Roots Bakery & Food Bus was the other food truck available at Veggie Man Day in Fairmont. They are based Chautauqua, New York.
The most "Veggie Man" themed item I saw on the menu was the "Veggie (Man) Spring Rolls, which had ramen, pickled veggies, lettuce and sweet chili sauce. This was light but punchy. I really enjoyed the texture combo of chewy and crunchy.
Grade: A
Mag & Pops is a Morgantown-based food truck that attended Veggie Man Day in Fairmont. They had some Veggie Man-themed menu items.
I went for the Pickleroni Roll (Veggie Man's favorite WV snack), which is a pepperoni rolls, stuffed with pickles and served with a side of spicy ranch. this was a fun take on a pepperoni roll. The pickles were interesting, but I did enjoy the spicy ranch side.
Grade: B
So. St. Louis is a new food truck in the area that features fried chicken and fish.
I ordered The Murphy Lee - Cod & Fried Shrimp. The fried fish and shrimp were just okay—nothing special. The breading was basic and lacked any real seasoning, leaving both the fish and shrimp tasting pretty plain. Everything was cooked through, but without any added flavor or standout texture, it felt like a missed opportunity, especially for $20. Not bad, but definitely forgettable.
Grade: C
Ridge to Ridge Sips & Treats is a mobile coffee truck that sets up around the Kanawha Valley.
They offer espresso, cold brew, energy drinks and even some pastries.
I enjoyed a lavender honey bee iced coffee, which was just sweet enough to take the edge off any bitter notes.
Grade: A
Today marked the first snow flurries of the season. Many may celebrate winter, but my first thought is that food truck season is coming to an end.
Moonie's is a large, yellow food truck specializing in philly cheesesteaks and wings.
I ordered a steak philly, which comes with provolone, sauteed onions and house sauce on a 12" roll. I cannot overstate how large this sandwich is. It is so packed with meat that it could feed a hungry family of three. I had a hard time managing it because to cut it into portions, the steak seemed to multiply. I would have preferred more proportional ingredients – less meat – so I could still get the flavor of the cheese and onions.
Grade: B
New Haven, Connecticut, is home to four distinct food truck districts.
“Food Truck Paradise” is a collection of mobile eateries overlooking the water on Long Wharf Drive, featuring an array of food options with an emphasis on Latin American cuisines, according to CTInsider.
Featured dishes include Chicken Lo Mein; steak and cheese sandwiches, beef, chicken and veggie tacos, pizza, ribs, empañadas, cashew nut chicken, falafels, General Tso’s chicken, Caesar’s salad, lamb curry, coffee, tea, cupcakes, ice cream, and more, according to Visit New Haven.
Here is a sampling of the food trucks along the wharf: Arepas CT, El Azteca, El Rinconcito, Ixtapa, La Chalupa, La Chicky Munchy, La Jaltera, La Patrona, La Unica, Old Mexico, Mexicalli Black Truck, Sandwiches El Cubano, Santa Apolonia, Sweeney’s Hot Dog King, Sweeney Mexican Food, Tacos Santa Ines, Tripletas & More and Winn Pinchos.
It was quite a sight to see so many trucks lined up in one place - like 30! I wanted to try them all - but that will need to wait til next time.
Have you ever been?
Based in Elkins, Mona's Eggrolls is a food truck that offers "a taste of the Phillippines."
In addition to eggrolls, Mona's also has pancit, curry, barbecue, adobo and more.
I was excited to see this food truck locally as part of the Filipino festival. The line was very long, but after about an hour, I made it to the front and ordered the two eggroll and pancit combo.
Lumpia is like the Filipino version of an eggroll, and they tend to be more light and crisp. I really enjoyed these - flavorful, but fresh. Pancit is a veggie and noodle dish that is more mild in flavor but just as satisfying.
Grade: A
El Botanas food truck was set up in Charleston recently, so my coworkers and I wanted to check it out.
I ordered a street burrito made with al pastor (pork that has been grilled and then sliced off the spit), rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream wrapped in a large flour tortilla. Plus a side of esquite - which is street corn that has been cut off the cob.
The burrito was pretty hefty, so points for portion size. The interior had a nice mix of all the aforementioned ingredients, but warm lettuce is not my favorite. It lends a slippery texture. but, I was happy with the freshness of the pico and sour cream. The esquites could have used some more flavor to really season all of the corn.
Grade: B
Moshpit Munchies is a local food truck branded with a heavy metal theme that has been making its rounds throughout the Kanawha Valley lately.
They are known for their twisted potato amd funnel cakes, which can be topped with a number of ingredients, in addition to hot dogs, nachos and lemonade.
I did a twisted potato with everything bagel seasoning, cheese amd sour cream. It's like a spiraled potato with the toppings sprinkled in the crevices.
That nacho cheese is not my favorite because it takes over everything, the other toppings were great - and I would copy my friend Kayden next time and add bacon bits. AND, it would be next level if it was crispy.
Grade: B
Triple B Eatery is a food truck in the Kanawha Valley with the slogan "grilled cheese to die for."
I was willing to test that theory when they set up recently at George Washington High School.
Their menu features some traditional grilled cheese sandwiches, plus some additional items, like a monte cristo and a hot bologna. The smashed pepperoni roll caught my eye because it's taking West Virginia's greatest delicacy – the pepperoni roll – and making it into a grilled cheese.
Two homemade pepperoni rolls are griddled with garlic butter so they are lightly crispy, and then they are sandwiched together with mozzarella cheese in the middle. I thought I had tried every variation of a pepperoni roll, but this was new to me. And absolutely delicious. It's the melted cheese, the crispy, buttery dough, and the hint of spice with the pepperoni altogether that makes this over the top.
Grade: A
Hill & Hollow is the latest concept from longtime Morgantown restaurateurs Marion & Allegria Ohlinger, who owned and operated a brick-and-mortar restaurant by the same name, as well as the beloved Richwood Grill.
These folks are dedicated to local and seasonal food. They bring creative, unique takes on heritage-based food. I appreciate that they are willing to add some weird things to their menu so you can try something new.
You can catch them at events across the state, and on this particular day, I did a hickory-smoked BBQ shank and side of local pickled eggs. The former was more traditional, but bold with flavor, while the latter is not something you see every day, but interesting.
Grade: A
Twisted Grille is a local business that has been serving burgers, nachos and fries via brick-and-mortar and food truck. When I saw their food truck, I already knew I wanted to order the Route 60 Nachos. It is tortilla chips topped with pulled pork, white queso cheese, and barbecue sauce. I do love a good nacho, and these were surprisingly simple. I think a pickled jalapeno would add a bit ot fresh, sweet and spice to each bite.
Grade: B
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