"One of Portland’s most influential food cart pods, Hawthorne’s Cartopia is a favorite for casual hangouts, thanks to its range of carts, lush greenery, extensive picnic table seating, and cozy fire pit. The pod is home to grand dame carts like fry hawker Potato Champion and taqueria El Brasero, newer standouts like BKK Pad Thai, and cult favorites like burger cart Bottle Rocket and Egyptian spot Tahir Square. Visitors can find beer at Bottle Rocket, while Pyro Pizza serves house-made sodas alongside its wood-fired pies." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden