Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

December 30, 2011

NO TRUCKS 12/30

The theme park / tram tour is open, but the production studio is closed today and Monday 1/2/12.  The trucks will be back on Tuesday 1/3/12 and they'll be Kogi BBQ and Knockout Tacos.

Happy New Year!

December 29, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 12/29

Wake N Bake Wagon

10:00 - 2:00
Menu

Breakfast specialties; biscuits & gravy, breakfast burritos, egg sandwiches, hash browns with cheddar cheese and gravy.






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





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!






Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

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







Patty Wagon Burgers
12:00 - 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.



Curb A Peel
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Another yummy truck!  A variety of American and Foreign flavor combinations in sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas and tocadillas.  I've loved everything I've tried so far.








Philly Please
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page



A variety of different Philly Cheese Steak







 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 warm day like today.





Video of the Day -Pugs watch themselves on YouTube

December 28, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 12/28

Knockout Tacos
11:15 - 2:00
Menu

One of my favorite trucks.  Really awesome tacos.  My personal fave is the taco dorado con carne - SO good!  They've got chicken, shrimp, pork belly, tuna, and potato tacos. 






Street Kitchen
11:30 - 2:30
Website

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






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'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.





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.




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.





The Greasy Wiener
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Jersey-style fried hot dogs.  Chicken apple sausage, veggie dogs, and sliders too.  A variety of curly fries available, such as chili-cheese fries, bacon and cheese, buffalo sauce with blue cheese, and nacho fries.



Let's Roll It
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

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





Video of the Day - Too Cute Black Pug Puppy

December 27, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 12/27

I'M ON VACATION THIS WEEK, BUT WILL STILL TRY AND UPDATE MY BLOG DAILY.


Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


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










Asian Cravings
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Asian fusion:  Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.   Edamame, pork & shrimp potstickers, Thai chili salt & pepper chicken wings, lamb, ahi tuna or pulled pork sliders, tacos, jasmine rice bowl or Japanese chicken curry.




Lomo Arigato
12:00 - 2:00
website under construction
menu photos

This truck hasn't been to Uni in a LONG time!  Tasty Asian fusion dishes.







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.





Video of the Day - Angry Pug


December 26, 2011

NO TRUCKS 12/26

The theme park is open, but the studio is closed.  So again, no trucks today.  As of right now, tomorrow will be Kogi BBQ.  

Enjoy the theme park/tram tour and have a great day!

December 23, 2011

NO TRUCKS 12/23/11

Although the Universal theme park is open, the studio is CLOSED.  There will be no trucks today or Monday 12/26. 


Enjoy the theme park and happy holidays!

December 22, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 12/22

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!






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.








Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

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







Patty Wagon Burgers
12:00 - 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 - 2:00
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.






Video of the Day - Pug Christmas photo shoot


December 21, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 12/21

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!






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.





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.





Sura Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Korean rice bowls available with chicken, beef, pork or tofu.  A variety of traditional Korean dishes as well.





Fresh Fries
12:00 - 2:30
menu

First time back at Uni in months!  Sweet potato, curly fries, fries with blue cheese, curry, peanut butter, green chiles, hummus, goat cheese, guacamole, buffalo sauce, grilled onions and hoisin sauce.





No Jodas
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Cuban kitchen on wheels!  Pork and ham sandwiches, croquetas, tazones, papas rellenas, plantains, flan and more!






Le Fashion Truck
11:00 - 2:00
Website

A chance for last-minute gifts.  A mobile boutique featuring clothing and accessories.







Video of the Day - Simon the Pug


December 20, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 12/20

Knockout Tacos
11:15 - 2:00
Menu

One of my favorite trucks.  Really awesome tacos.  My personal fave is the taco dorado con carne - SO good!  They've got chicken, shrimp, pork belly, tuna, and potato tacos. 





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'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.




Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









The Greasy Wiener
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

First time at Uni in MONTHS!  Jersey-style fried hot dogs.  Chicken apple sausage, veggie dogs, and sliders too.  A variety of curly fries available, such as chili-cheese fries, bacon and cheese, buffalo sauce with blue cheese, and nacho fries.




B Sweet Mobile
1:00 - 2:00
About

New to Uni!  Freshly baked cookies, pies, cakes, breads and other sweets.  C'mon!  It's the holidays!  This is not the time to diet!  Enjoy!





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

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans also available covered in milk, dark or white chocolate.  Mmmmm......chocolate....  Perfect for last-minute holiday gifts.






Video of the Day - pug puppies play with their dad



December 19, 2011

Trucks for Monday 12/19

Ranchero Chido
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page
Tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas available with 11 different meats.  They also have vegetarian options and homemade horchata.  I tried a carne quesadilla and it was REALLY good; one of the best quesadillas I've ever had.  CASH ONLY.





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

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



Crepe de Ville
11:00 - 2:00
Menu


A variety of savory and sweet crepes made by masters of French culture and cuisine.  Chicken Béchamel, ham and cheese, spinach, mushroom and cheese, tomato with basil, garlic and olive oil, and an assortment of dessert crepes.





Let's Roll It
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

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





Video of the Day - Pug gets a massage


December 16, 2011

Trucks for Friday 12/16

FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Wake N Bake Wagon 
9:00 - 2:00
Menu

Breakfast specialties; biscuits & gravy, breakfast burritos, egg sandwiches, hash browns with cheddar cheese and gravy.







LUNCH ONLY

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!








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





Glowfish
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Japanese cuisine.  Okonomiyaki, Teppan Yaki, and Katsu.  A wide variety of protein choices; salmon, chicken, beef, pork, tofu, shrimp, scallop, lobster and squid.



Sura Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Korean rice bowls available with chicken, beef, pork or tofu.  A variety of traditional Korean dishes as well.






Ta Bom
12:00 - 2:00
 Menu

Brazilian cuisine.  Tacos, burritos, pastels, coxinhas, hamburgao, Brazilian hot dogs and desserts.  One of the most popular trucks.

Palazzolo's Gelato & Sorbetto
12:00 - 2:00
Truck info
100% fresh all-natural ingredients.  Over 40 flavors on the truck!






Video of the Day - Pug loves Guinea Pig


December 15, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 12/15

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!






Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

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







Asian Cravings
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Asian fusion:  Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.   Edamame, pork & shrimp potstickers, Thai chili salt & pepper chicken wings, lamb, ahi tuna or pulled pork sliders, tacos, jasmine rice bowl or Japanese chicken curry.





Oooh La La Crepes
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Savory and dessert crepes.  Chicken, mushroom, bacon, guacamole and sour cream sauce crepe, smoked salmon and cream cheese crepe, ham and cheese with sour cream sauce.  Dessert crepes include caramel apple, nutella, banana, dark chocolate, lemon, jam, dulche de leche, and s'mores.




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

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







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'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.






Video of the Day - Bulldog with Toddler