Gourmet food truckin’ to Oak Park (Saturday, May 11)
Gourmet food truckin’ to Oak Park (Saturday, May 11)
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Gourmet food truckin’ to Oak Park (Saturday, May 11)
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Post #1 - May 6th, 2013, 3:30 pmGourmet food truckin’ to Oak ParkPilgrim Congregational Church doesn’t look like your typical truck stop.
But from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, Oak Park’s Great Food Truck Rally will bring 12 gourmet food trucks to the parking lot of the church, 460 Lake St.
I'll definitely be there!
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Post #2 - May 10th, 2013, 10:42 amOne bump to say this is tomorrow - I'm personally looking forward to it...
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Post #3 - May 10th, 2013, 2:40 pmThey all sound good but I have heard several good things about the Toasty Cheese truck but they spend almost all of their time in the NW 'burbs.
Looking forward to their visit tomorrow."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #4 - May 10th, 2013, 3:36 pmMy family is anxious to try this event. Looking forward to it.
Suzy" There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life."
- Frank Zappa
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Post #5 - May 11th, 2013, 9:10 amI'll be stuffing my face there today! Same church lot as the Farmer's Market?We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #7 - May 11th, 2013, 9:40 amIf anyone comes across any must tries or must misses, please post. I have high hopes for the Jamaican truck, but we'll see.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #8 - May 11th, 2013, 10:02 amhttp://www.foodtrucks-oakpark.info/the-food-trucks.htmlOak Park's Great Food Truck Rally
sponsored by Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC
The Food Trucks
CUPCAKES FOR COURAGE -- delectable cupcakes that help raise money for a cause
Website: http://cupcakesforcourage.com
Twitter: @CourageousCakes
MOJO EXPRESS -- one-of-a-kind mobile gourmet coffee
Website: http://www.mojoexpress.biz
Twitter: @MJExpress14
GET CURRIED AWAY -- all your favorite Curried Indian Food including Vegan
Website: http://www.curried.com/FoodTruck
Twitter: @GetCurriedAway
CHICAGO CUPCAKE -- three distinct dairy based cupcake layers
Website: http://www.chicagocupcakes.com
Twitter: @Chicago_Cupcake
TAMALES SPACESHIP -- Mexican Wrestlers on a mission to provide authentic and nutritious Mexican Food
Website: http://www.thetamalespaceship.com
Twitter: @tamalaspace101
ICE CUBED -- original small batch ice cream, hand-crafted ice pops and frozen desserts.
Website: http://www.ice-cubed.com
Twitter: http://@ice3truck
JERK.Modern Jamaican Grill -- tastiest Jerk Chicken on the Grill
Website: http://www.Jerk312.com
Twitter: @Jerk312
TOASTY CHEESE MOBILE EATERY -- gourmet grilled cheese
Website: http://toastycheese.com
Twitter: @MyToasty Cheese
MEATLOAF-A-GO-GO -- America's favorite meatloaf cupcakes
Website: http://www.themeatloafbakery.com/meatloaf-a-go-go/
Twitter: @meatloafbakery
5411 EMPANADAS -- fresh, homemade Argentinean sweet and savory pastries
Website: http://5411empanadas.com
Twitter: @5411empanadas
TAQUERO FUSION -- flavors from Latin American Countries create a Taco Twist menu
Website: http://TaqueroFusion.com
Twitter: @TaqueroFusion
BEYOND BORDERS FARM TO FOOD TRUCK - a home cooked meal on wheels
Website: http://www.bbfft.com
Twitter: @BeyondBorders4"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #9 - May 11th, 2013, 11:03 amI'm bringing a bag so I can tote some goodies home once I'm stuffed
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Post #10 - May 11th, 2013, 1:57 pmWell, not yet 3pm, and the jerk line is 30 deep. Tamale spaceship packed up and left. What' s left:
Taquero fusion. Line is about 20 deep.
Cupcakez for courage 15 deep.
Toasty cheese. Not taking orders.
Meatloaf place ran out of food. Will have more in 45 min.
Beyond borders. Closed up.
Mojo express coffee still going.
That's all I see left.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #11 - May 11th, 2013, 2:01 pmUPDATE:
Curried - closed and gone already
Tmamle Spaceship - closed, sold out
Ice Cubed - closed and gone
Toasty Cheese - closed for the day
Maetloaf a go-go - closed, they MAY be planning on reopening later but there was no one to ask
Taquerio Fusion was still open but the line was long and moving slow
Jerk was still open - a 45 minute line; skip the 3$ fries, the portion is comically small and has no discernable seasoning, the jerk chicken is good but 1/2 a boneless skinless breast for 7$ is a little steep.
Empenada truck was not there, hopefully it'll show up later
Beyond Boarders was there but not serving food
Hopefully you guys do beter than I did.
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Post #12 - May 11th, 2013, 2:22 pmCurry truck just pulled back in.
Jerk chicken was pretty weak.
Meat patty, kinda the same, just weak.
Jerk fries. Yawn.
Wife 1.0 is in the curry truck line.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #13 - May 11th, 2013, 2:32 pmBeyond borders just re-opened.
Slow cooked brisket, pulled pork, and lobster rolls!
From curry truck:
Chana masala- lightly spiced, but really nice.
Chicken tikka Marsala. Little too sweet for me, but OK.
Samosas- pretty good.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #14 - May 11th, 2013, 3:46 pmStopped by at 1:00, three trucks were already gone and the lines at the remaining were out of sight. The length of the parking lot and then some.
Decided to take a pass at this time, ran to Scratch Kitchen and they whipped us up a couple of off menu Gourmet Grilled Cheese sandwiches and My Bride and I had a picnic.
Came back at 2:40 and Toasty Cheese had already stopped taking orders. Boo!
Nice concept, but..."Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #15 - May 11th, 2013, 6:37 pmWell, the Chana Marsala was the star of our trials. Light on Chile, but very well spiced. Until this...
That wasn't cardamom, either. I got one bite full of crunchy rocks. It was very nice, otherwise.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #16 - May 11th, 2013, 7:01 pmYeah it was kind of disappointing.
This is 7$ worth of jerk chicken:
