Truck Name: The Hangover Man Truck powered by Function Drinks!!


Truck Specialty:

Curing Los Angeles’s Hangovers one bottle of Urban Detox at a time.

Truck Mission/about:



Function says it best:

“The Hangover Man is on a mission to rid the city of hangovers, one party person at a time. He roams the streets at night with his GPS set for “fun” and when he arrives at his destination, he showers party-goers with Function’s hangover-fighting formula, Urban Detox.” Look for the F-team, on a corner near you!



Truck operators & Team:

Joey Steger(Function Drinks, Director of Marketing Events, Promotions, and POS)



and Pearl Wible(Function Drinks, Director of Marketing / Brand Manager)

Payment: Urban Detox, compliments of Function Drinks, Street Team, Los Angeles division

Truck neighborhood coverage: Westside, Northside, Southside, Eastside…. Wherever there is a Party(in Los Angeles that is).



Thinking of throwing a party?, why not Invite The Hangover Man to attend your party!! He may creep up in the middle of the night with none other than Urban Detox to sober up all of your friends, or at least try.

If this gets you the slightest bit thirsty, than email hangoverman@functiondrinks.com or tweet him and maybe he will come @functiondrinks. Give them the time and location of your party and you may just get a late night visit!



Menu breakdown:  Likes, must haves, etc…

Mains: There is only one thing on this menu and it is: URBAN DETOX, available in Flavors:

Prickly Pear, Pomegranate Cherry and Goji Berry

Function: Urban Detox was created by physicians to tackle the dreaded symptoms of a hangover. Super antioxidant NAC breaks down toxins in your liver, prickly pear extract is a natural anti-inflammatory, and the patented Rapid Re-hydration formula replenishes the electrolytes lost after a night on the town. It works best when you drink it post-party, but can be enjoyed 24 hours a day. As a bonus, Urban Detox also helps to clear airborne pollution from lungs and sinuses!

Sides/Extras: More Urban Detox and if you are lucky a cold bottle of Function Water or Function Light Weight in Acai Pomegranate or other flavors! Buy online here.



Average item price: Free from The Hangover Man, about $1.89 in stores like Whole Foods, CVS, and Bristol Farms

Truck contact info:

The Hangover Man’s beat is currently Southern California and you can track his whereabouts on twitter: @functiondrinks.

Twitter: Tweet up with the Hangover Man @functiondrinks.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FunctionDrinks

Website: http://functiondrinks.com/

Private events:

Want the Hangover man at your next event?, than email hangoverman@functiondrinks.com or tweet him and maybe he will come @functiondrinks. Give them the time and location of your party and you may just get a late night visit!

Strangest question asked: Do you have any booze I can mix my Function with? Sorry guys, Drink Function Urban Detox before you drink and after to put that eminent hangover at bay.

Special Thanks:

Thanks to Joey and Pearl for keeping me informed about this project from inception to its roll out and my ride along last month for the AVP Hermosa Beach Volleyball Open. We blew through a record number of cases and I had the pleasure of being a guest DJ. I was cutting it up while taking pictures and passing out the occasional drink. Thanks Function Drinks for having us along and for being an unofficial sponsor of VivaLAfoodies.com. Until the next party, Hangover Man. Over and Out!

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Street Tacos and taco trucks are synonymous with Los Angeles, so why not combine Mexico’s national alcoholic beverage: Tequila with Street tacos from a taco truck featuring recipes infused with Familia Camarena 100% blue agave Tequila . As if there couldn’t be anything better than that, this truck operates completely not-for-profit. The team behind this mobile venture want guests and patrons to try the pure essence of their product by providing a “substance free” epicurean experience to Angelinos all over the city for the next few months.





The truck is also complete with Celebrity Chef Sevan Azarian(formerly of Patina and now from Recess Eatery in Glendale and at his side Chef Derek Lund. This dynamic duo ties together this innovative marketing collaboration between chefs, spirit vendors and mobile food enthusiasts,truly is a recipe for success.





The Camarena Tequila Taco Truck Launch Party took place this past Sunday at High Profile Productions in Culver Cities “Gallery Row”. We were guests of Josh Levine from Rebel Industries for this “Free” invitation only event. Fans of tequila and taco trucks all lined up outside, but there was not a truck in sight or at least it appeared that way to the naked eye. Once inside the gallery space was transformed into hip upscale lounge complete with multiple tequila bars, live screen printing from inked in tees and so much more. Read on, but be warned that further reading may cause you to salivate!



Entertainment:

Live Latin mashed-up sounds were provided by celebrity LA DJ’s Raul Campos from KCRW and Kid Gusto from True Grooves as well as the Camarena Tequila Taco Truck’s on board bumping sound system courtesy of Orion Car Audio kept the line bouncing to the beat and calm with anticipation of taco bliss.







Swag:

We were treated to custom live screen printed tees from Inked in tees available in two versions. Think about Inked-In-Tees for your next event! We will be rocking our tee all summer along with our Meex graf-edition VivaLAfoodies trucker.



Drinks:

The beverage menu had something for everyone. From Reposado(Oak aged for 60 days) to Silver Tequila with soft and smooth sweet vanilla notes available straight up or mixed up in the form of Tequila Sunrise, Pomegranate and traditional on the rocks.





Camarenitas Burritos and Tacos:



Drum-roll please: the gourmet tasting menu featured the following highlights from Chef Sevan Azarian kitchen. All street inspired small bites were packed with mucho sabor and took the portable forms below:



Camarena Chicken Tacos with onions, cilantro, Mexican crema and salsa verde



Camarenitas Burrito with shredded carnitas, rice and beans

Vegetarian Tostada piled high with re-fried beans, shredded romaine, crumbled cotija cheese and salsa roja.”

All bites hit the sweat spot and the tequila infused tacos kept us all wanting more.

Dulce/Deserts:

Alas, we meet again. I have recovered from my Cupcake Challenge coma and was once again“delighted”, this time with my Tequila infused cupcakes from My Delight Cupcakery.



With an arsenal of confectionery ammunition some of my favorites were the Spicy Mango(cake infused with Camarena Tequila and frosted with Tequila infused mango mousse and topped with a chili mango. Not only an ode to Mexican street candy but a great compliment to the days menu. Tequila Sunrise(orange cake infused with Camarena Tequila and frosted with smooth orange tequila butter cream and Coco-Loco (coconut frosting and tequila) rounded out the selections.



It’s all in a “daze” work. We sampled, tasted, sampled did some more tasting and soothed all of our cravings from Savory to Dulce. Besides Familia Camarena 100% blue agave tequila tasting amazing in its pure form, this culinary mash-up provided me with a different perspective on the drink and recipe enhancements that Tequila provides. I had never thought of it as such a great ingredient, but have been persuaded. Thanks Camarena and crew for having VivaLAfoodies and making my Tequila & Taco dreams a reality!



Check out our friend “Snake eyes sippin on a tequila sun rise”

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Truck Name: Reggae Chicken Truck



Truck Specialty:



Bringing a taste of Jamaica to Angelinos. From Jerk chicken plates to island themed stuffed burritos, Reggae Chicken has something for everyone from vegetarians to meat eaters and all we have to say is one bite will make you feel irie and after two bites you will be “JAMMIN”





Truck Mission/about:

From the origins of Jamaican roadside food stands to the streets of LA, Reggae Chicken is a mobile food truck that is throwing it back to old school Jamaica one plate and reggae beat at a time. You are guaranteed to enjoy the island classics that will put a little “rock-steady” in your step.



Truck operators & Team:

Regine Patterson(owner)(pictured in second photo and below)
Chris Patterson(co-owner)



Payment: cash only for now

Truck neighborhood coverage:

Downtown, Hollywood, Korea Town/miracle mile, Venice and Santa Monica. Expanding to other hoods daily in our vast “Concrete Jungle” known as LA



Menu breakdown: Likes, must haves, etc…



Mains:

Marley burrito
Reggae rice, chicken, plantains, onion, cilantro



Jerk chicken wrap
Chicken, cilantro, onion

Jamaican patties
Beef, chicken, veggie



Sides/Extras:

Reggae rice
French fries
Fried plantains



Jamaican sodas



Average item price: $5-6

Truck contact info:



Twitter:
http://mobile.twitter.com/REGGAEJERKCHICK

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollywood-CA/Reggae-Chicken/336040827136

Website: N/A. Peep twitter for more info: Reggae Chicken
http://twitter.com/REGGAEJERKCHICK

Private events: contact the team from Reggae Chicken for rates and info at reggaechicken@gmail.com

Strangest question asked:

Will the Ginger Beer get me drunk? or Do you have any special herbs?



Special Thanks:

Go out to Cana Rum Bar Downtown for providing a top secret location for our tasting as well as a few of their signature cocktails.





Extra special thanks to Rich Allen from Sagittarian images for snapping some amazing shots.



Big ups to Shaka Rock , Gyasi Gong and crew; our musical guests from the reggae band Blaze Mob for coming down and having some Jamaican vegetarian treats. Follow Blazemob on Twitter and facebook for upcoming LA shows that are Guaranteed to be a good time. To book the Blaze Mob contact Papa Jake and Shaka Rock.



We also want to give a shout out to Chef Patrick from ReggaeFlavas for chilling with us and enjoying some good vibes.

We will see Reggae Chicken very soon and I am sure after this you will stop the next time you see the red, green and gold. Reggae Chicken is at Cana Rum Bar on Thirsty Thursdays and Fiesta Fridays from 6-9pm. Follow them on Twitter for other locations and times.



This post is dedicated to the tragic violence occurring now in Kingston, Jamaica. We all hope that this comes to a close real soon because both VivaLAfoodies, Reggae Chicken and the Blaze Mob promote peace, positivity and one love!

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Truck Name: The Munchie Machine



Truck Specialty: Savory and sweet treats from green Panini’s to coconut cupcakes there is something on the menu to cure all of your munchie cravings



Truck Mission/about:

Finally there is a truck that caters to munchie minded people here in Los Angeles. A little over a week on the road, the Munchie Machine has already been pleasing fans ever since their street debut on 4/20. See for yourself why this hippie inspired food-truck is all the “buzz”



Truck operators & Team:

Rob Grier( Managing Partner)
Oliver Catlin(Managing Partner)





Payment: C.A.S.H is the only Green they accept(for now) Working on Credit Cards very soon!



Truck neighborhood coverage:

Westside, Valley, Downtown and beyond. Basically anywhere in LA where people can appreciate the occasional dose of mobile munchies.

Menu breakdown: Likes, must haves, etc…



Mains:

The Grilled Veggitini
Pesto, spinach, roasted red peppers, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, Parmesan cheese

Bread(Choose One): Ciabatta, Six grain, Sourdough



*While most trucks only offer one kind of bread the munchie machine allows you to guide your own grubbing destiny



The Don
Genoa salami, cappa colla, ham, roma tomatoes, pepperoncinis, dijon mustard, Mayo

Bread(Choose One): Ciabatta, Six grain, Sourdough



*We were fortunate to meet the “real” Don during our visit and we thanked him personally for this one



Green Bowl of the Day
*Salad Special(Changes Daily)



*We had the Grilled Veggie Bowl and it rocked our world! Thanks Rob, Oliver and Crew



Sides/Extras:



Hand cut French fries





oC’s hot chili cheese fries

Sweet Treats(Aka: Munchies) $2-4



Assorted cupcakes,



S’mores-
Graham crackers, chocolate, and your choice of marshallow
(caramel, coconut, cinnamon)





Brownies

& bars from Sweet Lady Jane and Chloe Coscarelli.



Average item price:
$6-8 bucks

Truck contact info:



Twitter:

http://www.twitter.com/munchiemachine1

Facebook: Follow the Munchie Machine on facebook

Website: www.themunchiemachine.com

Private events: contact the munchie machine for privat bookings an catered events at (310) 428 5689 or via email at info@themunchiemachine.com



Strangest question asked:

Are these special brownies? This question comes up more frequently now, but there are no green (+) on this one. They keep things legit with the health conscious menu and quality ingredients of the non-medicated kind.

Special Thanks:



9 star skate shop in west LA. The Munchie Machine crew. Rich Allen from Sagittarian images, Mr B Frank, Eliza James our resident violinist foodie friend and everyone who made this possible. Stay tuned for more special menu creations for those uncontrollable cravings.

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Truck Name:

The Place LA

Truck Specialty:

The Place LA is essentially a Diner on wheels bringing the best of the menu with them. Tacos, Burritos, Pastrami, and Burgers are just a few of ‘The Place’s’ menu high-lights.




Truck Mission/about:

Brick and mortar restaurants watch out, not only does this truck serve all of the late night munchies throughout the day but they also drive around town with swagger. Adorned with a hip hop style graffiti style mural of the Los Angeles cityscape, “The Place LA” is a catering truck with street style and some added attitude.



Truck operators & Team:

Steven Luu(owner)
David lee(owner)
Jose Perez(co-owner)



Payment: cash only for the moment


Truck neighborhood coverage:

Mainly Pasadena and Eastside spots, but working Westside neighborhoods and Downtown LA and surrounding area codes(818′s, 213′s, 310′s)

Menu breakdown:  Likes, must haves, etc…



Mains:

Pastrami Burger
Tomato, lettuce ,pickles, house deli mustard,and grilled onions



Breakfast Quesadilla
Eggs, cheese,bacon, ham, pico de gallo

Hot dog w/pastrami



Spicy Grilled Cheese
Melted cheese, grilled onions and jalepenos, choice of bread



Sides/Extras:

Carne Asada Fries(yes I said carne asada and fries in the same sentence)
Melted cheese,pico de gallo, green or red sauce



Average item price: $5-6

Truck contact info:



Twitter: Follow “The Place LA” on twitter

Facebook: Check out “The Place” on facebook

Website: http://www.theplacela.com

Private events: private catering available.  626-616-6822
TheplaceLa@gmail.com


Strangest question asked:

Can I get a Quesadilla with cheese? (A quesadilla comes with cheese by default and hence the name)



Special Thanks:

To Blair High School in Pasadena and the students that we met on our visit.  The PlaceLA gives back to the school and its students wherever possible.  We also owe an extra special thanks to our trusty lens-keeper, Rich Allen from Sagittarian Images for coming down to Pasadena on this cloudy yet beautiful LA day.  Where was this truck yesterday on 4/20?  Kicking myself because, we should have looked ‘em up on Twitter.

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Truck Name: Crepe’n Around Truck

Truck Specialty:

The Crepe’n Around truck does not mess around. With an extensive menu of crepes with exciting fillings ranging from savory to sweet there is plenty of variety to satisfy your deepest crepe craving.



Truck Mission/About:



Los Angeles now has a Creperie on wheels. With a whole new breed of these portable handheld morsels, burritos beware, ‘cuz there is a new street-food item “creepin on a come up”. A rolled masterpiece that has been a French staple is now being served in a great new way in LA.



Truck operators & Team:

Eileen De Leoz(owner)
Jamie Radzik(owner)
&
Joann De Leoz(co-owner-not pictured)



Payment: cash only

Truck neighborhood coverage:

San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Eagle Rock, Downtown, West La, Santa Monica/Venice and Crepe’N to a neighborhood near you.

Menu breakdown: Likes, must haves, etc…



Mains(Crepes):


Roasted vegetable
Eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, mixed greens, balsamic reduction, crumbled blue

Maple Braised Pork
Maple Braised Pork, apple chutney, toasted walnuts, mixed greens, honey-Dijon sauce



Teriyaki flank steak
Seared flank steak, pepper Jack, mixed greens, red onions, wonton crisps and terriyaki sauce



S’more crepe
Chocolate sauce, marshmallows, Graham crackers, powdered sugar, whipped cream



Customization available upon request! Just ask and ye shall receive!

Sides/Extras:

Garlic fries



Chips

Average item price: $4-6

Truck contact info:



Twitter: www.Twitter.com/crepenaround

Facebook: follow Crepe’n Around on facebook/crepenaround

Website:http://crepenaround.com/

Private events:

Available for catering and movie set catering. Contact Crepe’n Around for more info



Strangest question asked:

A customer ordered a chicken pesto crepe, hold the chicken!

Special Thanks:



Tlofts in West LA for having the Crepe’n Around truck down for our tasting and photoshoot. I would like to thank both of our photographers for their “Food Truck Paparrazzi.” Richard Allen for Sagittarian-Images and Suzie Morales from United Zoo Studios for providing a birds-eye view into this mobile LA Creperie.

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Truck Name: Pattywagon Burger Truck



Truck Specialty:

Pattywagon specializes in serving up organic gastronomic grass fed mini burgers and organic sides. Each slider style burger blends an array of organic ingredients that have been locally sourced from area farms and purveyors.



Truck Mission/About:

Believe it or not, this truck believes in organic produce and grass fed beef as well as Eco- friendly practices wherever possible. Even their Pattywagon merchandise is organic.



Truck operators & team:

Matt Roth(owner)/Jeff Klein(co-owner)(*not pictured)



Steph Childers(Girl Friday/Jill of all trades)


Payment: cash only

Truck neighborhood coverage:

Downtown, Eastside(Silverlake/Echo Park), Valley Village, and anywhere fans of organic grass fed burgers are(check Twitter for locations)



Menu breakdown: Likes, must haves, etc…



Mains: Mini-Hamburgers


The classic-hamburger on roll w/lettuce and tomato



Mood indigo-hamburger topped with blue cheese, bacon, caramelized onions and mushrooms on a toasty ciabata



I get a kick out of you-roasted jalapenos, pancetta, provolone and a lil mayo on a toasted roll



Combo available-any two minis with fries and a beverage($9)
(save $1 when you buy 2 hamburgers, fries and a drink)



Sides/Extras: homemade fries-handcut from organic potatoes and cooked twice to crunchy perfection


Served with Sea-Salt or tossed with garlic and Rosemary



Average item price:

$3 per burger

Truck contact info:



Twitter: http://twitter.com/pattywagonLA

Facebook: Coming Soon!

Website: www.pattywagonburgers.com

Private events: Private catering for events is available. Contact Pattywagon(pattywagonburgers@gmail.com) for more details.

Strangest question asked:

Can you taste the grass?(in the beef, that is)



Special Thanks:



Richard Allen Photography, The Short Stop bar and general manager Terril, The Los Angeles Dodgers and loyal fans for their patronage of the Short Stop Bar and the Pattywagon Burger Truck during our visit. Dodger Dogs, watch out because their is competition in the neighborhood.

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Truck Name:

The Dim Sum Truck



Truck Specialty:

Traditional Chinese style cuisine with a focus on gourmet dim sum. Instead of checking out a multitude of carts you have one big Dim Sum cart with all of the “Greatest Hits” from savory to sweet.



Truck Mission/about:

To provide Angelinos with a rolling dim sum restaurant with a few Chinese fusion items tossed into the mix. Dim sum and tacos anyone?



Truck operators & Team:

Alex Chu(Owner/Operator & GM)

Payment: Cash for now, credit cards coming soon

Truck neighborhood coverage:

Focusing on West LA but also encompassing Santa Monica, The South Bay(El Segundo/Hawthorne/Torrance Downtown, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley, the Dim Sum Truck will be accesable for everyone. Follow the Dim Sum Truck on twitter for exact locations.

Menu breakdown: Likes, must haves, etc…



Mains:

All items available “A-la-carte”:

Dumplings(3 dumplings/order), buns/bao(2/order), sides, deserts





Daily Dim Sum specials also available

Lunch box combo:

2 har gow/2 shu mai/ 1 bao(choose your bun: BBQ pork, chicken mushroom or pan fried pork spare rib bun. Also served with a Side salad and 1 desert of your choosing.

Sides/Extras:

Lotus leaf wrapped sticky rice



Chinese chicken salad

Special Fusion menu:

Peking duck taco

Spicy tofu mullitas( a quesadilla style sandwich)–Vegetarians rejoice!

Deserts-avg $2

Egg tart
Sesame buns

Beverages:

Assorted sodas and waters available



Average item price: $3-$8



Truck contact info:

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dimsumtruck

Facebook: Follow the Dim Sum Truck on Facebook

Website: http://www.thedimsumtruck.com/

Private events: They are available for catering. Catering and location requests can be sent to catering@thedimsumtruck.com.



Strangest question asked:

It’s in the works…..and to be continued. They are just starting to hit the road so one will be coming soon, I promise!



Special Thanks:



To Alex Chu for having us sample a taste of what his truck is bringing to Los Angeles in the coming weeks. We appreciate the addition to the Gourmet Food Truck Fleet here in our city. Thanks to the Tlofts on Tennessee for providing ample parking and a great backdrop for the tasting. We also have to thank Joe Briscoe from Briscoe Photo for coming down and snapping some shots for our vivalafoodies.com feature. Lastly we must thank the Street food LA Crew for introducing us to the Dim Sum Truck in the VIP area. It was great to see some familiar faces today. Had a blast with Carina Ost(Uncouth Gourmands), Patrick Green(LA Street Food Ap) and our Street Food Vendors who are bringing their mobile restaurants to a city near you: Mong Skillman(Mandoline Grill), Michelle Grant(The Grilled Cheese Truck) and Brook Howell(Fry Smith) keep up the good work!





Stay tuned for YUM YUM Bowls(Thai food Truck) feature coming soon!

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Truck Name: Mandoline Grill



Truck Specialty: Vietnamese food for those looking for a mobile alternative to traditional Vietnamese restaurants. No need to go to Garden Grove just go to Twitter.

Truck Mission/About:

Vietnamese food with twists and turns built for Angelinos. LA vegans this is the truck for you.



Truck operators & Team:

Mong Skillman(owner)



Tyson Balmores(cook/manager)

Payment: Cash is king around these parts. A $10 spot will feed you like a king or queen.

Truck neighborhood coverage:

Eastside LA to the beach: Glassel Park, Silverlake, Echo Park,(what, what) Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Downtown LA(where ya at). Follow Mandoline Grill on Twitter to see where they will be at next!

Tues-Sat(and available by appointment on other days)

Menu breakdown: Likes, must haves, etc…



Mains:



Banh Mi(Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich-12”)

Grilled Pork



Grilled Beef



Vietnamese Chicken Curry

Lemongrass Tofu



Bun(Rice Vermicelli Noodle Bowl)

Grilled Pork

Grilled Beef



Cha Gio(Vegan)



Lemongrass Tofu(Vegan



Specialty Item:

Vietnamese Chicken Curry(Served with French Baguette)



Sides/Extras:

Cha Gio(Vegan) Crispy Spring Rolls: 2 for $4.00

Beverages:

Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Tropical Beverages/Water

****Can’t decide what to order? Make it a combo and get the best of the menu with a spring roll, sandwich and beverage

Average item price: $6

Truck contact info:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mandolinegrill

Facebook: Follow Mandoline Grill on Facebook

Website: http://www.mandolinegrill.com/

Private events: Available for catering. Big or small they do them all.

Strangest question asked:

Asked if there was meat in the vegan curry? Only in LA would you get a question like this. But guys, they don’t call it vegan curry for nothing. Believe it or not, it really is vegan and it tastes really good!

Special Thanks:

And now its time to thank the newly opened Eagle Rock Brewery for providing an amazing location for truck fans and followers as well as the backdrop for our photoshoot for VivaLAfoodies.com with Zach Schueller from Zach Schueller Photography. Thanks to foodie and friend “Mr. Frank” for coming out and assisting the VLF crew. Lastly, we must give a shout out to the LA Street Food Ap crew(Patrick Green & Haewan Addis) for joining us and representin. Mong, Your food rocks and so do your positive vibes. Best of luck with the venture!

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Truck Name:

The Grilled Cheese Truck

Truck Specialty:

Gourmet grilled cheeses and other comfort foods on a corner or venue near you.



Truck Mission/about:

“Chef driven grilled cheese, ‘cause that’s how we roll” is plastered in big letters on the side of the truck. This new concept keeps things old school as well as puts a gourmet spin on an American favorite, Grilled Cheese. From ordinary to extraordinary, savory to sweet, the Grilled Cheese Truck will keep your tastebuds coming back for more.



Truck operators & Team:

Michele Grant, a self proclaimed, “Cheese Executive Officer”(pictured in front)



Dave Danhi, Owner, partner and Grilled Cheese Guru(working inside the grilled cheese machine)

Payment: Cash is king, but cards can also be accepted.

Truck neighborhood coverage:

From the mean streets of LA to the Beach cities you can find the Grilled Cheese Truck. Check their website and twitter for up to date location status updates.

Menu breakdown: Likes, must haves, etc…



Mains:

Cheesy Mac and Rib
macaroni and cheese with sharp cheddar……$5
with bbq pork, caramelized onions……$7

Plain and Simple Melt (on french or wheat bread)
American Cheese……$3
Sharp Cheddar……$4
Fresh Mozzerella……$4
Gruyere……$4

Brie melt
*a tasty and mouthwatering experience for adults

Dessert Melt
Roasted banana puree, Nutella and marshmallow……$6

Sides/Extras:

tomato soup: cup…$2
mac and cheese cup…$3
tater tots…$3
Our Pickle…$0.50
tomato soup: shot…$0.50



Average item price: $4-7

Truck contact info:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/grlldcheesetruk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/grilledcheesetruck?ref=ts

Website: thegrilledcheesetruck.com

Private events: Grilled Cheese Truck Catering is available. This brief comes hot off the trucks press ”Make your next event extra cheesy! We’d love to cater your next birthday party, office picnic, special event or just feed your need for cheese!”

Strangest question asked:

Do you have tacos and burritos. I still don’t get how people go from grilled cheese to tacos and burritos but I think some Angelinos need to realize that there is a new generation of food trucks on the streets of LA and each one is its own unique entity.

Special Thanks:

Thanks to Michele Grant for taking a moment to answer our interview questions and to demo 2 of the trucks specialty grilled cheeses during our attendance at the LA Street Food Festival in Los Angeles at Hollywood Center Studios. Zach Schueller from Zach Schueller Photography provided the fantastic enticing images that you see above.

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