Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

July 31, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 7/31

FYI - Prime Time Cuisine decided to come by yesterday, but didn't let me know until 11:25.  I updated Twitter to reflect that, but not the blog.


Gypsy Toast
11:00 - 2:00
Menu


Breakfast served all day.  French Toast, Gypsy Toast, French Toast sticks, breakfast burritos.  Daily specials like Monte Cristo sandwiches. 





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.  They've even got one where the bun is 2 grilled cheese sandwiches!





Ludo Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Juicy fried chicken and crispy fries.  Homemade sauces and lavender biscuits.  Freshly-chopped slaw made from scratch.  From Chef Ludo Lefebvre.




Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.  Beef, chicken or pork.








Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like deep-fried catfish, beef brisket, beef and chicken hot links, pork spare ribes, red snapper, chicken strips and wings, corn bread, okra, black eyed peas, baked beans, potato salad, greens, yams and fries.



The Green Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Organic, local, sustainable ingredients.  Meat and veggie options.  Beef or veggie burgers, chick'n sliders and tacos. Veggie wraps.  The truck is even powered with vegetable oil!





Tortas 2 die 4
11:00 - 2:00
Photo of menu

REALLY GOOD fusion tortas.  If you can't read the photo of the menu from the above link, try their Facebook page for more info:
Facebook info page






The Vine Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
 Mediterranean cuisine.  Shawarmas, falafels, shish kebabs, etc.










Video of the Day - Pack of Panting Pugs

July 30, 2012

July 27, 2012

Trucks for Friday 7/27

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork with or w/o cabbage, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!





Get Toasted
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a TOASTED PB&J.  And their french fries are some of the best out there.



Gringos Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, rice, beans, chips and salsa.







Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
11:30 - 2:30
Website under construction
  Mexican and American grilled food.







Surf Riders Shave Ice
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Shave ice available in a large variety of flavors.  With or without ice cream.







and possibly (not sure if they're coming)
Los Saigon
12:00 - 2:30
Menu
Vietnamese food with a twist of L.A.  Banh Mis made with beef, cold cut pork or chicken.  Tacos with beef, chicken or pork.






 Video of the Day - Pug says "I Love You"

July 26, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 7/26

Steel City Sandwiches
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Sandwiches done Pittsburgh style.  Piled high with meat, cheese, tomatoes, Italian slaw and fries.  Beer-battered fish filets, pierogies, fried zucchini and salad.






Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!






Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.






The Vine Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
Mediterranean cuisine.  Shawarmas, falafels, shish kebabs, etc.









The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 1:30
Menu
Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I've had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.




Corn Heaven
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page

Delicious roasted corn using natural ingredients.







Video of the Day - Pug eating ice cream

 

July 25, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 7/25

Muscle Monster Meals
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
 Lean protein, slow-digesting carbs and veggies.  Plate lunches with 4 oz. of meat, 1 scoop of carbs (white or brown rice, or mashed sweet potato and broccoli).  Daily specials as well.





Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a TOASTED PB&J.  And their french fries are some of the best out there.




Deano's Deli
11:30 - 2:30
 Menu

Made to order deli sandwiches, heroes, hoagies, torpedoes, subs and grinders.  Turkey, roast beef, Italian, veggie, meatball, chicken parmigiana, roasted pork or fried prosciutto. Sides are potato salad, coleslaw, tortellini salad or potato chips.




Let's Roll It
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Asian fusion rolls.  Not just fish; Korean BBQ beef, lobster, barbacoa, spam, and vegetarian options.  In rolls, tacos or quesadillas.




The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 1:30
Menu
Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I've had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.




Street Kitchen
11:00 - 2:30
Website

Short rib tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, lobster sliders, Kobe beef sliders, grilled cheese, jerk chicken, lobster slaw.





Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
11:30 - 2:30
Website under construction

  Mexican and American grilled food.






Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Grass-fed mini burgers.  Hormone and steroid free.  Lower in saturated fats and higher in beta carotene, vitamin E, Omega 3s, calcium, magnesium and potassium than regular corn-fed beef.  Better for you AND the planet. Plus, they taste great!  Try the rosemary & garlic fries too!


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.






Video of the Day - Pug tries to jump on bed

July 24, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 7/24

Wake N Bake Wagon 
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Breakfast specialties; biscuits & gravy, breakfast burritos, egg sandwiches, hash browns with cheddar cheese and gravy.  Now offering lunch items such as BLT with avocado and sriracha mayo, BBQ pulled pork sliders with grilled onions, and an angus cheeseburger with sauteed onions, bacon and a fried egg served on a homemade biscuit.


Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.  Beef, chicken or pork.









Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like deep-fried catfish, beef brisket, beef and chicken hot links, pork spare ribes, red snapper, chicken strips and wings, corn bread, okra, black eyed peas, baked beans, potato salad, greens, yams and fries.




The Green Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Organic, local, sustainable ingredients.  Meat and veggie options.  Beef or veggie burgers, chick'n sliders and tacos. Veggie wraps.  The truck is even powered with vegetable oil!





Lobsta Truck
11:30 - 2:30



Lobster rolls, crab rolls, clam chowder, lemonade, whoopi pies and ice cream sandwiches. 

 






Asian Cravings
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Asian fusion:  Chinese/ Japanese/ Vietnamese. Pork & shrimp potstickers, curry-smothered fries,  Thai chili salt & pepper chicken wings, pulled pork, braised beef or pork katsu sliders, tacos, jasmine rice bowl or Japanese chicken curry.




The Vine Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
Mediterranean cuisine.  Shawarmas, falafels, shish kebabs, etc.









Random Treats
11:30 - 2:00
Website

An assortment of yummy treats made with Rice Krispies.  Red velvet, chocolate, cream cheese, peanut butter, brownies, etc.

Video of the Day - Pug puppy Maximus

July 23, 2012

Trucks for Monday 7/23

Gypsy Toast
11:00 - 2:00
Menu


Breakfast served all day.  French Toast, Gypsy Toast, French Toast sticks, breakfast burritos.  Daily specials like Monte Cristo sandwiches.




Komodo
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
One of my favorite trucks.  LOVE the Komodo 2.0 tacos and the garlic fries.   Tacos and burritos available with steak, chicken, shrimp or soy.    Watch out - the burritos are HUGE!





Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.






Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Grass-fed mini burgers.  Hormone and steroid free.  Lower in saturated fats and higher in beta carotene, vitamin E, Omega 3s, calcium, magnesium and potassium than regular corn-fed beef.  Better for you AND the planet. Plus, they taste great!  Try the rosemary & garlic fries too!



Video of the Day - English Bulldog and little boy
 fight to stay awake

July 20, 2012

Trucks for Friday 7/20

Gypsy Toast
11:00 - 2:00
Menu


Breakfast served all day.  French Toast, Gypsy Toast, French Toast sticks, breakfast burritos.  Daily specials like Monte Cristo sandwiches.





Border Grill
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Gourmet Mexican favorites.  Citrus chicken, Yucatan pork, carne asada, and potato rajas tacos, quesadillas, Peruvian ceviche, green corn tamals, quinoa fritters, cumin fries, churro tots, and daily specials.  Created by two winners of Bravo's "Top Chef."




The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 1:30
Menu
Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I've had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.




Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork with or w/o cabbage, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!







Video of the Day - Don't Take My Sock!

July 19, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 7/19

Munchie Machine
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Unique sandwiches and salads.  A variety of s'mores and the infamous Scooby Snack for dessert. Daily specials as well.






The Vine Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

Mediterranean cuisine.  Shawarmas, falafels, shish kebabs, etc.









The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 1:30
Menu
Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I've had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.



Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!






Video of the Day - Pug goes nuts

 

July 18, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 7/18

Muscle Monster Meals
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
 Lean protein, slow-digesting carbs and veggies.  Plate lunches with 4 oz. of meat, 1 scoop of carbs (white or brown rice, or mashed sweet potato and broccoli).  Daily specials as well.






The Grill Sergeant
11:30 - 2:30
No website found.
Pastrami, French dip, sliders and fries.







Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a TOASTED PB&J.  And their french fries are some of the best out there.



Gringos Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, rice, beans, chips and salsa.







Video of the Day - Pug and baby