New Years Block Party will not be held at OC Fair

Dec 31, 2013 OC Fair New Year's Eve Block Party Location: Event Description: The OC Fair New Year’s Eve Block Party will not be returning this year. After three years of having this event, we found that while Block Party was a fun event for us to plan, and an entertaining event for our guests to attend, it did not meet the measure of success needed in order to continue. We look forward to seeing you at the annual OC Fair and any of the other events that take place at the OC Fair & Event Center. Please visit our calendar of events for more information on our year-round events program

Halloween Gathering Spots

Need to find a food truck on Halloween?  Here's a few tweets I found:

2NITE 5:30 - 8:30p Calvary Night w/ @NWAtruck @piaggioonwheels @StuffNItBurgers @tamarindotruck @mytornadopotato 1010 N Tustin Av #SantaAna
— Bryan Tsunoda (@btsunoda) October 31, 2013

10/31 lunch @burnttoacrisptx @StreetsofThai @foodismtruck @TheFishPeddlers 10600 Bluffside Dr., Studio City, X from Universal Studios Gate 2
— Cindy Peters (@UniFoodTrucks) October 31, 2013

2day lunch at Pennsylvania & 26th #SantaMonica 12-2pm. Dinner at @ZonaRosaCoffee @PasPlayhouse 15 South El Molino Av. #Pasadena 6pm-10pm.
— Jogasaki Burrito (@JogasakiBurrito) October 31, 2013

Innovations Academy Thu, October 31, 5-8:30pm @calbibbq @ofoodtruck @pierogitruck1 @myurbaneats @sliderhouseco @superqfoodtruck @mangiatruck
— CurbsideBites (@CurbsideBites) October 31, 2013

Halloween lunch locations are here! Tonight there are gatherings downtown and in Scripps Ranch. http://t.co/csxfNg2lRI
— SDFoodTrucks (@SDFoodTrucks) October 31, 2013

2NITE join us at @ALFCrancho 10900 Civic Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga 5-9pm #trunkntreat #games #candy #familyfun #hayrides #facepainting
— My Delight Truck (@MyDelightTruck) October 31, 2013

TODAY Blocktober @Saddleback http://t.co/nNhOpj8B2s Fri Night Abbot Kinney! Sat @ie_foodtrucks Cal Baptist Homecoming http://t.co/ZEVewLLI6G
— chunknchip (@chunknchip) October 31, 2013

FunFest in Yorba Linda 10/31 (5-9pm) w/@mytornadopotato @BrcelonaOntheGo @spudrunners @garlicscape http://t.co/sOz0B45bEr
— Friends Church (@friendschurchyl) October 31, 2013

2NITE 5-9p @beachtrucks 1/2 w/ @GreekFoodTruck @CurrywurstTruck @recesstruck 4101 Admiralty Way #MarinaDelRey
— Bryan Tsunoda (@btsunoda) October 31, 2013

RT @TheBobaTruck: USC today 12-3PM.. then we're heading out to Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos for a carnival at 5:30-9PM!
— ♥The Food Trucker♥ (@thefoodtrucker) October 31, 2013

Lunch today in Burbank! 3300 Warner Blvd, 11:30am-2pm! Dinner at SouthBay Community Church Harvest Festival! 2549 W 190th St, 5:30-8:30pm!
— Mandoline Grill (@MandolineGrill) October 31, 2013

@OCFair, 11-2: @CMLobster, @TheBurntTruck @Doschinos @grlldcheesetruk @dogzillahotdogs @slummingourmet @piaggioonwheels @FrontPorchPops
— piaggio on wheels (@piaggioonwheels) October 31, 2013

Nov 3: Downey, Dia de los Muertos

Nov 10: Universal Studios, weSPARK Run/ Walk

Experience the World Famous Universal Studios Backlot as you get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour! Join hundreds of runners and walkers as they pass several recognizable landmarks such as Wisteria Lane, Jaws Lake, Little Mexico and European Village! See surprises around every corner with live interactive performances along the course by real Hollywood actors, visit the newly expanded Expo and eat from one of L.A.'s hottest Food Trucks! Sign up TODAY for weSPARK's 5th Annual 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk or become a Virtual 'Online Runner'! 100% of the proceeds raised benefit area families whose lives have been touched by cancer. Important Information: *There will be no race day registration. Registration ends on Nov 9th at 5pm. *In addition to the registration fee, there is a $60 minimum fundraising requirement for all participants. *We are limited to 1,500 registrations - register early to ensure your spot! *Course route is subject to change due to Backlot filming *There will be FREE parking! Arrive early to allow time for shuttle. *FREE bag drop at Expo. *Strollers are welcome! *Sorry, no dogs are allowed at this event. *Each person will receive a Cool T-shirt

, Medal and an Awesome Goodie Bag filled with a Total Woman Gym & Spa pass, Hubert's Lemonade, a FREE Bondi Band, Rishi Tea Sachet, Earth Balance Vegan Popcorn, a Larabar Energy Bar, an Equal Exchange Chocolate Raisin Geo Bar, Food Should Taste Good Natural Tortilla Chips, Coupons & More!

Endurance Sports Photo will be at this year's Run/Walk! After packet pick-up, be sure to register your bib number and email address to identify your photos.

For additional information, see our Registration & Fundraising FAQ and Event FAQ.

This event will happen RAIN OR SHINE
Event Location: Universal Studios Backlot

Need directions? Click here for a map
Event Schedule:

Packet Pick-Up Location: Sport's Authority 13730 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Saturday, 10am - 4pm	11/9/2013
Check-In and Event Day Packet Pick-Up 6am - 8am	11/10/2013
Vendor Expo and Food Trucks 6am - 11am	11/10/2013
5K Run & 10K Run/Walk Start Time 8am	11/10/2013

Fees:

5K Walker: $40.00 5K Walk

5K Runner: $40.00 5K Run

10K Runner: $40.00 10K Run

Virtual "Online Runner": $30.00 Take a cyber stroll with us as an at-home participant! *All Virtual "Online Runners" receive an Event shirt. *Virtual runners are not required to raise a minimum. However, for every $100 raised, you will receive a $20 Sport's Authority gift card!

Nov 9: Las Vegas StrEATS

Nov 8: Industry, Food Truck Festival

We raise funds and awareness for children's hospitals, which in turn funds medical care, education & research that saves & improves the lives of children.

Mission

 

We raise funds and awareness for children's hospitals, which in turn funds medical care, education & research that saves & improves the lives of children.

 

Company Overview

At Children's Hospitals National Foundation we are committed to the health and well-being of children. As a united team we raise funds and awareness for our hospital partners, while making sure that funds raised in the community stay within the community. Providing unrestricted funds to our hospital partners, so that it is used where it is most needed.

 

Description

Children's Hospitals National Foundation was established to comfort, encourage and serve children who are hospitalized by providing enriching and inspirational activities and fellowship opportunities for them, with the objective of motivating, encouraging, inspiring and improving their outlook and quality of life during their hospital stay; to provide financial assistance for hospitalized children where the costs of necessary life-saving medical treatment would be prohibitive for the children.

 

General Information

Whether they suffer from common childhood afflictions like the flu, asthma and broken bones, or fight bigger challenges like birth defects or cancer, Children’s Hospitals National Foundation will do everything possible to motivate, encourage, inspire, nurture, protect the health and well-being of children.

These kids aren’t in faraway countries or from opposite sides of the nations, they’re in your community. They may even be your own children.

Nov 1 and 2: Santa Anita, Breeder's Cup

Santa Anita Race Track is home to the Breeder's Cup.  Food trucks will be at this event. Here's what I found on twitter:

For the foodie at heart, #BC13 will also have Taste of L.A. running both days at Seabiscuit Court with the finest in So-Cal cuisine!
— Santa Anita Park (@santaanitapark) October 31, 2013

Taste of L.A. participants will include standouts @GoodieGirlCooks, @BlingDumpling, @coolhausLA, @CurrywurstUS, and @komodofood! #BC13
— Santa Anita Park (@santaanitapark) October 31, 2013

Wed + Thurs: Los Angeles, Lunch a La Park

TWO LOCATIONS: Olive Court (between Grand and Hill) & Marketplace (between Spring and Broadway) 200 North Grand Avenue Los Angeles,CA 90012
USA

Every Wednesday and Thursday, come into the sunshine and enjoy everyone’s favorite time of the workday - the mighty lunch. Trucks will be parked in two locations in the park; on Olive Court (between Grand and Hill) and the Marketplace (between Spring and Broadway) with easy access for jurors, local employees, and all park users.

SCHEDULE:
THURS OCT 31
Olive Court / A SURFER TACO / TA BOM BRAZILIAN JOINT
Marketplace / THE WING JOINT / THE CHILI PHILOSOPHER

WED NOV 6
Olive Court / MANGIA RISTORENTE ON WHEELS /  BERLIN FAMOUS SAUSAGE
Marketplace / ME SO HUNGRY / THE GRUB CART

THURS NOV 7
Olive Court / CANVAS FOODS LA /  SLAMMIN SLIDERS
Marketplace / HURRICANE KITCHEN /

WED NOV 13
Olive Court / STEAMY BUN TRUCK /  THE GREEN TRUCK
Marketplace / THE GRUB CART / THE SCHMUCK TRUCK

THURS NOV 14
Olive Court / THE SCHMUCK TRUCK /
Marketplace / MANDOLIN GRILL  / NU NU ORLEENS

WED NOV 20
Olive Court / NO JODAS KITCHEN /  A SURFER TACO
Marketplace / THE GRILLED CHEESE TRUCK /

THURS NOV 21
Olive Court / TRAILER PARK TRUCK /  CORN HEAVEN
Marketplace / THE GREASY WIENER / BORDER GRILL TRUCK

Food Drive thru Nov 24 at OC Great Park

Food trucks are at the Farmer's Market every Sunday.
Bring your canned goods and enjoy the GFTS

Nov 16: Long Beach, Folk Revival Festival

Tickets: http://www.folkrevivalfestival.com/tickets/

Food trucks: http://www.folkrevivalfestival.com/food-trucks/

FRIDAY, Food Trucks at Best Buy Fullerton

For up to date information, click here

Best Friday Night food truck gathering in the OC
Sample of trucks you can find...
The Lime Truck
Barcelona on the Go
Ragin Cajun
Sexy Burger
Crepes Bonaparte
Baconmania
Viking truck
The Burnt truck
Flavor Rush
Grilled Cheese Truck
Kala Truck
Babys Badass burgers
Bakery truck
Front porch pops

Curbside Bites GFT locations in OC | LA | SD

Orange County Locations
Canyon High School [Fundraiser to Benefit CHS Band Program]
> Tuesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
220 S Imperial Hwy, Anaheim, CA 92807

Trabuco Hills High School [Fundraiser to Benefit THHS Baseball Program]
> Wednesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
27501 Mustang Run, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

San Clemente High School [Fundraiser to Benefit SCHS Band Program]
> Wednesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673

Laguna Hills High School [Fundraiser to Benefit LHHS Vocal Music Program]
> Thursdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
25401 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Downtown Fullerton First Friday Art Walk
> First Friday of Each Month 6pm - 10pm
115 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832

Downtown Fullerton Mercantile Flea Market
> First Saturday of Each Month 10am - 2pm
115 S Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832

Los Angeles County Locations
Pomona Fairplex
> Thursdays 5:30pm - 9pm (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, re-opens February 2014)
1101 W McKinley Ave, Gate 1, Pomona, CA 91768





HELP SAVE THE SAN DIEGO FOOD TRUCKS!
Sign the petition:
http://www.change.org/petitions/city-of-san-diego-keep-food-trucks-in-san-diego


San Diego County Locations
MCAS Miramar [Military Base Access Required]
> Mondays - Fridays 10:30am-2pm / Saturdays & Sundays 11am-2pm
Elrod Ave & Gonsalves Ave, San Diego, CA 92126

MCRD [Military Base Access Required]
> Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30am - 1:30pm
3800 Chosin Avenue, San Diego, California 92140-5196

Mira Mesa High School [Fundraiser to Benefit MMHS Football Program]
> Mondays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
10510 Reagan Road San Diego, CA 92126

Downtown San Diego Civic Center
> Tuesdays 11am-2pm (SHUT DOWN by the City of San Diego until further notice)
3rd Ave & B St, San Diego, CA 92101 (parking lot across from Civic Center)

South Park
> Tuesdays 5:30pm-8:30pm
3030 Grape St, San Diego, CA 92102

La Mesa Best Buy
> Tuesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
8401 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 91942

Downtown San Diego Lunch
> Wednesdays 11am - 2pm
Entire Block of B Street between India and Columbia, San Diego, CA 92101

Westfield Mission Valley (SHUT DOWN by the City of San Diego until further notice)
> Wednesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108

CSU San Marcos
> Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm
290 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Innovations Academy [Fundraiser to Benefit Innovations Academy General Fund]
> Thursdays 5pm - 8pm
10380 Spring Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131

Downtown San Diego Dinner
> Thursdays 5:30pm - 9pm
Entire Block of J Street between 3rd and 4th Streets, San Diego,  CA 92101

Kettner Nights In Little Italy
> Second Friday of Each Month 6pm - 9pm
2310 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Torrey Pines State Beach
> Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 2pm
12500 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego CA 92037

The New Children’s Museum
> Second Sunday of Each Month 12pm-3pm
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Wednesdays: Cal State San Marcos

Food Trucks every Wednesday 6-9pm,

Barham Dr, outside of The QUAD housing.

Nov 1: Las Vegas: First Friday

First Friday is upon us once again!

This Friday, November 1, First Friday Las Vegas reminds its loyal patrons to be grateful for the community we live in that comes together to make this event happen month after month. Enjoy the many artist and musician’s talents at the festival, indulging in delicious foods and exploring 18b, The Arts District.

This month, be grateful, give back and celebrate community with free art, green living and activities for the entire family!

Nov 1: First Friday Westchester

Yikes, it's Halloween week and First Friday!

 

The 87th Street Merchants Group is partnering with Westchester First Fridays at the Triangle this month in a canned food drive to benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Bring a canned food item, and be entered into a raffle to win prizes and discounts from the food trucks and merchants!

 

Roll'n Lobster is first to announce they will participate in this great cause. So don't forget this Friday, Nov 1, we switch to winter hours of 4-9p, but 87th Street, 90045 is the place to be.

Canyon Food Truck Tuedays

OCTOBER 29 is Canyon Food Truck Tuesday, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We've got something for everyone!

-Crepes Bonaparte
-A Bite Truck
-Ragin Cajun
-The Flip Truck
-Flavor Rush Truck
-Sweet Lou's BBQ

Detailed information available at this link:...
http://www.canyonregiment.com/GWR/Food_Trucks.html

Canyon High School is located in Anaheim Hills at 220 S. Imperial Hwy.

The Chili Philosopher schedule

SAVE SAN DIEGO FOOD TRUCKS

Save The Food Trucks In San Diego
"New Mayor, New Rules," at least that's what the city of San Diego has to say when it announced that the city of San Diego will be shutting down any and all food trucks that operate on private property in the city, which accounts for over 75% of all food truck operations in San Diego.

In late 2012, the the City of San Diego Code Enforcement Division made an attempt to shut down any and all food trucks operating on any piece of private property.  The division stated they were getting a lot of pressure from restaurants complaining about the trucks and were going to view food trucks as a non-approved use of private property.  For a short while the Enforement Officers went on a Witch hunt to shut down any food truck operating on private property until a group of food trucks banned together and threatened a lawsuit for anti-competitive business pratices and targeting minority owned businesses.

Once threatened with a lawsuit, the previous Mayor met with food truck owners and Code Enforcement to put any closures on hold until the City ammended its food truck regulations to allow food trucks to operate on private property just as they have been allowed to do for over 20 years.

Unfortunately, since Interim Mayor Todd Gloria took office, the City has decided to turn its back on their previous promise and shut down small businesses run by San Diego locals and minorities who operate food trucks throughout the city.   We believe the city needs to be held accountable to their promise and needs to stop trying to destroy an industry that consumers love  Rather, we ask that they support local small business growth in San Diego.  We believe consumers have a right to eat the food they love.  Show your support for your favorite neighborhood food truck by signing this petition.  From gourmet food trucks you've seen on your favorite Food Network shows to your favorite taco truck, we need your support to keep serving local fresh food.

Click here: http://www.change.org

By signing this petition you are letting the mayor's office and all City Council know that food trucks have a right to operate on private property within the city.  You are also supporting the idea that the city needs to be held accountable to promises they have made to small business owners within the city of San Diego.

To:
Todd Gloria, San Diego City Council District 1
Sherri Lightner, San Diego City Council District 1
Kevin Faulconer, San Diego City Council District 2
Myrtle Cole, San Diego City Council District 4
Mark Kersey, San Diego City Council District 5
Lorie Zapf, San Diego City Council District 6
Scott Sherman, San Diego City Council District 7
David Alvarez, San Diego City Council District 8
Marti Emerald, San Diego City Council District 9

I support food trucks being allowed to continue to operate on private property within the city of San Diego.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

Piaggio on Wheels

Here's something different!

Tofu Quesadilla

Halloween Foodtacular at OC Fair

Be on TV: Eat Street on location in SoCal

Eat St. On Location: California Dreaming

Most people go to Los Angeles seeking fame and fortune. We’re going seeking ramen burgers and homemade pierogies. Come along for the ride as we cruise into the City of Angels to visit some of L.A.’s most talked-about food trucks. It’s a West Coast food fest you won’t soon forget.

Image courtesy of www.facebook.com/MOEggrolls
MOE Deli
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Location: 12200 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Filming time: 12:00 p.m.
MOE stands for Montreal Open-ended Eggrolls, but Chef Michael also calls his cuisine “Jewnese”. Inspired by the intermingling Chinese and Jewish food scenes in his native Montreal, Chef Michael and his hilarious wife Emily are invigorating L.A.’s street food scene one totally unique deep-fried pastrami sandwich at a time!

Image courtesy of www.moeggrolls.com

What they will cook for us:
The Big MOE: Char-siu BBQ brisket with a mango, carrot, red onion slaw with sambal for a bit of spice deep-fried to order and served with a house-made chinese aoili for dipping. The brisket is braised in garlic, ginger, five- spice, soy sauce and various asian sauces and slow-cooked for four hours.
The Reuben: Sliced pastrami on MOE slaw, served with housemade Russian dipping sauce. A total reinvention of the classic pastrami sandwich.

Image courtesy of www.atwatervillagefestival.com

Me So Hungry
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Location: 11766 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Filming time: 12:00 p.m.
Ramen burger! Need we say more? Designed as a burger that tastes exactly like a steaming hot bowl of ramen, this signature dish is not to be missed! The rest of the Me So Hungry menu rides that LA-line between sinfully delicious street food and cuisine for the more beach-body-minded. Regardless of which camp you fall into, you’re sure to find something that will make your mouth happy.

Image courtesy of www.facebook.com/mesohungrytruck

What they will cook for us:
The Ramen Burger: The spicy miso shiitake ramen burger comes with a perfectly cooked angus patty, a secret spicy miso reduction demiglaze, seasoned shiitake mushrooms, a blend of greens, and a slice of hard boiled egg all nestled between two (grilled) ramen noodle buns. Includes a hot side of spicy miso ramen broth for dipping.
KTM Sliders: Marinated shortribs with pepper jack cheese, crispy onions and spicy creme fraiche on brioche buns. KTM stands for Kitchen-To- Mouth and they mean it!
PB&J Burger: Peanut butter, jelly, sriracha, bacon and cheddar slider on a brioche bun. This fun, clever twist on a classic is a signature dish!
#SALMONADOROLL: Sustainable salmon grilled with a ginger-miso aioli and micro greens on an artisanal lobster roll.

Posted By Ryan Murphy on October 25, 2013

Labels: Burger Monster, California, cooking, Cooking Channel, Eat St., filming, food cart, Food Network Canada, food truck, Irvine, James Cunningham, Los Angeles, Me So Hungry, mobile cuisine, on location, orange county, paperny entertainment, Steel City Sandwich, Street Food, TV

Nov 30: SF Food Truck Chowder Festival

SF Food Truck Chowder Festival

Come join us for the first annual San Francisco Chowder Festival at SoMa StrEat Food Park.  There will be plenty of food trucks all serving their own variation of the famous chowder soup, as well as drinks of course and regular menu items!

Where:  SoMa StrEat Food Park, 428 11th St., San Francisco
When:  Saturday, 11am-8pm, November 30th 2013

Get your tickets here: https://sfchowderfestival.eventbrite.com/

Food Trucks

333 Truck
Bao & Bowl
Blast Off
Boardwalk Eats
Chutney Mary’s
Gold Rush Eatery
Gyros on Wheels
Hongry Kong
Licensed 2 Grill
Madd Mex Cantina
Road Dogs
Rocko’s Chocolate Tacos
Saruno Burger

Siva Indian Truck

Speedy Panini

Swifty Sweets

The Fish Taco Wabo

Yummi BBQ