Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

November 26, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 11/26

Canter's Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

From the famous deli.  Pastrami, corned beef, turkey, Reuben, egg salad, tuna salad, or grilled cheese sandwiches, lox and bagels, matzoh ball soup, potato pancakes, cole slaw, potato salad, chips, and desserts.
Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
Website under construction
Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.  Today's special:  chicken or beef flautas, with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
PostcardsCAS
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Central American/Soul fusion cuisine.  Chicken, brisket, fish, greens, mac 'n' cheese, dirty rice and beans served in wraps or bowls.  Plantain and sweet potato fries.





Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Website


Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.



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!





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Steamed Bun Munchies
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Fried Chicken, Short Rib, or Pork Belly buns.







Video of the Day - Even Pugs Overdo it on Thanksgiving
Note:  As the studio is closed 11/27 and 11/28, there will be no blog posts tomorrow and Friday.  The theme park is open though.  Have a great holiday weekend!

November 25, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 11/25

 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.








 Angie's Wieners
11:30 - 2:00
Website
 A variety of tasty hot dogs and fries.










Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Website


Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, pulled pork, quesadillas, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.




Woody's Grill
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Chicken kabobs, pulled pork pockets, white chicken chili, fish tacos, guacamole, chicken nachos, Cajun fish bites, pineapple skewers, and dark chocolate Texas sheet cake.



Video of the Day - Pug Wanders in to a Police Standoff

Note:  Dog was returned home and is safe. 


November 24, 2014

Trucks for Monday 11/24

So far, no trucks have told me they're coming to Bluffside today.  If I do hear from any, I will update this.

November 21, 2014

Trucks for Friday 11/21

It looks like just 2 trucks today.

Kahou Ramen Burger
Fry Fry Food Truck


November 20, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 11/20

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.







Romolo's Italian Cuisine
11:45 - 2:00
Menu
Breakfast sandwiches, pasta, subs, melts, salads, Panini, wraps and sides.







PostcardsCAS
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Central American/Soul fusion cuisine.  Chicken, brisket, fish, greens, mac 'n' cheese, dirty rice and beans served in wraps or bowls.  Plantain and sweet potato 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!





Konestruction
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 

A variety of dishes served in cones wrapped in collard greens.  Salads, shrimp, mac 'n' cheese, ratatouille, and short ribs.







Video of the Day - Pug on a Slide

November 19, 2014

Food trucks for Wednesday 11/19

Fat Pita
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Pita wraps, shish kebab (chicken or beef), falafels, pita burgers, kufta, hummus, fries, and Mediterranean nachos.






Vizzi Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Visionary cuisine.  Bacon burgers, pork belly, garlic shrimp, or kung pao chicken tacos, beef, chicken, or chick pea sliders, bacon brie grilled cheese, broccoli salad, and truffle popcorn.



Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
Website under construction
Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.  Today's special:  chicken or beef flautas, with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.




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!





Konestruction
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 

New to Uni!  A variety of dishes served in cones wrapped in collard greens.  Salads, shrimp, mac 'n' cheese, ratatouille, and short ribs.







Video of the Day - Pug Puppies Playing

November 18, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 11/18

 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.








Fish or shrimp tacos, seafood or shrimp cocktails, ceviche, tostadas, stuffed clams, empanadas and garlic shrimp.  Also serving Baja-style chicken tacos, al pastor tacos, and empanadas.






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!





Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Traditional Greek favorites.  Gyros, dolmathes, souvlaki, kaftedes, pitas, salads and fries.





Video of the Day - Pugs and Pups Exploring the Yard

November 17, 2014

Trucks for Monday 11/17

Germany's Famous Bratwurst
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


All kinds of German specialties.  Schnitzel, gulasch, kassler, currywurst, leberkase, turkey bratwurst, chili cheese bratwurst and Bavarian meatballs.



Carolina Meat Company
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwiches, plates of pulled pork, 1/2 or whole chicken, half or full rack of ribs, cole slaw, BBQ beans, mac 'n' cheese, deviled eggs, fried okra, seasoned fries, and smoked corn on the cob.




Video of the Day - Pug Puppy Plays with Rottweiler 

November 13, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 11/13

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!


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!





Homeboy Industries
11:00 - 2:00
Menu
Breakfast & lunch items.  Tacos, chilaquiles, molequiles, vegiequiles, Homeboy Joe's, tingaquiles, carnitaquiles, and other unique cuisine.
 Saffroni
11:30 - 2:00
Cannot find a website.
Persian and Greek specialties.  Gyros and falafels.
Video of the Day - OK Go's White Knuckles (with dogs!)


Trucks for Wednesday 11/12

Another hectic day at the office, so I only have time for a listing.

Rounds Burgers
Steamed Bun Munchies
Prime Time
Pranzo
Hamborghini

November 11, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 11/11

I was out sick yesterday, so I'm playing "catch-up" with everything.  I don't have time for anything but a list.

Grilled Cheese Truck
Streets of Thailand
Kogi BBQ
Steel City Sandwich
Aloha Fridays
Mandoline Grill

November 7, 2014

Trucks for Friday 11/7

Rushed Art Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00

 
Sandwiches, wraps, skewers, fish & chips, empenadas, and coconut shrimp.   









Romolo's Italian Cuisine
11:45 - 2:00
Menu
Breakfast sandwiches, pasta, subs, melts, salads, Panini, wraps and sides.







Saffroni
11:30 - 2:00
Cannot find a website.
Persian and Greek specialties.  Gyros and falafels.










Video of the Day - Pugs at the Beach

November 6, 2014

Trucks for Thursday 11/6

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.







Fish or shrimp tacos, seafood or shrimp cocktails, ceviche, tostadas, stuffed clams, empanadas and garlic shrimp.  Also serving Baja-style chicken tacos, al pastor tacos, and empanadas.






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!





Homeboy Industries
11:00 - 2:00
Menu
Breakfast & lunch items.  Tacos, chilaquiles, molequiles, vegiequiles, Homeboy Joe's, tingaquiles, carnitaquiles, and other unique cuisine.





El Huerfanito
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Mexican fried chicken, taquitos, carnitas, burritos, salads and desserts.







Video of the Day - Pug Video Compilation

November 5, 2014

Trucks for Wednesday 11/5

El Huerfanito
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Mexican fried chicken, taquitos, carnitas, burritos, salads and desserts.
Steamed Bun Munchies
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Fried Chicken, Short Rib, or Pork Belly buns.










Romolo's Italian Cuisine
11:45 - 2:00
Menu
Breakfast sandwiches, pasta, subs, melts, salads, Panini, wraps and sides.








Video of the Day - Very Sleepy Pug Puppy


November 4, 2014

Trucks for Tuesday 11/4

 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.








Rounds Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
 
Lots of unique and speciality burgers, available with beef, turkey, or veggie patties.  House cut French fries.  I recommend the Executive burger.


BLT Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Classic BLT sandwiches, breakfasts, with avocado, and one with veggie bacon.









Video of the Day - Halloween Goth Pug

November 3, 2014

Trucks for Monday 11/3


Keep on Grubbin' 
11:30 -2:00
American Bistro Cuisine.  Grass fed burgers with apple jicama cole slaw and blue cheese, grass-fed beef sliders, pulled pork sandwich with cilantro cole slaw, sliders same way. Chicken pesto sandwich with tomato and provolone cheese, and grilled cheese on tomato basil bread with harvati cheese, cheddar and blue cheese.  Garlic fries, fried spinach and fries for sides.  



The Reuben Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Reuben, Rachel, and pastrami sandwiches.  A variety of melts (tuna salad, cheddar cheese and grilled onions), along with soups, salads, and desserts.




Video of the Day - Bulldog Puppies in a Pile