July 8, 2016 What the Truck?! at Park After Dark Menus

We’re off to the races! Join us on Friday, July 8 from 5-10pm at Park After Dark at Northlands Park Horse Racing & Casino, we’ve added a few more trucks to the lineup! Don’t forget to RSVP on Facebook here.

19144388173_b214d83030_kWe had a blast at Park After Dark last year! With a huge outdoor patio, plenty of seating, and a family-friendly beer garden, it was a no-brainer for us to come back for one last hurrah before the Horses finish up at Northlands this year. Like all of our other events, it is FREE to attend (you just purchase from the trucks directly), and parking is FREE too!

Here are the menus for the event (menu items & prices subject to change):

1879 Where Flavour Begins

  • Duck Fat Garlic Fries – House cut local potatoes, farm garlic, mixed herbs and Bernie sauce – $5.00
  • Brisket on a Bun – House smoked brisket, red cabbage slaw, white BBQ sauce – $9.00
  • Combo – Includes Brisket on a Bun, Duck Fat Garlic Fries & Beverage – $14.00

Aussie tucker

  • Aussie works burger – Organic beef patty, bacon, egg, grilled onions, Lettuce, tomato, pineapple, sliced beets and mayo on a home made bun – $10.00
  • Chook burger – Breaded chicken patty, mayo, lettuce, tomato and grilled onions on a home made bun – $8.00
  • Wombats lunch – Organic slow roasted pork on a bed of aussie fried potatoes topped with in house made gravy and green onions – $8.00
  • Kondalilla – Portobello mushroom marinated in a chilli lime reduction Mozzarella cheese Grilled onions Lettuce Tomato and mayo on a home made bun – $8.00
  • Redback chilli – Organic beef chilli over a bed of aussie fried potatoes topped with shredded cheese sour cream and green onions – $5.00

Cafe Bel-Air

  • All-Natural Gourmet Popsicles – Chocolate Sea Salt, Mango Pineapple, Strawberry lemonade, Watermelon Cooler, Avocado Coconut Lime. Our popsicles are vegetarian, free of tree nuts, gluten and food colors. – $3.00
  • 2 popsicles for $5 – Chocolate Sea Salt, Mango Pineapple, Strawberry lemonade, Watermelon Cooler, Avocado Coconut Lime. Our popsicles are vegetarian, free of tree nuts, gluten and food colors. – $5.00

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  • tostada – crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, lettuce, mexican salsa, feta cheese, sour cream and avocado – $5.00
  • barbacoa taco – sirloin butt marinated in dried chiles and other Mexican spices then wrapped in banana leaves and slowly braised until it falls apart. Served with onion, cilantro and lime wedge. – $5.00
  • gringa – two 10″ wheat flour tortillas grilled with melted cheese, served with al pastor pork, onion, cilantro, pineapple and lime wedge – $10.00
  • flautas pollo – corn tortillas stuffed with chicken then rolled and fried. served on a bed of lettuce then topped with feta cheese, sour cream, cilantro and mexican salsa – $8.00
  • Fish taco – warm corn tortilla served with lettuce, breaded haddock, chipotle mayo, mexican salsa, vinaigrette, purple cabbage, cilantro, valentina sauce and a lime wedge – $5.00
  • Jarritos assorted flavours – $3 Canned pop and water – $2

Dolce & Banana

  • Prosciutto & Arugula Flatbread Sandwich – prosciutto, lemon arugula, roasted red peppers, balsamic reduction, bianca sauce (olive oil, garlic, oregano) – $9.00
  • Fried Calamari Sandwich – garlic & lemon calamari, housemade tartar sauce, iceburg lettuce – $9.00
  • Pork Belly Sandwich – pork belly, basil mint pesto (nut free), fennel slaw – $10.00
  • Mini Desserts ($4 each) – Banana chocolate hazelnut cheesecake Lemon Coconut Tiramisu’ Pistachio Panna Cotta (Gluten free) – $4.00
  • Granita, Iced Latte’s – Granita (Italian slush): Mojito (raspberry, mint & lime) $5 each Assorted Iced Latte’s $5 each – $5.00
  • Tropical Sorbet – mango, pineapple, peaches & strawberries $5 each (Gluten free, dairy free, nut free) – $5.00
  • Assorted homemade Italian Soda’s $2.50 medium, $3 large

Molly’s Eats

  • Black Forest Cake – German: Schwarzwalk Kirschtorte Chocolate cake layered with cherry & kirsch filled whipped cream frosting, covered with whipped cream & chocolate shavings. – $5.00
  • Honey Cake – Russian: Medovik Layers of honey cake filled & covered with sour cream frosting. – $5.00
  • Thousand Layer Cake – S.E. Asia: Kuih Lapis Legit; Dutch: Spekkoek This multi-layered Dutch sponge cake was introduced to S.E. Asia during colonial times. Additional spices have been added to the S.E. Asian version. It quickly become a popular cake made for Chinese New Years. It is now sold year round in specialty bake shops from S.E. Asia to China. – $5.00
  • Pandan Chiffon w/Gula Melaka Mascarpone – S.E. Asia. A common flavour added to baking & desserts in S.E. Asia, pandan is a large leaf that tastes similar to coconut. Chlorophyll from the leaves gives baking & other desserts a distinct green colour. Our pandan chiffon version is covered with a Gula Melaka Mascarpone Frosting. Gula Melaka is a natural hard sugar commonly used in S.E. Asia. – $5.00
  • S’mores Cake – Canadian/American origins. Our S’mores layered cake version has a layer of chocolate cake, Kinnikinnick S’moreables Graham crust cream layer & a toasted marshmallow layer. #gluten free – $5.00
  • Hot Beverages: Americano Cortado Latte, vanilla latte Mochaccino Hot Chocolate Cold Beverages: Purple Cow Float Oreo Float Vietnamese Iced Coffee Lemonade Orangina Mango Juice Pop Water

Rapscallions

  • Thai Chicken GOC – Thailand style chicken served with in-house Thai peanut sauce, cucumbers, and lettuce. Finished with sesame seeds – $7.00
  • Korean Shredded Beef GOC – Korean style beef short rib cooked bone-in. Beef is shredded and drenched in original braising sauce. Served with kimchi and sesame seeds. – $7.00
  • Roasted Pork Belly GOC – Chinese style roasted pork belly. Tender meat and crispy pork crackling served with sweet chilli sauce, lettuce, and pickled carrots and daikon – $7.00
  • Original Green Onion Cake – Perfect for dipping, served with your choice of sauce. – $3.00
  • Grilled Ham & Cheese GOC – Melted cheddar cheese in a Green Onion Cake. Served with a slice of ham. – $5.00

Sculpt Foods

  • Schnitzel Burger – Crispy fried Schnitzel on a bun with lettuce, cheese and homemade ranch sauce served with fries – $10.00
  • BBQ Ribs – BBQ Ribs served with fries and coleslaw. GF – $12.00
  • Glazed Salmon – Glazed salmon served with Summer Salad GF – $13.00
  • Summer Salad – Organic lettuce, blueberries, goat cheese, crispy prosciutto, candied pecans with a balsamic dressing. GF – $6.00
  • Banana Cream Pie – Banana Cream pie GF – $5.00

Spice Rickshaw

  • Butter Chicken – served with Rice, salad and naan. (Can be made gf.) – $10.00
  • Roasted Coconut Chicken – served with Rice, salad and naan. Dairy Free (Can be made gf.) – $10.00
  • Chana Masala – served with Rice, salad and naan. (Can be made Vegan and gf.) – $10.00
  • Samosas – 2 samosas filled with potatoes, peas, ginger and spices. served with tamarind chutney and love. 🙂 – $6.00
  • Indian Nachos (Chaat Papdi) – thin wafers, topped with chickpeas, onions, tamarind chutney, and yogurt. – $5.00
  • Iced Chai/ Hot Chai (weather dependent) $4 Water $2 Pop $2

Street Eats

  • Ultimate Burger – Homemade 1/4lb seasoned patty topped with lettuce, tomato, chipotle sauce, bacon, cheese and a potato patty. – $10.00
  • Lobster Stuffed Grilled Cheese – Lobster Stuffed into and oooeee goooeeee grilled cheese – $10.00
  • 1/2 Lobster Stuffed Grilled Cheese – 1/2 Lobster Stuffed into and oooeee goooeeee grilled cheese – $6.00
  • Fish Slider – Crispy Battered Cod on a bakery fresh bun with cheese, cole slaw and homemade tartar sauce. – $5.25
  • Pulled Pork Slider – BBQ Pulled Pork on a bakery fresh bun topped with cole slaw, and cheese. – $5.00

Stuffed Gourmet Sausage Company

  • Pork & Apple Sausage – House Made Pork & Apple Sausage made with no additives and all Alberta sourced ingredients. Choice of sausage in a stadium bun or as a corn dog with choice of a variety of house made sauces – $8.00
  • Texas Hot Sausage – House Made spicy Beef Sausage made with no additives and all Alberta sourced ingredients. Choice of sausage in a stadium bun or as a corn dog with choice of a variety of house made sauces – $8.00
  • Lamb Sausage – House Made Lamb Sausage made with no additives and all Alberta sourced ingredients. Choice of sausage in a stadium bun or as a corn dog with choice of a variety of house made sauces – $8.00
  • Donair Sausage – House Made Beef Donair Sausage made with no additives and all Alberta sourced ingredients. Choice of sausage in a stadium bun or as a corn dog with choice of a variety of house made sauces – $8.00
  • House made hand cut chips – hand cut chips offering Jalapeno Salt or All Dressed – $5.00

S’wich Food Truck

  • Rootbeer-braised Beef – Slow cooked beef served on our fresh baked ciabatta with lettuce, daikon, and horseradish mayo. Comes with salad and choice of beverage – $12.50
  • Chinese BBQ Pork – Oven-roasted Irving’s pork shoulder served with jicama, Sweet & Sour, lettuce, and Sriracha on our fresh baked ciabatta. Comes with a salad and choice of beverage – $12.50
  • Chickpea Masala – Curried chickpeas served on our fresh baked ciabatta with Sriracha cream cheese, fresh pear, fresh cilantro, lettuce, and crunchy chickpeas. Comes with salad and choice of beverage. – $12.50
  • “Kardashian” brownie – Frozen, gluten free double chocolate brownie. It’s rich, dark, and dense. – $2.50
  • Salad/brownie combo – Enjoy our salad and a brownie for $5! – $5.00
  • Gluten free options available, please let us know if you have any food allergies.

The Wafflery

  • Plain Waffles – Plain Waffles: Belgium Waffles with a choice of one hot fruit topping and whipped cream. With each order you will receive your own personal 43 ml bottle of syrup from Acadian Maple Products, direct from Nova Scotia. – $8.00
  • Waffle Burger – Waffle Burger: A savoury waffle with Canadian bacon, cheddar cheese and onions in the batter. The lean ground beef patty is cooked to perfection, by being smoked with Maple wood chips in a Traeger Smoker. Topped with the your choice to add the ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, bbq sauce, pickles and relish. – $7.00
  • Canadian Bacon Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich – Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich: Is a delectable waffle with Canadian bacon in the batter. The Chapman’s vanilla ice cream is sandwiched in between the waffles with a delectable caramel sauce, with caramel and sprinkles on the top. – $5.00
  • Chocolate Waffles on a Stick – Chocolate Waffle on a Stick: Going back to carnival food with this sweet chocolate waffle. You will get two of these waffles on a stick drizzled with caramel sauce, finished with sprinkles. – $5.00
  • My truck also serves water and pop.

See you next Friday!

Q: What’s better than #yegfoodtruck food?

A: FREE #yegfoodtruck FOOD!!

Join us for a final farewell to Park After Dark, where we’ll be set up next to the racetrack for a night at the races.  This year marks the last season of horse racing at Northlands, so be sure to get your fill on July 8!

 

Screen shot 2016-06-28 at 12.04.23 PMWe are always looking for #yegfoodtruck lovin’ folks to help out at events. The #yegfoodtrucks donate dinner for ALL volunteers to enjoy, as their thanks for the support.

email: team@whatthetruck.ca to secure your spot

Volunteer Appreciation Meal: May 28 & 29, 2016

(video: Volunteer Appreciation Meal Sunday May 29, 2016 @ Northlands, thanks to Caleng Chang, WTT organizer,  for producing)

OUR VOLUNTEERS NEVER GO HOME HUNGRY

What the Truck?! volunteers lend a hand to keep our sites clean and tidy.  We strive to leave every location we utilize as clean, (OR cleaner), than we found it.

Our Northlands event on May 28 & 29, 2016 had over 12K people tell us they were interested in coming for dinner via Facebook.  Yikes! That’s a LOT of dirty dishes.  Imagine each person eating just one serving of food and drinking just one beverage, and you can get an idea of how much garbage is produced.  And let’s be real; who only eats ONE serving when they attend a What the Truck?! event! 😉

Our volunteers work extremely hard picking up the trash, and packing up the disposables.  It is certainly not glamorous, but so necessary to make the event safe & pleasant for all in attendance.

Why would anyone pick up garbage for 4 hours?

All of our volunteers are #yegfoodtruck supporters, and each volunteer has their own favorite truck.  Our volunteers are thanked by the food trucks each shift that they help out.  Thanked with the best food on earth — #yegfoodtruck food!!

The trucks DONATE meals for our volunteers; as their appreciation for the hard work they do on their behalf.

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The volunteer appreciation meals for May 28 & 29, 2016 at Northlands included generous & delicious donations from the following trucks:

Calle Mexico

Canicus Catering

Crooked Fork

Cuisine on Wheels

Dedo’s

Divine Crepes

Explore India

The Good Stuff

Jeepney Jaytee

Jimmy Poblano’s Southwest Cantina

Little Village

Meat Street Pies

Molly’s Eats

Northlands Truck 1879

Phat Tony’s

Pink Taffeta

Rapscallions

Roots Patties

Sailin’ On

SoCal Smoothies

Soner’s Donair

Spice Rickshaw

Truckin Good Eatz

THANK YOU to our #yegfoodtrucks  for taking such good care of our volunteers.  YOUR food is why they volunteer!  Also, thank you to Northlands for the ice and water when we ran out!

If you are interested in volunteering for a What the Truck?! event, please send an email to team@whatthetruck.ca.

Our next event is scheduled for Saturday June 18, 2016 at Blatchford Field  Come on out from 4:00 – 8:00!

 

 

Volunteers: May 28 & 29, 2016 @ Northlands

IMG_9954Saturday May 28 & Sunday May 29, 2016 was the first What the Truck?! food truck Extravaganza event of 2016.

 

When we started planning this event, (our largest so far), we knew that 40 – 50 food trucks each day for 2 days, would require an outstanding volunteer crew.

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Many hands make light work; we are so grateful to the 84 helping hands we had this past weekend.  Our May 2016 volunteer crew was comprised of:

6 returning volunteers – thank you, old friends, for your continued support.

7 new volunteers – (including 2 family groups with youths) – thank you, new friends, we hope you come out again.

1 DJ- thank you DJ EK  for spinning some great tunes on Saturday.

Edmonton Food Bank volunteers – thank you to Susan for coordinating your team.

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12 Red Shoe Society Northern Alberta volunteers – (including 1 family group with a youth) – thank you to Greg, Monica & Aimee for coordinating your team.

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7 St John Ambulance volunteers – we love having St John on site for the safety and welfare of all of our attendees.

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3 What the Truck?! family members – if you are married or related to a WTT organizer, you are always on volunteer standby. 😉

Thank you to all the volunteers; you helped to make the 1st What the Truck?! event of 2016 a smash success.

If YOU would like to volunteer for What the Truck?! this year please send an email to team@whatthetruck.ca.

Our next event is June 18, 2016 at Blatchford Field, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.  We welcome you to come out and join us as an attendee or to come out to lend a hand and volunteer.

What the Truck?! is 100% volunteer organized and executed because: #volunteeringisFUN.

 

 

May 28 & 29, 2016 What the Truck?! @ Northlands Line-Up

 

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Can you believe it’s already May? Food truck season is among us! Great to see so many food trucks up and running already. We’re kicking off the season with not one but TWO days of food truck goodness! This year we’re expecting to have over 40 trucks at Northlands, which will be our biggest yet!

Without further adieu, here are the trucks who will be participating in our May event. We will be adding more trucks as we confirm final details, so please check back!

If you haven’t already, RSVP to our Facebook events on May 28 and May 29!

Stay tuned for our truck menus post.