Pretty soon we'll have the opportunity to show the country what great food and culture we have in SA. Cooking Channel's new show "Eat St." will be coming to SA soon and they want to know where to go for the best street food. I gave them my suggestions but you can take this opportunity to shout about your favorites. Submit them here and I'll be happy to pass the word along. Don't miss this chance to vouch (sp?) for your favorite street food vendor. It could be their chance to get nationwide recognition. I look forward to hearing from you!
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I don't know what it is about eating the products of a mobile vending unit that make food trucks so appealing. Perhaps it's the casual, social vibe from getting gourmet food wrapped in foil and having to transform your car (or the nearest curb) into your dining table. Maybe it's just the idea that you are supporting the nomadic lifestyle of some of the city's best micro-entrepreneurs. Or maybe it's in street food that we taste the true heart and soul of a city and connect with our friends and neighbors in a way we otherwise could not. In any case, I have had the pleasure of visiting some of SA's best although there are quite a few I'd still like to try.
I got a message recently from an individual in who is doing some research for the Cooking Channel. She was researching San Antonio's mobile food scene for a show called "Eat St." (never heard of it but I'll take a look at it when I get a chance) but had a difficult time finding any information. Let this be a lesson to all you talented mobile food vendors: MAKE A WEBSITE and optimize it for search engines! Regardless, I gave her info on some of my favorites that all happen to station themselves at Boardwalk on Bulverde from time to time. I visited BOB a few weeks ago but could not, in good faith, post a review. My camera died so I didn't get good pics of the food (sorry) and I'd really like to try more dishes and visit one more time before giving my full assessment. Here were some my favorites, which I proudly gave to the Cooking Channel to research: Wheelie Gourmet: I tried the Chicka-chicka Bang Bang and man was this sandwich bursting with flavor! It was a long wait to try this sucker but it was worth every minute of standing in dirt in heels.... KHill Bar-b-q: I had some of their brisket sandwich. Let me tell ya, that was some of the moistest (and leanest. I hate fatty meat) brisket I've had in a while. I gave it 5 stars out of 5 for being sooo incredibly yummy and the service was fast. G&G Mobile Bistro: I tried one of their pasta dishes but I couldn't tell you what it was called (my girlfriends bought it while I was waiting for Wheelie Gourmet). It was Penne Pasta mixed with spinach and sun-dried tomaties, I think. (see this is why I can't post a review yet. I need to go back!) The pasta was made simply with few ingredients. It was done well but light. Saweet Cupcakes: I have to be honest I tried their Red Velvet cupcake a while back and wasn't really impressed with it so I hesitated to pay a premium for another cupcake at this truck again. Man was I glad I did! I've gone back twice since for their Chocolate Salted Caramel cupcake. Talk about salty, chocolatey, caramel heaven. My girls loved it too and my out-of-town BFF wants me to ship some to her next chance I get. They were THAT good. I hope "Eat St." makes the trip out to these great food trucks and discovers some of San Antonio's other great eats while they're at it. To all you non-San Antonians, it's worth the travel! What about you? What are some of your favorites? I'd love to hear about some unique dishes you've tried and some of SA's best food trucks. |