Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

February 28, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 2/28

Prime Time Cuisine - Grilled Mexican and American food

Mac-o-licious - a variety of creamy mac & cheese dishes

Crepe de Ville - savory and dessert crepes.  Panini specials today

Streets of Thailand - Thai street favorites and tea

Rollin' Rib BBQ Joint - BBQ favorites

La Boca Madre - authentic Mexican food 




February 27, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 2/27

 I've got the flu, so I'll be out all week.  Back to pics and links to menus next week.

Get Toasted - unique toasted sandwiches

Muscle Monster Meals - lean protein plates with slow-digesting carbs

The Pokey Truck - Hawaiian sushi.

The Dripping Chicken - West Indian cuisine

Great American Burgers -  classic burgers and sliders

Godfather Truck - Italian sandwiches, skewers, and sides

Prime Time Cuisine - grilled Mexican and American food





February 26, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 2/26/13

Patty Wagon Burgers - grass-fed beef burgers.  Better for you and the planet.

Kogi BBQ - Korean/Mexican fusion.  The truck that started it all.

Pranzo Sandwiches - Panini, sandwiches, and salads

Corn Heaven - slow roasted corn, served on its own, or within salads and sandwiches

Steel City Sandwich - sandwiches served Pittsburgh-style.  First time back at Uni in months!


February 25, 2013

Trucks for Monday 2/25

I'm home sick with the flu, so the posts this week will be short.

Prime Time Cuisine - grilled Mexican and American favorites

Stop Guac n Roll - Mexican food made with BBQ meats.  Try to pork nachos!

Godfather truck - Italian sandwiches, skewers, and sides

Muscle Monster Meals - lean protein plates

February 22, 2013

Trucks for Friday 2/22

It's been really busy at work lately, so again, just a listing:

Stop Guac n Roll - Mexican favorites made with BBQ chicken, beef, or pork.  Spicy boneless wings too.

Get Toasted - tasty toasted sandwiches.  Curry chicken BLT is my personal fave

Ludo Truck - Chef Ludo Lefebvre's classic fried chicken and lavender biscuits

Muscle Monster Meals - lean protein plates with 1 scoop of slow-digesting carbs

In-Fusion - Yummy Southwestern cuisine.  Try the Blue Room Burger or the Bloody Mary Tacos

Prime Time Cuisine - classic Mexican and American food

La Boca Madre - Mexican

Rollin Rib BBQ - BBQ favorites

February 21, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 2/21

Another super-busy morning today, so just a list.

Streets of Thailand - Thai street favorites

Crepe de Ville - both savory and dessert crepes, along with baguette sandwiches

In-Fusion - Southwestern flavors

Good Greek Grub - authentic Greek cuisine

Mac-o-licious - six hearty flavors of mac & cheese, along with salads and cornbread


February 20, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 2/20

The Garbage Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 

New to Uni!  Home of the famous trashplate - macaroni salad and home fries, served with your choice of meat.


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.





 Godfather Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page with menu
Italian sandwiches (chicken parm, meatball, chicken milanesa, and steak), skewers, and sides.









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!





 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.





Video of the Day - Puggy Valentine


February 19, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 2/19/13

SUPER busy morning, so just a brief listing.

Streets of Thailand - Thai favorites

Patty Wagon - Grass-fed beef burgers

Corn Heaven - roasted corn with salads and sandwiches

Kogi BBQ - Korean/Mexican fusion

February 15, 2013

Trucks for Friday 2/16

Super busy morning today, so no time for pictures, just a listing.

Get Toasted - toasted sandwiches.  Curry chicken BLT is my personal favorite.

Patty Wagon - grass-fed beef burgers.  Try the La Vie en Rose

Gastrobus - organic local cuisine.  Fabulous pulled pork sandwich.

Great American Burgers - classic burgers.  Haven't had a chance to try this one yet.

In-Fusion - fabulous Southwestern food.  Try the Bloody Mary tacos or the Blue Room burger.

February 14, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 2/14

Crepe de Ville
11:30 - 2:30
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.  Also serving baguette sandwiches.



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!






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


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.




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

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.  The chicken and the seafood tacos are excellent. 





 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.





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 Goes Crazy Watching Action Movie


February 13, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 2/13

In-Fusion
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Southwestern fusion.  Kobe beef burgers and sliders,  pork tacos, veal sausage mini subs, pork gyros, and more!
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.
 




 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!

 Godfather Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page with menu
Italian sandwiches (chicken parm, meatball, chicken milanesa, and steak), skewers, and sides.


Video of the Day - Pug plays with Husky


February 12, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 2/12

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.









Smokin' Willie's BBQ
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

First time back at Uni in over a YEAR!  BBQ favorites.

Mac-O-Licious
11:30 - 2:00
menu
A variety of mac & cheese.  Salads and cornbread as well.








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."




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!






Corn Heaven
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page
Delicious roasted corn using natural ingredients.  Now serving lunch plates featuring chicken with mac & cheese, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches.





Stop Guac and Roll
11:30- 2:00
Menu

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





Video of the Day - Pug v. Paper Towel Roll


Word of advice to pet videographers:  make sure you pick up any 
dog poop before recording. 

February 11, 2013

Trucks for Monday 2/11

LOTS of trucks today.  Let's hope they all find parking!

Pineapple Express
11:30 - 2:00
Website
From Chef Sam Choy.  Known as the “Godfather” of Hawaiian heritage cuisine and its signature poke, Choy provides diners their first opportunity to experience his celebrated food offerings on the Mainland.




MOEggrolls
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Seasonal, local, and kosher ingredients wrapped in a fine eggroll skin and liightly fried.  Chicken and cabbage, potato and truffle, beef tongue and mushrooms, challah with coconut and banana, Matzo ball soup, cole slaw and noodle soup.





GAB Great American Burger) Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Unable to find a photo.  New to Uni!  A new burger truck to hit the streets of L.A.


 La Boca Madre
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

Mexican/Latin American/Asian fusion cuisine.








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.




Stop Guac and Roll
11:30- 2:00
Menu

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



Godfather Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page with menu
Italian sandwiches (chicken parm, meatball, chicken milanesa, and steak), skewers, and sides.









 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.






Corn Heaven
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page
Delicious roasted corn using natural ingredients.  Now serving lunch plates featuring chicken with mac & cheese, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches.




Video of the Day - Pug Meets Duck

P.S.  I do not recommend using a collar on a pug.  They have enough breathing difficulties without a collar pulling on their trachea.  Pugs should always be walked with a harness.

February 8, 2013

Trucks for Friday 2/8


The Bun Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Steamed buns and "sammiches."  Beef, pork, chicken or veggie.  French fries and onion rings deep fried in duck fat - SO good!







In-Fusion
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Southwestern fusion.  Kobe beef burgers and sliders,  pork tacos, veal sausage mini subs, pork gyros, and more.  The Blue Room burger and the Bloody Mary tacos are FABULOUS!






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

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








Video of the Day - Kitten vs. Pug



February 7, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 2/7

Crepe de Ville
11:30 - 2:30
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.  Also serving baguette sandwiches.



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!






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.





Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









In-Fusion
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Southwestern fusion.  Kobe beef burgers and sliders,  pork tacos, veal sausage mini subs, pork gyros, and more.  The Blue Room burger and the Bloody Mary tacos are FABULOUS!
 
Video of the Day - Pug and Great Pyrenees  


 
 

February 6, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 2/6

Very busy morning at work, so just a brief listing for today.

Godfather Truck - sandwiches, sliders, and skewers

Pokey Truck - Hawaiian sushi

Prime Time Cuisine - Mexican and American food

Romolo's Italian - sandwiches, pastas, Panini, and salads

Streets of Thailand - Thai street favorites

Muscle Monster Meals - lean protein and carbs  

February 5, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 2/5

Kings Road Coffee
11:30 - 1:30 
  
New to Uni!  Coffees,  lattes and teas, (hot or iced), espressos, cappuccinos, macchiatos, and hot chocolate.

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.










In-Fusion
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Southwestern fusion.  Kobe beef burgers and sliders,  pork tacos, veal sausage mini subs, pork gyros, and more.  The Blue Room burger and the Bloody Mary tacos are FABULOUS!
Mac-O-Licious
11:30 - 2:00
menu
A variety of mac & cheese.  Salads and cornbread as well.







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.


 


 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!



Rosa's Bella Cucina
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
First time back at Uni in MONTHS!  Hot and cold Italian sandwiches made with ham, prosciutto, turkey, salami, provolone, mozzarella, eggplant, peppers, spinach, artichokes, meatballs, pesto or chicken parmigiana.




Video of the Day - Pug and English Bulldog


February 4, 2013

Trucks for Monday 2/4

Belly Bombz
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 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.





Godfather Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page with menu

Italian sandwiches (chicken parm, meatball, chicken milanesa, and steak), skewers, and sides.








Corn Heaven
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page
Delicious roasted corn using natural ingredients.  Now serving lunch plates featuring chicken with mac & cheese, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches.




Video of the Day - Pug v. Laser