Rumor has it that SoCo is not an MFP venue anymore! Horray!
Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm
SoCo Collection Retail Center at 3315 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa, CA
Saturdays: SoCo Farmer’s Market in Costa Mesa
Category: Orange County
Fullerton: Shortstop bbq, Oh For Sweets Sake, Rolling Sushi van, Dos Chinos
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| The debut of the smoked duck sandwich with arugula and chips by ShortStop BBQ |
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| Chicken noodle soup from Oh For Sweets Sake |
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| Oahu shrimp taco from Dos Chinos |
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| Spicy tuna roll & Crunch roll from Rolling Sushi Van |
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| Rolling Ball |
Even though I live close to the Fullerton #MiniTourTue location, I usually pass it for the Los Alamitos stop for one reason: parking stinks!
However, today Shortstopbbq tweeted they were debuting a new smoked Duck sandwich, which was duck, arugula tossed in a creamy vinegrette and crushed chips. I’m a sucker for duck (and that includes my hockey team). I braved downtown Fullerton for a sandwich and a cup of chicken noodle soup from Ohforsweetssake.
Martin texted me his order while he went to the Starbucks to stake out a table. (Hey, It’s cold outside!) He wanted the oahu shrimp taco from Dos Chinos, and sushi from Rolling sushi van: the Rolling ball, Crunch roll and a Spicy tuna hand roll.
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New Year’s eve Block Party @OC Fair
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| OC Fair encouraged everyone to behave responsibly |
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| These street walkers were roaming the OC Fair |
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| New truck: The Yummy One |
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| Bulgogi rice wrap |
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| Another new truck visiting the OC: Streets of Thailand |
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| Chicken Pad thai |
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| Eggroll |
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| Bacon wrap dates from Barcelona |
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| Sweet potato fries from Barcelona |
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| Spicy tuna roll from Rolling Sushi |
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| Berry Lychee from The OC Food Truck |
My evening started off at the Ducks game and ended at the OC Fair for the Block Party.
Over 25 food trucks were at the event, cover bands playing music from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & today, and a ferris wheel and sling shot.
Most of the trucks were from OC, so Martin & I tried to get food from places we have not tried.
Our first stop was the Yummy One (@the_yummy_one) and we had the Bulgogi Rice Wrap. The next truck we tried was the Streets of Thailand (@streetsofthai) which we shared a Chicken Pad Thai and an egg roll.
Most of the trucks were busy, so we picked up an item from a few more trucks like: Bacon wrapped dates & Sweet potato fries from Barcelona on the go, a Spicy tuna handroll from Rolling sushi van, and a Berry Lychee drink from the OC Food truck.
Overall, a successful evening. I wish we could have eaten from all the truck, but we did not want to end 2010 with a stomach ache from over indulging.
Oh, the Anaheim Ducks DID beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 5 to 2!
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Gourmet Food Trucks featured in OCEA newsletter
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| Cover of the OCEA newsletter |
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| Photo of the Dos Chino’s bolsa taco |
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| Piaggio on Wheels feeding hungry customers |
On December 3, five food trucks: @Piaggioonwheels, @Crepesbonaparte, @shortstopbbq, @tropshaveice & @doschinos were at Orange County Employee Association (OCEA) to help with a food drive. If the photos are not clear, try http://www.oceamember.org
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Dec 31: New Years Eve Block Party at OC Fair
Family Friendly Fun! Over 30 Gourmet Food Trucks, 70,80,90’s cover bands, and more!
Go to www.ocfair.com/blockparty for more information
Irvine: Piaggio, Oh For Sweets Sake, The Lime Truck,
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| Champagne chicken mac n cheese by Piaggio |
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| Cookies n Cream/ Sweet potato cupcakes from Oh For Sweets Sake |
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| Harvest Grilled Cheese by The Lime Truck |
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| Gnochi from The Lime Truck |
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| Crunchy roll/ Tuna roll from Rolling Sushi Truck |
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| Sloppy Joe Slider from Chomp Chomp Nation truck |
Karen and I started out our afternoon at the Teller lot and ordered the Champagne chicken mac & cheese from Piaggio, and cupcakes from Ohforsweetssake.
After a day of shopping we met Martin at the Irvine Lanes for dinner. Karen ordered the gnocchi, and I ordered the Harvest grilled cheese (made with pork & pear compote) from the Lime truck, and picked up some hand rolls from Rolling sushi van.
Martin went to the Chomp chomp truck and got the Sloppy Joe slider.
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Los Alamitos: The Lime Truck, Taco Dawg, Oh For Sweets Sake
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| Ghetto Hangar Steak from The Lime Truck |
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| Gnocchi |
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| Grape Basil Lime aid from The Lime Truck |
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| Jane’s Addiction quesadilla from The Lime Truck |
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| Big Mama tacos from The Taco Dawg |
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| Oh for Sweets Sake Cupcakes Maple Bacon, 50-50, Almond Joy |
The clock is ticking as the year is coming to an end. The Lime Truck said this could be one of the last service, and the foodies came out to Los Alamitos.
Linda and I ordered the Gnocchi, the Hangar Steak & a lime aid from The Lime truck. Karen got the Jane’s Addiction quesadilla, also from Lime. Martin went to The Taco Dawg and got the Big Mama tacos and cupcakes from Oh For Sweets Sake.
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Fullerton: Shortstop BBQ, Dos Chinos, Morsel’s, Chomp Chomp Nation
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| Turkey w/ creamed corn and fries from Shortstop BBQ |
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| Tri tip and slaw from Shortstop BBQ |
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| The California veggie burrito from Dos Chinos |
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| Strawberry cream puff from Morsels |
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| Tofu Satay from Chomp Chomp Nation |
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| Chicken Satay |
Our evening started at the Carter Bowl where Shortstop said they had turkey available, so I ordered the meat & 2 sides plate for dinner and a cream puff from Morsels Bakery Truck for dessert.
Martin also ordered from Shortstop and picked the tri tip with slaw. Karen tried Dos Chinos’ California Veggie burrito.
On our way home, we stopped at Amerige & Harbor Blvd for Chomp Chomp truck for tofu and chicken skewers.
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Costa mesa: Piaggio, Rolling Sushi van
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| Tilapia Papillot from Piaggio |
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| Empenada & Skirt Steak taco from Piaggio |
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| Spicy tuna chip & Tempura shrimp roll from Rolling Sushi Van |
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| Spicy Tuna Roll |
Everyone must be at the mall shopping, on vacation or at Christmas parties. I did not run into any foodie or blogger at lunch.
For lunch, I ordered Piaggio’s special, Tilapia Papilliot, steamed in foil with oregano, tomatoes, olive oil. Martin ordered the empenada and I added a steak taco.
We also picked up a spicy tuna roll, a tempura shrimp crunch roll, and spicy tuna chips from Rolling Sushi Van.
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Irvine: the Lime Truck, BACONMANia, Dos Chinos, Dogzilla hotdogs, Tropical Shave Ice
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| California cheese steak from The Lime Truck |
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| Chili con carne & bacon from BACONMANia |
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| The Dogzilla |
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| Bolsa taco |
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| Tropical Shave Ice |
Finally, back from Vegas! As much as I enjoyed Island Breeze, I missed my OC Food Trucks. The weather let up and we went with Karen to the OC DinAGogo to celebrate the cease rain.
All of us ordered The Lime Truck’s California cheesesteak made with pork, mushrooms, provolone & spinach. I also shared the Chili con carne from Baconmania with Karen.
Martin ordered the Dogzilla hotdog,and I also picked up the Bolsa taco from Dos Chinos. For dessert… Tropical shave ice!
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