Former Food Cart PBJ’s Grilled

Brings Its Wild Takes on the Kindergarten Classic to a Brick-And-Mortar in the Pearl

Owner Keena Tallman launched the business in 2010 and it was an instant hit for its artisanal interpretations of the mild-mannered peanut-butter-and-jelly.

By Andrew Jankowski | Published January 29 at 6:01 PM

When it comes to touting its achievements, PBJ's Grilled (611 NW 13th Ave., 702-300-7734, pbjsgrilled.com) doesn't play coy.

At the front entrance of the former food cart's new restaurant in the Pearl, a placard recounts its highlights: participation in Willamette Week's Eat Mobile Food Cart Festival; a feature on the Food Network. Owner Keena Tallman launched the business in 2010 and it was an instant hit for its artisanal interpretations of the mild-mannered peanut-butter-and-jelly.