Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival 2018

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THE TRUCKS A Taste of Nawln’s.................................... 6 Ash & Kris Kitchen.................................... 6 Bado’s Pizza Truck.................................... 6 Beatnik Sweet Eats ................................. 6 Bulldawg’s................................................ 8 Burgh Bites............................................... 8 Carneval Truck.......................................... 8 Caustelot Creamery................................. 8 The Cheese Melt.................................... 10 Coop Chicken and Waffles..................... 10 Concession Food Service...................... 10 Cousins Maine Lobster.......................... 10 Crunch Roll Factory................................ 12 Curly’s Tin Rizzi Ice Cream..................... 12 Evil Swine BBQ....................................... 12 Franktuary.............................................. 12 Gil’s Pit Beef............................................ 14 Health-A-Licious..................................... 14 Hoshi Food Truck.................................... 14 Hott Dawgz............................................. 14 Jersey Subs............................................. 16 Kona Ice.................................................. 16 Las Chicas............................................... 16 Le’s Oriental............................................ 16 PUBLISHED BY

Mac & Gold Truck................................... 18 Main Squeeze Juice............................... 18 Mobile Chef Corp................................... 18 Nakama................................................... 18 Oh My Grill.............................................. 20 Parrot Bay............................................... 20 Patti’s Pastries........................................ 20 Pgh Crepes............................................. 20 Pgh Halal................................................. 22 Pgh Pierogi Truck.................................... 22 Pittsburgh Sandwich Society................. 22 Pittsburgh Tortas.................................... 22 The Pub Chip Shop................................. 24 Pyles of Pasta......................................... 24 Remi’s Rootbeer Wagon........................ 24 Revival Chili............................................. 24 Sinkers & Suds........................................ 26 Speals On Wheels................................... 26 Sugar & Spice On Wheels...................... 26 The Twisted Potato................................ 26 Vagabond Taco Truck............................. 28 Wicked Ribs N‘At.................................... 28 Wood Stoked Oven................................ 28 Zeke’s Coffee Pittsburgh........................ 28

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A TASTE OF NAWLN’S

BADO’S PIZZA TRUCK

There’s no need to travel to the Big Easy – A Taste of Nawln’s food truck has been serving up Lowcountry cuisine for two and a half years. Chef Alan Franco trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, and while he mainly travels between Ohio and Pennsylvania, he’s gone as far Kansas City in the truck.

Most popular menu items: Jambalaya and gator bites – wild-caught alligator dusted with cornmeal and fried, served with a kicky Cajun aioli Pay with: Cash or card Get social A Taste of Nawln’s @tasteofnawlns1 francosheavenlykitchen.com

While Bado’s Pizza Grill and Ale House on Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon has been around for 34 years, the Bado’s Pizza Truck has only had its wheels on the road since this past December. They’re serving up the same gourmet pizzas as the restaurant, as well as hoagies.

Pizzas on the truck’s menu rotate based on the event.

Most popular menu items: The cheesesteak hoagie, packed with sliced ribeye steak, sautéed mushrooms and onions (not oven-baked) and the meatball hoagie, which features home-made meatballs smothered in tomato sauce and topped with melty provolone cheese Pay with: Cash or card Get social Bado’s Pizza Grill & Ale House @badospizzagrill @badospizzagrill badospizzagrill.com

ASH & KRIS KITCHEN Just one year in business and Ash & Kris Kitchen has really caught on, serving Greek Mediterranean fare all over the area – year-round! If you have a hankering for baklava, falafel or tabouli salad, this is the truck to visit.

Most popular menu items: The Gyro – spice rotisserie lamb and beef wrapped in a pita and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Ash & Kris Kitchen’s special homemade Tzatziki sauce Pay with: Cash or card Get social AshandKrisKitchen @ashandkriskitchen

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BEATNIK SWEET EATS AND DESSERT TRUCK For two years, Julie Fritz-Doyle served up her smallbatch, made from scratch triple-layer cakes and sweet treats from a tent and table. Last May, she took the show on the road with a pretty pink food truck.

Most popular menu items: The super-fudgy S’More and Reese’s flavored blue ribbon brownies and triplelayer cakes served by the slice Pay with: Cash or card Get social Beatnik Sweet Eats @beatniksweet @BeatnikSweetEats beatniksweeteats.com

BULLDAWG’S

CARNEVAL TRUCK

For the past four years, BullDawg’s has been serving up locally-made hot dogs, cheese steaks, burgers and sausages across the region. They like to keep things local, using fresh buns made daily from Breadworks Bakery and serving condiments from Byler’s Farm in Slatington, Pa. Most popular menu item: The BullDawg Burger, which is topped with homemade marinara sauce, peppers and provolone cheese and served with handcut French fries Pay with: Cash or card Get social bulldawgspgh @bulldawgspgh @bulldawgspgh bulldawgspgh.com

A newbie to the food truck world, Carneval Truck has been traveling across Southwestern Pennsylvania to see where its base is and specializing in “Farm to Funnel Cake.” With an emphasis on funnel cake sandwiches and seasonal salads, Carneval sources its produce from local farmer’s markets.

Most popular menu item: The Tyler Durden: coffeebrined turkey breast, candied bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and garlic herb mayo served in a funnel cake Pay with: Cash or card Get social carnevaltruck @carnevaltruck @carnevaltruck

BURGH BITES Chef and owner Ricci Minella has grown Burgh Bites from a food cart to a food truck to a brick and mortar restaurant (appropriately dubbed Brick N’ Mortar, in Heidelberg). Striving to give his customers the best of fresh food, Minella uses all local produce and says the truck’s overall theme is “fresh foods that taste good.”

Most popular menu items: Torts (signature-seasoned tortilla chips) with corn and mango salsa; the Bacon Wrapped Dog, which is exactly as the name implies; and the Kickin’ Cuban sandwich – Burgh Bites’ chipotle-braised pork shoulder, ham off the bone, brick cheese and truck pickles topped with a remoulade sauce on grilled bread. Yum! Pay with: Cash or card Get social The Burgh Bites Cart @burghbites @burghbitescart burghbitestruck.com 8 Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival May 2018

CAUSTELOT CREAMERY “Our specialty is some of the best homemade ice cream in the Pittsburgh area,” says owner Mike Wertz.

“Everything is made on-site at the event. It doesn’t get any fresher than that!” For the fourth year, you can spot the big blue truck at various events and locations around the area.

Most popular menu items: Cookies N’ Cream and Salted Caramel flavors Pay with: Cash or card Get social Caustelot Creamery caustelotcreamery.com

THE CHEESE MELT This food truck prides itself on grownup grilled cheese – as in, delicious, melty, gooey, flavorful sandwiches that your children will turn their noses up at, and that’s just fine with you because you aren’t sharing anyway.

Most popular menu item: The Beale Street is The Cheese Melt’s signature sandwich and was the 2016 Judge’s Choice Winner of the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Recipe Showdown. It’s a “meltastic” combination of hot pepper cheese, gorgonzola, crispy smoky bacon, sweet yet slightly tart golden delicious apples and crunchy kale Pay with: Cash or card Get social thecheesemelt @thecheesemelt2 the_cheese_melt cheesemelttruck.com

COOP CHICKEN AND WAFFLES Specializing in “delicious southern chicken and waffles with a hint of Pittsburgh thrown into the mix,” The Coop Chicken and Waffles has been in business since November of 2016, traveling to different events and business parks throughout the region.

Most popular menu item: The ChicN-Waffle, which has shredded fried chicken baked right into the waffle Pay with: Cash or card Get social thecooppgh @thecooppgh @thecooppgh thecooppgh.com

CONCESSION FOOD SERVICE For 38 years, this stand has been making its rounds at festivals and fairs all over the area.

Most popular menu items: Funnel cakes and shaved ice Pay with: Cash

COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER What began as a single food truck in Los Angeles in 2012 has turned into a 20-truck franchise following a stint on ABC’s Shark Tank – and lucky for us, as of last month, one of its locations is Pittsburgh!

They’ll be traveling around the Greater Pittsburgh area serving up fresh Maine lobster and more.

Most popular menu item: “Definitely the Connecticut Roll,” says Pittsburgh owner Jim Matz. It’s simple but tasty – fresh Main lobster served warmed with butter and lemon on a New England-style roll Pay with: Cash or card Get social CMLobsterPittsburghPA @CousinsMaineLob @CousinsMaineLobster cousinsmainelobster.com/truck/pittsburgh-pa

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CRUNCH ROLL FACTORY If you love crunchy goodness, look no further than the Crunch Roll Factory. Served in restaurants since 2015 and on the road in a food truck since 2016, the rolls have been described as a “deep fried piece of heaven.”

Most popular menu item: Buffalo Chicken Crunch Roll – tender white meat chicken slowly cooked in a spicy Buffalo sauce, mixed with a special blend of cheeses, wrapped and deep fried to crunchy perfection.

Pay with: Cash or card Get social daretocrunch @daretocrunch crunchrollfactory.com

EVIL SWINE BBQ What started as a catering company in 2011 has evolved and expanded into a mobile business as Evil Swine BBQ. The 18-foot concession trailer travels to different areas of the city and even does private parties, serving barbecue, pulled pork and pulled chicken.

Most popular menu item: The pulled pork sandwich, topped with Monterey jack, cheddar or slaw Pay with: Cash, card or Apple Pay Get social EvilSwineBBQ @EvilSwineBBQ evilswinebbq.com

FRANKTUARY CURLY’S TIN RIZZI ICE CREAM For the second year, this food truck has been travelling all over Pittsburgh and its suburbs selling “traditional ice cream truck fare, popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, as well as Pittsburgh’s own Leona’s Ice Cream Sandwiches and Popsburgh popsicles,” says manager Nate Morrison.

Most popular menu items: Leona’s flavors and SpongeBob novelty treats Pay with: Cash or card Get social tinrizzi @tinrizzi @tinrizzi tinrizzi.com

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Franktuary was born in 2004 in the basement of Downtown Pittsburgh’s historic Trinity Cathedral.

Over the years, they’ve expanded their offerings to a restaurant in Lawrenceville and a food truck, specializing in frankfurters topped with locallysourced regional and ethnic condiments and poutine.

Most popular menu item: The New Yorker, an all-beef frank topped with house kraut, sweet onion sauce and spicy brown mustard on a potato roll Pay with: Cash or card Get social franktuary @franktuary @franktuary franktuary.com

GIL’S PIT BEEF

HOSHI FOOD TRUCK

While the Gil’s Pit Beef truck travels all over, the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival will be the first time that it has brought its style of barbecue to the Pittsburgh area – meat that has been minimally seasoned, grilled right over charcoal and sliced deli-style.

Most popular menu item: The special turkey, bacon and Swiss sandwich, topped with garlic ranch aioli Pay with: Cash Get social Gil’s Pit Beef

Hoshi Food Truck serves all of the delicious flavors of hibachi out of a truck – and while they’ve only been on the local food truck scene since last July, their chef has been cooking this type of cuisine for more than 20 years.

Most popular menu item: Filet mignon, served with steamed rice, sautéed veggies and yum yum or steak sauce. Seafood dishes – scallops, shrimp, salmon and ahi tuna steak – are also among the most-served menu items.

Pay with: Cash or card Get social hoshipgh @hoshipgh @hoshipgh

HEALTH-A-LICIOUS If you are health-conscious, make your way to the Health-A-Licious food truck. In its second year, the truck travels around Western Pennsylvania with a menu chock-full of healthy organic foods and drinks, as well as comfort foods.

Most popular menu items: The Big Momma Drama Loaded Fries with steak, shrimp and chicken. And, founder Tracie Hall says, “Our kabobs can’t get cooked fast enough to keep the crowds happy!”

Pay with: Cash or card Get social healthaliciousfoodtruck healthalicious7 health-a-licious.com

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HOTT DAWGZ

This food truck is known for its gourmet, quarter-pound all beef hotdogs – with toppings so serious that each one is served with a fork! For three years, they’ve been trekking around the Pittsburgh area.

Most popular menu item: The Bacon-Wrapped Gourmet Hot Dog, which is topped with mac ‘n cheese and barbeque sauce and served on a pretzel bun.

Pay with: Cash, card or Apple Pay Get social Hott Dawgz @HottDawgz @HottDawgz hottdawgz.com

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JERSEY SUBS

LAS CHICAS

The name says Jersey and they’re based out of Morgantown, W. Va. – and they specialize in Philly cheesesteaks. You might say they’re a bit of a trendsetter, as the truck has been around since 2008.

Most popular menu item: The Philly Cheesesteak, of course! Jersey’s cheesesteaks are made with freshsliced steak, creamy Boar’s Head American cheese, and served with or without peppers and onions Pay with: Cash or card Get social Jerseys Subs and Pizza jerseysmorgantown.com

In addition to traveling the local food truck scene since 2014, the Las Chicas truck also cooks up fresh Mexican cuisine at private events.

Most popular menu item: “Ummm, everything!” says co-owner Stephanie Morales. The menu features standard Mexican fare, and vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options Pay with: Cash or card Get social Las Chicas Truck Laschicastruck Laschicastruck laschicastruck.com

KONA ICE Hot days call for cool treats, and Kona Ice brings exactly that to youth sports leagues, schools, parties and more. The tropical-themed shaved ice franchise has been refreshing the region since 2011.

Most popular menu items: Blue raspberry and Tiger’s Blood Pay with: Cash or card Get social konaicepittsburgh @kona_ice_pgh @konaicepittsburgh kona-ice.com 16 Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival May 2018

LE’S ORIENTAL Not a truck, but a tent, you’ll find Le’s Oriental at a lot of shows in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.

“We’ve been doing this for a while, probably before any food trucks came into existence in Pittsburgh,” says owner Hai Le. Most popular menu items: Chicken on a stick, fried rice and the oh-so-inventive mac and cheese egg rolls.

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Starting with a house-made cheese sauce, Mac and Gold Truck cooks to order batches of pan-heated mac and cheese. Then, they top it with a rotating, seasonal menu of meats and veggies – so, this truck is a onestop shop for the whole family!

Most popular menu item: The Buffalo Chicken Mac, which is served with crispy tortilla chips and crumbled bleu cheese Pay with: Cash or card Get social MacAndGold @macandgoldtruck @macandgoldtruck macandgoldtruck.com

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MAIN SQUEEZE JUICE Fresh (no pun intended) on the scene, Main Squeeze Juice specializes in raw, natural, local, cold-pressed juices.

Most popular menu item: Since they’re so new, the most-popular items are yet to be determined Pay with: Cash and cards, but they prefer cash Get social mainsqueezejuice412 @mainsqueezejuice412

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NAKAMA You don’t have to travel to the South Side to enjoy Nakama’s amazing hibachi and sushi – the Nakama Food Truck has been traveling for more than five years now, around the area and doing private parties and events.

Most popular menu item: Fried rice with hibachi steak or chicken Pay with: Cash or card Get social FoodTruckNakama @nakamafoodtruck @nakama_pgh eatatnakama.com

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OH MY GRILL

PATTI’S PASTRIES

Take what you think you know about grilled cheese sandwiches and throw it out the window. Then, get in line at Oh My Grill and try to decide between myriad options of flavor combinations that you’ve only seen in your dreams.

Most popular menu items: The homemade dippers that complement the sandwiches – think provolone and sharp cheddar, roast beef, sautéed peppers and onions on Texas toast with a rosemary garlic aioli dipper or the classic with yellow and white American cheese on white or wheat, served with a chive cream or tomato soup dipper Pay with: Cash or card Get social Oh My Grill @OhMyGrill ohmygrill.com

Save some room for dessert! Patti’s Pastries is a cupcake trailer featuring jumbo-sized stuffed gourmet cupcakes as well as jumbo-sized lady locks in vanilla and chocolate.

Most popular menu items: “This is a hard question, because it depends if you are a lady lock lover or a cupcake lover,” says owner Patriciann Schvabenitz.

“People have a hard time choosing, as we have about 12 cupcake flavors. I would say chocolate flavors are more popular. Two years ago, we created a brownie batter cupcake and that has been a favorite, along with the Ho-Ho.” Pay with: Cash or card Get social Patti’s Pastries

PARROT BAY Craving the seasonings of the sea? Parrot Bay specializes in fresh seafood with an island/Jimmy Buffet theme. But it’s not all from the ocean – there’s a land portion of the menu. Based out of Johnstown, Parrot Bay has actually been a restaurant and catering business since 1998.

Most popular menu items: The Sea Stack – fresh haddock, jumbo shrimp and jumbo lump crab meat grilled and blended with green peppers, onions and sliced tomatoes stuffed into a pita and topped with Parrot Bay’s secret sauce and seasoning. And, A close second is the Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcake, which is reasonably priced, and is made of all crabmeat and no fillers Pay with: Cash or card Get social Parrot Bay Café @ParrotBayCafe 20 Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival May 2018

PGH CREPES This food truck proves that crepes are amazing both savory and sweet. Since 2013, owner Ilmir Akhmetzyanov has been selling freshly-made crepes from scratch, smoothies and lemonade.

Most popular menu item: On the sweet side, the Strawberry Nutella, which is filled with bananas, and topped with Nutella, powdered sugar and whipped cream. And on the savory side of the menu, the chicken crepe has chicken, cheese, spinach and a drizzle of delicious dressing Pay with: Cash or card Get social Pgh Crepes @PghCrepes @PghCrepes pghcrepes.com

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Halal means “permissible,” and according to PGH Halal’s website, in order “for any food to be considered Halal it must comply with the religious ritual and observance of Sharia law.”

Most popular menu item: Gyros, chicken over rice and falafel pita Pay with: Cash or card Get social pghhalaltruck @pghhalalfood @halal_truck pghhalaltruck.com

This food truck is a staple at area events and breweries. Going into its third year in operation, chef Michael Carney says that they put a Pittsburgh spin on classic sandwiches. Bonus – they have a dogfriendly menu!

Most popular menu item: The In-n-Aht Burger, with two beef patties, American cheese, onion jam, spring mix, tomato, pickles and animal sauce on a buttertoasted bun.

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PGH PIEROGI TRUCK Let’s face it, there can’t be a Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival without a truck that serves pirogies!

PGH Pierogi Truck’s specialty is, obviously, the pierogi, but they also have Eastern European favorites like haluski and stuffed cabbage.

Most popular menu item: The potato and cheese pierogi Pay with: Cash or card – even the Diner’s Card Get social PghPierogiTruck @PghPierogiTruck @PghPierogiTruck pghpierogitruck.com

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PITTSBURGH TORTAS According to Pittsburgh Tortas’ website, a torta is “(in Mexican cuisine) a sandwich made with a crusty bread roll, served hot or cold.” They’ve been open for a year, traveling to local breweries, events and business parks.

Most popular menu item: The verde chicken torta, stacked high with chicken, tomatillo sauce, smashed black beans, melted Chihuahua cheese, lime cilantro slaw, pickled onions and poblano crema Pay with: Cash or card Get social Pittsburgh Tortas @pghtortas @pghtortas pittsburghtortas.com

THE PUB CHIP SHOP

REMI’S ROOTBEER WAGON

The Pub Chip Shop opened on Pittsburgh’s South Side nearly five years ago, and the restaurant has been on wheels since last year. “Fish and chips is mainly our thing,” says general manager Mindy Heisler. “But we also make a damn good fried chicken!”

Most popular menu item: Fish and chips (handbattered haddock with crispy chips) and the Thai chili tacos: fried chicken tenders with Thai chili sauce, Napa cabbage and green onion Pay with: Cash or card Get social thepubchipshop @pubchipshopftr @thepubchipshop thepubchipshop.com

Established in 2016, Remi’s Rootbeer Wagon offers nostalgic refreshment on hot summer days, specializing in old-fashioned flavors of soda.

Most popular menu item: Birch Beer Pay with: Cash or card

PYLES OF PASTA Yes, Pyles of Pasta is a food truck, but chef and owner David Pyles says that many call it a restaurant on wheels because of its broad menu. While they do specialize in pasta, the menu also boasts apps, salads and sandwiches.

Most popular menu item: The Cajun chicken alfredo pasta is sautéed chicken, tomato and broccoli tossed with a spicy Cajun cream and pasta, served with garlic bread. The A1 steak sandwich is another fan-favorite, with shaved ribeye, diced bell peppers, diced onion and Pyles’ signature sauce smothered with cheese.

It’s served with a choice of chips, fries, tots or sweet potato fries Pay with: Cash or card Get social Pyles of Pasta @DavidMPyles8125 davepyles pylesofpasta.com 24 Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival May 2018

REVIVAL CHILI Just over a year old, Revival Chili specializes in – you guessed it! – chili. They aim to positively impact everyone’s life that the business touches – from the customer eating a delicious bowl of comfort food to those who serve it, as they have created job opportunities for those with a criminal history. And, they have a mission to help each employee, upon showing compliance in all areas, launch their own food truck or business.

Most popular menu item: Classic beef chili bowl, which has a signature blend of seven spices. You can also build your own bowl Pay with: Cash or card Get social revivalchilipgh @revivalchili @revival_chili revivalchili.com

SINKERS & SUDS

SUGAR & SPICE ON WHEELS

“You won’t find individual donuts at our truck, but instead a basket full of 13 with the option to share or keep all to yourself!” say owners Ted and Jamie Tinstman. The mini donuts are not just for breakfast – they’re a great dessert option, with flavors like Razzle Dazzle, S’Mores and Sweet Piggy. And, they also have delicious hot and cold-bred iced coffee.

Most popular menu item: Sweet Piggy, with Cookiesn-Cream coming in a close second Pay with: Cash or card Get social sinkersandsuds SinkersandSuds sinkersandsuds

You don’t have to travel to Baldwin to enjoy the treats from Sugar & Spice! The ice cream parlor on wheels serves frozen treats as fresh as you can get – all of the ice cream is made daily at the brick and mortar store on Route 51.

Most popular menu item: Hot fudge brownie sundae Pay with: Cash or card Get social Sugar and Spice Ice Cream Truck SSIceCreamTruck ssicecreamtruck sugar-and-spice51.squarespace.com

SPEALS ON WHEELS Take classic American sandwiches, get rid of the bread, and wrap the ingredients in a tortilla – and you have Speals on Wheels.

Most popular menu item: Margarita chicken wrap – chicken breast is marinated in lime, fresh herbs and a proprietary blend of seasonings, then cooked until fork tender, topped with hot pepper cheese, a slice of bacon and wrapped up in a tortilla Pay with: Cash or card Get social Speals on Wheels @spealsonwheels @spealsonwheels 26 Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival May 2018

THE TWISTED POTATO “We have twisted potatoes (hence the name of the truck) topped with bacon, sour cream, cheese bacon, buffalo sauce or ranch dressing. We recommend all of the toppings,” says The Twisted Potato’s Samantha Galbreth.

Most popular menu item: The hot sausage that The Twisted Potato serves is made locally just for them and served on homemade buns baked daily from a local bakery Pay with: Cash or card Get social thetwistedpotatowashpa

VAGABOND TACO TRUCK

WOOD STOKED OVEN

Michael Madigan is no stranger to high-quality food – prior to launching Vagabond Taco Truck in 2016, he was the executive chef at Vue 412 on Mt. Washington.

Now, he’s wondering around like a vagabond, serving an eclectic Mexican menu with fresh, quality ingredients … with a little bit of a “Breaking Bad” theme. You’ll see what we mean.

Most popular menu item: The Al Pastor Burrito is stuffed with marinated pork, onion, cilantro, pineapple and fresh green salsa Pay with: Cash or card … street cred or Bitcoin Get social Vagabond Taco Truck @vagabondtaco vagabondtacos

Wood Stoked Oven is a newbie to the Allegheny and Washington county food truck scene, but trust us – they know wood-fired pizza!

Most popular menu item: Margherita Pizza Pay with: Cash or card Get social woodstokedovenllc @woodstokedoven

WICKED RIBS N’AT This barbeque team is a member of the Kansas City Barbeque Society and was featured on the Cooking Channel’s hit show “Carnival Eats.” They’re based out of Wicked Witches Bar and Grille in Cheswick, and have been on the road since 2013.

Most popular menu item: Ribs, brisket and the Conevore – think meat. In a cone Pay with: Cash or card Get social Wicket Ribs N’at

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ZEKE’S COFFEE PITTSBURGH You won’t be served Zeke’s Coffee out of a truck, but the East Liberty coffee shop has been popping up at events and farmers markets for several years now. “Our theme is fun and our specialty is freshroasted amazing coffee and baked goods,” says Zeke’s Jared Rhodes.

Most popular menu item: The Royal Blue natural fair trade blend is a “darker than medium roast” that blends Indonesian, South and Central American beans – boasting a flavor that’s “earthy and full-bodied with notes of sweet spice and nuts.” On the bakery side, the raspberry bars rule Pay with: Cash or card Get social zekescoffeepittsburgh @zekespgh zekespgh zekescoffeepgh.com

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412.537.3403 linabag.com

Mariah’s Paparazzi Accessories facebook.com/grou ps/207331789854386/24-747-4761

Vintage Grace Boutique 412.207.7760 vintagegraceboutique.com

ARTISANS Exhibit D

412.980.5285 facebook.com/denielledesantis

WINE & SPRITS Christian W. Klay Winery 724.439.3424 cwklaywinery.com

Country Hammer Moonshine 412.616.7338 country-hammermoonshine.com

Ridge Runner Distillery 724.434.6659 ridgerunnerdistillery.com

TREATS 5 Kidz Kandy

724.627.0552 5kidzkandy.com

Blue Moon Sweet Shoppe 724.413.9869

Bubba’s Kettle Corn

414.412.0579 facebook.com/Bubbaskettlecorn

Cookies and Candies by Christy

7247.651.6232 facebook.com/cookiesandcandiesbychristy 30 Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival May 2018

eKernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats 724.489.7139 ekernallyyours.com

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412.628.6294 anotheryoufacepainting.weebly.com

Art of Sin Trading Company 517.217.2806 artofsintradingcompany.com

Dylan’s Quest for the Cure dylansquest.wordpress.com

First Sip Brew Box

firstsipbrewbox.cratejoy.com

Gobbie Chiropractic Center 724.969.4242 gobbiechiro.com

Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency 724.627.8687 greenecountytourism.org

Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet 888.543.5638 harryhelmet.com

Home Solutions

877.886.7329 homesolutionsofpa.com

Legacy Remodeling 412.329.6614 legacyremodeling.com

Makripodis Olive Oil 724.862.5645 makripodisoliveoil.com

Omega Home Improvements

724.864.8620 myomegahome.com/contact-us-pittsburgh-pa

Painting with a Twist – Washington, PA 724.222.7928 paintingwithatwist.com/studio/washington-pa

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 724.228.9256 pa-trolley.org

Pink Zebra

412.400.3442 facebook.com/SweetScentsabilities

Renewal by Andersen 724.387.1305 renewalbyandersen.com

The Smokey City’s 412 BBQ 412.944.2974 412bbq.com

State Farm- Matthew Moser

724.993.4191 keystoneagent.com/?cmpid=E1BK_BLM_0001

Britney Hollick, Agent

Megan Chicone, Agent

www.hollickinsurance.com

www.meganchicone.com

Bus: 412-833-4109

Bus: 724-731-0700

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