Food Truckin’

After much anticipation, today was finally the Food Truck Rally! We took the hour long trek to Brooklyn (my first time in the borough) and got there around 11:30am. It started at 11, so the lines were just forming and we didn’t have to wait long for our first bite. There were over 15 trucks at the rally and endless options of food.

The rally was held at Grand Army Plaza right by the huge arch, how pretty!

After checking out all that the rally had to offer, we settled on Gorilla Cheese as our first truck. The truck itself was super cool and they played all Beatles songs as you waited!

After waiting in line for 20 minutes, I ordered the number three (Buffalo Chicken with Mozzarella) and Dan got the number one (smoked gouda with pulled pork and caramelized onions).

We split them half-zies for a variety.

First up: the smoked gouda with pork.

Holy cow, this was delicious! It was perfectly cooked so the cheese was melting just right. The pulled pork was so tender it melted in your mouth and the onions added the perfect amount of sweetness. This was worth the sweaty wait!

Then we split the buff chick.

Going…

Going…

Gone!

I can never resist anything with buffalo sauce so this was my obvious first choice. The chicken was the perfect amount of spicy. Not so hot that you started sweating but definitely noticeable. As you can see from the picture, the mozzarella was super stretchy and ah-mazing.

I gave the Gorilla Cheese truck a definite thumbs up!

Once we digested, we walked around to find our next truck. We must have been sitting for a while, because when we started walking again the lines were outrageously long! We went to Taim Mobile for falafels and smoothies. Their line wasn’t too long so we only waited 10 minutes. I was stuffed but wanted needed to experience another food truck.

We split the falafel side, which was six falafel balls with tahini sauce, and I got the Strawberry-Raspberry-Thai Basil smoothie.

The perfect combo of fruity and basil-y!

Mangia!

This food truck rally is held the third Sunday of the month until October, so there are two more opportunities to check it out on September 18th and October 16th. You'll find me at the one in October trying out more spectacular trucks! For more info, check out their website here.

Off to watch The Sandwich King on DVR. I’m so happy Jeff Mauro won Next Food Network Star!

Eataly or bust

Friday night Dan, Sam and I went into NYC to meet Devin and his brother for dinner and to go out.  Since the Path lets off right at 23rd Street I suggested we go one block over to Eataly.  I had heard a lot about it in the recent years and knew it was a place I wanted to explore once I moved to the area. 

It was as awe inspiring, overwhelming and amazing as I expected it to be.  There were so many cheeses, meats, desserts and smells that I wouldn’t even know where to start. 

(This is just one of the many sections of Eataly.)

So there in lies the problem.  We never started thus I never got to eat at Eataly No one wanted to agree on one type of food (pasta, pizza, meat) and everyone wanted a sit down meal, so we left and went elsewhere.  Unfortunately, I never got to experience Eataly and I was mega disappointed.  I guess we’ll have to go back one time during the day or during the week when it isn’t crowded and you can fully absorb everything that is happening around you.

Instead of dining at Eataly (tear) we went to a vegetarian Indian restaurant Saravanaa Bhavan was mega yum.  Half of our table, including myself, got Cheese Masala Dosa.  It was mashed potatoes, onions and cheese inside of a lentil paper wrap.  It was huge, spicy and amazing.  It came with four types of dipping sauces- I don’t know what they are called but I know the two on the left were coconutty and spicy, the third one was more savory but still spicy and the one farthest to the right was the least spicy and reminded me of a minestrone soup.  If anyone knows the names of these sauces, please leave them in the comments!

This was an all hands on deck kind of meal; it was almost impossible to eat with just a fork and knife.  This vegetarian Indian spot was great though and it made me want to explore further what other options I could have as a vegetarian (not that I am one or planning on becoming one, it’s just always been a thought I’ve had).

This weekend has been a foodie weekend for sure and the next stop on our adventure is  the Food Truck Rally today in Brooklyn.  I have become obsessed with food trucks lately, so I am super excited to experience the finest NYC food trucks.  What food trucks have you been to? Any you recommend?

Have a fabulous Sunday and keep an eye out for a review of the Food Truck Rally!