Before I left Seattle for vacation in Hawaii, I had firmly decided that Original Big Island Shave Ice Co., a food trailer in Kawaihae was on my list to visit. Continue reading Road Trip – Original Big Island Shave Ice Co.
In December 2012, I went to visit the Fish Basket food truck at Chuck’s Hop Shop Greenwood. I remember being really excited since the truck was new and didn’t really have a Seattle route back then. Continue reading Changes for Fish Basket
As always, I found myself regretting that I don’t visit the truck more often. It’s hard to imagine a more flawless grilled cheese. The flavors are expertly paired. The contrast in texture of the toasted bread and soft filling makes an ideal bite. Continue reading Cheese Wizards – Still Casting Spells
Nate, Syd, and crew serving it up (Bread & Circuses) On Saturday, November 28th, Chuck’s Hop Shop Greenwood celebrated Small Business Saturday. Chuck’s partnered with AMEX and food trucks Bread & Circuses, Hallava Falafel, and Wood Shop BBQ to raise money for the Greenwood Food Bank. Hallava Falafel, Wood Shop BBQ, Bread & Circuses all lined up Chuck’s (Greenwood and Central District) is a … Continue reading Recap – Small Business Saturday at Chuck’s Hop Shop
Food Trucks Originally, I planned on attending one day of the Seattle Street Food Festival. So…yeah, I ended up going on Saturday and Sunday. That’s the debauchery and excess that is my life. Street Food Vendors / Seating Area This event had a mellow vibe, food trucks, street food, craft vendors, and music. I find that “food truck events” standing alone can be a bit … Continue reading Recap – 2015 Seattle Street Food Festival
Jemil’s Big Easy in South Lake Union The sight of Jemil’s Big Easy food truck makes me do a double take every time. I’ve been following the truck for years with good reason – the food is amazing! Combine that with great staff and I’ll follow the truck just about anywhere! On Monday, July 27, 2015, I stopped by Kraken Congee to attend Jemil’s pop-up … Continue reading Chef Jemil Aziz Johnson – From NOLA with Love
GaiBox at The Bite of Seattle GaiBox is one of a collection of campers that make up Mobile Mavens. The concept behind GaiBox is chicken and rice. Many cultures have a version of the dish. This version is based on Nong’s Khao Man Gai in Portland, Oregon. I recently stopped by the camper when they were at The Bite. You choose a sauce top off … Continue reading GaiBox | Mobile Mavens
Crowd shot – angle courtesy of short people problems 🙂 I read a number of interesting comments posted by folks who attended this event. Some had a great time; others a terrible time. I understand some of the frustration since I’ve had many of the same concerns over the years. Many concerns could have been mitigated by visiting the Mobile Food Rodeo website. They provide tips … Continue reading Recap – 2015 Taco Libre Truck Showdown
One day, two food truck chefs told me about Seoul Kitchen. That’s not uncommon. What is uncommon is the raving I heard about the food. In the last week, I’ve visited Seoul Kitchen twice. My first visit was at 2nd & Pike. Since I was eating at another truck, I decided to go light, buy a few things, and share with friends. I got Kimchi Fries … Continue reading Seoul Kitchen – Korean Fusion Food Truck
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