Another food truck at a recent gathering at Top Shelf, I had heard of the Cookie Bar and was anxious too give them a shot. But, “disappointing” was how I felt afterward. I don’t know if it was because the cookies weren’t all that fresh, probably recently refrigerated, but the two I tried were cold… Continue reading The Cookie Bar
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Islandtucky Fried Chicken
I went to the food truck event at Top Shelf Wine and Spirits a while back and found a bunch of trucks I had never heard of. Islandtucky looked to be the most promising and it didn’t disappoint. I like that they use chicken thighs in their garlic chicken plate ($8.95). The juicy dark meat… Continue reading Islandtucky Fried Chicken
Rika Arepa Express
Having had this food truck bookmarked for a while, I finally tracked them down at First Friday a couple months ago. I’m no expert with arepas or any Venezuelan food for that matter, but thought the two I tried were excellent. For the uninitiated, arepas are a type of sandwich with ingredients stuffed into a… Continue reading Rika Arepa Express
Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
One of the original food trucks to make it famous, Giovanni’s Shrimp truck on the North Shore looks like it’s a stationary outpost these days. I first stopped here seven years ago and came back recently to see if my initials were still on the back of the truck. They weren’t. It looks like they… Continue reading Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
Kalbi On Fire
Located on the North Shore in the same field as Giovanni’s shrimp truck, Kalbi on Fire isn’t so much a food truck as it is a food bus. They’ve converted a big yellow bus into a spot serving up some of the best BBQ chicken I’ve had. A crispy exterior covered the chicken thighs, sealing… Continue reading Kalbi On Fire
Wa Da Pho
The food truck craze swept into Vegas, seemingly, overnight a few years ago with the likes of Slidin’ Thru and Fukuburger. But, as quickly as it came in, trucks went out of business even faster. Vegas just doesn’t have the centralized and accessible workforce that other cities do. So, we’ve had to say goodbye to… Continue reading Wa Da Pho
Vizzi Truck
One of the best things about food truck events in Vegas is that it tends to attract food trucks from out of town — giving locals the chance to try business that they normally wouldn’t. The second annual Asian Food Festival at the Silverton a couple weeks ago was one of those events. It brought… Continue reading Vizzi Truck
The Rusty Pickle
Their name is misleading because they’re so much more than pickles. As someone who dislike pickles I was close to passing them up for another food truck. But, I checked out their menu and my stomach is happier for doing so. They’ve got salads, sliders, chicken tenders and pot pies, along with sides (fried pickles,… Continue reading The Rusty Pickle
Fukuburger Truck
The food truck scene in Las Vegas has been rough. There have been plenty that have popped up over the last couple years, with many of them going under before needing an oil change. But, one that has withstood the climate and competition is Fuku Burger. I’ve always heard great things about them but failed… Continue reading Fukuburger Truck
Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck
The final truck I visited at the South Point Gourmet Food Truck Festival (11/5/11) in Las Vegas was Coolhaus. Thankfully it had a relatively short line — about a ten minute wait. It’s got a great concept. Choose a cookie (among flavor like chocolate chip, snikerdoodle, oatmeal, peanut butter, red velvet, ginger molasses, maple waffle… Continue reading Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck
LudoTruck
Thank you LudoTruck for making your way out to Vegas for the South Point Gourmet Food Truck Festival (11/5/11). This was the second truck I stopped at and it gave me a chance to try the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. I am, by no means, a connoisseur of this southern delicacy. It’s something… Continue reading LudoTruck
The Chairman Truck
This was the first truck I hit up at the South Point Gourmet Food Truck Festival (11/5/11) in Las Vegas. I was smart enough to check out the menus of most of the trucks online before going there so i didn’t have to waste time deciding what to try. The line was already about 30… Continue reading The Chairman Truck
South Point Gourmet Food Truck Festival
I’m a sucker for food trucks. Despite the fact that it takes longer to get food at food trucks than it does at most sit-down restaurants, I’m still willing to endure long waits to sample “upscale” eats. This event was a dream come true — not only did it have most of Las Vegas’s top… Continue reading South Point Gourmet Food Truck Festival
Dim Sum Charlie’s
Looking for an inexpensive dining option in Napa, we came across Dim Sum Charlie’s as we were walking towards the Oxbow Public Market. I love the look of the truck — a silver, old-fashioned airstream trailer — and like the covered picnic tables that serve as the dining area. It’s probably the most comfortable dining… Continue reading Dim Sum Charlie’s
Ben’s BBQ & Smokehouse
Ben’s BBQ fits into the same category as food trucks, but it’s more like a food cart. A small rectangular cart with its own smoker in the back… always a good sign to see a real smoker at any BBQ joint. As far as BBQ spots go, this one wasn’t bad. The pulled pork sammie… Continue reading Ben’s BBQ & Smokehouse
Haulin Balls
Forget about all the ball jokes. This is one food truck that should be taken seriously because of their tasty eats. The Godfather was a hit — 2 ground beef meat balls with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, onions, pomodoro sauce, pecorino romano, and plenty of melted mozzarella in a soft, chewy bun. The savory meatballs… Continue reading Haulin Balls
Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery
I finally tracked down Sloppi Jo’s for lunch in the southwest. The pork tacos (2 for $6) were unreal. They had a distinct “New Mexico” taste with the red chile spiced pork — a completely different flavor than any Mexican street style taco. Tender, well seasoned, with a touch of heat, these pork tacos with… Continue reading Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery
Lulu’s On The Move
LuLu’s is one food truck that deserves to be called a *gourmet* food truck. Most others are just upscale roach coaches serving good food. The roasted pork sandwich ($6) I tried was an outstanding sammie made with several tender slices of roasted pork shoulder, mozzarella, and arugula pesto. If you’re going to try a dessert,… Continue reading Lulu’s On The Move
LBS Patty Wagon
The LBS Patty Wagon “Perfect Burger” ($7): beef patty topped with gruyere cheese, bacon, oven roasted tomato, frisee, red onion marmalade, LBS sauce and herb mayo. Sounds good, doesn’t it? I thought so. In reality, the patty was dry, devoid of any juiciness, thin, hard, and overcooked. It was like one of those nasty burgers… Continue reading LBS Patty Wagon
Grindhaus Sausage Shop
Alright, this review is only for their fries. We got a free order after finding a coupon in an Easter egg at the Easter egg hunt and food truck picnic at The Other Door in North Hollywood. The fries were ridiculously good — slightly crispy on the outside, light and soft on the inside and… Continue reading Grindhaus Sausage Shop
Nom Nom Truck
During my weekend trip to California I only had one “must-do” on my agenda: eat at the Nom Nom truck. I found them in North Hollywood Easter weekend for their Easter egg hunt and food truck picnic. I wasn’t familiar with the area so I thought there was going to be a park nearby for… Continue reading Nom Nom Truck
TastyBunz
I love the concept of this truck — delicious buns filled with a variety of savory options. The folks running the truck are great also. But the execution needs some work, in my opinion. My main gripe is that there was too much dough and not enough filling. Talk about carb loading… My two favorite… Continue reading TastyBunz
Slider Truck
— Originally posted on Yelp on 5/1/10 — OK, I’m jumping on the bandwagon (or slider truck in this case) and giving them 5 stars. I finally had the chance to check them out the other night. I arrived a little early to beat the crowd and I wasn’t the only one with that idea.… Continue reading Slider Truck