Every other Thursday, Truck Stop visits a local food truck.
- A fried cheese curd truck? Of course.
THE COW AND THE CURD
What is it? Cheese curds in Philly? Yes, whey! The classic, Midwest county-fair staple has come to the big city. Bite-sized chunks of fresh cheddar shipped in from Wisconsin are deep fried in a light crust for a gooey, crunchy finger food not unlike a miniature mozzarella stick. Unlike your average stick, though, these morsels are bursting with flavor.
- High demand for local vegan products
- Cold case: Beer in cans is cool again
- Chefs compete for Sbraga-ing rights
TROY
What to eat: Mediterranean meat? Yes, please. Beef, chicken, kofte (ground meat) and gyro. Over rice with a mini-salad on the side, or in a wrap...
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Tasty: A 'mobile farmer's market'
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Truck Stop FARM TRUCK What is it? A "mobile farmer's market" that whips up hearty sandwiches, soups and salads made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Fare that's more healthy and tasty than you might expect from two guys in a truck. Wh
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This truck's Apple BLT speaks for itself
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CHEWY'S What is it? Northeast Philly native Charlie Sokowski started the truck with a partner in late 2011, but six months ago, dude went solo. The bright-orange truck offers comfort food such as burgers, BLT sammies and tater tots, often with a twist.
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Serving up classics straight from mom's kitchen
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VERNALICIOUS What is it? Homestyle comfort food, served up by charismatic chef Verna Swerdlow: "We make stuff we have hankerings for, nothing too over the top." Expect sandwiches, mac n' cheese and other classics straight from mom's kitchen.
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Food truck offers new-age comfort food
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Just Jackie's What is it: "I always call myself new age comfort food," said proprietor Jackie Borelli, who runs the truck with partner Bonnie Offit of downashore ice cream spot Bonnie's Toppings. "Back in the day, comfort food was pot pies
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