Draft:The Heist

The Heist is a food cart pod in Portland, Oregon. The pod opened in southeast Portland's Woodstock neighborhood in 2023, occupying a former bank building and its parking lot.

The Heist has hosted food carts serving various types of cuisine; among notable tenants is Bark City BBQ.

Description
The Heist is a food cart pod on Woodstock Boulevard in southeast Portland's Woodstock neighborhood. According to Eater Portland the pod's design "pays homage to the bank building that it now occupies" and a bar window occupying the space that previously housed a drive-through teller offers draught beer, cocktails, and wine. There is outdoor seating with umbrellas, as well as a shaded patio.

History
Plans for the food cart pod emerged in 2023, following the closure of the U.S. Bank branch in late 2020. The Heist opened on June 10, 2023. Among the initial fifteen carts were Great Tang Chinese Food, Indian Rasoi, Namo Buddha Himalayan Cuisine, Sammich, Smaaken Waffle, Thai Sunflowers, and The Pit Smokehouse.

The following businesses have also operated at The Heist:


 * Bark City BBQ
 * Fresh n' Funky
 * Mike's Cheesesteaks
 * P53
 * RomoLicious Cafe
 * Wasabi Sushi