Sharon Yeo

Meet the Trucks: La Poutine

To gear up for the impending food truck season, we’re starting a new series today that will help you get to know the vendors that make up our great food truck community. La Poutine is up first!

1. Why are you rockin’ a food truck?

The La Poutine food truck is an extension of our restaurant, allowing
us to bring poutine to the streets of Edmonton. Interacting with our
customers while at festivals and events is a unique experience and
really creates a sense of community.

2. What kind of food to you serve? What sets it apart?

The name says it all! We serve authentic Quebec-style poutine made
with hand-cut fries and squeaky cheese curds. We offer creative
toppings made from fresh & homemade ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian
options are always available.

3. What do you love most about Edmonton’s food truck scene?

The Edmonton food truck scene is made up of passionate cooks/chefs
serving their own unique and tasty dishes. Food Trucks offer quality
(and sometimes gourmet) food in a casual atmosphere….and what could
be better than eating curb-side?

4. What can we expect from your truck in 2014?

More of the same delicious Canadian fair! We plan to have the truck
operating as much as possible and are already booking private events
and weddings.

5. What is your favourite food truck item served by another truck?

Everything I have tasted is delicious, but The Act’s Cajun Fish
Sandwich really stands out!

Food Trucks in the City: March 2014

Spring is coming! You know what that means – food trucks will be on a street near you in no time:

It looks like Smokehouse BBQ will be handing out free sandwiches downtown on March 19, 2014.
Check out Drift and Smokehouse BBQ at the upcoming Edmonton Home & Garden Show, March 20-23, 2014 at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
In other food truck-related news, Avenue Edmonton released their list of Best Food Trucks. Congratulations to Drift, Sailin’ On and The Act for the accolades!
The Tomato also released their second annual Top 100 Best Things to Eat in Edmonton. It was a great to see a number of food truck dishes make the list, including Sailin’ On’s coconut bacon, Drift’s pork belly sandwich, Little Village Food Truck’s falafels and the Local Omnivore‘s bacon and egg sandwich.

Meet the Organizers: Dave Feltham

This week, we’re happy to introduce the third and final new member of our team, Dave Feltham!

1. My day job is…

I am a Video Game Designer at BioWare

2. Why did you decide to get involved in What the Truck?!

I am a hobbyist chef and am thrilled with the advent of Food Trucks in Edmonton. I’ve been impressed with What the Truck’s dedication to promoting our growing group of trucks in Edmonton and wanted to help any way I could.

3. What is one of your favourite local food truck item?

I love the Pork Belly sandwich from drift, but I’m also a huge fan of the Yorkshire Puddings stuffed with roast beef and gravy from knosh: makes me think of home.

4. What is one type of food truck cuisine you’d like to see served curbside in Edmonton?

I’d love to see a good Mexican Taco truck here, but I love the crazy, non-sequitur trucks that follow their own rules. That’s when you see some ingenious creations that tantalize the foodies in all of us.

5. What about the food truck scene are you most looking forward to in 2014?

I love getting out to these events with my camera and feeling the energy of the events. Each event is different and provide unique opportunities for photos: for example Winston Churchill Square was a buzz of activity while Louise McKinney park was a bit more serene. My hope is to have more time to talk to everyone there, from the uninitiated to the veterans, the truck chefs and the DJs, to get a real sense of the community that is springing up from the food truck phenomenon in Edmonton. But most of all I’m excited to be a part of this amazing team and to make Mack and Sharon laugh at ALL my jokes.

Food Trucks in the City: February 2014

Even though we’re in the thick of winter, there are still means of getting your food truck fix! Here are a few ideas:

On the Spot Pop Up is hosting a Maker’s Faire at the Boyle Street Plaza (9538 103A Avenue) on February 8-9, 2014. Treats from Molly’s Eats will be found at the pop-up coffee shop.
Several food truck vendors will be participating in the upcoming Hawker’s Market on February 22, 2013 at the Mercer Warehouse. Look forward to sampling wares from Bully, Casa Doce, Drift, and new 2014 truck Parts and Service.
Keep an eye out on Twitter for more details about Hijacked, “a slow takeover” on March 8, 2014, an event being organized by Shovel and Fork. Drift will be serving a set menu alongside Alley Kat Beer.
Earth’s General Store (9605 82 Avenue) now stocks Sailin’ On‘s popular coconut bacon.
And of course, Woodwork, the restaurant made up of Nomad’s Mike Scorgie and barman Andrew Borley, has been open since December. If you’ve been missing Nomad’s crack ‘n’ cheese, you can now remedy that craving.

Meet the Organizers: Caleng Cheng

This week, we’re happy to introduce you to the second new member of our team, Caleng Cheng!

1. My day job is…

I am currently looking for some opportunities at the moment! In the meantime, I am helping with a new startup based in Waterloo called HomeFed.

2. Why did you decide to get involved in What the Truck?!

Simple, I love food! I love the concept of bringing together various food trucks around Edmonton to one central location for people to enjoy, especially if they don’t work or live near the areas the food trucks operate in. It’s a great way to support local businesses and showcase the talent of local chefs and cooks.

3. What is one of your favourite local food truck item?

Drift‘s pork belly sandwich! That or Bully‘s mac and cheese.

4. What is one type of food truck cuisine you’d like to see served curbside in Edmonton?

It would definitely have to be Asian street food. Ever since visiting Taiwan back in October, I’ve been craving the street food served at the night markets. My favourite was one particular item, literally called “sausage in a sausage”. From afar, it looks like a simple hotdog. In reality, the “bun” is actually sticky rice in a sausage casing that has been split open for the other sausage (beef or pork) to be put in. Some of the toppings include dried pork, pickled cabbage, onions, and radish. Definitely a must-have if anyone travels to Taiwan.

Hong Kong also had a variety of different street food. My favourites were definitely the fish siu mai, grilled squid tentacles, and cold noodles in little bags.

5. What about the food truck scene are you most looking forward to in 2014?

New trucks! It’s always fun to see what new cuisine a food truck has to offer. Or even new menu items from existing trucks. Hopefully our What the Truck?! events will be bigger and better than last year 🙂