Food From a Truck is the Best Food: Food Truck and Cart Fest 2011


While the East Coast was battening down the hatches, 12,000 Central-Ohioans came out to the Columbus Commons to celebrate the awesomeness that is food truck culture.  Some of the local stand-bys were there, (Mikey's Late Night Slice, Jeni's, The Cheesy Truck) as well as some out of towners/newer offerings (Flippin' Eggroll, Kolache Republic, Lotsa Lobstah).    What follows then, is a collection of images of what turned out to be a delicious and weather-perfect evening.

Taking orders at Flippin' Eggroll.

Teriyaki chicken and Ruben Egg rolls. Both were delicious.

Mojo TaGO had lines the whole night. But then, I think everyone did...

"Meating" up at The Sublime Smoker


The Paddy Wagon

Pulled pork from the Paddy Wagon

Scallops from The Munch Box
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Munch Box.

Tacos from Juniors!


Lobster Rolls!!!!!


Smoothies and more from Earth's Crust/Crazy Monkey

A fine looking sandwich from The Pickled Swine

The gents from Kolache Republic

Sausage, cheese, and jalapeno kolache...amazing!

Chatting with customers at The Pickled Swine
You know a man with a mustache like that can make a mean sandwich.



The Mikey's crew were slinging pies non-stop.

...Which was good, because the line didn't end.


And there was entertainment, of course.



...And plenty of beverages


Ordering wraps from The Munch Box

At The Picked Swine




Free pictures


The Hodge Podge Truck


Jeni's kept everybody cool

Boston Bert's Seafood 
Fried fish, shrimp, and more!

The Sublime Smoker...

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