# Are Home Kitchens the New Food Carts? Plus, Portland Fire’s New Mascot and the Rise of  Portland’s Tabletop Gaming

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Podcast: [City Cast Portland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-portland-5822554)
Published: 2026-08-25T10:00:00+00:00
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We're talking about Portland metro’s growing home-based food scene, from donuts to birria to supper clubs — as well as the rise of Portland’s tabletop gaming scene. Joining host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporters Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Alex Frane.  Discussed in today's episode: Portland’s Coolest Game Shop Hides in Black Water’s Record Store [Willamette Week]  Carmack’s Maíz con Raíz  Cooking with Rel Dark Future Guardian Games Everyone is John Shadowdark Into the Odd Thirsty Sword Lesbians Glitter Hearts Monster of the Week Mothership Dungeons and Drag Queens Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 25th episode: Rose City Comic Con Northwest Children's Theater - Use code SUMMERSALE for 20% off tickets Stacked Piercing - take 20% off your first booking with code CITYCAST20 Montavilla Jazz Grand Central Bakery

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