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Travel Value All Stars: Food Trucks

10/11/2013

 

Just wait till you see what I'm eating on the road these days! Food trucks are the perfect way to get great value when you travel.

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Travel food truck: Lunch Truck Pirogi Traverse City Michigan Front Street TurnipseedTravel.com
THIS came from an old truck! Cheddar chive pierogi with apple bacon coleslaw.
I've recently become a convert to eating at food trucks when I travel. It all started at the Aloha Swap Meet in Honolulu, where I joined a mysterious long line at an unmarked white van, only to discover the most incredible cinnamon sugar coated malasadas. From that one experience, I was convinced on the merits of food trucks. On reflection, it wasn't such a leap for me – growing up in Cape Breton, I was a frequent visitor to the community “Bus”, a static school bus transformed into a takeout shack with the most amazing club sandwiches. I've long known that great food can come from humble settings! 
Ez Cheesy Traverse City Michigan Front Street Food Truck TurnipseedTravel.com
This cute food truck specializes in cheese!
It's no surprise then that I made a beeline for a group of food trucks clustered at one end at Front Street while visiting Traverse City, Michigan. Traverse City is well known as a great food destination and is particularly famous for it's annual cherry festival. Front Street's food trucks are a great representation of the diverse agriculture and talented chefs of the area and I was eager to try as much local food as I could!   During our visit, we sampled deviled eggs, roasted corn on the cob, farmhouse chili, and cheddar chive pierogi with apple-bacon coleslaw. Delicious!  
Friends With Food Traverse City Michigan Food Truck TurnipseedTravel.com
This fun food truck comes with a retro seating area.
Food trucks are a perfect solution for the value minded traveler in search of a delicious, affordable lunch with a dash of real local spirit. Food trucks offer lower prices than the average restaurant, passing on the benefits of their minimal overhead. While their menus may be limited, what they do make, they make very well – they wouldn't stay in business otherwise! Lunch trucks also allow a young chef’s raw talent to shine through. Their creativity isn't stifled from years of being a sous chef and their pockets needn't be deep to afford their own place. 
Food truck lunch truck Traverse City Front Street Foodie TurnipseedTravel.comA chalkboard menu and an ode to bacon!
Of course, not all food trucks are perfect. You will inevitably get a certain percentage of trendy, overpriced meals that are inexplicably popular. If you're not sure if a food truck is a good choice, just look at the line. If it's long, fast moving, and filled with people from all walks of life (from student, to business exec), chances are it's right for you! Remember, it’s not great value because it comes from a truck – it’s the price, quality, and flavor that makes it a wonderful deal.

Increasingly, municipalities and food lovers are creating websites and apps that track the rotating locations and schedules of the food trucks, making it easier than ever to find these nomadic culinary delights. I can't wait to try more on my future travels!

As always, I welcome and encourage your comments. Do you frequent food trucks when you travel? How about in your own hometown?

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jonathan and bandit
15/11/2013 11:15:34 pm

Great post. Really looking forward to reading about your next adventure. Just a reminder that were a couple of great food trucks in the central square of brugge serving the classic Belgian fries with mayo, among other culinary delights. I believe you'll be visiting the sweetest smelling city in the world very soon. Enjoy!

Vanessa
19/11/2013 05:59:59 am

You'll be pleased to know that we visited those exact food stalls today and had frites with mayo! All the streets here smell so delicious!

Lesley Peterson link
11/4/2014 02:47:32 pm

Scrumptious photo! I'm always on the lookout for a decent perogy, or pyrohy as we called them in Winnipeg. I only wish Toronto would get with the program and support food trucks. But between narrow streets, terrible traffic and restaurant owners fearful of the competition...

Vanessa
14/4/2014 06:16:40 am

I agree - Toronto is begging for a better food truck scene! I can only imagine the amazing food that would be produced since Toronto is such a diverse, multi cultural city.


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