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The 2nd Annual Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash At PGA National Resort & Spa

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Monday, June 17th, 2013

The 2nd Annual Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash At PGA National Resort & Spa is finally in the books. It was a scorchingly hot South Florida day so it was a good thing there were misters and plenty of Beer to drink. The Craft Brewjas will be writing a report on their Beer findings shortly but in the meantime congratulations to Chuck Burger Joint for winning Best Burger 2 years in a row. Rounding out the victors were Mrs. Smokey’s Fried Biscuit Sliders who won for Best Alternative Burger and Hog Snapper’s Tuna Burger who snapped up the Most Innovative Burger title.

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Hog Snapper’s Bacon Cheeseburger

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Most Innovative: Hog Snapper’s Tuna Burger

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Vic & Angelo’s Saltimbocca Burger

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Best Alternative Burger: Mrs. Smokey’s Fried Biscuit Brisket Sliders

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Best Burger Winner: Chunk Burger Joint’s Classic Cheeseburger

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Food Junkies – Miami Food Truck

By VaneOnTheStreet · Comments (0)
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

If you are easily overwhelmed by too many options at a food truck roundup, the event at Seminole Casino Hollywood might just be for you. There were 10 trucks, all serving different food and I decided on the one with the longest line.

Food Junkies not only had the longest line when I arrived at the event, they had the longest line the whole time I was there. It has to be said, I was there a long time because the food took about 30 minutes or so to come out of the window. They disclose this with a blurb on their menu, they state that their food is made fresh and ask for the patience of their customers. Boy, were we patient.

Hungry Customers Patiently Waiting!

Hungry Customers Patiently Waiting!

Reading the menu you get the idea that the food is a combination of Island and Comfort – two of my favs! They carry some Conch, Shrimp and Fish dishes as well as dishes like Chicken and Waffles. They also have some freshly baked goods and a super secret punch that I believe is made after a delicious Caribbean drink recipe, but you didn’t hear that from me!

I finally got to the front of the window, ordered and waited what seemed like an eternity for the following delicious menu items.

Fried Chicken and Red Velvet Waffles

Fried Chicken and Red Velvet Waffles

I have to say, I’m not one for this kind of dish but the Food Junkies did it right. The Waffle was the perfect “Plate” to catch the Chicken and Maple Flavor. The Wings on this dish were amazing. As I sit here and write about them, I detect some drool collecting. They were cooked perfectly!

Next up I took a few bites of their enormous side of Seafood Slaw! Seriously, for 10 dollars I could have had this side dish as my meal and called it a night! The Coleslaw was fresh and tasted homemade and the Seafood in it was delicious! Definitely worth the $10!

Seafood Slaw

Food Junkies Side of Seafood Slaw

Next up (I know, I can’t believe I ate so much) was the Conch Balls. We all know these as Conch Fritters and they are rarely anything to write home about. The main difference in the Conch Balls from the Food Junkies is that there is actually large chunk of delicious Conch in them!

Conch Balls

Conch Balls

Inside of the Conch Ball

Inside of the Conch Ball

Whew! I was waddling away from the Food Truck after this meal! Luckily I had their Super Secret Punch to wash it all down with. It’s so sweet. It’s almost as if you’re having dessert.

Everything off this truck was worth the wait, the staff were so appreciative of our patience. It made it all the more enjoyable of an experience.

If you can find this truck behind it’s epic line of food fans, do yourself a favor and give them a try!

Become a Food Junkie:

Food Junkies
Facebook: Food Junkies
Twitter: @FoodJunkies_

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Go! Bento in Hollywood, Florida

By VaneOnTheStreet · Comments (0)
Sunday, August 5th, 2012

Have you seen the Go! Moto truck at the Arts Park event I love so very much? I have! I recently gave them a try and pretty much discounted them as meh. But coming to their wooden benched, loud hip hop playing (the good kind — you know, from the 90′s) homemade food preparing restaurant, my faith in these guys has been restored.

The thing to get at Go! Bento is obvious, get a Bento Box!

No, I wasn’t calling you a name. A Bento is traditionally a Japanese meal of rice, meat and vegetables served in a box. This is similar to what we picture a TV dinner to look like. At Go! Bento they have these puppies in various sizes. Choose your main dish, maybe a Sushi Roll and a side and sit down on one of their benches, jam to their music and go to town on your Bento.

Go! Bento Bento box options

For like $12 – $15 bucks these guys can make you a decent meal! The other side of this menu reveals their Sushi and more traditional-looking menu items.

I went for the “Zilla” option which includes an entree and Sushi Roll. Then I tacked on the Rangoon.

Go! Bento Drunken Noodles

The Drunken Noodles were delicious! Perfectly cooked Egg Noodles, great amount of flavor and spice and there are a lot of tasty Shrimp in there!

Go! Bento Crab Rangoon

These Rangoon are not like your traditional Crab Rangoon, inside they hold a small but impressive flavor surprise – curry! I don’t know about you, but I have never had Rangoon with curry and I have had my fair share, I love these things!

Go! Bento Spicy Tuna Roll

Even though instinct told me to steer clear of Sushi, I had to try their Spicy Tuna Roll because it is one of my favorites and usually a good indicator for the rest of the sushi menu. While this roll is more “Americanized” and rice heavy than I usually enjoy it was really tasty and fresh!

Go! Bento Go Ninja Combo Plate

Oh yea, there’s more! This Ninja Bento (one entree and two sides) features Chicken Pad Thai, Wakame Salad and Egg Roll. The Pad Thai was not the best I’ve ever had but it was tasty. The star of this plate was the Egg Roll,weird I know. But have you ever had an Egg Roll that wasn’t frozen?! One that wasn’t full of tiny Salad Shrimp and the taste of frozen MSG? This Egg Roll actually tasted like fresh cabbage stuffed into a wrapper and fried just before I ordered it!

Go! Bento also has a food truck on the scene but sadly none of these tasty staples are featured on that menu and I don’t understand why? Go! Moto is the mobile version of Go! Bento, find my post about them here. I wish some of the menu items I enjoyed here were on that menu – a girl can dream.

Definitely check Go Bento out if you’re in the Hollywood area!

Go!:

Go! Bento
Facebook: GO! Bento
2725 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida 33020
754-263-3357

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Waiting for a Sign? Killer Pasta has got a Big One!

By VaneOnTheStreet · Comments (0)
Thursday, June 21st, 2012

The next time you’re at a food truck event don’t decide which trucks to approach based on their bright wraps or shiny graphics. Look for the truck with their whole menu posted on top of the roof! Once you find it you’ll know you’ve found some Killer Pasta!

I know, I know, your eye caught the Caramelized Pear Ravioli – right? If it did, good and if it didn’t you really should read the description again. This dish was balanced with just enough sweet and savory to make you wish Killer Pasta gave you more of their killer bread to dip their sauce in! Fine, if you need more convincing, just remember this dish has Pancetta (aka Italian bacon)!

Caramelized Pear Ravioli

Next up I opted for a classic dish of Penne a la Vodka. This heavy plate can fill the belly of the heartiest of pasta eaters. If you brought a friend I suggest splitting this dish and trying some other tasty items. After all, how often do you see an Italian food truck? My only beef with this dish was I wanted more sauce! It was a good sauce!

Penne a la Vodka

Don’t disregard that lemonade in the background folks. I was skeptical when the person who took my order said it was freshly squeezed but once my lips touched the tart and sweet beverage I knew his claims were legit! Kudos to trucks like these who take the time to make a fresh signature drink.

Also, if you’re not into canned or bottled soda, Killer Pasta has fountain! Come for the pasta, stay for the soda.

Kill that Pasta:

Killer Pasta
Facebook: Killer Pasta Truck
Twitter: @KillerPastaMIA

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Gypsy Kitchen, A South Florida Food Truck

By VaneOnTheStreet · Comments (0)
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Wandering souls starve no more!

Gypsy Kitchen emerged during the strong wave of new trucks in 2011, but unlike many who have fallen the Indian and his team have kept the quality and creativity up.

I visited Gypsy Kitchen during the Food Trucks at Arts Park in Hollywood Event. This event sticks out as one of the better food truck round ups – but that’s another post.

After browsing the menu I decided on a few items. This was harder than it sounds because everything looked amazing and the smells coming out of the kitchen had my mouth watering!

Rice Balls

Rice Balls

First up, Rice balls – These were delicious crunchy balls of rice with a creamy goodness going on inside similar to the consistency of mac-n-cheese without cheese. The dipping sauce was a refreshing combination of Indian yogurt, cilantro and mint. I really could have filled up on these!

Kickin’ Vegan Kimchee Lo Mein

Kickin’ Vegan Kimchee Lo Mein

Next up, Kickin’ Vegan Kimchee Lo Mein – This spicy bowl of lo mein noodles, onions, kimchee cabbage topped with scallions was like nothing I have ever tasted before. The spice, crunch and bright pop of flavor from the chopped scallions made my mouth very happy!

Don’t let this gorgeous dish fool you, it packs a punch! Luckily my refreshing Ginger Limeade was ice cold and ready to quench the fire in my mouth. I swear The Indian flavored this to compliment his dishes because the bright kick of ginger and the sour lime all sweetened to perfection tasted as if the drink was made for the food. I wanted to ask him to sell me a gallon of this stuff!

Ginger Limeade

Ginger Limeade

Finally – and I say that with the emotion of exhaustion from being so full and happy! I tried the fried rice topped with a runny egg.

Fried Rice

Fried Rice

While it wasn’t as wildly flavored as the rice balls and lo mein, Gypsy Kitchen has a solid fried rice recipe on their hands. And let’s face it, you top anything with a runny fried egg and it just takes it to another level.

Take my advice, the next time you hear about a food truck event get out of your house, into your car and get in the line at Gypsy Kitchen. This truck really has something for everyone, veggies, chicken, pork, spicy, non spicy and yes, they have dessert too!

Check out Gypsy Kitchen:

Gypsy Kitchen
Facebook: GypsyKitchen305
Twitter: GypsyKitchen305

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