During a recent trip to Portland to attend Vida Vegan Con 2011, I was overwhelmed by vegan food choices. Every restaurant appeared to cater thoughtfully to my type, no matter if they were a veggie establishment or not. The picturesque city was packed wall to wall with cruelty-free dining options.
By far my favourite dining experience was the Homegrown Smoker food truck. Actually, it was so stunning I dined with them three days running. Everything I ate was tasty like I’ve never known, the staff were incredibly welcoming and I adored the concept of ordering my meal from a mobile kitchen parked up on a city sidewalk.
I must warn you the following pictures could lead to growling tummies. I make no apologies.
In my opinion, the crowning glory of Homegrown Smoker is their Mac-NoCheese. I don’t think I have ever tasted anything so instantaneously delicious. The moment it hit my tongue, I felt like crying tears of joy. It was creamy, savoury and smoky. I am sad I don’t have it here with me now.
If the above isn’t enough to kickstart a search engine frenzy for Portland flights, this next meal will get you there. On this blog, I do attempt to convey my reactions to food with some degree of level-headedness. I cannot do that when talking about this next meal.
The SloSmoMoFo is heaven in a bun. The famous Smoked Soy Curls are succulent pieces of tasty wonder. I would walk for days to just see them again. These gems were crammed into a toasted bun with a fabulous chipotle coleslaw. As if these flavours weren’t enough, the whole ensemble was topped off with a lip-smacking BBQ sauce.
During my visit, I opted to have my sandwich served with a side of the mac and a cup of cold lemonade. My take on this meal? Perfection. My advice to you when it comes to Homegrown Smoker? Go there. Now.
This 100% vegan food truck can be found at SW 4th and Hall, Portland OR. They are open Monday to Saturday 11am – 6pm (or until sold out).
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I couldn’t agree with you more! The Macnocheeto (macnocheese, soy curls, beans, BBQ sauce and peppers all wrapped up in a tortilla all wrapped up in a tortilla like a burrito) rocked my world! I went back to Homegrown on my last day in Portland, to try the deep-fried Oreo cookies, but they were out. Probably for the best 😉
JL! I missed out on the cookies too. I certainly need them less than you do. Did you spot yourself in my photo? xx
Ok, that’s it. I need to find an excuse to go to Portland asap.
look at the serving size of that side! whoa! homegrown smoker does not fuck around.
agreed, their mac and cheese is tops. before i die, i need to eat my way through their entire menu…
I want eating my way through their entire menu to be the thing that kills me. It’s my dream.
Wow. I have never seen a VEGAN food plate look like that!
Correction on hours as of 9/12/11 M-F 11-4 Saturday 11-4 (Until Oct. 15th) Oct. -16th – June 1 M-F 11-4
Thanks for the kind words. Come see us again soon.
The Vegan BBQ Bunch @ HGS
Thanks for the hours correction. When I make it back to Portland, you people will be the reason why. xx
That mac-no-cheese is the most amazing thing ever, closely followed by the mint lemonade and ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!