Category Archives: Food Trucks

by Steven Doyle | March 20, 2012 · 9:51 am

Meet The Truck: TX Delizioso

by Steven Doyle

There have been a slew of new food trucks popping up across both Dallas and Fort Worth giving anyone who follows the truck dining scene more options. When the food truck phenomenon first began it looked like the stereotype to beat was the taco. There are plenty of plays on just about anything wrapped in a tortilla at any truck gathering, so many are now choosing to sway from a typical choice of fare.

Looking at what will be offered in the near future we have spoken with a few that will have some kicked up options and soon we will be enjoying our first Indian cuisine truck. But we ran across a truck this past weekend that at first glance appeared to be running the ordinary but upon closer inspection was nothing of the sort. Enter TX Delicioso a truck whose mainstay is pizza but offers much more. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | March 12, 2012 · 12:42 pm

Rockstar Bakeshop Now Rolling in Dallas

by Steven Doyle

It’s official, we have a new food truck in Dallas called Rockstar Bakeshop. If you frequent the new trucks rolling around the city you may already be familiar with their fare since Denver and Kristin Leonard have been baking their whoopee pies since September 2011 when they rented a commercial kitchen and began marketing their treats to area trucks as an add-on sale. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | March 2, 2012 · 12:14 pm

Want To Own A Food Truck? We Tell You How

by Steven Doyle

This week we spent an afternoon mulling over food trucks in the Arts District of Dallas. The many trucks lined up to sell their tacos, sliders and baked potatoes, and with the unseasonably beautiful weather hoards of people crept from the towers of downtown to enjoy a leisurely stroll and a fond repast.

We were joined by Natalie Roffino of US Food Trucks who has played a great role in the Dallas culinary scene for some time now. She has been the junior director for the Texas Chef’s Association for the past three years. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 22, 2012 · 4:18 pm

Cane Rosso Parking at North Haven Gardens

by Steven Doyle

I have actually met people that have not been to Cane Rosso in Deep Ellum. Some think it is too far for them to travel, others still have an odd impression about Deep Ellum. If you fall into either of these categories now is your chance to take advantage of a day time truck spotting at North Haven Gardens. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 15, 2012 · 12:44 pm

Food Trucks at North Haven Gardens

by Steven Doyle

We just heard from Nikki Rosen at North Haven Gardens, and she is bringing in lunch to the garden center this Friday from 11am to 2pm. Rosen is the marketing whiz at North Haven and thought it would be interesting to have food trucks stop by each week in an area that is underserved with restaurants.

This Friday look for the Tin Star Taco Taxi to stop by. Rosen is working with other trucks to attract them as well.

You can find North Haven Gardens at 7700 Northaven Road Dallas, Texas 75230 or call Nikki Rosen at (214) 363-5316 for more details.

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by Steven Doyle | February 15, 2012 · 12:18 pm

Cajun Tailgaters Food Truck

by Steven Doyle

Just in time for Mardi Gras.

You may have spotted a new Food Truck blazing a new trail in the Dallas area. We spotted the Cajun Tailgaters truck out and about with their first night out on the town this past weekend. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 14, 2012 · 2:23 pm

$100 Day Trips: Art is for Lovers

by Danielle Leahy photos by Jacque Manaugh

Hi, I’m the new Dallas, have we met?

Often bemoaned as a big name city with only small town fun, Dallas has long been considered a cultural wasteland of chain restaurants and pg rated community theater. Lacking in large scale public transportation, arts projects, or community involvement, for many of Dallas young professionals and up coming adults, a night on the town was usually limited to the current bar rotation on the fickle five hundred’s short list. Families trying to arrange weekend visits of public attractions could find little supporting infrastructure or options to make a drive into the city worth it for a family of four. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 13, 2012 · 12:48 pm

Food Truck Park to Open in West Dallas

by Steven Doyle

The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, which has often been referred to the Bridge to Nowhere certainly has redeemed that notion. As Mike Hiller broke over in December, there will be a multi-acre restaurant wonderland called Trinity Grove. Trinity Grove will encompass over 50 acres and will host restaurant incubations from some of the top chefs of Dallas, plus many springing out for the first time. Continue reading →