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Holy Trinity Barbecue
Holy Trinity Barbecue logo.png
Food cart pod outside John's Marketplace on SE Powell, PDX, 2021 - 12.jpg
The food cart's exterior in 2021
Restaurant information
Established 2019 (2019)
Closed October 23, 2021 (2021-10-23)
City Portland
County Multnomah
State Oregon
Country United States
Coordinates 45°29′47″N 122°37′36″W / 45.4965°N 122.6267°W / 45.4965; -122.6267

Holy Trinity Barbecue was a popular barbecue spot in Portland, Oregon. It was also sometimes called Holy Trinity BBQ.

What Was Holy Trinity Barbecue?

Holy Trinity Barbecue was a special kind of restaurant called a food cart. It was located in a parking lot in southeast Portland. The neighborhood was called Creston-Kenilworth.

Delicious Food Options

The food cart was famous for its Texas-style barbecue. This included tasty meats like:

  • Brisket: Slow-cooked beef that is very tender.
  • Czech sausages: Sausages with a unique flavor.
  • Ribs: Meaty ribs cooked to perfection.

They also served yummy side dishes. These included cheesy grits and fresh pickles.

History of Holy Trinity Barbecue

A talented chef named Kyle Rensmeyer opened Holy Trinity Barbecue in 2019. He was known as a "pitmaster." A pitmaster is someone who is an expert at cooking barbecue, especially using a smoker or a pit.

Opening and Expansion

When it first opened, Holy Trinity Barbecue was only open on weekends. People loved the food so much that the business grew! In August 2019, they started opening on Thursdays and Fridays too. This meant more days for people to enjoy their delicious barbecue.

Challenges and Closing

Running a food cart can have its challenges. In July 2021, there was a very hot weather period. Kyle Rensmeyer had to close the food cart for two days because of the heat. This caused the business to lose money.

In October 2021, Kyle Rensmeyer announced that Holy Trinity Barbecue would close for good. Its last day of business was October 23, 2021.

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