Ok Here's the dilema...
Mobile food courts are awesome, but what do you do when 3 of your top 10 appear at the same time?
What do you do??????
Answer, Make a pig of yourself and spend the afternoon in an unproductive food coma.
We've all been there before, frequently happens at pot lucks and gatherings.
That's when after your appointment with gluttony you slump down on the couch, loosen any tight clothing and assume what Yoga refers to as the "Reclining Al Bundy" position.
OK, I made that part up but you get the picture.
This week my weekly visit to the Century lot included 3 of our top 15 list. Global Soul, Flying Pig and, India Jones. ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!!!!
That's just not fair, The diet gods are mocking me!
Well, I can't pass up the duck taco and pork belly bun from the Pig and I can't pass up a Frankie from India Jones. Global Soul always has something on their board I want, after all they can't make anything bad. It's just not possible.
Hell, the trucks I passed on would make a great meal as well. What were they you ask? The Feast Truck, Lee's Philly, Gourmet Genie and, Me So Hungry!
So here I sit, slumped in my chair, almost asleep wondering how I'm going to get through the rest of the day.
If you see me in this state don't bother me, and don't tell me I'm snoring or that there's a little drool exiting my mouth, I DON'T CARE!
I just ate some of the best street eats money can buy!
I love L.A.!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Mighty Sandwich
The ultimate street food, the consummate lunch food. A food with as many variations as there are people who make them. To try to list all my favorites would be impossible, so I'll narrow it down a bit to some of the more imaginative things we've found.
And of course, this will be an ongoing series because the innovation never stops. But through it it we have found several honorable mentions.
If flat out innovation in a standard 2slice of bread with something in between is what you crave give The Munchie Machine a try. This man has a novel approach. First pick your bread, then pick your filling from 6 regular options or a couple of daily specials using check marks on a menu card. I tried a chicken pesto creation and was not disappointed. And the face on the menu does look disturbingly like the owner of the truck. But don't let that stop you. This man knows his way around a couple of slices of bread!
Perhaps a good deli sandwich is more to your liking. The 80 year Los Angeles institution, Canters Deli. prowls the streets serving better than average deli sandwiches to those in search of deli bliss. Is Canters the best? Well that's arguable, especially in an environment that hosts the likes of Label's Table, Brent's, Art's and Nate 'n Al's. But they don't have a truck. And that make's it the best deli sandwich on wheels! I tried one of their Ruebens and it melted in my mouth like a good Rueben should.
For something a little different keep an eye out for Naan Stop. This truck takes Indian Naan bread and wraps it around heavily spiced indian fare such as lamb, tandoori chicken, Paneer (cheese), and spiced turkey kebab. Need I say more?
Perhaps you like your entire meal on a roll. Meet 'N Potatoes makes one sandwich with 7 different meat choices. Each sandwich contains cole slaw, tomatoes, french fries, and cheese. And they are very generous with the portions. An entire meal between the slices.
Taking that notion a step further is Jersey Grub.An idea born on the grounds of Rutgers university these sandwiches could best be describes as bar food on a roll. With ingredients such as mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, french fries, white sauce and anything else they can come up with, you're guaranteed a belly ache if you chow down an entire one.
Perhaps a Philly is more your style. There are a few of players in this arena. Bera's, South Philly Experience, Sandwich Brothers and Lee's Philly all have tossed their hat into the hoagie pool and in my opinion there's not a bad one among them. Granted I haven't yet tried them all but give me time.
Then there's the Banh Mi, a Vietnamese variation of a sub sandwich. Using a specially made french baguette and sporting marinated daikon, carrots and cilantro these are a surprisingly inexpensive and satisfying treat. The 3 biggest players here are The Nom Nom Truck, Eat Phamish and Mandoline Grill. My favorite among them is Mandoline Grill for taste but hands down, Nom Nom takes the prize for speed and price. Both Mandoline and Phamish offer more on their menu as well.
I suppose you can't talk sandwiches without mentioning Grilled Cheese, everybody's favorite. And indeed the Grilled Cheese truck has brought the elevated version of grilled cheese to the streets. But they're not the only game in town. Keep your eyes on the menus. You don't always have to wait in a 1/2 hour line for a good grilled fromage!
And least we not mention my personal favorite, BBQ! But since I've covered that in another blog.....
I won't even got into the burgers and hot dogs. Each of those in a blog within themselves.
There are a great many I haven't listed here, I know, but I will when time allows.
Till then... EAT A SANDWICH!
And of course, this will be an ongoing series because the innovation never stops. But through it it we have found several honorable mentions.
If flat out innovation in a standard 2slice of bread with something in between is what you crave give The Munchie Machine a try. This man has a novel approach. First pick your bread, then pick your filling from 6 regular options or a couple of daily specials using check marks on a menu card. I tried a chicken pesto creation and was not disappointed. And the face on the menu does look disturbingly like the owner of the truck. But don't let that stop you. This man knows his way around a couple of slices of bread!
Perhaps a good deli sandwich is more to your liking. The 80 year Los Angeles institution, Canters Deli. prowls the streets serving better than average deli sandwiches to those in search of deli bliss. Is Canters the best? Well that's arguable, especially in an environment that hosts the likes of Label's Table, Brent's, Art's and Nate 'n Al's. But they don't have a truck. And that make's it the best deli sandwich on wheels! I tried one of their Ruebens and it melted in my mouth like a good Rueben should.
For something a little different keep an eye out for Naan Stop. This truck takes Indian Naan bread and wraps it around heavily spiced indian fare such as lamb, tandoori chicken, Paneer (cheese), and spiced turkey kebab. Need I say more?
Perhaps you like your entire meal on a roll. Meet 'N Potatoes makes one sandwich with 7 different meat choices. Each sandwich contains cole slaw, tomatoes, french fries, and cheese. And they are very generous with the portions. An entire meal between the slices.
Taking that notion a step further is Jersey Grub.An idea born on the grounds of Rutgers university these sandwiches could best be describes as bar food on a roll. With ingredients such as mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, french fries, white sauce and anything else they can come up with, you're guaranteed a belly ache if you chow down an entire one.
Perhaps a Philly is more your style. There are a few of players in this arena. Bera's, South Philly Experience, Sandwich Brothers and Lee's Philly all have tossed their hat into the hoagie pool and in my opinion there's not a bad one among them. Granted I haven't yet tried them all but give me time.
Then there's the Banh Mi, a Vietnamese variation of a sub sandwich. Using a specially made french baguette and sporting marinated daikon, carrots and cilantro these are a surprisingly inexpensive and satisfying treat. The 3 biggest players here are The Nom Nom Truck, Eat Phamish and Mandoline Grill. My favorite among them is Mandoline Grill for taste but hands down, Nom Nom takes the prize for speed and price. Both Mandoline and Phamish offer more on their menu as well.
I suppose you can't talk sandwiches without mentioning Grilled Cheese, everybody's favorite. And indeed the Grilled Cheese truck has brought the elevated version of grilled cheese to the streets. But they're not the only game in town. Keep your eyes on the menus. You don't always have to wait in a 1/2 hour line for a good grilled fromage!
And least we not mention my personal favorite, BBQ! But since I've covered that in another blog.....
I won't even got into the burgers and hot dogs. Each of those in a blog within themselves.
There are a great many I haven't listed here, I know, but I will when time allows.
Till then... EAT A SANDWICH!
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