Is Hood River’s Smoked Meat Destination, Grasslands Barbecue, Worth the Drive? - Eater Portland
"Grasslands Barbecue is a Texas-inspired barbecue cart located in Waterfront Park in Hood River, about an hour drive from Portland. It serves Texas-style barbecue smoked with Oregon white oak, offering items like pork belly burnt ends, black pepper and lemon chicken, and house-made hatch chile-and-cheddar sausage. The cart is open on weekends with specific offerings each day and additional Friday lunch service in the summer. The chefs, Drew Marquis, Brendon Bain, and Sam Carroll, share all duties evenly, from smoking the meats to prepping sides. The venue incorporates fresh local produce into its dishes and maintains a high standard of quality, making it a worthy destination." - Janey Wong
