Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

November 30, 2012

Trucks for Friday 11/30

Texas Chili Pie Company
11:30 - 2:00
Website with menu

A variety of chili pies made with Fritos, Texas eggrolls, hot dogs and regular or sweet potato tater tots.

Street Kitchen
11:30 - 2:30
Website



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







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


Mexican and American grilled food.  So far, I've only tried the seafood tacos, but they were REALLY good!





Video of the Day - Pug Plays Piano 



November 29, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 11/29

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.





Souper Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

New to Uni!  From the owners of The Green Truck, comes the Souper Truck!  Artisan soups made fresh daily.  Perfect for a dreary day like today.






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 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.





Rollin Rib BBQ Joint
11:30 - 2:30
 Unable to find a menu online

BBQ chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fish, and ribs.  

Corn Heaven
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page

Delicious roasted corn using natural ingredients.








Video of the Day - Black Pug Puppy Head Tilt




November 28, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 11/28

 La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.  Really tasty chicken burrito.







Street Kitchen
11:30 - 2:30
Website


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







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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. 




Video of the Day - Zonked Bulldog

 

November 27, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 11/27

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.









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!



Firehouse Chefs Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Firehouse fusion.  Sandwiches, finger foods, and salads made by firemen, famous for their cooking.







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.




Video of the Day - Black Pug Head Tilt


November 26, 2012

Trucks for Monday 11/26

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


Mexican and American grilled food.  So far, I've only tried the seafood tacos, but they were REALLY good!






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.





Stop Guac and Roll
12:15 - 2:00
Menu


Mexican BBQ.   Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, taquitos, nachos, and flautas, made with your choice of meats.



Video of the Day - Pug Steals Toilet Paper


November 21, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 11/21

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.  Fabulous seasoned fries.






Street Kitchen
11:00 - 2:30
Website


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






Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


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









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.




Video of the Day - Pug Kicks Back


November 20, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 11/20

Texas Chili Pie Company
11:30 - 2:00
Website with menu
A variety of chili pies made with Fritos, Texas eggrolls, hot dogs and regular or sweet potato tater tots.
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.









Firehouse Chefs Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Firehouse fusion.  Sandwiches, finger foods, and salads made by firemen, famous for their cooking.







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.




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.



Flat Iron Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Farm to table fine dining from a truck.  Flat iron steak, pork or dry-aged beef burgers, bacon mac & cheese, fried cauliflower, farmers market salad and shoestring fries.

Video of the Day - After-Thanksgiving Pugs


This will be how my pugs look on Thursday evening.



November 19, 2012

Trucks for Monday 11/19

Belly Bombz
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 Asian-style chicken wings and pork belly sliders.


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!



 La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.  Really tasty chicken burrito.







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.





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.




Video of the Day - Pug v. Baby



November 16, 2012

Trucks for Friday 11/16

Texas Chili Pie Company
11:30 - 2:00
Website with menu

New to Uni!  A variety of chili pies made with Fritos, Texas eggrolls, hot dogs and tater tots.






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.  Fabulous seasoned fries.




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.




Street Kitchen
11:00 - 2:30
Website

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






Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









Video of the Day - Cat Gives Bulldog a Massage


November 15, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 11/15

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!





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.




 La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page
Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.  Really tasty chicken burrito.







The Angry Shrimp
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
A truck dedicated to shrimp po-boys.  Shrimp baskets, mac & cheese, shrimp salad and freshly-made parmesan potato chips.






Video of the Day - Pug Love















November 14, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 11/14

Grill 'em All
11:30 - 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!





Belly Bombz
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New to Uni!  Asian-style chicken wings and pork belly sliders.


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.






South Philly Experience
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Beef or chicken cheese steaks; available Philly, Italian, pizza or buffalo style.  They also have buffalo chicken strips, and fries available plain, with meat and/or Cheez Whiz.. With or without onions.  Your choice of Cheez Whiz, American or provolone.



Angry Shrimp
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
A truck dedicated to shrimp po-boys.  Shrimp baskets, mac & cheese, shrimp salad and freshly-made parmesan 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.




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 - Swinging Pug


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