Friday, June 25 is National Food Truck Day. Due to the pandemic, the holiday this year will have a special significance for the food trucks still in operation. As a symbolic day for the industry to celebrate its resiliency and to let the world know they are back, join Roaming Hunger, a national food truck…
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Stop Bye Cafe Gourmet Food Truck Features New Menu
Stop Bye Cafe is a popular Indonesian fusion gourmet food truck co-owned by Justin Tulus and Tom Tee. I first learned of them when I visited their brick and mortar in Lawndale and I’ve frequented them ever since they transitioned to a food truck. Since that time, they have taken their food to the hungry…
Week 4 – Coronavirus Dining in LA
This is the 4th week of dining after restaurants were forced to close or convert to a delivery or “to go” operation. I’ve watched well funded operations sell their wine and beer inventory at heavily discounted prices and covert their menus to “comfort food to go”. Small family owned restaurants operate with empty dining rooms…
Week 2 – Coronavirus Dining in LA
Stop Bye Cafe is a gourmet food truck that services Indonesian-fusion cuisine. converted from brick and mortar to food truck and they prepare some of the best food that LA food trucks currently offer. Food preparation is the key for Stop Bye Cafe as their meat is pre-marinated Further chef Justin Tulus benefits from his…
Puerto Rican Fare from The Triple Threat
A few years ago, I went on a Caribbean cruise that departed from Puerto Rico. It was an interesting experience, but what I enjoyed most was the food (what a surprise!) My lexicon expanded to include mofongo, pernil, sauzon and other words that are part of the Puerto Rican lexicon. I was happy to relive…
The Prince of Venice Delivers Delicious Pasta
When I heard of the Prince of Venice food truck, I chuckled to myself. To the best of my knowledge, no royalties live in Venice California, or does the name of the truck mean something else? The Prince of Venice food truck was conceived by a real prince – Prince Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia….
Tokyo Doggie Style Provides Gourmet Japanese Comfort Food
Tokyo Doggie Style is a gourmet food truck serving Japanese fusion comfort food. Their bright yellow truck with a dog waving reminds me of “maneki-neko” or the cat figurine you frequently see in Asian owned businesses. The bright yellow color makes them immediately identifiable! Tokyo Doggie Style is presently celebrating its 4th anniversary. For the…
Guerilla Tacos: A tasting menu on tortillas
I enjoy when I see someone living out his or her dreams. One such person is Wes Avila who is the chef and owner of the Guerrilla Tacos food truck. Wes Avila’s professional career began as a Le Cordon Bleu grad and started out with a stint in France and later with chefs such as…