Month: September 2010

Pomona: Calbi BBQ, & Placentia: The Lime Truck

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We went to the LA County Fair at the Pomona Fairgrounds today.  Admission was only a dollar if you arrived before 1 pm during the Labor Day weekend.  We also decided to have lunch at CalbiBBQ truck instead of the usual fried Fair food.

Wow, a dollar for the LA County Fair!
Calbi BBQ spotted near the Toyota tent!
Steak taco (top) and chicken taco from CalbiBBQ

We left the Fair around 1:30 because it was getting too crowded and hot.  The Lime Truck tweeted they were at the Bruery off Orangethorpe and the 57 freeway, and they were serving up fried chicken, mac n cheese, and smoked salmon.  When we arrived, they only had smoked salmon and so I got that for Martin.

Smoked salmon, flatbread and special sauce from Lime Truck

Santa Ana: Tropical Shave Ice & Oh For Sweets Sakes

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I thought this was going to be a quiet evening until I looked at twitter (darn twitter!) and saw that a few trucks were in downtown Santa Ana tonight.  I quickly changed out of my pajamas (don’t laugh, it was only 7pm) and drove down with my friend Karen.

Martin got a crepe from Crepes Bonaparte, Karen and I got shave ice, and then we went to the Oh For Sweets Sakes for a 6-pack of cupcakes.

My small vanilla with red beans and condense milk shave ice.
various cupcakes from Oh For Sweets Sakes.
From the top, going from left to right:
Birthday cake, Chocolate Mint, Lemon
Lemon drop no frosting, Raspberry, and 50/50 (Orange/vanilla)

Rosemead: Get Shaved

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We started off our day at the Orange International Food Fair and I noticed on twitter that GetShaved was going to be in Rosemead at 2:00, and Diamond Bar at 6:00. 

I was originally planning on going to Diamond Bar, but at the last minute, we decided to drive 40 minutes to Rosemead! We scanned the streets, expecting a big truck, but found instead a food.. van?

So which is better? Tropical Shave Ice or Get Shaved?  You’ll have to chase the trucks and find out for yourself… 

Get Shaved… um, van?
Pineapple with red bean and condensed milk (left) and
Blue Vanilla with red bean and condensed milk. Total for both $6
Very tasty, refreshing but smaller than @TropShaveIce (for the same price)

Fullerton: Piaggio on Wheels

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I told my husband that i was stuffed from my Dos Chinos lunch, so he suggested dinner at Piaggio on Wheels. (I hope you see the irony in that sentence)

They were parked at the Bootlegger’s Brewery in Fullerton, so really, how could I say no? I met my husband at the Brewey and found him inhaling his meal.  I wish I took a picture of my husband’s steak… it was a steak picanha (Brazilian choice steak cut with peppercorn cream sauce).. It was so heavenly and he devoured it before I could say “hey, blog it!”

Since I was not hungry enough for steak, here is what I had… my very light meal:

Fresh coconut to drink. You pick it, Coli will open it!

My light dinner: Caprese empenada (light flaky shell filled with mozzarella, basil and tomatos)

Churros with caramel (dulce de leche) for dessert

Santa Ana: Dos Chinos

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Dos Chinos tweeted they were going to be on 3rd Avenue and Broadway for lunch. That location was just a few blocks from my office.  I rounded up some coworkers and went.  Unfortunately they were running late. Instead of showing up at 11:30, the truck didn’t arrive until noon. Plus the food was cooked to order, so we did not get our food until 12:20.  Our hour lunch ended up being 2 hours! YIKES!
The Garden Grove taco: BBQ Rib, korean style
The taco was missing some… kick.

Vietnamese Pork bellies over rice and fries.
This lunch special was only $7 and I was FULL!

Vancouver: JapaDog

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While on summer vacation, we stopped at JapaDog, a cart located in downtown Vancouver.  While its not quite a food truck, it definitely is a creative way to make a hot dog taste yummy! 

An original JapaDog: The Terimayo with seaweed shavings, teri sauce, mayo
Friendly staff, braving the elements to create a tasty dog!
When in Vancouver, you got to try one!
Multiple locations to serve you (all but 1 are food carts)

Anaheim Farmer’s Market: The Lime Truck

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The Lime Truck made a special appearance at the Farmer’s Market.  The first two times I had LT, I had the ceviche which was so delish!  I was not impressed with the two grilled items, which made me sad.  I guess I need to stick with the fresh items, or seafood items. I heard the fried chicken is delish, so that’s a must try for me.

Pulled pork with smoked gouda cheese panini
A little dry, and a bread was a bit greasy.

Tofu & Kimchi taco (yes its tofu, not potatoes)
Not impressed

Anaheim Farmer’s Market: Crepes Bonaparte

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I went to the Farmer’s Market to get food from the Lime Truck, but my friend wanted me to pick up a Le Classique: Banana, Strawberry, Nutella with Whipped Creme crepe for him.  I did not take a picture of his crepe as it was hot out, and it was melting!!

Find the Crepes Bonaparte truck at the Anaheim Farmers Market every Thursday!

OC DinDinAGoGo: White Rabbit & LomoArigato

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On September 1, 2010, six trucks were at the K1 Racing Speedway for dinner, and nicknamed the event “Din Din A Go Go”. 

Piaggio on Wheels, Dos Chinos, Crepes Bonaparte, Tropical Shave Ice, White Rabbit, and LomoArigato were there.  (Are the names sounding familar now?)  The event was from 5:30-9 pm, and Kogi BBQ pulled up at the end of the parking lot, drawing just a little attention.

It was on this day that I decided to blog about my truck findings, so I only took one picture… the rare OC appearance by White Rabbit, a Filipino-fusion truck and LomoArigato’s menu. 

My hubby and friend are first in line at White Rabbit

Top 3 entrees: $7.00

OC Truck Summit: Lime Truck, SeaBird Truck, Oh For Sweets Sake!

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On Wednesdays, trucks are now converging to Irvine at Teller and Michelson for the “OC Truck Summit”.  On this day, Barcelona on the Go, The Lime Truck, Piaggio on Wheels, Crepes Bonaparte, Oh For Sweets Sake! cupcakes, SeaBirds Truck, Dos Chinos and DanDanBBQ were at this gathering.  I met my sister for lunch (as she works across the street) and we shared a few items

Crab Ceviche w/ tortilla chips by Lime Truck
Very refreshing!

Ultimate Taco by Lime Truck
Delish!
Jack fruit taco (left) and Avocado taco by SeaBirds truck
A little salty
Raspberry w/ creme cheese, Red Velvet, and Almond Joy cupcakes by Oh For Sweets Sake!
I got this for my friends, who loved it