Truck Stop

Every other Thursday, Truck Stop visits a local food truck.

Philly's first Hawaiian-themed food truck

05/01/2013

Philly's first Hawaiian-themed food truck is operated by island expat Kiki Aranita and her partner, Chris Vacca.

Fried cheese curds? Whey!
This truck's Mediterranean goodies are on fire
Fried cheese curds? Whey!

Fried cheese curds? Whey! 04/03/2013: 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.
This truck's Mediterranean goodies are on fire 03/20/2013
Tasty: A 'mobile farmer's market' 03/06/2013: 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
This truck's Apple BLT speaks for itself 02/21/2013: 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.
Serving up classics straight from mom's kitchen 02/06/2013: 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.
Food truck offers new-age comfort food 01/23/2013: 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
Delicias does Venezuelan comfort food 11/14/2012: Delicias What is it? A source for Venezuelan comfort food - yummy grilled arepas stuffed with chicken and avocado and the sweetest of sweet plantains - at affordable prices. Arepas 101: As the child of Venezuelan immigrants, yours truly is very familiar w
Truck Stop: Mini Trini 10/31/2012
Cupcakes2GoGo 10/17/2012: South Jersey's first mobile cake manufacturer churns out the signature dessert with flavors both standard and special.
Truck Stop: Sugar Philly 09/05/2012: How can you go wrong when a guy named Wyatt Earp blowtorches your creme brulee?