Foolish Waffles

The team here at Foolish Waffles knows how to please. One of the newest trucks to hit the streets in Philly, they are serving waffles like you wouldn't believe. Give me a good waffle, and i'm a happy, happy man. So although I found out about this truck after their kickstarter closed, I was eager to follow them and watch them bring their dreams to life. I made sure to be there opening morning to check it out. 

Foolish Waffles cooks up two types of waffles - liege and brussels. The liege waffles are a belgian sugar waffle that comes sweet and chewy.  The brussels waffle is light and crisp with a hint of maple and vanilla. The liege waffles can be topped with fun toppings such as a nutella mascarpone whipped creme or a peanut butter berry compote. Bacon Toffee is also an option. With the brussels waffle you can add some fun on the inside with chocolate chips or fruity pebbles. It can also be topped with the same options from the liege. If you're like me though, you will go with their breakfast waffles or whimsical waffles. 

On my first visit, I ordered a sausage gravy waffle - A Brussels Waffle topped with 2 fried eggs and sausage gravy drizzled with maple syrup. Unfortunately a mix up occurred. I left with the wrong order. I didn't realize yet when they tweeted me informing me. At that point I was too far away
and it wasn't worth going back. Instead, I got the breakfast sandwich waffle topped with bacon, eggs, habanero cheddar, with a drizzle of maple syrup. Despite not getting what I ordered? The waffle didn't disappoint and the bacon made me happy!

My second visit, more than a month later, the banh mi caught my eye. A spicy brussels waffle was topped with coriander-black pepper crispy pork belly with pickled red cabbage, fresh jalapeños, cucumbers and cilantro and a drizzle of togarashi sauce, a lively chili based sauce. This seriously has caused a change of my top favorite food truck items! 

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Vernalicious

Vernalicious is definitely among one of the very first food trucks I've ever had. I have been hooked ever since. It was a long winter without the gut filling sandwiches made with love in that truck. However, they are back, and I'm not missing out on any chance I have to grab a bite from one of my favorites. I definitely have some favorite menu items but what I love is that the menu may sometimes change. But whatever is on that menu, you can bet it's some of the best comfort food you can find.

The pulled pork grilled cheese has to be my favorite. you have your pulled pork with some kick-butt bbq sauce with american and cheddar cheese, all stuffed between two slices of texas toast. Obviously, you need a side of potato salad to go with it, when available. 

It took me quite a while to actually get my hands on one, but the chicken banh mi is also another amazing sandwich put out by Verna and her team. Marinated boneless chicken thighs are cooked and chopped up. Pile that on a roll with some pickled vegetables, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Absolutely delicious!

 Next comes the meatball sandwich. Look at that sucker!! it may not look as pretty as the other two sandwiches, but the meatballs were hands down the best meatballs I have ever had. Tender and not dried out. Plenty of flavorful tomato sauce and cheese to top off the sandwich. I had to save half for the next day it was so big!

The only thing I wish I could talk more about are the jerk chicken quesadillas that got me hooked on Vernalicious in the first place.

You can find Vernalicious at:
Web: www.vernalicious.com
Twitter: @vernalicious1
Facebook: Vernalicious

Mac Mart Cart

I'm now entering the fourth month of this crazy idea of blogging about food trucks. In the past 3 months, I dare not count how much money I've spent, nor keep track of the weight I've gained from pigging out on such amazing food this winter. I've also gained over 75 twitter followers in the past 3 months, most of whom I don't know from a hole in the wall. Which honestly needs to change....But really, when I first started the blog, I had visited a total of 3 food trucks: Vernalicious, Mac Mart, and the Foo Truck. I would then rotate between the 3, and that was that. Nothing new for me...I stuck with whatever happened to be in Love Park when I was there. I was intimidated by that food truck mecca up on 33rd.... not anymore!  I've been saving this for a special occasion, and I think that time is here.

I'll never forget the first time I ever saw the Mac Mart Truck. I was sitting at Community College waiting for the bus to go home. This big pink truck drives by. All I see are the words "Mac Mart." Quick! On my phone to google....I was on a mission to find this truck wherever it parked in the coming days. And it began....an obsession to say the least. I am typically inhaling a bowl of mac and cheese at least once a week. But what makes this truck so special??? I'll tell you....

Nobody can resist the creamy gooey-ness of a nice bowl of homemade mac and cheese. I apologize if you don't or can't eat carbs, gluten, or dairy. Marti loads her mac with SEVEN (that's right...7!!) different cheeses. I've made some guesses but never really bothered to really figure it out. But the mac itself is just the base of your meal. Don't forget the toppings. that's right. The toppings include things such as bacon, caramelized onions, bbq sauce, ketchup, homemade jalapeño ranch drizzle, cornbread crumble, parmesan panko crunch, grilled hotdog bites, jalapeño pesto, pecorino & basil pesto, jalapeño popper dip, jalapeño infused oil, tomato, spinach & artichoke, buffalo chicken, marinated chicken chunks, and so much more....the flavor possibilities are endless! Oh, let's not forget the return of the mac grilled cheese sandwich....

No wonder they were listed on the "21 Best Food Trucks in America of 2014" by thrillist!

The only downside is that due to packaging, my own pictures really don't do this mac any justice. So check out macmart below, especially on Instagram for the amazing pics!! 

Website: http://macmartcart.com/

twitter: https://twitter.com/MacMartTruck

Facebook: 

https://facebook.com/MacMartCart

Instagram: http://instagram.com/themacmart

Pitruco Pizza

Pizza is one of those things that's not easy to do. Almost everybody likes their pizza different (a.k.a: what they ate goring up usually) So me, I like a crusty pizza that can hold on all my toppings. A good layer of sauce with a nice even layer of cheese. That's all it takes to make me happy. I'm not a big fan of those thin or thick crust pizzas or stuffed crust things. Deep dish? Not a fan at all. 

In the past every time I thought about going to Pitruco Pizza, something else has drawn me away to another truck. You need time to sit and eat, which most often, I don't have that luxury. Today I did however have the time and I happened upon Love Park, which is Pitruco's Monday lunch spot. Let me tell you, I'm glad I came here. 

When I arrived, there were already about 7 or 8 people ahead of me waiting for their pies. I thought yikes, and almost walked away. However, my mind was set on ordering that sausage pizza! My order was taken quickly and with an 8 minute wait, my pie was ready and off to enjoy! 

What I liked most about this 11-inch personal pizza had to be the crust. No wait...maybe it was the sausage loaded on top, or how about the béchamel (white sauce made from milk thickened with flour) to cover this white pizza? It could have been the caramelized onions or the roasted mushrooms. This was just one amazing pizza. Not a complaint about it.

So check out Pitruco's mobile, wood burning pizza truck around Philly! 

Visit them on the web at:

-Web: http://pitrucopizza.com/

-Twitter: https://twitter.com/PitrucoPizza

-Facebook:  Pitruco Pizza 

Schmear It

There are so many places in this city that serve "bagels." I use this word very loosely because if you took that piece of bread up to new york, they'd laugh in your face. There's only one place in the city that actually produces a good quality bagel - South Street Philly Bagels, on 3rd Street between Bainbridge and South. The bagel is just the beginning. You've gotta top it with something. That's where Schmear It comes in! They not only bring the best bagels in the city, they bring an endless combination of spreads and toppings for your bagel.

Here's how to customize you order: 

1. Pick your bagel: Plain, everything, poppy, sesame, french toast, chocolate chip, and more! do you want it toasted or scooped out? 

2. Pick your schmear: Cream cheese, vegan cream cheese, greek yogurt cream cheese, peanut butter, whitefish salad, butter, jelly, tuna salad, hummus. to just name a few.

3. Add some schmear-ins: A variety of fresh fruit and veggies, chopped lox, nuts, sriracha, cinnamon, maple syrup. The list changes based on what's available. 

4. Wait, and enjoy!

They also offer signature menu items such as: The lox smith, the nutty nanner, the philly roll, Flaming Islander, and the veggie delight.

Recently, they introduced what has become my new favorite, a pretzel bagel schmeared with cream cheese, zesty honey dijon mustard, and chopped jalapeños. 

You can also grab a cup of always hot and fresh La Colombe coffee.

And to top off the entire thing, simply by making a purchase, you're helping out local nonprofit organizations. As described on their website:

"Schmear It’s business model transcends its bagels and schmear. The truck doubles as a grassroots fundraising and marketing platform for local nonprofits. Every two weeks, Schmear It features a new local cause to which a portion of sales will be donated. Leveraging its mobile market presence, Schmear It will raise funds and increase exposure for the featured organization. "

Find out Locations and updates:
Website: http://www.schmearit.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Schmearit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchmearIt/

Mucho Bueno

It seems as though I forgot to post my review of Mucho Bueno last week. Jet lag got the best of me!

Do you want my opinion as to why this truck is called Mucho Bueno? Well, perhaps because their food is mucho bueno! Last week I had the pleasure of trying 3 tacos, for just $10. The best way to describe them is a crossover between american barbecue and mexican. 

I mean just look at these tacos!!!! (It is permissible to drool while reading this)

All of the tacos here are topped with homemade salsa, pickled onions, and aji sour cream piled with your choice of pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, and sweet potato. The meats are all started with a simple, standard BBQ rub and then smoked overnight. The result? Flawless, juicy, moist, tender meat. The brisket is then chopped up and the pulled pork is obviously pulled. The sweet potato is chopped up, seasoned, and it comes to you perfectly cooked, retaining its shape and not turning into mush when you bite into it. 

The combination of the salsa, pickled onions adds some contrast to the smokey meats while the aji sour cream brings everything together and makes that first bite taste so amazing. 

If you want to add some real deal heat to your food, go for the homemade hot sauce. Just a warning though, this is seriously not for anyone with a low tolerance for heat as ghost chilis make an appearance in the sauce. Go for it if you think you can handle it!

Mucho Buneo also offers a taco salad, as well as sandwiches as seen in the menu below. Be sure to check out twitter and facebook for updates!

Website: http://eatmuchobueno.com

twitter: https://twitter.com/EatMuchoBueno

Facebook: https://facebook.com/eatmuchobueno

Surf and Turf

When I found out that Surf and Turf was going to be at Love Park for lunch today, I knew immediately that I'd be making my first visit. And as usual, I made a good choice. 

The most difficult thing as usual is making a decision. I went with their signature item - the warm lobster roll. And when the menu looks like this, that was an incredibly difficult choice. But, it's what was recommended. I also got an order of the parmesan truffle fries. 

What's great about about this menu is that it's filled with plenty of options for meat eaters and fish eaters. if you don't eat those...this might be the wrong truck for you...just saying.

Onto the star of the meal....

The lobster roll! Look at those huge chunks of lobster meat!!! (please keep reading below this picture)

That was the first thing I noticed upon unwrapping this amazing sandwich. The lobster was sitting on top a nice layer of kale and cabbage and topped with mango and jalapeño. To begin with, the lobster had a nice hint of lemon from when it was cooked. The combination of the heat from the jalapeño and the cooling of the mango provided excitement and balance. The greens below added a bit of cleanse. All atop a fresh toasted, buttery, split top bun! What's not to like?

And the finishing touch of the meal was those oh so crispy fries! With just the right amount of parmesan on top and touched with just the right amount of truffle oil, these fries were not in the least bit greasy, nor were they overpowering in any way. 

I suggest you find them immediately so you can savor some deliciousness ASAP!

Stay up to date with Surf and Turf!

Web: http://www.surfandturftruck.com

Twitter: @surfturftruck

Facebook: Surf and Turf Truck