Matt’s BBQ

(Christine Dong)
By Matthew Singer

Not all forced evictions are tragedies. Sometimes they're opportunities.

Pro tip: It’s easy to overlook the chips and queso ($4, $7). Don’t—if anything here can be considered a hidden gem, it’s that tub of velvety melted cheese.

GO: Matt's BBQ, 4233 N Mississippi Ave., 503-504-0870, mattsbbqpdx.com, 11 am-7 pm daily

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