Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

December 14, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 12/14

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.





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!



Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









Great Balls on Tires
11:30 - 2:00
Menu



Meatballs from all around the world.  Kobe beef wrapped in bacon, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, and Middle Eastern-inspired meatballs.  One of my favorite trucks.




Video of the Day - Pug puppies kiss

December 13, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 12/13

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.






Dim Sum Truck
11:00 - 2:30
Menu

Dumplings, buns, sides, and desserts.  Try the cheeseburger dumplings!







Video of the Day - Pug attacks TV


December 12, 2011

NO TRUCKS FOR MONDAY 12/12

Universal employee lost iPad at South Weddington Park on 12/8.  If found, please email fabian.castro@nbcuni.com.  Thanks!

NO TRUCKS TODAY DUE TO RAIN. 


December 9, 2011

Trucks for Friday 12/9

NOTE - A Universal employee misplaced his iPad at the park yesterday.  If you found it, please contact me at cindy.peters@nbcuni.com.  Thank you.

The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  REALLY good hot dogs.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, grilled onions, pickles, bacon, potato chips, brie, etc.




Auntie's Fry Bread
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


Native American fusion.  Tacos and desserts made with fry bread.  They were last here in early August.  Really tasty stuff.







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.




Rosa's Bella Cucina
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Hot and cold Italian sandwiches.  Salads, chips and cannolis.  Good stuff!







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 - very tolerant Pug


December 8, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 12/8

BREAKFAST

Gypsy Toast
8:00 - ??
Menu 



Breakfast served all day.  French Toast, Gypsy Toast, French Toast sticks and breakfast burritos.





LUNCH

Lobsta Truck
11:30 - 2:30

New to Uni!  Lobster rolls, crab rolls, clam chowder, lemonade, whoopi pies and ice cream 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!






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

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







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.





Grill 'em All
12:00 - 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.







The Pokey Truck
12:00 - 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 loves Mastiff


December 7, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 12/7

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.





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.
  




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!
 






Video of the Day - Pug meets Duck

December 6, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 12/6

Wake N Bake Wagon
10:00 - 1:00
Menu

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







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. 





Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









The Pokey Truck
12:00 - 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.




Philly Please
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page



A variety of different Philly Cheese Steaks.







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 - Excited dog welcomes soldier home

December 5, 2011

Trucks for Monday 12/5

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.





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.





The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  A co-worker tried one and told me it was the best hot dog he's ever had.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, onions, pickles, bacon, etc.  CASH ONLY.



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






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.





Clean Street Food
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Sandwiches and salads made fresh daily on the truck.  Thai chicken, marinated tri-tip, grilled pork, fried chicken breast, vegan salsa basques on red cabbage salad, crab cake sliders, and Black Angus sliders.  Caesar salad and herbed fries.  Daily dessert specials.  This truck hasn't been to Uni in a few months.  Really good food; give them a try!




Gypsy Toast
11:00 - 2:00
Menu 



Breakfast served all day.  French Toast, Gypsy Toast, French Toast sticks and breakfast burritos.  Special today is a Monte Cristo Sandwich.




Video of the Day - Pug puppies play tug-o-war


December 2, 2011

Trucks for Friday 12/2

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!





The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  REALLY good hot dogs.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, grilled onions, pickles, bacon, potato chips, brie, etc.




Twist Burgers
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Burgers with a variety of toppings; blueberry sauce, fresh-cut figs, caramelized onions, Japanese mayo, mayo aoili or wild mushrooms.  Brie, gorgonzola, cheddar, American and goat cheeses, on flat, ciabatta or burger buns.  They also have hot dogs and grilled sausage over flavored fries.



Slap Yo Mama
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Soul food with Cajun influences.  Jambalaya, wings, Po Boys and Mac 'n' Cheese.  Try the Snoop Dog Cristo - 2 waffles dipped in buttermilk, stuffed with chicken and mac & cheese, then deep fried.  Served with powdered sugar and maple syrup.  Holy cow!




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.





Video of the Day - Pugs doing laps around a table


December 1, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 12/1

Knockout Tacos
11:15 - 2:00
Menu

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






Global Soul
12:30 - 2:30
No website yet. 

American/world fusion.  Louisiana hot link sandwich, veggie pita wrap, sauteed spinach, lamb gyro, New Orleans milk punch French Toast, sweet tea, and the infamous shrimp toastie. 






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
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

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







Fresh and Meaty Burgers
12:00 - 2:00
Fresh & Meaty Menu

I haven't had a chance to try this truck yet, but I hear they're very good.  Large menu of burgers, sandwiches and sides.  Chili Cheese Fritos?  Wow!






Video of the Day - Pug scared of coat, 
Bulldog ambivalent


November 30, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 11/30

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!




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.





The Bun Truck
11:00 - 3:00
Menu

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







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.




Video of the Day - Dog tries to play with cat


November 29, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 11/29

Da Burger Boss
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

A burger you can't refuse.  Available in a variety of combinations such as  bacon, guacamole, blue cheese, Italian sausage, pesto sauce, caramelized balsamic onion reduction, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, chipotle sauce, and roasted red peppers.  They also have chicken, pork or veggie sandwiches.  And yes, they have a burger using a grilled donut for the bun.


The Pokey Truck
12:00 - 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.



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





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.



Auntie's Fry Bread
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Native American fusion.  Tacos and desserts made with fry bread.  They were last here in early August.  Really tasty stuff. 





Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









Video of the Day - Boxer vs. Pug