Category: Orange County

Santa Ana: Crepes Bonaparte, Dos Chinos

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Its a bit wet out today, and there’s a Health Fair going on down the street from my office.  Crepes Bonaparte has a monthly stop at my office the first Tuesday of each month, and was supposed to park in front of my work. 

With the Health Fair, and the lack of foot traffic, they decided to try 3rd and Sycamore with Dos Chinos.  As much as I like seeing them in front of my office, the location on 3rd seem to be better.

Tomato pesto crepe

Nothing stops a foodie from getting food… not even the rain!
Shrimp tacos from Dos Chinos
Filet Mignon tacos from Dos Chinos

Anaheim: (at Honda Center) Barcelona on the go

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Its the last preseason game, and the Ducks will open the season on the road in Detroit.

Its also the second gourmet lunch truck at Deck-B Parking before we find out if they’ll be able to serve the fans for the regular season.

The obstacle may not be Deck-B Parking, but the Honda Center.  Honda Center came out with cameras taking pictures of the truck (we are not sure why).  Many of us foodies are assuming Honda Center thinks the GFT’s are stealing potential food business.  Or, maybe Honda Center thinks its a great idea?! We do not know.

What we DO know is… Deck-B is an independent lot, but its a matter of David versus Goliath when it comes to Honda Center.  Deck-B has nothing to gain by getting Honda Center upset, so let us see if things can get worked out before the home opener which is on Wednesday, October 13 against Vancouver… fingers crossed!

Meanwhile, fans seem to enjoy the food…

Barcelona onthego with the Honda Center in the background
My favorite Steak and garlic fries
Spanish Grilled Cheese
Top sirloin tacos
Catalan pork sausage sandwich

Santa Ana: (Libreria Martinez) Oh For Sweets Sake!

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The Oh For Sweets Sake truck and Dos Chinos were going to be in DT Santa Ana.  They were trying for their “usual” spot on 3rd and Sycamore, but the parking lot attendant decided to be a jerk and charge them $30 to park. When they hesitated, the parking attendant hiked it to $100.

I stood there watching the 2 poor trucks circle and circle the downtown area, looking for a spot. It was the first Saturday of the month, and Downtown Santa Ana was crowded with people coming in for “Santa Ana Art Walk”

 Dos Chinos took off down Main Street, and Oh For Sweets Sake found a spot on Broadway and 3rd, in front of Libreria Martinez, a latin bookstore. 

At first the bookstore frowned upon the OFSS truck parked in front of their store, saying the truck would block their store. Little did we know it was a grand opening, and they feared their loyal customers would not find the new location.

Well, a win-win compromise solution came about.  OFSS assured Mr. Martinez that the truck will “draw” customers because of twitter and facebook.  In addition if the customers go to the bookstore and buy something, they can show OFSS their receipt and get $1 off their savory order.  That way, truck traffic would bring customers into the bookstore, and bookstore customers can get a discount for buying a book… everyone wins!

Thank you to Mr. Martinez and his family for allowing OFSS share the evening, and I hope your Grand Opening Night was a success!  Muchas Gracias por todo!

Libreria Martinez bookstore is located on 216 N, Broadway in Santa Ana
Next door to Subway Sandwich, on the corner of 3rd and Broadway
OFSS Soul Food Saturday: Mac n Cheese w. corn bread
OFSS Soul Food Saturday Fried Chicken
And you always save room for a OFSS Cupcake!

Anaheim: (at Honda Center) Piaggio on Wheels

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I am very excited that today a gourmet food truck will be across from the Honda Center before the Ducks game.  Today, Piaggio on Wheels will be serving the fans, and on Sunday, Barcelona onthego will be there.  The truck will be parked off Douglass Road, the parking lot facing the 57 freeway. 

If the fans give good feedback to the gourmet truck, the Deck-B parking lot will allow the gourmet trucks to participate at all the regular season games.

Piaggio on wheels with Honda Center as the backdrop
Fish taco with pink sauce
Tofu & Zucchini over chimi rice & pink sauce
Pulled pork sliders in a sweet hawaiian bun
Skirt steak and zuchinni with chimichurri sauce over rice

Irvine: (OC DinDinaGoGo) Lomo Arigato, Dogzilla, Tropical Shave Ice

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Today was a very busy evening. After work, I went to the Orange County Register (newspaper) for an intimate “meet and greet” with (my favorite) Anaheim Ducks player, Bobby Ryan. I attached a brief video of the event.. I hope you can hear it!
http://www.facebook.com/v/435873243284
The event started promptly at 6 pm, and lucky for me, it only lasted a half hour.   After the event, I took 4 of my hockey friends to join me, Martin and Karen to the OC Din Din a Go Go, at the new home at Atomic Ballroom. It was their first time at a truck gathering so I suggested Lomo Arigato.
Tallarin Saltado by Lomo Arigato
Peruvian style spaghetti
Lomo Saltado by Lomo Arigato
Meats, onions, tomatoes, seasoning tossed in french fries
 Dogzilla “not your typical wiener” Japanese truck
The Dogzilla
Beef hotdog w/ avocado, bacon bits, grilled onions,
furikake, mayo and teri sauce in a soft kings hawaiian bun
Dessert with a smile by Tropical Shave Ice



Irvine: Barcelona on the Go, Oh For Sweets Sake, Tropical Shave Ice

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I try not to be a creature of habit because (as the cliche goes) variety is the spice of life.  Still, there’s something about consistency which makes things feel all nice, warm and fuzzy.  On Wednesdays, I look forward in making a drive to Irvine for two reasons: 1) I get to eat a fantastic lunch as some of OC’s best gourmet trucks, and 2) I get to see my sister for all but 10-15 minutes. 
Today, I decided to leave work a wee early and dine al fresco with my sister.  Dining al fresco means hauling some folding chairs and a tv tray table out of my truck, and plopping it in front of a tree.
My lunch today was from Barcelona onthego, who was celebrating “Restaurant Week”.  He was promoting a 3 course meal for $15. Sure it sounds a bit pricey, but look at the food!  I ended up taking my dessert back to work because I had to have my treat from Oh For Sweets Sake!
My sister admiring her POG from Tropical Shave Ice
Barcelona on the go’s Restaurant Week menu
Course 1: Bacon wrapped dates
Course 2: Steak (ordered rare) with chimichuri sauce over fries



Course 3: Dessert!  Churros covered with chocolate
Afternoon treat: 7-up bundt cake from Oh For Sweets Sake

Santa Ana: Piaggio on Wheels, Dos Chinos

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In the last 48 hours, there’s been a big confusion (not to mention worry) about the future of OC Din-Din a Go Go.  This made me want to savor a gourmet truck in case there was no chance of finding something tomorrow.  After work, we made our way to Santa Ana to have dinner with Piaggio on Wheels and Dos Chinos.

Pork Bellies with a mango chile sauce over rice
Steak pichanta with zucchini over rice
Tofu and zucchini over rice

Irvine: Morsels Bakery Truck

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After we ate our food from the Abbot-Kinney Street fest, we noticed the Morsel’s Bakery Truck was at the “Guns and Hoses” fundraiser at the Irvine Auto Square.  We hopped on the 405 freeway and made our way south.

The event was breaking up, so we took our Strawberry & Banana cream puff to go.  We found a Starbucks in Lake Forest and enjoyed our dessert with a glass of iced tea.

Slightly melted from the heatwave…
Strawberry & Banana cream puff

Fullerton: (Bootlegger’s Brewery) Oh For Sweets Sake

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My parents came over for dinner, and afterwards we went to get dessert at Oh For Sweets Sake.

Chocoate chocolate chip cupcake

OC Foodies: New hot lunch spot on Thursdays!

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If you work or live in Costa Mesa/ Newport/ or near the Orange County Fair Grounds, there is a new food gathering on Thursdays. 
Piaggio on wheels, Bakery Truck, Calbi and Louk’s to go are there serving up some good grub!
The Fast Food Maven mentioned it in the article I posted earlier, but I thought I’d post the flyer. 
I didn’t get a chance to chase a truck today, so I’ll share something very ironic, and humorous…

Tonight, the winner of the Great Food Truck Race, Grill em all, was at the Bootlegger Brewery in Fullerton.  As a food truck chaser, that should have been a no brainer for me to go try them.  Instead my long time girlfriend (or my “bff” as girls call it) wanted to to go Island Burgers for dinner. 

How ironic that I give up a chance to eat a “bohemeth” burger from @Grillemalltruck for an ordinary brick n mortar restaurant burger.  Sigh…. she must be a good friend, eh?!

Then again, after checking twitter, maybe it was good I didn’t go. Look at the line!!!

Photo of @bootleggersbrew and @grillemalltruck. Insanely crowded.
photo taken by @threefrenchs