Dinner Bell Barbecue

"Laurelhurst locals and Providence Portland employees will often pop by this lowkey cart for piles of grits loaded with sauteed shrimp or andouille. Owner Sam Mouzon will load his smoker with spare ribs and pork shoulder, relying on sweetness of cherry wood over the more commonly spotted white oak. Those meats appear in classic platters, sandwiches, and, in the case of the popular Dinner Bell BBQ bowl, over grits with collard greens and coleslaw." - Ron Scott

"After working up an appetite during a capoeira or kung fu session at Flying Tortoise, head behind the building for a restorative meal of pulled pork, shrimp and grits, or barbecue chicken from the Dinner Bell food cart. This formerly downtown cart relocated to North Tabor, touching on barbecue staples and traditions across the American South. Visitors will find cheesy grits topped with shrimp and collard greens, gooey macaroni and cheese loaded with pulled pork or chicken, and tender spare ribs. For the full experience, grab a beer from the Beer Spot food cart next door to pair with your smoked meats." - Zoe Baillargeon