I will be away for a little bit, so check the calendar of events for food truck locations near you.
Category: * Food truck news*
Thursdays: Narbonne High is now run by @H_C_F_T
As of October 1, there’s been a change of operations at the Narbonne High food truck gathering on Thursdays. Formerly run by Street Food Events, this lot is now run by the Chamber of Commerce, and apparently, the Deli Doctor.
ATTN: ALL FOOD TRUCKS
As of October 1, 2015, ALL payments will now be paid through The Chamber. Any and all questions must be addressed to Joeann Valle 310-430-8658
Booking Managers: Steve Baggin: sbaggin@icloud.com and Matthew Koven: thedelidoctor@gmail.com
According to @H_C_F_T twitter account (awful twitter handle, by the way. Hate the underscores), it is now:
Gourmet food truck lot operated by the Harbor City/Harbor Gateway Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Narbonne High School, located at 24337 Western Ave 90501 from 5:30-9p
For food truck updates, follow the tweets at : https://twitter.com/H_C_F_T
Costa Mesa: Thursday lunch trucks
Watermark Wednesdays, Costa Mesa
Watermark Wednesdays at Watermark OC Church
3186 PULLMAN ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626
6 Sessions, Oct. 7th —Nov. 11th
Watermark Wednesdays will feature the video series Confident Parenting with Dr. Jim Burns.Let’s be honest, as parents, the majority of us need guidance. We have good intentions, but daily frustrations and ongoing struggles might be evidence that we were better prepared to drive a car or pursue our career than raise little human beings.
To counter the usual trial-and-error method of parenting, Dr. Burns offers time-tested advice and strategies for today’s busy families. Infused with his signature candidness and practicality, each session explores a different aspect of parenting — from breaking generational chains of dysfunction and creating a warm atmosphere at home to handling discipline issues and blessing your children with a legacy of faith. Table group discussions will reinforce the basics of good parenting and provides a foundation for developing your own family plan. Learn how to make a positive difference in your family in order to be the parent you need, and want, to be. $25 one time fee for childcare / $20 for materials.
Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00pm / Full Childrens and Youth Programming too.
FOOD TRUCKS TOO
Food trucks will arrive at 5pm and stay as long as there’s a line. Bring your own food or purchase from a truck.
New look for @Angieswieners
New look, truck and website for Angie’s http://angieswieners.com
Free ice cream at @CrepesBonaparte
Creating Jobs for Veterans at The Grilled Cheese Truck
Fantastic article by the OC Weekly!
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| The Grilled Cheese Truck and OC Rescue Mission |
| Veteran Sun Elder prepares food for the new Grilled Cheese Truck! |
Earlier in 2015, The Grilled Cheese Truck donated to the Orange County Rescue Mission, a non-profit organization helping the homeless become self-sufficient. Later, Tustin Buick GMC and the American Food Truck Group president Mark Parkinson connected with Rescue Mission president Jim Palmer and proposed a collaboration: in the Rescue Mission’s 4,879 square-foot kitchen, they would train veterans to run a new Grilled Cheese Truck operation, and they would get paid more than minimum wage. Having spearheaded an initiative for veterans a few years back, Palmer loved the idea. Soon after, the veterans began training in the kitchen.
“This is the first time we’ve done something like this, especially when it comes to the mobile aspect of the retail operation,” Palmer says. “Housing, mental health services, and employment services are the most important things veterans need to get back on their feet but, as for employment, there are a lot of homeless veterans who can get jobs but can’t hold them. We want to help them become self-sufficient.”
Palmer notes that Orange County has the sixth largest concentration of veterans in the country. In addition, a study released this year says many veterans who leave the military and relocate to Orange County are not prepared to transition into jobs. There are several reasons why: some come into the workforce without permanent housing and unmet physical and psychological health problems; often times, they may face legal and financial issues. The study states that there is no single veteran support agency that adequately addresses veterans’ comprehensive needs.
“The veterans are very excited about the opportunity, and knowing that this partnership has a focus on permanency for them,” Palmer explains. “They’re excited to learn new skills.”
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| The Grilled Cheese Truck and OC Rescue Mission |
| The team prepares to load food onto the truck |
Casey Chamberlain, a veteran who was stationed in Afghanistan and has been living at the OC Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope for three months, says he’s been enjoying his training period as a cook at The Grilled Cheese Truck. His favorite part of the job is going to different places with the truck he normally wouldn’t go to. So far, the truck has shown up at different churches and the OC Fair.
As for the menu, melts will be served with a selection of cheeses (gruyere, brie, habanero jack, American, sharp cheddar, and sun-dried tomato goat cheese) and meats like barbecue smoked pork. Sweeter melts with Nutella, toasted marshmallows, brown butter apples, and more.
“We anticipate using this as a model of operation to later expand across Rescue Mission branches nationwide,” Palmer says.
The Grilled Cheese truck is currently having soft opening runs but has not set an official grand opening date yet.
Email: khoang@ocweekly.com.
GFT Highlight: Mandoline Grill, Vietnamese Cuisine
Mandoline Grille has been a Los Angeles food truck since 2010, which I consider to be one of the few remaining “veterans” rolling in Southern California. If you are a vegan and / or a fan of Vietnamese food, give her truck a try. Follow them on twitter: @MandolineGrill
Below is this week’s schedule, and a bio from their web site:
| M | T | W | Th | F | S | Sn |
| September 21
Lunch West LA: |
September 22
Lunch Culver City: |
September 23
Lunch North Hollywood: |
September 24
Lunch Burbank: |
September 25
Lunch : |
September 26
Lunch : |
September 27
No Lunch : |
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Dinner Los Feliz: |
Dinner Highland Park: |
Dinner : |
Dinner : |
No Dinner : |
No Dinner : |
No Dinner : |
Owner Mong Skillman grew up eating traditional bánh mì sandwiches and bowls of bún thịt nướng, both as a daughter and regular customer at her mother’s Vietnamese restaurant in Honolulu’s Chinatown. Believing that her mother’s cuisine was far too flavorful to be kept an island secret, she left her day job in LA in 2007, and returned to Hawaii to study in her mother’s kitchen, determined to bring her family’s light, bright and savory dishes to the masses.
With no written recipes, Mong shadowed her mother, learning to taste by palate and taking vigorous notes that she brought back to LA to tweak, refine and make her own. A couple years later, she had come up with a menu that incorporated her mother’s culinary essence, while using less oil, little fat and absolutely no MSG.
Then she gave herself the ultimate challenge: making tasty options that were 100% vegan…even the “fish” sauce.
In the fall of 2009, Mandoline Grill launched at the Verdugo Bar in Glassell Park. For these first few months, Mong supplied her own fryers, toaster oven, and coolers, basically throwing a backyard cookout at the beloved Eastside bar. As support grew, Mong started riding shotgun and working shifts on the Dosa Truck, just to get a hang of the food truck life before hitting the streets in her own truck this past February 2010.
Now Mong has the privilege of introducing her mother’s inspirational flavors to LA (and beyond!) as she drives the Mandoline Grill truck from Orange County to Echo Park to Santa Monica, offering fresh, crisp vegan and carnivore-friendly bánh mì sandwiches, and of course, her mother’s famous bún thịt nướng noodle bowls.
Nov 14: Silverado, Cali Uncorked
CALI UNCORKED presented by Harrah’s Resort of Southern California -Craft Beer, Wine, Food, Music & Comedy Festival-
Brew Ha Ha Productions & Synergy Global Entertainment
Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (PST)
Off-Duty Firefighters will pour beer and wine for you and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund.
CALI UNCORKED FEATURES:
- UNLIMITED CRAFT BEER AND ARTISAN WINE TASTINGS from 1pm – 4pm, music and comedy lasts until 7pm.
- Live music from Rebelution, Collie Buddz, Matt Costa & Tom Curren on the music stage
- Funny or Die’s Comedy stage hosted by the Irvine Improv w/ local and nationally known stand-up comedians
- 100’s of California Craft Beers & California Wines, unlimited tastings from 1pm – 4pm
- Gastro pub bites, pop-up restaurants and food trucks
- Commemorative Festival Glass included
- Craft Beer & Wine Seminars by renowned expert Sommeliers & Cicerones
- Gray Cloud Cigar Lounge with Cigar, Beer and Wine Pairing Experts
- Festival Attractions and Games
- Designated Driver discounted admission available at the door!
TONS OF GREAT FOOD VENDORS & TRUCKS WILL BE SELLING THEIR BEST!
The event will be held at beautiful Oak Canyon Park, centrally located in Silverado near Irvine Lake, less than 20 minutes from downtown Irvine!
GENERAL ADMISSION – 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$45
- Unlimited Craft Beer & Wine tastings from 1pm-4pm, music and comedy lasts until 7pm
- Commemorative Festival Glass
- Full day of live music and comedic entertainment
VIP *early entry* – 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$65 *Limited availability*
- Unlimited Craft Beer & Wine tastings from noon-4pm, music and comedy lasts until 7pm
- One Hour Early Entry
- Commemorative Festival Glass
- Full day of live music and comedic entertainment
VIP Lounge – 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$99 *Limited availability*
- Unlimited Craft Beer & Wine tastings from noon-4pm, music and comedy lasts until 7pm
- One Hour Early Entry
- Commemorative Festival Glass
- Full day of live music and comedic entertainment
- Premier Admission Private parking lot
- Premier Admission Private restrooms
- Premier Admission to the relaxing Harrah’s Lounge featuring exclusive beers & wines, shaded lounge style seating and a great view of the music stage.
VIP *Band Meet & Greet* – 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$199 *only 50 spots will be available*
- Unlimited Craft Beer & Wine tastings from noon-4pm, music and comedy lasts until 7pm
- One Hour Early Entry
- Commemorative Festival Glass
- Full day of live music and comedic entertainment
- Full day of live music and comedic entertainment
- Premier Admission Private parking lot
- Premier Admission Private restrooms
- Premier Admission to the relaxing Harrah’s Lounge featuring exclusive beers & wines, shaded lounge style seating and a great view of the music stage.
- Meet & Greet with Rebelution, Collie Buddz, Matt Costa and Tom Curren including a signing and photo opportunity
- Commemorative Cali Uncorked poster for signing
DESIGNATED DRIVER
Can be purchased at the door / Must accompany a paid participant.
$30
TERMS
- This is a RAIN OR SHINE event
- No outside alcohol
- No pets or backpacks
- Absolutely no one under the age of 21 will be admitted!
*EVERYONE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PHOTO ID*
DRINK RESPONSIBLY
We reserve the right to stop serving any & all participants at any time without prior notice. All attendees agree and understand they are expected and required to enjoy the beer tasting responsibly and conduct themselves in a safe and acceptable manner. It is at the discretion of the event staff, security and producers to “cut off” or eject any individuals from the event that are not in compliance with such standards.
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For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit: http://www.UncorkedFest.com
Have questions about CALI UNCORKED presented by Harrah’s Resort of Southern California -Craft Beer, Wine, Food, Music & Comedy Festival-? Contact Brew Ha Ha Productions & Synergy Global Entertainment
Improvements being made…
Hey there!! I have switched from blogger to wordpress and still making changes, which may take a few days, possibly weeks to get it all straightened out.
Please be patient with me during the switch. If you were following me via email, and haven’t been receiving updates, please scroll to the bottom and add your email or click the ‘follow’ widget to get the updated posts.
Here’s is a brief update:
- To find the calendar of food trucks, go to the tab Calendar of Food Trucks located at the top of this blog, or find the link on the sidebar.
- I’ve tagged most of the blog posts, so if you’re looking for a food truck on Thursdays, find the category “cloud” on the sidebar and click “Thursday” for a list of lots being hosted on Thursdays.
- To find old posts, use the calendar, the pull down menu for archives, or use the search box.
I may not have been able to transfer everything from the old site to this one. I have discovered a lot of the embedded twitter posts didn’t transfer over, but you can click the hyperlink to jump to the site if you want to view it.
If there’s something you wish to see on this blog, you can email me at michelle@callmemochelle.com or tweet me @callmemochelle
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