We traveled north to PIR to watch the 50th annual Rose Cup races today and were rewarded with some not only great racing but some great race track food! Race tracks are not normally know for having the best food choices, and usually the food is over priced, but we scored one today.
Seven's BBQ Express at Hayden Meadows happens to set up shop at PIR for all the major events. Seven, the owner was at the grill and serving them up hot. I ordered the pork ribs and my son order the pulled pork sandwich. Mine was spicy his was regular. Let me tell you, Seven puts a good smoke on those ribs and the spice was just right, not so hot that you couldn't taste the smoke and hot enough so that you knew you got some spicy ribs. I got a taste of the pulled pork, it was melt in your mouth. The ribs were laid out on a half of a white bread bun which was great for finishing up the sauce he put on the ribs. Everything on the menu at the races was $8.00 which isn't bad compared to a $6.00 hamburger.
I spoke with Seven and he says he sets up shop at the Rose Garden for the Blazers game and Winter Hawk games as well. He has a catering service and offers up lunch of pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and chix. One item he said is popular, especially at the games is his BBQ nacho. I didn't get to check that out, he did say it's one of his big sellers. At least to start with on my review I'm sticking to the traditional stuff. You can call Seven in Portland at 503-957-5467.
When I told Seven that his place was going to be my first review he said to make sure that I mention he keeps a clean kitchen. I believe it, when I went to shake his hand I noticed he was wearing serving gloves and the place was clean. I say give it a try, I think you'll like the guy and you'll love the BBQ.
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