The Grandma Slice. It may sound out-of-date and unappealing, but it is undeniably the bright orange Slice Truck’s specialty. Unlike many of its competitors, this mobile eatery thrives on simplicity. The truck is a single color—aside from the large white circle and slice shape that houses the truck’s name on its side—and it sells one type of food: pizza. Cheese, pepperoni, … [Read more...] about Curbside Cuisine: Simply Sliced
Curbside Cuisine: Bon Appétit
By Juliana Appenrodt "Bonjour, what can I get for you?” the black beret-wearing woman asked through the truck's window as I approached. The reason for the French-themed greeting and attire: she was selling crepes. Serving up both savory and sweet creations, the Crepes Bonaparte truck is an extension of the catering service of the same name. The truck, however, has an … [Read more...] about Curbside Cuisine: Bon Appétit
Curbside Cuisine: Mexiterranean
By Juliana Appenrodt Mexican food was the first to go mobile, so it’s no surprise that many of the food trucks that flood the streets today pay homage to their taco-producing predecessors. Many do this by simply including some form of taco, whether filled with peking duck or blackened shrimp, on their menu. Kabob Express, however, goes far beyond the simple taco shout-out, … [Read more...] about Curbside Cuisine: Mexiterranean
Curbside Cuisine: Indian Excursion
By Juliana Appenrodt As promised, the India Jones Chow Truck provided my food truck fix for the week, this time acting as the centerpiece of the three mobile eateries—the others being Sushi Bomb and Lee’s Philly—parked bumper-to-bumper along Jefferson Blvd. A not-so-avid eater of Indian food, I wasn’t sure what to try until I saw the words “I love Frankie I love Curry” … [Read more...] about Curbside Cuisine: Indian Excursion
Curbside Cuisine: Tasty or not tasty? That is the question
Wedged between a Slice Truck and an India Jones Chow Truck on Jefferson Boulevard was a four-wheeled food vendor whose name was intriguing enough to stop me on my bike ride home from class, but peculiar enough to make me think twice before trying the food. The word encased in large red bubbles floating across the side of the truck read “tastymeat!”—exclamation point and all. … [Read more...] about Curbside Cuisine: Tasty or not tasty? That is the question