Meals on Wheels
By OTownEater
The food truck craze has taken Oakland by storm. For gourmet, inventive, and delicious food at reasonable prices, hop in your car and follow the trucks. Here are some recommendations for quality meals on wheels.
If you are looking for a fun way to spend a Thursday evening, head to Splash Pad Park (across the street from the Grand Lake Theater). There you will find three or more food trucks lined up for your dining pleasure. Check out Go Streatery, serving up fare they call “peasant food,” but I call mouthwatering goodness. I enjoyed the Oxtail and Grits, served up with a perfectly cooked fried egg. The oozing yoke intensified the richness of the braised fall-off-the-bone oxtail meat. Parked next to The Streatery was Ebbett’s. Their star is the Cuban Sandwich, filled with everything that belongs between two slices of Acme roll. Piled high, the sandwich includes slow roasted Niman Ranch pulled pork, artisan ham, gruyere, jalepeno relish and chipotle mayo. The flavors are incredible! Once you select your food, head across the street to Heart and Dagger bar, to enjoy your food on the back patio with an ice cold beer or cocktail. And you can even bring your canine companion to dine with you!
Every first Friday of the month is Oakland Art Murmur. More recently, this urban art adventure has expanded into the culinary arts. Lining Telegraph Ave. at 20th and beyond, Oakland eaters can enjoy food truck heaven! Start with Tante’s Corn Dogs and Knishes, as a quick treat while you explore the other food options. Tante’s hand-dipped spicy corn dog is not like any dog on a stick you’ve had before. Dipped in either yellow or Dijon mustard, one bite will have you searching for Tante’s at all Bay Area festivals. Their Knishes are also excellent, and are elevated by the selection of homemade hot sauces they provide. Bursting flavor, salivating spice, and fried potato… What more could you want?
As you enjoy your snack, continue your search for the Whip Out! Sliders truck. Just when I thought sliders were yesterday’s old news, the boys of Whip Out! have brought them back into the scene. Try a 3 slider sampler featuring the Pulled Pork with Jalapeno Slaw, The Crispy Meatloaf with herb aioli, and the Split Pea patty with mango relish. Finish your meal off with a Chunky Kate Cookie, a chocolate chip cookie with coconut and bacon, all for $16. You walk away beyond stuffed!
Finally, it is worth the effort to check out Chairman Boa’s food truck by following it on Twitter, to find their upcoming locations. The pork belly boa may now be on the top of my “Favorite Things” list, and I recommend ordering everything on the menu. Let gluttony prevail, just this once!
Summary:
To find out more about these food trucks, check out the following websites-
Chairman Boa: http://www.thechairmantruck.com/me…
Go Streatery: http://www.gostreatery.com/
Tante’s: http://www.tantes.net/
Ebbetts:: http://www.ebbettsgoodtogo.com/
Whip Out: http://whipoutcatering.com/