Location, location, location

Thinking about which cart pods to target for space, a few things are on my mind.

I don't think of Allegretto as primarily a grab and go.  Think grazing.  I'd like to be some place that has seating (and ideally, a heated tent!),  having beer and/or wine available would be ideal.  There are a number of carts in town that serve to 'eat here' customers on non-disposables.  I like that concept a great deal if it is manageable for my menu.

Map of Portland Cart Pods

Four potential locations are currently on my list to consider.  All are on the east side.  As time intensive as this is going to be, I don't want to add schlepping across the river.

Pod28.  Small (currently 5 carts), but no weak links.  Burrasco and Grilled Cheese Grill are there, as is Captured by Porches brewing.  Apparently the pod is managed by the owner of GCG, and they have space for additional carts, but want to maintain a high standard.  So it might be possible to get in there.

Good Food Here on Belmont.  Although it has been reported that the pod is closing, the managers have three slots open on Craig's List and are offering their current tenants 18 month leases.  Rogue beers available, good variety, heated tent.  Seems like a good neighborhood / family spot.

Prost / Mississippi.  Some strong carts--Meet, Koi Fusion, Miss Kate's Southern, the Big Egg.  Seating, food can be taken into Prost.  Big Ass Sandwiches just closed their location there--their cart is for sale. Being so close to our favorite tavern could be dangerous.

Rose City Food Park.  This one is fairly new and is a distant fourth.  I haven't eaten at most of the carts, but I think the selection is not particularly strong.  The cart with foods of Guam (PDX 6-7-1) is pretty good, as is the Banh Mi cart.  At least two carts listed on their webpage have. closed.  It has a beer garden, tent, parking.

Anyone have others I should be thinking about?  What are your favorites?  Any dirt on the above locations?

Thanks for your support!

Ciao!