planning on having.

Portland Pedal Power knows the power a good lunch can have, turning even the most turgid mornings into a productive afternoon. We want to make sure your lunch is hitting its high marks, so we’ve got a great menu that will make your mouth water. Check out some of the lunches we can drop off at the office today, and help you enjoy your lunch hour to its fullest:

KOI Fusion serves an innovative & funky fusion of Mexican and Korean street snacks — served up with a twist. Enjoy your meal with Bulgolgi BBQ Beef, Kalbi Short Ribs, or if meat isn’t your style, Spicy Tofu and Kimchi!

Tangier is a warm and welcoming family restaurant conveniently located in downtown Portland, quite close to the waterfront. Tangier has a casually elegant atmosphere, catering to the exquisitely prepared cuisine that will enhance any dining or celebration experience. Check our our blog about Tangier for some more info.

The Dump Truck serves a menu that mixes the traditional with the funky to bring you Portland’s best dumplings. Reid and Julia, owners of The Dump Truck, wanted to bring to Portland the amazing flavors they had experienced at the hands of Mr Ma, a Beijing dumpling master.

Pastini Pastaria offers classic and contemporary Italian dishes, featuring fresh, local ingredients. Gluten Free (spaghetti or penne) and Whole Wheat (penne) pastas are available for most menu items. Check our blog for more details!

Whiffie’s Fried Pies has stormed across the Portland food cart scene introducing  scores of new people to their American style empinadas.  They’ve been featured on Food Network, Travel Channel, Rachel Ray Magazine, Sunset Magazine, and Cooking Light Magazine.

Ready to turn your dream of a good lunch into a reality? Visit our order page and see what strikes your fancy! Shoot us Tweet or Facebook post about what you’re hungry for!


PPP now delivers dumplings from “The Dump Truck!”

When thinking about Chinese food, there are few select favorite things that often come to mind; fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, and dumplings. DUMPLINGS! Sorry, I just had to say it again and more exaggerated than the rest because we LOVE dumplings! So its fitting that the greatest food delivery service Portland has ever seen, now partners with that which we all hold so close to our hearts, our little dumplings! If you’re a dumpling fan like we are, you’re going to want to check out “The Dump Truck“!

Julia and Reid were both living and working in Beijing when they met in 2007. They were both huge dumpling fans, and Julia had developed a special connection to a man named Ma, who owned a dumpling restaurant near her apartment. Julia ate almost every meal there and eventually grew so close with Mr Ma that he showed her the secrets of making perfect dumplings.

When they left Beijing and came to Portland, Julia missed dumplings so much that they would often make them for dinner and sharing them with friends. Serendipitously one night, their friend Scott Simon, owner of the Karaoke bar, Voicebox, tried them and insisted they be added to his menu. Julia spent the next year making dumplings for Voicebox and crafting unique dumpling and sauce creations. She expanded her repertoire well beyond classic Chinese dumplings, experimenting with delicious and ridiculous variations, such as Thanksgiving Dinner dumplings, Chicken Wing dumplings and Apple Pie Dumplings. By the end of that first year, Reid and Julia could hardly keep up and decided to open a food cart to bring their dumplings to more Portlanders.

The Dump Truck’s dumplings have been attracting attention and Reid and Julia’s creations have been fortunate enough to be featured on Unique Eats, Eat Street, Food Paradise, and in SF Weekly, Toronto Star, Edmonton Journal, 饮食男女, and the Portland Chinese Times.

The Dump Truck has been going strong since 2010, but we still serve the same, great flavors Julia created with the inspiration of Mr Ma back in Beijing.

To order some Dump Truck dumplings, order online now at the Portland Pedal Power website! For more information on great vendors and Portland events, follow our blog or check us out on Facebook!