I can summarize this post in four delicious words: Grilled. Cheese. Food. Truck. Enough said? Perhaps, but Drewski’s Hot Rod Kitchen (well, kitchen on wheels) isn’t serving up just any ol’ grilled cheese sandwiches.
From the “Hemi” with slow roasted pulled pork and mac ‘n’ cheese to the “Mustang” with Korean braised beef, kimchi and Sriracha aioli, and the simple but satisfying “Tricylcle” with Cheddar, Swiss and Havarti cheeses, it seems they offer a grilled cheese for every palate. Plus, for $3 you can also grab a satisfying (read: large portion size) side dish – we tried the Sweet Potato Fries and Drewski’s Famous Tots.
Now, this isn’t the first food truck to come to our neighborhood, and we’ve been following Sacramento’s food truck frenzy closely, but a grilled cheese food truck parked on our block will always be a welcome sight for this foodie.
To see where Drewski’s and Sac’s other food trucks are headed each week, visit GoFoodMob.com.
Food Truck Frenzy!
By Liz Conant and Kris Caputo Hurley
Our office recently made an exciting discovery: GoFoodMob.com. We’re really not sure how we didn’t become aware of this gem of a website sooner, but no matter – now that we’ve got our thumb on the pulse of the Sacramento food truck scene, we’re game to try out a new truck anytime one is near our office (we particularly love the 520 Capitol Mall outpost – more there please!).
So far, we’ve had the pleasure of trying fare from three food trucks: Addison’s Originals, Wicked Wich and Mama Kim Cooks.
Wicked Wich certainly lived up to the expectations set by the name of this truck. The again, how can you really go wrong with French fries and cole slaw on a sandwich? We tried the turkey and the roast beef and both were delicious and filling.
Mama Kim Cooks did not disappoint either – in fact, we’ve visited this truck more than once for the fish tacos. If you like toppings, you’ll love these tacos topped with slaw, avocado pico, and queso then served with a side of homemade sweet potato chips. YUM!
Addison’s Originals had us at Molten Lava Tater Tots, which were traditional tater tots glued together by a crispy, cheesy shell. We also loved the idea of mixing and matching sliders – your choice of tri tip or pulled pork. You better believe we’ll back to try the Bacon Mac & Cheese.
Hungry for a food truck lunch now? Visit GoFoodMob.com to find out what trucks are near you today!
Off the Grid, San Francisco
Normally, when one hears the phrase “off the grid,” it’s in the context of technology-less, remote destinations or hideaways. But when you hear it on the streets of San Francisco, “Off the Grid” has a much different meaning; one of ethnic food, inevitable over-indulgence and a vibrant social scene.
Off the Grid is self-described as “your roaming mobile food extravaganza — bringing you delicious food, with free sides of music, craft and soul. Check out all your favorite gourmet food vendors in one place – creating markets like you’ve never seen before.”
I’d take it one step further. Off the Grid is any food enthusiast’s heaven.
I had the pleasure of making my first trip to Off the Grid at Fort Mason on a Friday evening a few weeks back, and the spectacle certainly lived up to my high expectations. The only issue was where to begin! My dining companion and I did what any smart foodies would – we developed a fool-proof strategy.
First things first, we took a lap around the food trucks and made mental note of the items that caught our eyes before purchasing anything. Word to the wise – if you start buying food before you take this essential lap, you will never make it all the way around. Everything looks good.
Next, we reconvened and decided that in order to optimize our dining experience, we would go halvsies on everything, enabling us to taste twice as much as if we kept each item to ourselves. The third pillar of the strategy was to double-up on our desserts by allowing ourselves to alternate savory/sweet/savory/sweet. I see you judging me. Stop judging.
From there, it was go time.
I made a beeline to Happy Dumplings, an SF must-have that I’d heard much about, and opted for an order of the Chive and Pork Pot Stickers and the Beef and Onion Pot Stickers. The pot stickers did not disappoint, as they were the perfect start to our feast.
From there, we paid a visit to The Crème Brulee Man, whose Honey Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee was perfectly caramelized and utterly decadent.
Next stop was back to savory with the Sweet Potato Tater Tots from Little Green Cyclo, which specializes in Vietnamese street food. The tots were blissful – a strange combination of Thanksgiving meets Napoleon Dynamite.
Last, but certainly not least, we indulged in a sweet treat from Cupkates, the Bay Area’s first cupcake truck. My only complaint at Cupkates was that they were out of the Salted Caramel flavor that I’d set my heart on. But the delicious Red Velvet and Double Vanilla quickly made up for that.
Bottom line – if you find yourself in SF with a few hours to spare, it’s worth finding the nearest food truck! Off the Grid is at a different location virtually every day of the week, so odds are there’s a time/day that works for you. You can view their full weekly calendar online here.
Save the Date: Sacramento Mobile Food Festival (SactoMoFo) is just one month away!
As we mentioned in our 2011 Food Trends post on SacFoodies, food trucks are all the rage! To celebrate this trend, more than a dozen food trucks from throughout Northern California will converge at SactoMoFo (the Sacramento Mobile Food Festival), Saturday, April 30 from Noon to 6:00pm at Fremont Park.
The event is FREE to attend and free valet bike parking will be available to those of you who chose to bike to the event, courtesy of SABA.
Some of the event vendors include: Mini Burger Truck, Spencer on the Go, Roli Roti, Adobo Hobo, Sweetface Bakery, Chocolate Fish Coffee, Mama Kim on the Go, FatFace, Red Truck, Happy Go Lucky, Hapa SF, Curry Up Now, Whole Foods, Yogurtagogo, Chairman Bro Bun Truck, Sacramento taco trucks, a homemade ice cream vendor from Davis and many more!
While all the vendor slots have been filled, this 100% volunteer-driven event could still use some support in the form of sponsorships or donations. For the complete list of vendors and details on how you can help, please visit the event site at www.sactomofo.com.
Be sure to mark your calendars for April 30 and spread the word about this fun event! Some of the SacFoodies plan to attend the event, so we hope to see you there!