In my last blog I felt that I showed too much love to the Big Apple, and ignored completely the food truck scene in New Jersey. One has to show some loyalty, so I decided to let you in on what I know is out there.
The majority of NJ gourmet mobile food trucks are around Hoboken and Jersey City. It's no wonder because these locations have a city environment: many people are passing by, there are lots of office buildings around, and a young crowd is out and about.
Then, Surprisingly, one can also find a food truck in a remote place such as a farm in western Morris county, where a graduate from CIA decided to set his truck at the farm driveway, cook with fresh farm produce and gained a lot of success. I am talking about Hot Box truck- at Mini Mac Farm in Long Valley (Morris county). Farm to table in it's purest meaning. Memorial Day through Labor Day. http://www.hotboxfoodtruck.com/ Run!!!!
Another remote example that got a lot of attention is Chow Haul Truck- Long Branch and West Long Branch beaches. I went crazy for their meatloaf that was baked in muffin tins. http://www.chowhaultruck.com/ , http://twitter.com/chowhaultruck
Nomad Pizza- Authentic wood burning Napoli style pizza. They appear in food festivals mainly.
http://www.nomadpizzaco.com/ I am mentioning them because they are unique.
I didn't forget about the Hoboken, Jersey City and Newark trucks. They are easy to get to, and have great interesting chow:
Cinnamon Snail- Hoboken and farmer markets, Organic vegan food such as grilled tofu in chipotle rub over arugula with lime vinaigrette. The food is interesting, organic and healthy for you. What more can you ask of a food truck? http://twitter.com/veganlunchtruck
Le Petit Temptation- Sinatra Drive Hoboken. Dessert truck with crème brule, pralines and more. Weekends only.
Louisiana Spice Truck- Grove Street PATH Station, Jersey City. You can eat Jambalaya and other kaijoun favorites. Weekdays only. http://www.louisianaspicetruck.com/
Krave- Jersey City. Korean BBQ. Let me tell you- They serve you a soft tortilla with short ribs, sesame chicken or pork, monterey jack and kimchi- very good!
Quick But Authentic (QBA)- This truck operates in NYC but also at Exchange Place, Jersey City.
Taco Truck- Exchange Place, Jersey City. It's much more than a taco place. I loved their chorizo con papas. It's chorizo with potato and crema. http://thetacotruck.com/
They serve great Cuban sandwiches, empanadas and more. http://www.qbacubankitchen.com/
Taqueria Authentica- Newark near Gateway Center and also at Monclair and Summit farmer markets. and also farmer markets. This guy serves great authentic tacos. http://www.taqueriaauthentica.com/
would love to try the Taco Truck.
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