A Pod Grows in Brooklyn

A Pod Grows in Brooklyn

Southeast’s new food cart destination is a prime example of next-generation, souped-up pods. by Mercury Staff Food cart pods have a rich history here in Portland, popping up organically in the early-to-mid 2010s due to a combo platter of rising commercial rents, creative chefs looking to try something new, and the insatiable appetite of city dwellers. They’ve become a symbol of the city, and with dozens of pods scattered in every quadrant and th…