March 19-20: Food Truck Festival in Redondo Beach

Harbor hosts food truck festival

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A festival of food trucks will arrive in King Harbor this weekend.
If you build it, they will come. If you tear it down, they will still come.
The site of several former restaurants in King Harbor – most recently Valencia – will host a festival of food trucks over four upcoming weekends prior to its demolition later this spring as the future home of the boutique Shade Hotel.
The Food Truck Fest and FUNdraiser, organized by former Hermosa Councilman (and current Barbie Q food truck operator) John Bowler, with Shade owner Mike Zislis, will feature a variety of cuisines and benefit the Redondo Union High School Associated Student Body.
Bowler said Zislis wanted to find a way to give back to the community while utilizing the currently vacant site.
“Mike has got a lot of class and understands community,” Bowler said. “This all dovetails nicely as a win-win all the way around – the schools get some money and the community gets food trucks, which is a bit of a rarity in the South Bay.”
Bowler said there will be off street parking available. “Plus everyone bikes and skates and walks and staggers in that area,” he said. “One of the great things in the South Bay is everything you need is within staggering distance…It’s one of the signs of an enlightened community.”
Hours are 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. the weekends of Feb. 12 and 13, Feb. 19 and 20, March 19 and 20, and April 2 and 3.
Trucks featured include Barbie’s Q, Rosa’s Bella Cocina, No Reservations Catering, Kabob and Roll, Tasty Meat, India Jones, Fishlips, Shrimp Pimp, Bera’s Custom Cheese Steaks, Cool Haus, Babie’s Bad Ass Burgers, and Hungry Nomad. ER

Fullerton: Baconmania, Piaggioonwheels

Corned beef & bacon sliders from BaconMANia
Pork with rosemary & basil from Piaggio on Wheels
Empanadas from Piaggio

The Chuckwagon Stop is still looking for a new home. Tonight the temporary home was at the Robbins Brothers store in Fullerton.

I went to Baconmania for their Corned Beef & bacon sliders for St. Patrick’s Day. Martin got the Pork with Rosemary & Basil (named Cerdo con Calabazas) and Karen picked up her Empanadas.

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Mar 18: San Diego, Food trucks at Fifty Seven Degree

Confirmed: Every 3rd Friday of the Month!

Food Truck Extravaganza 3/18

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Event Information

  • There will be a $2 entrance fee. Guests will receive a ticket which can be used to receive a $2 discount off an alcoholic beverage priced at $10 or more. This beverage must be consumed on property.
  • All children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children 12 and under receive free admission.
  • There will be live music.
  • Restrooms: There are two restrooms located in the building and three located in the parking lot.
  • Transportation/Parking – For the easiest option, we recommend taking the trolley to the Washington Station. There is also ample parking up and down Hancock, India and Washington Streets. Expect minimal walking. Get more details here.
  • You will be required to drink alcohol only in the designated area.

With so much success with our last mobile food gathering and every one of the trucks who showed up running out of food (see videos here), we thought we would do it again…. but BIGGER! That’s right folks, we have begun putting together the new largest mobile food gathering ever assembled in San Diego.
Although our last event was a success, our goal is to make this a regular occurrence. We strive to make any experience you have at 57 Degrees a memorable one. We have looked online at what people liked and what people said we could have done better and have taken notes.  This event will continue to improve each and every time we host it. We encourage you to keep coming back to fiftysevendegrees.com to see our list grow. We prefer you join our newsletter for the latest info on all of our upcoming events and wine specials

Our current list of Mobile Food Trucks for our March 18th event include:

Tabe

Our unique cuisine blends Asian-inspired dishes with a classic Mexican flair to create one of the most unique flavor experiences in San Diego.

 Miho Gastrotruck

 Fresh, seasonal produce sourced as locally as possible. All natural, sustainable meats raised without hormones or antibiotics. Hand crafted street food made from scratch every day…unless it has an*

Sweet Treats

Bringing the best of San Diego’s dessert & bakery shops straight to you! Our Dessert Truck is always stocked with something to satisfy your sweet tooth. From cookies, brownies, cupcakes to cheesecakes, chocolate bombs, parfaits, tiramisu, éclairs and so much more. Oh and don’t forget the chocolate covered bacon, Oreos, Twinkies and strawberries!

Corner-Cupcakes

San Diego’s mobile cupcake shop! They visit various locations in San Diego County every week bringing fresh, baked from scratch cupcakes right to you.

India On Wheels

India on Wheels brings you the flavors of Mumbai to the streets of San Diego. This Indian food truck is sure to have you dancing in the streets

Devilicious

These girls each bring a unique talent and a quick wit to your dining experience, between their twisted humor and eclectic take on comfort food, you’ll be instantly and deviliciously addicted!

Chop Soeey

The “Pig Rig” has all kinds of things for you to try. Like the slow roasted Carnitas tacos with radish and slaw, or how ‘bout some bacon covered curly tail fires dripping with blue cheese so thick you’ll feel like you “need to take a shower” after you eat them. Interested? Check out our catering menus.

Super Q Food Truck

Super Q Food Truck brings to San Diego the the best hickory smoked good BBQ this side of the Mississippi! All-American BBQ with elements of North Carolina, Texas and St. Louis style flavors and influence.

Greasy Wiener

You have to visit The Greasy Wiener truck to fully enjoy the experience. With cameras and speakers, you’ll be introduced to and entertained by up and coming artists in music. Interactive multi media plays an integral part in the The Greasy Wiener experience and you just might find that you and your friends are a part of the broadcast.

Joe’s On The Nose

Whether you’re interested in hot, iced, or blended beverage service, we will work with you to develop a unique menu that is guaranteed to impress your guests. We offer lots of decaf options, including our Hot Chocolate Bar, Smoothie Bars, & Blended Coffee Stations.

Two For The Road

Our menu changes weekly so we may bring all of our favorites for you to enjoy. We’ll always have a special burger, outrageous hot dogs and kicked-up corn dogs. Each week we’ll have a few regional specials like New England Lobster Rolls, Miami Mojito Chicken Sandwiches or Seattle Salmon Burgers. Our truck will also have a great selection of unique and retro sodas and chips to match our menus.

SD Street Eats

Patty Melt

new Dinner venue on Thursdays in Irvine @ UCI

Special Japan Fundraiser at this Friday’s Best Buy TruckSquad meet

A portion of the sales will go to the American Red Cross to help the Japan Quake & Tsunami victims.  Please spread the word to attend this free food event!

Los Alamitos: The Lime Truck, Tropical Shave Ice

If it’s Tuesday, it’s Los Alamitos Din Din a Go Go at 11081 Winners Circle.

Tonight the Lime Truck was celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Corned Beef Hash on mustard grain cabbage. I ordered that, and the “Nice Little Salad” with Fried chicken, and the Lychee Limeaid to drink.

Martin got the Ahi Tuna Poke, Spicy Hanger Steak Taco, and (off the menu) the  Shishito Blistered Peppers.

For dessert…. Tropical Shave Ice!

Corned beef with mustard grain cabbage
Ahi Tuna Poke
The Nice Little Salad with chicken & asiago croutons



Spicy hangar steak taco
Lychee Limeaid
Blistered Shishito peppers

  

Tropical Shave Ice with sweet red beans



Irvine: Barcelona onthego, Rollingsushivan, Tamale

Eggs & Chorizo taco
Crispy shrimp
Spicy tuna chips
Chef Chris demonstrating how to make sushi
The Tamale guy at the Farmers Market

How can anyone stay indoor when living in Southern California? Today Karen, Linda and I met up at OC Great Park.

Barcelona onthego had two new items: Egg & chorizo breakfast tacos and crispy shrimp (which I think is wrapped with prosciutto).

Linda went to the Rollingsushivan and picked up the spicy tuna chips, and we watched Chef Chris demonstrate how to make sushi.

I also went to the Tamale stand and ordered the pork tamale.

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Anaheim: BaconMANia, Rolling Sushi

My parents never had a meal from a Gourmet Food Truck. My dad has a narrow minded view on GFTS.

A few days ago, my mom commented she would like to try Rolling Sushi Van, and fortunately they were at Noble Ale Works tonight.

Baconmania was also at Noble, and to be safe, I ordered the Pork sliders for my dad.

From Rolling Sushi, we ordered the Noble Albacore, The Rolling Ball, Udon (not pictured), Lobster tacos, and (not on the menu) baked Salmon cheeks.



BsconMANia’s pork sliders





The Rolling Sushi Balls



Salmon Cheeks




Noble Albacore



Lobster Tacos



Dad may not be a 100% GFT foodie, but he did like the meal



Costa Mesa: Rancho a Go Go, Swinging Kitchen, Piaggio on Wheels, Morsels Bakery Truck

Pulled pork sliders from Rancho a GoGo
Banana cream puff from Morsels
Dirty Rice from Swinging Kitchen
Tilapia taco from Piaggion on Wheels

Another beautiful day in Southern California, and a reason to find a food truck. Today we went to SoCo in Costa Mesa for brunch.

Martin went to Swinging Kitchen and ordered the Dirty Rice with steak, and a Tilapia taco from Piaggio on wheels.

I went to Rancho a Go Go for the Pork Sliders with slaw, and a Banana Cream Puff for dessert at Morsels Bakery Truck.

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Fullerton: Rolling Sushi Van, Morsels Bakery

Baked Salmon
Sashimi Salad
Dessert Shots from Morsels Bakery Truck
You can spot Martin and Linda in line for their iPad2

Today was the debut of the Apple ipad 2, and Martin wanted one. Fortunately there were food trucks at the Best Buy Fullerton, and lucky for me Rolling Sushi Van was serving non meat items for those observing Lent.

The special taco of the day was the Baked Salmon, which Linda ordered. Martin ordered the Sashimi Salad, and Karen & I ordered our usual Udon (not pictured) before going to Morsels Bakery Truck for our Banana Cream Dessert Shots.

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