Our Besa Gordon traveled down to the Rose City to check in with some Black-owned businesses for #NationalBlackBusinessMonth. While there, she stopped by Trap Kitchen PDX ahead of Dame D.O.L.L.A.’s listening party at the Roseland Theater. 

“We’re doing everything,” Mikey Vegaz of Trap Kitchen said. “We’re trying to curate a vibe for our people.”

At the restaurant, Gordon tried deep-fried lamb chops and a Louisiana fried shrimp basket. 

“Everything had so much flavor, and I definitley suggest trying them,” Gordon said.

Ahead of the listening party, Vegaz and company were serving up some special menu items for the listening party crowd, who’s line extended down the street and around the corner.

“Our menus get different during the live shows,” Vegaz said. “If you stop by for on a show day you might get a treat you don’t normally get.”

Trap Kitchen originated in Compton, and has since spread across the nation. Portland’s Trap Kitchen is located inside the Roseland Theater, bringing a unique vibe to the storied restaurant. 

You can see more from Gordon’s visit to Trap Kitchen PDX in the video and stay tuned for more from the listening party as well as other black businesses from Portland all week long.

This segment originally aired on Back2Besa. Make sure to tune in every Saturday at 10:30 pm on Seattle’s FOX 13 and stream the replay every Sunday at 10 am on FOX 13+.