Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

July 29, 2011

Trucks for Friday 7/29/11

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
 
Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!






Ta Bom
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Brazilian cuisine.  Tacos, burritos, pastels, coxinhas, hamburgao, Brazilian hot dogs and desserts.







Dumpling Station
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Chicken, pork, veggie, kimchi beef, and kimchi pork dumplings.  Yum!








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

Amazing 7 oz. burgers with all kinds of unique toppings like fennel sausage gravy, cranberry gastrique, munchos, cream cheese, beer-soaked onions, peanut butter and jelly, pickles, BBQ sauce, pineapple and the traditional lettuce and tomato.







Steel City Sandwiches
12:45 - 2:30

Sandwiches served Pittsburgh-style.  Beer-battered fish filets, pierogies, fries, fried zucchini, and salads.








Video of the Day - Summertime Pug


July 28, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 7/28/11

Some surprise trucks show up yesterday; two new-to-Uni and two regulars who came at the last minute.  We had a total of 8 trucks - holy crap!

It looks like we'll have 4 today, but you never know who else may decide to pop by.  Check my Twitter feed for the latest updates.

Mossie Lee's
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like catfish, brisket and ribs.







Rebel Bite
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Grilled Cheese sandwiches available with caramelized onions, various meats, eggplant or tuna.  Other choices are dirty spaghetti tacos, cioppino and chili.







Bowers Gourmet Sausages
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Flavors like apple chicken, shrimp & chicken, chicken basil, chorizo, lemon chicken, bratwurst, and hot Italian.







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

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans are also available covered in milk, dark, or white chocolate.





Video of the Day - dog tucks himself in


July 27, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 7/27/11

Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

South American / Argentinean specialties.  A very popular truck.








The Bun Truck
11:00 - 3:00
Menu
Steamed buns and "sammiches."  Beef, pork, chicken or veggie.  French fries and onion rings deep fried in duck fat.


The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab on Wednesday - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.






Grilled Cheese Patrol
12:00 - 2:00
Website (click on MENU once you get there)


A variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, available with roast beef, brisket, jalapeƱos, mac & cheese, chili, mushrooms, ham, turkey and onions.





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

Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.







Video of the Day - Bulldog father meets daughter


July 26, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 7/26/11

Knockout Tacos
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

One of my favorite trucks.  Really awesome tacos.  My favorite is the taco dorado con carne. 







Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.










TK Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Latin/Mediterranean fusion.  Beef or chicken tikkeh meat in tacos, burritos and quesadillas.  Tofu versions also available.








Pinoy Jeepney
11:00 - 2:00
Menu


 
Filipino food.  Adobo, sisig, kare kare, BBQ on a stick, empanadas, lumpia, and rice cake.  I have not had a chance to try this truck yet.






L.A Shave Ice
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Hawaiian style shave ice.  Made with fluffy snow, not snow cone ice.  Huge variety of flavors.  Gluten, lactose and fat free.  Vegan and low calorie.  Perfect treat for a hot day like today.






Video of the Day - Bulldog puppy plays with Pug


July 25, 2011

Trucks for Monday 7/25/11

Komodo
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

 
One of my favorite trucks.  LOVE the Komodo 2.0 tacos and the garlic fries.   Watch out - the burritos are HUGE!







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


Italian beef or sausage sandwiches available with cheese, marinara and peppers. 







Video of the day - Bulldog wants an indoor pool

July 22, 2011

Trucks for Friday 7/22/11

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page


Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!







Ta Bom
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Brazilian cuisine.  Tacos, burritos, pastels, coxinhas, hamburgao, Brazilian hot dogs and desserts.







The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab on Wednesday - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.






Rosa's Bella Cucina
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Hot and cold Italian sandwiches.  Salads, chips and cannolis.  Good stuff!






Video of the Day - Bulldogs (French & English) playing


July 21, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 7/21/11

South Philly Experience
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

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Beef or chicken cheese steaks, wings and fries. With or without onions.  Your choice of cheeses







Mossie Lee's
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like catfish, brisket and ribs.







Ludo Truck
11:30 - 2:30

Juicy fried chicken and crispy fries.  Homemade sauces and lavender biscuits.  Freshly-chopped slaw made from scratch.






Pinoy Jeepney
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Filipino food.  Sisig, chicken adobo, bistek and BBQ on a stick.








Video of the Day - Elephant and dog are best friends




July 20, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 7/20/11

Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

South American / Argentinean specialties.  A very popular truck.









The Bun Truck
11:00 - 3:00
Menu

Steamed buns and "sammiches."  Beef, pork, chicken or veggie.  French fries and onion rings deep fried in duck fat.


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

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans are also available covered in milk, dark, or white chocolate.





Komodo
11:00 - 2:00
Menu
 
One of my favorite trucks.  LOVE the Komodo 2.0 tacos and the garlic fries.   Watch out - the burritos are HUGE!






Gourmet Genie
11:30 - 2:30
Website with menu

Mediterranean/latin fusion.  Specials like lamb sliders and baba ghanoush, hummus, couscous and falafels.







The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I have not had a chance to try this truck yet, but I hear they're very good.

 Video of the Day - Sheltie plays with baby





July 19, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 7/19/11

Knockout Tacos
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

One of my favorite trucks.  Really awesome tacos.  My favorite is the taco dorado con carne. 







Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders.










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


Amazing 7 oz. burgers with all kinds of unique toppings like fennel sausage gravy, cranberry gastrique, munchos, cream cheese, beer-soaked onions, peanut butter and jelly, pickles, BBQ sauce, pineapple and the traditional lettuce and tomato.








Lardon
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Bacon, Bacon, Bacon!  French toast filled with bacon, bacon bourbon maple syrup, chicken wings in bacon hot sauce, BLT with blue cheese, and brownies with bacon nutella spread. 





Video of the Day - Pug likes watermelon


July 18, 2011

Trucks for Monday 7/18/11

Dumpling Station
12:00 2:30
Menu


Chicken, pork, veggie, kimchi beef, and kimchi pork dumplings.  Yum!








Rebel Bite
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Grilled Cheese sandwiches available with caramelized onions, various meats, eggplant or tuna.  Other choices are dirty spaghetti tacos, cioppino and chili.






Video of the Day - Rock evades dog

July 15, 2011

Trucks for Friday 7/15/11

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

Hawaiian specialities.  Ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, teriyaki beef or chicken, garlic shrimp and loco moco. 







Pinoy Jeepney
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Filipino food.  Sisig, chicken adobo, bistek and BBQ on a stick.









All American Softy
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


soft serve ice cream in cups, cones, malts, shakes or floats.  Coffees, cappuccinos, lattes and slushees.



Video of the Day - Hitler rants about Carmageddon



July 14, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 7/14/11

Sorry for the delayed posting; I was at a department Town Hall meeting all morning.

Today we have TK Truck, South Philly Experience, Mossie Lee's, and Germany's Famous Bratwurst.


Check my twitter feed for more info.

July 13, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 7/13/11

Cheeseball Wagon
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Deep-fried cheddar cheese balls, sloppy Joe sliders, PB&J, ham & cheese sliders, hot dogs and cheesecake balls.








Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

South American / Argentinean specialties.  A very popular truck.








Pranzo Sandwiches
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

 Portobello, prosciutto, capresse, grilled chicken, turkey, tuna and sausages sandwiches.  Hot paninis and pasta.








The Bun Truck
11:00 - 3:00
Menu

2nd time at Uni. Steamed buns and "sammiches."  Beef, pork, chicken or veggie.  French fries and onion rings deep fried in duck fat.



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

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans are also available covered in milk, dark, or white chocolate.






Bappul - The Kimbap truck
11:00 - 3:00
Menu
Sushi-type rolls filled with meat, veggies or rice.  First time at Uni.







Video of the Day - Bulldog puppy v. steps