Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

September 30, 2013

Trucks for Monday 9/30

The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cashew cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.  I've tried the Bentley and the Wolfgang and they were both EXCELLENT.




 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!



Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Traditional Greek favorites.  Gyros, dolmathes, souvlaki, kaftedes, pitas, salads and fries.









 Muscle Monster Meals
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Lean protein, slow-digesting carbs and veggies.  Plate lunches with 4, 6 or 8 oz. of meat, 1 scoop of carbs (white or brown rice, or mashed sweet potato and broccoli).  Daily specials as well.






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September 27, 2013

Trucks for Friday 9/27

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.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.





Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!








Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.






 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!



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.






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September 26, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 9/26

Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Crab nachos, oyster po' boys, scallop caprese, lobster mac 'n' cheese, tempura shrimp tacos, and salmon burgettes.  Sides include onion rings, grilled vegetables, and fries.



Streets of Thailand
11:30 - 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!






Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Wafl Truck
11:30  - 2:00
 Facebook page

A wide variety of sweet and savory waffles and waffle sandwiches.




Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.






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September 25, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 9/25

Deano's Deli
11:30 - 2:30
 Menu
First time back at Uni in a while!  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.


Streets of Thailand
11:30 - 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!






Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Wafl Truck
11:30  - 2:00
 Facebook page

A wide variety of sweet and savory waffles and waffle sandwiches.






The Grilled Cheese Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

One of the most popular trucks out there, serving all kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches.  Brie, American, cheddar, goat, Gruyere, blue, and more!  Also available with turkey, pork, onions, avocado, chicken, mac & cheese, bacon, and a bunch of other additions.




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.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.





Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!








The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cashew cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.  I've tried the Bentley and the Wolfgang and they were both EXCELLENT.  Apparently they didn't make it out here on Monday, so they're trying again today.




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September 24, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 9/24

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.









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.




Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


New to Uni!  Crab nachos, oyster po' boys, scallop caprese, lobster mac 'n' cheese, tempura shrimp tacos, and salmon burgettes.  Sides include onion rings, grilled vegetables, and fries. (They were supposed to be here last Thursday, but they had truck problems).


Streets of Thailand
11:30 - 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 at the Park





September 23, 2013

Trucks for Monday 9/23

The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cashew cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.  I've tried the Bentley and the Wolfgang and they were both EXCELLENT.




 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!



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.




The Melt Bus
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
 
From the famous San Francisco-based restaurant.  Grilled cheese available in a variety of cheeses and breads, soups, and desserts.





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September 20, 2013

No trucks Friday 9/20

There are once again NO PARKING signs on Bluffside Drive, so no trucks today.  The street is coned off and there's even a security guard posted.  :-(  

September 19, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 9/19

An Nam
11:00 - 2:30
Menu


First time back at Uni in over a year!  Vietnamese cuisine.  Wings, meatballs, egg rolls, spring rolls, chicken, filet mignon, pork or egg sandwiches, garlic noodles with shrimp or beef, and Asian desserts.



Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

 New to Uni!  Crab nachos, oyster po' boys, scallop caprese, lobster mac 'n' cheese, tempura shrimp tacos, and salmon burgettes.  Sides include onion rings, grilled vegetables, and fries.



Streets of Thailand
11:30 - 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!






Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Haute Burger
11:00 - 2:00
Menu
A variety of gourmet burgers, available with beef, chicken, or pork





Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, 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.




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September 18, 2013

NO TRUCKS FOR WEDNESDAY 9/18

No food trucks today.  There are "No Parking" signs up for Wednesday, probably due to a TV/film production.  Trucks will return tomorrow 9/19. 

September 17, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 9/17

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.









Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Wafl Truck
11:30  - 2:00
 Facebook page

A wide variety of sweet and savory waffles and waffle sandwiches.






Recess Ice Cream
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Premium ice cream in a variety of flavors.  Available in banana splits, floats, slushees, with pie or cupcakes, French toast sliders, mochi ice cream, fried tempura ice cream.





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September 16, 2013

Trucks for Monday 9/16

The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cashew cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.  I've tried the Bentley and the Wolfgang and they were both EXCELLENT.




 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!




Sushi Pirate
11:30 - 2:00
website with menu


Sushi, and tempura rolls, sashimi, and sushi burritos.








Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Traditional Greek favorites.  Gyros, dolmathes, souvlaki, kaftedes, pitas, salads and fries.










 Muscle Monster Meals
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Lean protein, slow-digesting carbs and veggies.  Plate lunches with 4, 6 or 8 oz. of meat, 1 scoop of carbs (white or brown rice, or mashed sweet potato and broccoli).  Daily specials as well.






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September 13, 2013

Trucks for Friday 9/13

Crazy busy morning today, so just a list:

Aloha Fridays
Wild Side Burgers
Pokey Truck

September 12, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 9/12

Streets of Thailand
11:30 - 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!





Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Wings on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Regular and boneless wings available in 9 different flavors.  Fish, french fries (garlic, Cajun, or regular), and daily specials.
Me So Hungry
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Angus burgers and sliders, popcorn shrimp, Hawaiian sliders, short rib or chicken sliders, sweet potato fries, tuna sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings.





Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.





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