• 22Jul

    Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson Serving Food for Free at Eastern Market Via Food Truck on July 29th

    In my inbox.

    -JAY

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    The very first Macy’s Culinary Council Food Truck coming to Eastern Market in DC on July 29th.  Local celebrity Chef

    Marcus Samuelsson will be passing out one of his signature dishes, for FREE, and mingling with the crowd.  I would

    recommend arriving early, they have a limited amount of food which usually runs out in about 2 hours.

    The Macy’s Culinary Council Chefs will be popping up all over the country in the Macy’s Chef’s A-Go-Go Food Truck.  I think your readers should be the first to hear about this fun, family culinary engagement.

    It’s also for a good cause: 

    While the chef’s dishes are free, guests can support a good cause by donating to Feeding America ®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. For every $1 donated, Feeding America can help provide seven meals to those in need on behalf of local food banks.

    Take a look at the Food Truck in Boston with Chef Ming Tsai http://bit.ly/oT5PrZ

    Here is the official pitch (more information)

    http://www.pitchengine.com/pitch/159517/

    WHEN:

    Friday, July 29th, 2011

    11AM-3PM

    WHERE:


    Eastern Market

    225 7th Street Southeast

    Washington D.C. 20003

    MENU:

    Marcus Samuelsson will prepare Cat Fish, Sweet Potato Fries and Fried Caper Slaw

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  • 29Jun

    Freixenet Cava & Tapas

    I had the opportunity to enjoy an evening of Tapas and Freixenet (pronounced fresh-eh-net) at Sutra Lounge in Adams Morgan. The Freixenet crew, with the help of their food truck, were working in conjunction with Sutra, as well as other restaurants across the country to deliver the message that sparkling wine is not just for appetizers anymore. Based on my experience, while I would say that Freixenet is still chiefly for appetizers, it is so fresh that it makes an excellent palate cleanser for any situation where you need to easily move from one subtle food flavor to another.

    The Freixenet crew was a very friendly and outgoing group of people who clearly knew their product and their business. My favorite mixed drink of the evening was called the Tara Sutra (named after one of the Sutra bartenders) and consisted of 2 parts Chambord, 2 parts peach liquor, and four parts Freixenet Cordon Negro. This was a very light and fun drink that certainly didn’t skimp on the alcohol. I happen to be a big fan of so-called “girly” drinks and this really hit the spot.

    To compliment the Freixenet tasting Sutra provided several lovely tapas dishes including small portions of lamb on the bone called Jerk Lamb Lollipops, mini mushroom burgers which they referred to as Grilled Portobella Sliders, and Summer Caprese on toasted rounds, which where my favorite for pairing with the mixed drink.

    Friexenet is currently having an online photo contest where they will be giving away two grand prizes of $250 for a night out for two. But there are also opportunities to win all sorts of other prizes from Wine Refrigerators to gift bags.

    -SEL

    Editor’s Note: We have written about Sutra Lounge previously.

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  • 15Jun

    Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck Rolls Into DC Next Week!

    In my inbox.

    -JAY

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    Next week, Freixenet will roll into DC June 23-26 to wrap up its 5-city tour to offer consumers a wonderfully unexpected experience – the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck! Up to the minute tour information and details on where the truck will be, as well as “wonderfully unexpected” happenings along the way, can be followed at www.freixenetusa.com/cavatruck, via Twitter (@FreixenetUSA) and on Facebook (facebook.com/freixenetusa).

    The Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck will reach out to consumers and show that the “Black Bottle Bubbly” is ideal for everyday enjoyment.  During the tour, the truck will make appearances at local hot spots, participate in unique festivals and offer a taste of Spanish nightlife at scheduled evening stops with tapas and fun games to play for Freixenet prizes.

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  • 14Jun

    Basil Thyme: Made From Scratch Pasta From A Food Truck.

    Brian (in front) and Chef Malik. Click for full picture.

    I was one of the Food Media at Basil Thyme’s soft opening.  They make the pasta fresh every morning, and do a great job at it. The basil fettuccine with basil pesto and the lasagna were very very good.  The basil pasta dish seems like something you would find at a good fancy Italian restaurant, while the lasagna is what someone’s Italian grandmother might cook (if the granny in question was a very good cook).  The Italian sandwich (prosciutto, hard salami, pepperoni, red pepper, and fresh mozzarella was tasty and not heavy.  The tiramisu was good as well, and was serves as three mascarpone drenched cookies (instead of as a cake).  JDS loved the chocolate covered cannoli.  And dishes are around $8, which is very reasonable for the high quality food I sampled.

    I’m serious when I say I’d buy their pastas at a farmer’s market or supermarket.  The pasta is that good.

    Thrillist wrote about the soft opening as well, but referenced rednecks, and both male and female genitalia in the article.  I’m a fan of Thrillist, but am not sure why they used those references in an article about a pasta truck.

    Their lasagna is VERY good.What does Basil Thyme have to say about themselves?

    “Basil Thyme is excited to be DC’s first  from-Scratch Italian truck.  We
    wake up at the crack of dawn (and end up covered in flour) to bring our
    fresh pasta noodles every day – spaghetti, Fettuccine, Lasagna  – and
    make our own sausage and Ricotta cheese by hand too. We’re featuring
    marinara, meat and vodka sauces and have Chef’s special sauces or pasta
    each day.

    Lastly we serve it up with a nice Mediterranean-inspired side salad
    and have our own homemade Tirimisu and Cannolis for desert. We also
    feature some sandwiches with our house made Pesto.  We strive to source
    locally – through our purveyor and use fresh herbs and produce in our
    sauces.  Everything we serve is house made.”

    -JAY

    Click to add a blog post for Basil Thyme on Zomato

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  • 31May

    Truckeroo Food Truck Festival

    Friday, June 3, 2011 – 11:00am – 9:00pm
    Truckerooo Site Submitted by Anita on May 14, 2011 – 10:20am
    Venue Address:
    Corner of Half and M Streets, SE (Across from Navy Yard metro)

    Washington, DC 20003

    United States
    See map: Google Maps

    www.truckeroodc.com

    Experience all your favorite food trucks in one place!

    20-25 food trucks!

    Live music!

    Truckeroo is a monthly festival held June thru October at the corner of Half St. and M St., SE showcasing food trucks from the Washington, DC area.

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  • 31May

    The Cookie Food Truck on a Mission to Sweeten Summer Travel.

    In my inbox.

    -Jason
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    DoubleTree by Hilton SWEETENS SUMMER TRAVEL WITH 50-CiTY Cookie CAREAVAN TOUR
    Stopping in Washington, D.C. Thursday, June 2

    WHEN:
    Thursday, June 2
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    WHERE:

    Union Station, 40 Massachusetts Ave.

    WHAT:

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels is kicking off a nationwide tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its iconic chocolate chip cookie. From Atlanta to Austin, Miami to Minneapolis and St. Louis to Seattle, a specially designed food truck will embark on a 10-week, 10,000-mile, 50-city journey to deliver tens of thousands of smiles to people across the country through the pleasant surprise of a sweet chocolate chip cookie treat.

    On Thursday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Cookie CAREavan will arrive at Union Station in Washington, D.C., to hand out free cookies while supplies last. At every stop along the tour, people can enjoy a free chocolate chip cookie in the summer sun, share their stories about the beloved all-American treat, learn more about the caring connection between DoubleTree by Hilton and the chocolate chip cookie, and find out about the DoubleTree by Hilton Cookie CAREavan Sweepstakes to win great prizes all summer long.

    Some of the weekly prizes include tins of DoubleTree by Hilton cookies, Hilton HHonors bonus points and DoubleTree by Hilton weekend getaways, as well as the grand prize of a five-day/four-night vacation and airfare for two to any DoubleTree by Hilton property in the U.S.

    WHY:

    DoubleTree by Hilton is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its signature chocolate chip cookie this summer by doing something that many people have always dreamed of doing – taking the ultimate road

    trip across America.

    Since 1986, the DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie has represented a warm, friendly welcome for travelers. Every guest who checks into one of the more than 250 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels and resorts in 17 countries across five continents receives this same signature, sweet treat at check-in. The hotel brand anticipates sharing more than 250,000 cookies beyond their hotel doors and out in 50 communities this summer season to celebrate the cookie’s silver anniversary. Some surprise stops to deserving community groups and charities are also planned along the route.

    LEARN MORE:
    Follow the Cookie CAREavan on Facebook to track the tour and check out photos, videos and live tweets from the road. DoubleTree by Hilton’s Cookie CAREavan tour is a proud sponsor of Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race, which premieres on August 14th at 10p/9c.

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  • 23Aug

    Let’s Save The Food Trucks!

    In my Twitter (ok, not my inbox this time).  RAY, I know you are with me. 😉

    -JAY

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    Yes On Title 24 Chapter 5
    www.yesontitle24.com

    Dear Food Truck Enthusiast, we need your help urgently!

    Some very powerful businesses are lobbying the City Council to prevent us from serving you where you work.

    The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), on the other hand, has proposed vending regulations that would allow us to continue to serve you AND allow for a more vibrant vending culture in the District.

    [ad]

    DCRA needs comments on record for these new regulations, Title 24 of Chapter 5 (http://tiny.cc/bnn4q). It is paramount that you voice your opinion on street vending and food trucks by emailing DCRA at helder.gil@dc.gov
    live links at bottom of page. look down, scroll down. look closer, you got it.

    Time is of the essence. Comments need to be in by next Wednesday, August 25th.

    Please act now and email Helder today! Thank you.

    Learn more about these proposed regulations.

    Here’s a draft of what it could say, but certainly feel free to use your own thoughts and language. If you’re a DC resident, please say so in your email.

    Subject: I Support Title 24 Chapter 5

    Dear City Council,

    I am writing to support the current proposed DCRA regulation Title 24 Chapter 5 that will allow mobile vendors to stay in DC and continue offering more choices and value to consumers.

    Please do not allow the introduction of any discriminatory language into these regulations that would limit mobile vendors or food trucks.

    Please pass the regulations as written and protect the diverse, growing and small business vending options in the city.

    Thank you,

    You

    Email us at: yesontitle24@gmail.com , Helder.Gil@dc.gov
    Visit us at: http://tiny.cc/bnn4q

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