By Kelly Rodgers
168 pps., 8"x8", perfect bound, color
The world's obsession with Portland is much more than crushed-out hyperbole. As any office worker, bar hopper, student, or tourist can tell you, our city's independent economy and culture really did revolutionize the way we eat, providing affordable, quick, and eclectic food anytime, anywhere. Cartopia explores the various food carts of the area, ranging from poutine to authentic northern Thai to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,and the personality and practices of the business, providing a deeper insight to why they flourish so successfully in our unique city. With features on the history of food carts, the special physical, social, and economic circumstances of Portland which small business, and cart-owner spotlights, Cartopia is a great guide for any gourmand, supporter of sustainable communities, or dreamer with a trailer and a killer grilled cheese recipe.
$25.00
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