Baon Kainan
Ethan & Geri at their cart
FILIPINO FOOD MONTH – BAON KAINAN
The word “baon” can bring about countless memories for Filipinos from all backgrounds. For some, it could be the carefully prepared school lunches a family matriarch or caretaker would make. “Baon” could also be as ordinary as lunch money. During house parties and fiestas, one might pack up leftovers to take home as their “baon.” “Baon” is something you take along with you for your journey ahead, and Baon Kainan packages up creations that bring back delicious memories.
Speaking of packing up and journeys, Geri and Ethan of @baonkainan embarked in exactly that, from Seattle to Portland, after meeting and receiving encouragement from Richard and Sophia Le of @mattapdx. With Ethan’s impressive culinary background (he was named Seattle’s Next Hot Chef in 2019) and Geri’s established creative marketing foundation (clients have ranged from small businesses to Microsoft), the duo was more than ready to take the leap of faith by opening a food cart together in a new city. And did they make a splash!! Splash = @theoregonian Food Cart of the Year ‘21, @eaterpdx Best New Food Cart ‘21, @eater Local Pick for National Best Restaurants ‘21, and @pomomagazine Food Cart of the Year ‘21 🏆
All their hard work has not only won them acclaim, but also continues to solidify Filipino cuisine’s place in our culinary landscape. With their own unique experiences with and connections to Filipino food, they’re bringing us food that are both new and nostalgic. As Geri has said, “[their] food isn’t your tita’s cooking, but it will remind you.”
Visit @baonkainan to get your @FilipinoFoodMonth fix here in Portland. You can find them at the @concoursecoffee cart pod. Follow them on IG for their most current hours. Also, stay tuned for something special coming from BAON & TIKIM on Friday so you can have a little “Baon”with you at home.
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Ethan and Geri at Outstanding in the Field 2021
