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We’re Hitting the Streets with A Taste of Greek!

Photo Credit to Erik L. from Yelp

Photo Credit to Erik L. from Yelp

Portland Pedal Power is now delivering food from the long running and much-loved food cart, A Taste of Greek. Dishing up great food and welcoming smiles, the owner Jota and his right-hand/manager/marketing strategist Rodrigo, have consistently been rated best gyro in town. Check it out: visitors and locals alike praise the 5-star Super Lamb Gyro like crazy on Yelp.

The secret is simple: the best quality ingredients prepared by hand and from scratch by two Brazilian guys with giant smiles. The friendly customer service is highly valued by regulars, so we recommend you stop by the next chance you get, or even better, have a Super Gyro delivered direct to your office. What better way to wow your coworkers than organizing the next office lunch with authentic and savory lamb gyros, crispy falafel, stuffed grapes leaves, and smoky baba ghannoug?

Greek food is always best in summer, something about the combination of flavorful meat or falafel topped with cool minty yogurt sauce, lemony hummus, and crisp salads.

Check out the menu online, our favorites include:

Gyros – The main event at A Taste of Greek, marinated chunks of lamb or chicken serviced in pita bread with tiziki sauce, onion, parsley, and loaded with fresh lettuce and tomatoes.

Chicken Plate – Grilled chicken with rice, greek salad, and tiziki sauce. Served with pita bread.

Baba Ghannoug w/pita – Grilled eggplant with garlic, lemon and tahini sauce. On of my favorites: smoky eggplant and lemon, so much yum.

Kafta Plate – Ground Lamb with rice, greek salad, and tiziki sauce. Served with pita bread.

Ready to treat yourself? Make sure you drop by our menu and see what strikes your fancy.


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.

 


Get a Taste of Thai at Thai Peacock!

10275324_631594156915868_2739618401290417427_oThai food is one of those things you can’t just get anywhere. It takes a practiced hand, good ingredients, and a recipe that has been tried and true.

That’s why we are very lucky to have Thai Peacock in the Portland area! Thai Peacock has offered great traditional Thai dishes in downtown Portland area for many years. Their chefs pride themselves in preparing the freshest exquisite blends of exotic ingredients for spicy lovers and non as well.

Thai Peacock has certainly earned its place as one of the best:look at its accolades! Just this year, Thai Peacock earned a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor, ranked #95 among all restaurants in Portland. CitySearch ranked Thai Peacock as the best Thai food in Portland in 2011.

And of course, if you want more proof, just take a look at their Yelp Page.

Ready to plan lunch for tomorrow? Check out some of the things you will find on our menu:

Fresh ginger stir-fry with bell peppers, black fungus, mushrooms & onions

Roasted cashew nut stir-fry w/ chili jam, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms & bamboo shoots

Steamed broccoli, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, bamboo shoots & baby corn, topped w/ peanut sauce

Spicy eggplant stir-fry w/ sweet chili jam, bell peppers, onions & sweet basil leaves

Panang Salmon –  Salmon in panang curry w/ bell pepper, peas & carrots

Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) – Wide rice noodles, egg, onions, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, mushrooms & basil leaves

 

 


Taste the Mediterranean at Tangier!

There’s nothing like great Moroccan and Mediterranean food. Few genres of flavor offer the same kind of complex tastes and culture that comes with each meal. As luck would have it, Portland is home to some great locations where you can experience the fine edible art from the Mediterranean, and none compare to what Tangier creates in their kitchen!

Tangier is a warm and welcoming family restaurant conveniently located in downtown Portland, quite close to the waterfront. When you show up, you will likely notice Tangier has a casually elegant atmosphere, catering to the exquisitely prepared cuisine that will enhance any dining or celebration experience.

Tangier features an extensive menu, much of which is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free. Take a look at a few of the choices you will want to order from our website:

Vegetarian Mezza – Falafel, humus, tabouli, tatziki, spinach pie, zattar pizza, baba ghannouj & veggie grape leaves.

Tabouli Salad – Finely chopped fresh parsley mixed with mint, green onion, tomato, bulgar, lemon juice & olive oil.

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Try Something Fresh from The Burrito Bar!

There’s nothing like a good burrito! If you’re familiar with the kind of food we deliver at Portland Pedal Power, then you should know that we only deliver the best. that’s why we’re very excited to announce we’re now delivering for The Burrito Bar!

The Burrito Bar is a small family owned business located in the Pearl, and pride themselves on the quality of their food, their cleanliness, and their customer service. The Burrito Bar boasts a sweet and spicy menu with locally-sourced ingredients made fresh daily, including all of their salsas! Both the Burrito Bar and PPP enjoy providing fresh and healthy alternatives for the community, so the two of us getting together was simply bound to happen sooner or later!

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Aprisa: The newest concept in fast casual dining!

Everybody loves good Mexican cuisine, and we at Portland Pedal Power are no exception. Of course, Mexican food isn’t something you can just throw together and hope for the best. There are so many flavors you have to balance and play off each other, it’s practically an art form in itself. That’s why we’re so excited to now offer Aprisa Mexican Cuisine on our delivery menu!

Aprisa is the newest revolution in fine Mexican Cuisine. By creating high quality food with a chef’s flare, Aprisa puts a spin on the idea of fast food. Aprisa’s visual kitchen is built from recycled shipping containers, and is therefore drive through and walk up only. By excluding dining rooms, Aprisa is able to operate with much lower expenses than standard restaurants. They then pass these savings on to their valuable customers.

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