Food Trucks at Universal Studios

A silly little blog about the food trucks at South Weddington Park, and sometimes stuff about Pugs.

May 31, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 5/31/11

Kogi BBQ
12:30 - 2:30
Kogi menu

The one, the only, Kogi BBQ.  The one that started the food truck craze.  My personal faves are the short rib sliders.






Knockout Tacos
11:00 - 2:00
Knockout Tacos menu

The shredded beef tacos are AWESOME!  Really some of the best tacos around.  Better than a lot of restaurants!




Grill 'em All
12:00 - 2:00
Grill 'em All menu

7 oz. burgers in lots of unique combinations.  Burgers with blue cheese, sausage gravy, bacon, cream cheese, pineapple and PB&J, just to name a few.  I love the one with the blue cheese and cranberry gastrique (though I'm not exactly sure what "gastrique" means).





All American Softy - ice cream
11:30 - 2:30
Softy menu

First time at Uni!  Soft serve ice cream in cones, cups, shakes, or malts.  Also serving floats, slushees, cappuccino mocha lattes and soft pretzels.





On Friday when I left, I noticed that in addition to Ta Bom, the Dim Sum truck was there as well.  I don't know why, but they never seem to give me a "heads up" when they'll be stopping by.   I got some cheeseburger dumplings to enjoy at home.  I hope they return and let me know ahead of time.

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.

Video of the Day - 3-Way from SNL


May 27, 2011

Trucks for Friday 5/27/11

Just one today due to early studio closure for the holiday weekend.

Ta Bom
12:00 - 2:00
Ta Bom Menu


Brazilian Food.  This is one of the most popular trucks over there.  Really good stuff.
 Everyone have a great weekend!

Video of the Day - Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakas

May 26, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 5/26/11

Fresh and Meaty Burgers
12:00 - 2:00
Fresh & Meaty Menu

I haven't had a chance to try this truck yet, but I hear they're very good.  Large menu of burgers, sandwiches and sides.  Chili Cheese Fritos?  Wow!







Mossie Lee's Southern Cuisine
12:00 - 2:30
Mossie Lee's Facebook Page

New to Uni!  I have a lunch meeting today, so I won't get to try this.  If you try them, please let me know how it is.







Antonia's Nuts
11:15 - 2:00
Antonia's Nuts

Unable to add picture for some reason.  Anyway, really good caramelized pecans.  Also available covered in milk, dark or white chocolate.  They have Bavarian almonds too.

Note about yesterday:  Patty Wagon was supposed to be here, but they changed their schedule and didn't tell me.  Apologies to all who showed up looking for them.

Streets of Thailand, usually here every Thursday, has private gigs lined up for this week and next.  They'll be back on 6/9.

Have a great lunch!

Video of the day - Play him off, Keyboard Dog





May 25, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 5/25/11

Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 3:00
Patty Wagon menu

Grass-fed, hormone and steroid-free mini burgers.  Better for you AND the environment.  Really tasty too!  Don't miss the rosemary garlic fries.








Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Pranzo Facebook page

Great selection of yummy sandwiches.  Some with prosciutto, portobello mushrooms, flank steak, bacon, chicken and sausage.  Regular sandwiches or paninis.  They've even got a classic grilled cheese.








The Little Frenchie
12:00 - 2:30
Little Frenchie Menu

Great sandwiches and salads, and the nutella crepe is one of my faves.  I always go for the Corsican sandwich, though the Croque Monsieur and Little Frenchie are good too.  They don't come here very often, so get them while you can!





Video of the Day - White Pug Puppy


I never even knew there were white pugs until I saw this.  SO cute!

May 24, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 5/24/11

Antonia's Nuts
11:15 - 2:00

Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30

Knockout Tacos
11:00 - 2:00

Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30

Da Burger Boss
11:30 - 2:00

No time for photos or descriptions as I got into the office late.  I had to put down my 16-year-old pug Gretel this morning.  She was suffering from liver problems.  She was obviously in pain so I relieved her suffering.
R.I.P sweet Gretel.  I'll see you again someday.

1995 - 2011

May 23, 2011

Tucks for Monday 5/23/11

Dumpling Station
12:00 - 2:30
Dumpling Station

Really good dumplings.  I like the chicken/veggie and the pork/leek.








Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
No website.

Yummy Hawaiian specialties.  Chicken Katsu, Teriyaki chicken or beef, garlic shrimp, loco moco, kalua pork, ahi tuna poke, and spam musubi.







Video of the Day - The Ambiguously Gay Duo from SNL


May 20, 2011

Trucks for Friday 5/20/11

Apparently the world is going to end tomorrow, so get your food truck fix today!


Germany's Famous Bratwurst
11:00 - 3:00
Germany's Famous Bratwurst

I missed this truck last time they were here.  Will definitely try them today.




Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Aloha Fridays Facebook page

Very popular truck with really yummy stuff.  I like the teriyaki beef.










Ta Bom Brazilian Food
12:00 - 2:00
Ta Bom

Great tacos, burritos, and Brazilian versions of hot dogs and hamburgers.










Misk'i Gourmet Argentinean Food
11:30 - 2:30
Misk'i Facebook page


L.A. Shave Ice
12:00 - 3:00
L.A. Shave Ice

Perfect treat for a warm day.  TONS of flavors!








Video of the Day - Best Fails of 2010

Have a great weekend!  And go see BRIDESMAIDS if you haven't already!

May 19, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 5/19/11

Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:30
Streets of Thailand

Love the Basil Beef and the crab rangoon.  Pad Thai and garlic pepper pork are yummy too.





TK Truck
11:00 - 2:00
TK Truck


The blog won't let me add a picture.  D'oh!  This truck is a fusion of Mediterranean and Latin.  Tikkeh beef, chicken or tofu put into tacos, burritos and quesadillas. 

Ludo Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Ludo Truck

Juicy fried chicken and crispy fries.  Homemade sauces and lavender biscuits.  Freshly-chopped slaw made from scratch.
Antonia's Nuts
11:15 - 2:00
Antonia's Nuts

Really yummy caramelized pecans.  You can also get them covered in milk, dark or white chocolate.  Roasted Bavarian almonds too!


Video of the Day

AFV Animal Clips
The screaming pug won her owners $100k!

May 18, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 5/18/11

Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 3:00
Patty Wagon

A great burger truck.  Grass-fed, hormone and steroid free mini-burgers.  You can taste the difference.  Great rosemary garlic fries too!







Pranzo Sandwiches
11:30 - 2:00 
Pranzo Facebook Page

Yummy variety of sandwiches.







The Dim Sum Truck
11:30 - 2:30 
Dim Sum Truck

Dumplings, buns, lunch boxes, sides and specials.  Cheeseburger dumpling?  Yes, they've got 'em.




Try and stay dry today!


Video of the day - Woman cries over an In-n-Out Burger


May 17, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 5/17/11

Knockout Tacos
11:00 - 2:00
Knockout Tacos
Blog is not letting me post photos for some reason.  These are my favorite tacos, SO yummy! 

Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Kogi BBQ
LOVE the short rib sliders and tacos, and the blackjack quesadilla.

Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Misk'i Facebook Page
Haven't tried this truck yet, but it's always got a line so it must be pretty good.

 
 Video of the day - drunk woman at the beach


 

May 16, 2011

Trucks for Monday 5/16/11

Dumpling Station
12:00 - 2:30
Dumpling Station menu
I really love the chicken dumplings on this truck.  Going to try the pork and cabbage today.







Chicago Meats L.A.
12:00 - 2:00
Chicago Meats L.A.



Congrats to Universal for the big opening of "Bridesmaids."  Woo-hoo!

Video of the day - Pug knows how to recycle

May 13, 2011

Trucks for Friday the 13th, May 2011

No time for pics today.  Sorry!

Bowers Gourmet Sausages
11:30 - 2:30
Bowers Sausages

Aloha Fridays (Hawaiian Food)
11:30 - 2:30
No website

Ta Bom (Brazilian Food)
12:00 -2:30
Ta Bom

Misk'i Gourmet (Argentinean Food)
11:30 - 2:30
Misk'i Gourmet FB page

Food Truck events for the weekend:

Santa Anita Food Truck Festival  - Saturday 5/14
Santa Anita Food Truck Festival

Valencia Gourmet Food Truck Fest and Classic Car Show - Sunday 5/15
Valencia Truck Fest


 Pug Doritos ad from Super Bowl






May 12, 2011

Grill 'em All
12:00 - 2:00
Grill 'em All
7 oz. unique burgers.  A co-worker and I split the "Behemoth", made with grilled cheese sandwiches as the buns.  Awesome!  The "Molly Hatchet" with the bacon, maple and gravy is good too.  I haven't had a chance to try any of the others yet, but they all sound incredible.
This truck won "The Great Food Truck" race on the Food Network.







Ludo Truck
11: 30 - 2:30
Ludo Truck
Chicken strips, wings and boneless chicken balls.  And not "balls" as in Rocky Mountain Oysters; "balls" like boneless chicken meat shaped into balls.  Get your minds out of the gutter!






Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:30
Streets of Thailand

 LOVE the Basil Beef and the Crab Rangoon.  Pad Thai and Garlic Pepper Pork is yummy too.





TK Truck
11:00 - 2:00
TK Truck

Tasty Tikkeh beef, chicken or tofu melded with tacos, burritos and quesadillas. 







L.A. Shave Ice
12:00 - 3:00
L.A. Shave Ice

I tried this last week; my first time ever having shave ice.  It was really good!  I got the "Planet of the Grapes" combo, but they have TONS of flavors to choose from, including something called "Tiger's Blood" which has been around a lot longer than Charlie Sheen. 





Video of the day - The Pug Head Tilt x 4


May 11, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 5/11/11

Patty Wagon
11:30 - 3:00
Patty Wagon Burgers
My favorite is the "La Vie en Rose."  And their garlic and rosemary fries are SO good.  They also have some daily specials.







Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Pranzo Sandwich Truck FB page
 I have not had a chance to try this one yet, but plan on doing so today.
Sandwiches and paninis. 






Dim Sum Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Dim Sum Truck
Cheeseburger dumplings?  Yep, they've got 'em.   Love the pork buns and the shrimp dumplings as well.  Too many choices!




Antonia's Nuts
11:15 - 2:00
Antonia's Nuts
Caramelized pecans.  Also available covered with milk, dark or white chocolate.  Yum!

Video of the day - Pug sings the "Batman" theme

May 10, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 5/10/11

Knockout Tacos
11:00 - 2:00
Knockout Tacos
These are REALLY good tacos.  I love the Taco Dorado con Carne.  Shredded beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato in a crispy shell with some slightly spicy sauce.  I've heard all the other tacos are good as well.





Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Kogi BBQ

The one, the only, Kogi BBQ.  Korean BBQ put into tacos, quesadillas and sliders. 








Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Misk'i Facebook Page
This is a new truck, started at the end of April.  Argentinean food. 






One of my favorite dog videos.  SO happy her daddy is home from Afghanistan.

May 9, 2011

Trucks for Monday 5/9/11

Dumpling Station
12:00 - 2:30
Dumpling Station
Really enjoyed the chicken dumplings last week.  Going to try the pork & baby leek ones today.


Belicious Smoothies
12:00 - 3:00
Belicious Smoothies

I haven't had a chance to try these yet, but I've heard good things about them.  Anything that's supposed to make vegetables taste good is a big deal. 














Top 10 Final Words of Osama Bin Laden

May 6, 2011

Trucks for Friday 5/6/11

Gotta run off to a doctor appointment, so no time for pictures today.

Aloha Fridays - Hawaiian food
11:30 - 2:30

Ta Bom - Brazilian Food
12:00 - 2:30
Ta Bom

L.A. Shave Ice
12:00 - 3:00
Los Angeles Shave Ice

Dim Sum Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Dim Sum Truck

Antonia's Nuts
11:30 - 2:00
Antonia's Nuts

Miski Gourmet - South American cuisine
could not find a website for them, only a Twitter feed and Facebook page
I'm assuming their lunch hours are probably 12:00 - 2:30
I'm asking them to let me know in advance the next time they plan on stopping by

Enjoy your lunch and have a great weekend!

Did you know that Sesame Street's Elmo likes Taco Bell?

May 5, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 5/5/11 - Cinco de Mayo

Streets of Thailand
12:00 -2:30
Streets of Thailand

Love the basil beef and the crab rangoon. The Pad Thai is very popular. Lots of yummy stuff here.






TK Truck
11:00 - 2:00
TK Truck
I haven't had a chance to try this one yet, but I hear the tikkeh kabob meat they use is really good.







Yalla Falafel Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Yalla Truck
I normally don't care for falafels because I'm not a fan of garbanzo beans, but this truck made me actually like them.  If you feel the same way about falafels, you should give this truck a try.  It definitely changed my mind.  They also offer chicken sandwiches made with kabob meat for you non-vegetarians.




And here's my pick for "cute video of the day."  Enjoy!

May 4, 2011

Trucks for "Star Wars Day", Wednesday May 4th

Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 3:00  
Patty Wagon     My faves are the "La Vie en Rose" burger and the rosemary garlic fries.

Germany's Famous Bratwurst
11:30 - 2:30
This truck is new to Universal, so I haven't tried it yet.  Looks like they've got a lot of good stuff.


Antonia's Nuts
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet caramelized pecans and chocolates


May the 4th be with you!



May 3, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 5/3/11

Knockout Tacos and Kogi BBQ.

Knockout Tacos
11:00 - 2:00

Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30

 

I highly recommend the Taco Dorado con Carne.  Shredded beef in a crispy shell, cheese, lettuce tomato and sauce with a little kick to it.
  Love the short rib sliders and the blackjack quesadilla.