Category: Savory food truck

Manhattan Beach: Herrodog

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Original Herro Dog
Konichiwa dog
French bulldog breakfast dog

Normally on Sunday we stay locally but today Martin wanted to try a new truck in LA, specifically in Manhattan Beach.

After taking the 91, 110 & 105 freeway, we headed toward the pier and found Paul & Kimberly.

Martin selected the Original Herrodog (pronounced Har-ro, like Hel-lo), which had bacon, mayo, jalapeno, cheese, relish, sauerkraut, mustard & ketchup.

Karen picked the Konichiwa, which had sesame oil, wasabi mayo, nori (toasted seaweed), & sesame seeds.

I selected the Hungry French Breakfast dog, which was on a french toast bun with bacon, maple syrup & an egg.

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Fountain Valley: Shrimp pimp, Greasy Wiener, OC Food Truck, Dos chinos, Shortstopbbq, Rolling sushi van, Ranchoagogo

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The 2010-11 Anaheim Ducks



Fish from Shrimp Pimp
The Greasy Wiener
Empenada from Piaggio on Wheels
Pulled pork w/ slaw & fries from Shortstop BBQ
Twinker belle from The OC Food Truck
Berry Lychee drink from OC Food Truck
Pulled pork slider from Rancho a Go Go
Smothered fries (?) from Rancho a go go
Oahu shrimp taco from Dos Chinos
Garlic cheese fries from Dos Chinos
Tempura udon from Rolling Sushi Van

We had a special Ducks “Skills Showdown” event at 10 am, so we were late getting to the debut of “Lunch on the Run”.

Martin & I went with Karen, Sandy & Wally, and we all took off in separate directions to find food.

I picked up the Fish & Chips from Shrimp Pimp and a Chilidog from The Greasy Wiener.

Karen picked up an empenada from Piaggio.

Martin ordered Pulled pork, slaw & fries from Shortstopbbq, and the Twinker belle & Lychee Berry drink from The OC Food Truck.

Sandy & Wally also ordered the Pulled pork sliders & Smothered fries (?) from Ranchoagogo, as well as the Oahu shrimp taco & Garlic cheese fries from Dos chinos.

And… Wally, Sandy, Karen & I all had Udon noodle from Rolling sushivan.

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Gardena: The Yummy One

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We first tried the Yummy One at the New Years Eve Block Party at the OC Fair. Unfortunately, they did not have a full menu so when we found out they were going to South Bay DinDinAGoGo, we made a special trip.

Martin ordered the Bimbimbap, which is their specialty, and I ordered the Rice Wrap with bulgogi beef, the same item I tasted at OC Fair.

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Santa Ana: Alebrijes grilled taco truck

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The pink mexican taco truck at Main Street & Cubbon in Santa Ana
Carne asada taco (and it comes with nopales!)
Lengua y nopales
The view of the truck as I drove away

I was doing errands at lunch and as I was coming back from the post office I noticed a street sign that said “Cubbon”. A light went off and I remembered reading a review in OC Weekly about a pink mexican taco truck.

Turning into the street I spotted the truck. I must have been lucky because the streets were quiet, and I was the only customer.

I played it safe and ordered 2 tacos, carne asada (grilled steak) and lengua (tongue) sans onions. Since I was on my lunch break, I took the food back to work.

I know I don’t talk about the food, but I must say I was pleasantly surprised to see slices of nopales (grilled cactus) inside my tacos.

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Saturdays: SoCo Farmer’s Market in Costa Mesa

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Rumor has it that SoCo is not an MFP venue anymore! Horray!

@sococollection 
Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm
  SoCo Collection Retail Center at 3315 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa, CA

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
Chicken noodle soup from Oh For Sweets Sake
Oahu shrimp taco from Dos Chinos
Spicy tuna roll & Crunch roll from Rolling Sushi Van
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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First Thursday at Melrose in LA

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On January 6, 2010 from 6PM-10PM,  come out to Melrose Avenue between Ogden Dr. and Stanley Avenue, to receive 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE at participating stores and food trucks.  *To receive 10% off at stores, simply show your receipt from any participating food truck and vice versa.  To receive 10% off your entire meal, show your receipt from any participating store.  No minimum purchase necessary, just a purchase.

PARTICIPATING STORES

  • 360 Atelier | Hair salon
  • American Apparel | Sweatshop-free fashionable basics
  • Barracuda | Twitter | L.A. fine clothing (look out for Shepard Fairey’s artwork on the side of the store)
  • Joyrich | Twitter | A stand-out brand in the contemporary street wear market
  • Sportie LA Sneakers | Twitter | Exclusive, limited, and new release sneakers
  • SURU |  Twitter | Joe Hahn of Linkin Park and Noel’s store selling high end street wear, exclusive toys, and artwork
  • Urban Outfitters | Selling clothing, accessories, and apartment wares for young women and men

PARTICIPATING FOOD TRUCKS

go to http://www.melrosenight.com/wp/ for more info

Irvine: Piaggio, Oh For Sweets Sake, The Lime Truck,

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Champagne chicken mac n cheese by Piaggio
Cookies n Cream/ Sweet potato cupcakes from Oh For Sweets Sake
Harvest Grilled Cheese by The Lime Truck
Gnochi from The Lime Truck
Crunchy roll/ Tuna roll from Rolling Sushi Truck
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
Gnocchi
Grape Basil Lime aid from The Lime Truck
Jane’s Addiction quesadilla from The Lime Truck
Big Mama tacos from The Taco Dawg
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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Santa Ana: Dos Chinos, The OC Food Truck, Dan dan bbq, Tropical Shave ice

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Mi Amore from the OC Food Truck
Aloe Berry from the OC Food Truck
Chicken Taco from Dos Chinos
the Bolsa pork belly taco from Dos Chinos
Korean bbq rib taco from DanDan BBQ
Shave Ice… yummy

I had a dental appointment and was near the Santa Ana “Mini Tour Tuesday” stop. Martin was getting his hair cut and met me at Sycamore & 3rd.

Martin went to the OC Food Truck and ordered the “it’s amour” sandwich, which I think is made with chicken, and paired it with an Aloe Berry drink. He also went to Dos Chinos and got the chicken taco.

I also went to Dos Chinos and ordered their Bolsa pork belly taco, and went to Dan Dan for their Korean Rib taco. For dessert, I had my shave ice.

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