Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

November 15, 2013

Trucks for Friday 11/15

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.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.





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.


Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!








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.



Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

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









Sweet E's Bake Shop
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New to Uni!  Fabulous cupcakes, cake pops, whoopi pies, and cookies.






Beth's Beauty Bus
11:30 - 2:30
Website

A mobile cosmetics and aromatherapy store.  Skin care, makeup, beauty tools, sun care, and professional make-up services.
Alegria Bazaar
11:30 - 2:00
Partnering with Beth's Beauty Bus; bringing fashionable clothes, handbags, and accessories.
 
 
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November 14, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 11/14

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!






Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.

Brazilarica
11:30 - 2:00

Brazilian cuisine.  Pork & beans, casseroles, palmitos, stuffed fritters, shrimp and grits, burgers, fries, curry corn, desserts, vegan and gluten-free items.





Fuego Fusion Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 A variety of tacos, made with chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, tilapia, barbacoa, al pastor, meatballs, carne asade, and more!






Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00


A variety of sushi rolls with a Korean twist.  Spicy tuna (Albacore and Yellowfin), in seaweed or soy paper. 
Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.






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.





Recess Ice Cream
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Premium ice cream in a variety of flavors.  Available in banana splits, floats, slushees, with pie or cupcakes, French toast sliders, mochi ice cream, fried tempura ice cream.  Perfect for a hot day like today.



Beth's Beauty Bus
11:30 - 2:30
Website
A mobile cosmetics and aromatherapy store.  Skin care, makeup, beauty tools, sun care, and professional make-up services.
Alegria Bazaar
11:30 - 2:00

Partnering with Beth's Beauty Bus; bringing fashionable clothes, handbags, and accessories.

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November 13, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 11/13

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.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.





Angie's Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Website

New to Uni!  A variety of tasty hot dogs. 









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!
Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!







Red Beanz & Rice
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Soul, Cajun, and more.  Jambalaya, gumbo, mac & cheese, pork chops, wings, catfish, jerk chicken, red beans & rice, and smothered cabbage.  Also serving Willie's Waffles & Chicken; waffles topped with chicken and grits.




Freshology
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Healthy, gourmet, calorie-controlled meals.  Healthy portions, delicious flavors cooked fresh.  Also available for home delivery.







Peaches' Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Smokehouse and Southern Kitchen.  Carolina BBQ.  Pulled pork, country-fried steack, classic burgers, black-eyed-pea veggie burger, patty melts, fried okra spears, mac & cheese, seafood po' boys, and waffle fries.






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November 12, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 11/12

Brazilarica
11:30 - 2:00

Brazilian cuisine.  Pork & beans, casseroles, palmitos, stuffed fritters, shrimp and grits, burgers, fries, curry corn, desserts, vegan and gluten-free items.


 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 Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.

Foodism
11:30 - 2:00
 Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.

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.




Chili Philosopher
11:30 - 2:00
Gourmet chili and cornbread, chili-infused burgers, fries, chicken salad and wraps, and pork and beans.
Fuego Fusion Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

  A variety of tacos, made with chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, tilapia, barbacoa, al pastor, meatballs, carne asade, and more!

Kimbobrex
11:30 - 2:00

New to Uni!  Korean sushi rolls. 

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November 11, 2013

Trucks for Monday 11/11

Slanging Correa
11:00 - 1:30
Menu


New to Uni!  Slanging Corea serves the City of Los Angeles delivering authentic, Korean inspired entrees that are full of fresh, delicious, vibrant flavors satisfying every appetite!  Tacos, burritos, burgers, and dumplings.



 The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cashew cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.  I've tried the Bentley and the Wolfgang and they were both EXCELLENT.





Me So Hungry
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Angus burgers and sliders, popcorn shrimp, Hawaiian sliders, short rib or chicken sliders, sweet potato fries, tuna sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings.
 Bajamar Seafood
12:00 - 2:30
Yelp page (website under construction)
Facebook page

Fish or shrimp tacos, seafood or shrimp cocktails, ceviche, tostadas, stuffed clams, empanadas and garlic shrimp.







 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.






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November 8, 2013

Trucks for Friday 11/8

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.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.





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.


Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!








Rice Balls of Fire
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Great Asian cuisines mixed around to find that unique taste that drives the palate wild.  All rice balls comes with fill ins such as spicy tuna, spicy pork, spam and eggs, Kimchi and many more.





The Hurricane Kitchen
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Ridiculously tasty food.  Salmon, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, catfish, prawns, veggie burgers, and duck.





Fuego Fusion Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
  A variety of tacos, made with chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, tilapia, barbacoa, al pastor, meatballs, carne asade, and more!


Tokyo Doggie Style
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Hot dogs and beef done Asian style.  Curry dog, bacon-wrapped teriyaki dog, beef hoagie, octopus, vegetable rice balls, and aonori fries.






Dogtown Dogs
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

All-beef or soy dogs available in a variety of styles; with egg, bacon, avocado, onions, salsa, jalapeños, chili, nacho cheese, Fritos, slaw or peppers.  They also have a portabello mushroom "cheese steak" sandwich and tater tots.
Beth's Beauty Bus
11:30 - 2:30
Website

New to Uni!  A mobile cosmetics and aromatherapy store.  Skin care, makeup, beauty tools, sun care, and professional make-up services.








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November 7, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 11/7

MTV will be filming an episode of their new reality show competition "House of Food" today at South Weddington Park.  They have reserved the street for 11 trucks.  They should all fit if no cars are allowed to park there.  It will be business as usual for the trucks, but please be aware that with cameras around, customers may make it into some shots.  Bring your friends for a truck-tacular!

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.



Piaggio on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 


New to Uni!  Argentinian cuisine.  Tacos, empenadas, quesadilla, burritos, chicken milanesa, skirt steak, and chimichurri fries.









White Rabbit
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 

Back for the first time in AGES!  Filipino fusion cuisine.  Traditional Filipino food put into tacos, burritos, and bowls.  Really tasty stuff.  They also have white chocolate champorado and red velvet flan.

The Grilled Cheese Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

One of the most popular trucks out there, serving all kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches.  Brie, American, cheddar, goat, Gruyere, blue, and more!  Also available with turkey, pork, onions, avocado, chicken, mac & cheese, bacon, and a bunch of other additions.




Belly Bombz
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
They specialize in Korean inspired wings (6 flavors to choose from bone-in or boneless) along with sliders (crispy pork belly sliders are a top seller).  Sides such as 2 types of fries, bacon fried rice, steamed rice, and a miso citrus slaw that's very refreshing.




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.
 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!





Fish Peddlers
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
New fall menu!  Lobster quesadillas, salmon Moroccan salad, tempura squash, wahoo fish tacos, calamari arrabiata, crab falafel wrap, ginger shitake shrimp rice, garlic tater tots, and grilled corn on the cob.

Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Rice Balls of Fire
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Great Asian cuisines mixed around to find that unique taste that drives the palate wild.  All rice balls comes with fill ins such as spicy tuna, spicy pork, spam and eggs, Kimchi and many more.
Foodism
11:30 - 2:00
 Extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and desserts.

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