Recap: July 6, 2018 What The Truck?! at Edmonton Valley Zoo

Boy, did we have a wild time at the zoo!

Our mid-season event was one our most popular evenings yet! Thank you to everybody who made it out to the Edmonton Valley Zoo and spending your night with us. We had a mix of sun and showers but you guys have proven that you’re willing to do anything to try our trucks!

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Recap: May 26, 2018 What The Truck?! at Capital Boulevard

Edmonton, you just keep getting hungrier and hungrier!

Thank you to everybody who made it out to Capital Boulevard and kicking off the 2018 season with us! The weather was in our favour, the Legislature fountains were on, music was in the air, and you came out ready to roll!

What The Truck?! May 26, 2018 at Capital Boulevard

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September 9, 2017 What the Truck?! at Capital Boulevard Final Details

Say farewell to summer and hello fall! Tomorrow is our final wrap-up event for the 2017 food truck season at Capital Boulevard. Head over to our Facebook event, RSVP and share with your friends!

What The Truck?! at Capital Boulevard Site Map
What The Truck?! at Capital Boulevard Site Map, subject to change

What: What the Truck?!
Where: Capital Boulevard (99 Avenue and 108 Street, Edmonton, AB)
When: Saturday, September 9, 2017
Time: 12-7PM 

 

Missed our last couple of blog posts? Click for participating food trucks and their menu spread here! You can also download a copy of the menu and sitemap in PDF format for quick access.

Download the What The Truck?! at Capital Boulevard Site Map & Menu PDF Here!

 

A FEW FINAL TIDBITS FOR WHAT THE TRUCK?! AT CAPITAL BOULEVARD.

  • Transportation & Parking: The closest LRT station is Grandin, just two blocks to the west. Corona is also close, just a couple of blocks north. Street parking is available on surrounding streets, but note there is no parking right at the event site.
  • Public Washrooms: Available inside the Edmonton Federal Building. Be sure to check out the visitor’s centre while you’re there!
  • Donations Accepted: The Edmonton Food Bank will be on site collecting both food and monetary donations.
  • Waste: Help our volunteers keep the site clean by putting your trash and recyclables in the appropriate bins!
  • Fur-mily Friendly: Dogs are welcome too! Please keep all dogs on a leash and be sure to clean up after your furry friends.
  • Entertainment: It’s not a party without some tunes. Our DJ is ElectroKinetica, a member of the PüR LuV Entertainment crew. Check him out!
  • Seating: There’s plenty of seating in and around the Federal Building plaza – enjoy the fountains while you eat! They discourage bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades though.
  • Be weather wise: Last but not least, please dress appropriately for the weather. We’re ready to feed you, rain or shine!

FIRST TIME AT A WHAT THE TRUCK?! EVENT? HAVE NO FEAR!

Here are our tried-and-trusted Tips & Tricks as well as our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any other questions while you’re at the event, you can always tweet us at @whatthetruckyeg or find one of our team members in our What the Truck?! gear (yellow shirts or jackets).

As always, tag us in your photos on Twitter or Instagram or use the hashtag #whatthetruck! We’d love to see what you’re eating and what your favourite dishes are from all the trucks.

See you there!

September 9, 2017 What the Truck?! at Capital Boulevard Menus

Here are the menus for Saturday’s event:

Cafe Bel-Air

  • Gourmet Natural Popsicles (V) – Avocado Coconut Lime, Chocolate Sea Salt, Mango Sunrise, Vietnamese Coffee – $3.00
  • Poptail Lemonade (V) – Our gourmet popsicle in a cup of lemonade. Raspberry Hibiscus Peach Sweet Tea Blue Ocean – $5.00

CALLE MEXICO FOOD TRUCK

  • Classic Beef Barbacoa Tacos (GF) – 3 Slow cooked prime rib marinated with spice and dried chilies topped with cilantro and onions – $11.00
  • The Famous Chicken Tostadas (GF) – 2 Crispy Tortillas Topped with beans, chicken tinga, lettuce, tomatoes, radish, sour cream and avocados – $8.00
  • Chicken (tinga) Tacos (GF) – 3 Shredded Chicken Breast Marinated In chipotle sauce topped with lettuce, tomatoes, radish and sour cream – $10.00
  • Cochinita Pibil Tacos (GF) – 2 Traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Mexico – $8.00
  • Delicious Chicken Nachos (GF) – layer of crispy chips topped with beans radish, cheese, pico de gallo sour cream and chicken… so delicious – $5.00

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  • Gringa – Two 10″ wheat flour tortillas grilled with mozza cheese, then topped with al pastor pork, served with onions, cilantro, pineapple and lime wedge – $10.00
  • Taco Barbacoa – Marinated beef, slowly braised and served on warm corn tortillas with onions, cilantro and lime wedge – $5.00
  • Flautas Pollo (3 per order) – Corn tortillas stuffed with white chicken breast then fried and served on lettuce with cilantro vinaigrette, sour cream, feta cheese and salsa Mexicana – $10.00
  • Tostada (V) – Crispy corn tortilla loaded with refried beans, lettuce, salsa Mexicana, sour cream, feta cheese, cilantro vinaigrette, avocado – $6.00
  • Taco Cochinita – Tangy marinated pork slowly braised then served with warm corn tortillas, cilantro and pickled red onion, lime wedge – $5.00
  • Churros – 2 for $3
  • Mexican Coca Cola, Sprite and Orange Fanta, (made with sugar cane) – $4
  • Bottled water – $2

Divine Crepes

  • Banana Nutella (V) – Fresh bananas, with nutella. Dressed with homemade whipped cream – $8.00
  • Strawberries and Cream (V) – Fresh Strawberries topped with chocolate sauce or maple syrup dressed with house made whipped cream – $6.00
  • Chicken Florentine – Grilled Chicken, cheese, tomatoes, red onions and spinach. Topped with our house made spicy mayo – $8.00
  • Cordon bleu – Grilled Chicken, shaved ham, tomatoes and spinach. Topped with hollandaise sauce – $8.00
  • Cherries and Cream (V) – Delicious Cherries and whipped cream – $5.00

Explore India Food Truck

  • Butter Chicken – tender boneless chicken simmered in a rich, fragrant and creamy tomato based sauce complimented with onion, garlic, and mild Indian spices. A classic staple of North Indian cuisine! Finished with cilantro and served with basmati rice. – $10.00
  • Lamb Rogan Josh – cubed boneless lamb simmered for 5 hours in a smooth caramelized onion reduction with sauteed tomatoes and mild indian spices. Served with basmati rice. – $11.00
  • Coconut Chicken Curry – curried boneless chicken simmered in coconut milk, tomato puree, and mild Indian spices. Topped with shredded coconut, cashews, and cilantro. Served with basmati rice. – $9.00
  • Naan (V) – soft indian flatbread – $2.00
  • Samosas (V) – Golden and crispy triangular pastry stuffed with peas, potatoes, and mild Indian spices. Served with a sweet tamarind chutney to dip! – $5.00

Fiddlehead Food Truck

  • Vegan Tacos (VV) – BBQ tofu & pinto bean Sweet potato & tofu, with guacamole, salsa, cabbage, and pepitas – $5.00
  • Tofu Donair (VV) – Lightly spiced Tofu, with lettuce onions pickles tomatoes and a choice of sweet or garlic sauce – $12.00
  • Cashew cheesecake pops (VV) – Cashew cheesecake popsicles – $5.00
  • Fresh orange smoothies (VV) – Fresh orange smoothies – $5.00

Hola la Taco

  • South of the Border – Tasty chorizo ground steak on taquera style tortillias with a refried bean spread, lettuce cheese and garnish. Served with salsa and sour cream – $11.00
  • Carnitas Pork – Home smoked pulled pork on taquera with an apple chutney spread, lettuce and choice of either pineapple salsa or zesty slaw and garnish – $12.00
  • Outlaw Beef – Tenderloin beef on taquera with a roast vegetable spread, lettuce, red cabbage and diced sweet onion and garnish – $12.00
  • Fish Taco – 5oz haddock loin on taquera and bed of lemon arugula topped with our delicious mango salsa and garnish – $14.00
  • Chicken – Chicken can be served in either a flour roma tomato wrap or Quesadilla style with colorful peppers and cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream – $5.00

KGW Kettle Corn

  • Snack Kettle Corn (V) – Individual portion of kettle corn – $2.00
  • Small Kettle Corn (V) – Small bag of kettle corn – $4.00
  • Large Kettle Corn (V) – Large bag of kettle corn – $7.00
  • Candy Bag (V) – Small bag of assorted candy – $2.00
  • Corn/Drink Combo (V) – Small bag of kettle corn and a bottle of water – $5.00

Krazy Bull Cheese Steak Factory

  • Original Cheese Steak – Marinated grilled Beef topped with sauteed onions and green peppers and traditional Cheese Whiz on a fresh roll – $9.00
  • Veggie Delight – An Original Cheese Steak for our vegetarion friends. Grilled mushrooms, green peppers and onions served on a fresh roll topped with cheese whiz – $9.00
  • Yard Bird – Marinated Chicken Breast topped with grilled green peppers and onions and topped with a sweet white sauce – $9.00
  • Bacon Cheese Burger Cheese Steak – Marinated grilled beef topped with fresh tomatoes, lettuce crispy bacon and traditional cheese whiz and a Bacon Cheese Burger Cheese Steak is created – $10.00
  • Cajon Warm Corn Salad (V) – Grilled corn, creole spices, topped with fresh tomatoes and green onions served with black bean corn chips – $5.00

La Chula Latin Food Truck

  • Chicken tacos – Shredded chicken in a corn tortilla, lettuces, pico de gallo, Cheese, sour cream, with your choice of our delicious sauces, Guacamole, Jalapeno, Ranchera – $11.00
  • Tacos al Pastor – Seasoned Pork in a corn Tortilla, Grill with pineapple served with cilantro, onion with your choose with our sauces, Guacamole, Jalapeno, Ranchera – $11.00
  • Tacos Barbacoa – Seasoned Beef in a corn Tortilla, served with Cilantro, Onion with your choose with our Sauces, Guacamole,Jalapeno,Ranchera – $11.00
  • Nachos – Beef, Pork or Chicken Served with beans cheese sourcream,Lettuce Pico de Gallo – $12.00
  • Churros – Sweet fried-dough pastry – $5.00

Montreal Hotdogs Poutine & Fries

  • Pop Curds (V) – 6oz Deep fried Breaded cheese curds & with veggies – $8.95
  • Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich – Pile high 125g Smoked Meat, mustard & light rye bread – $9.95
  • Montreal Smoked Meat Poutine – Fresh cut Fries, cheese curds, gravy & topped with Montreal smoked Meat – $10.95
  • Sticky Maple Bacon Poutine – Fresh cut Fries, cheese curds, gravy, applewood bacon, maple sausage – $10.95
  • Orange Crush – 2 toasted buns, 2 wieners, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, Michigan sauce & white onions – $5.00
  • Maple Cola 1642 or Ginger 1642 – $3.50
  • Mexican Coca-Cola, Sprite & Fanta $2.95

Northlands Truck 1879

  • Poutine Burger – House Made Patty, Cheese Curds, Duck Fat Fries, Traditional Gravy, Chopped Herbs, Bernie Sauce Side Served Pickle – $10.00
  • Bacon Beast BLT – Ground Bacon Patty, Irish Bacon, Pemeal Bacon, Bacon Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato Side Served Pickle – $10.00
  • Combo – Burger, Duck Fat Fries and Pop – $14.00
  • Duck Fat Garlic Fries – House cut local potatoes, farm garlic, mixed herbs, bernie sauce – $5.00
  • Can Pop or Bottled Water $2.00 each

Paradise Grill

  • Jerk Chicken – Jamaican fire grill Jerk Chicken – $12.00
  • Jamaican Patties – Freshly baked Jamaican patties – $4.00
  • Chicken Wings – Try our Jerk wings – $10.00
  • Curry Goat – Delicious Curry goat – $13.00
  • Meat platter – Try our various Jamaican delight – $5.00

Preserve Food Truck

  • Cuban Sandwich – Mojo marinated pork loin, Honey ham, Swiss cheese, Mojito jam, Dijon mustard, House dills, Honey dijon chips, Torpedo bun – $9.00
  • Duckin’ Good Flatbread – Duck salami, Fresh mozzarella, Pickled radish, Chili oil, Grape tomato, House made yogurt flatbread – $9.00
  • Green Bean Salad (V) – Pickled green beans, Pickled carrot, Beet chips, Feta cheese, Greens, Dill dressing – $6.00
  • Boars in a Blankie – Boar sausage baked in house made pastry, Hot mustard aioli – $5.00
  • Assorted pop and water – $1.50

Rapscallions

  • Thai Chicken Green Onion Cake – Thailand style chicken served with in-house Thai peanut sauce, cucumbers, and lettuce. Finished with sesame seeds and crushed peanuts. – $8.00
  • Roasted Pork Belly Green Onion Cake – Chinese style roasted pork belly. Tender meat and crispy pork crackling served with sweet chilli sauce, lettuce, and pickled carrots and daikon. – $8.00
  • Korean Shredded Beef Green Onion Cake – Korean style beef, shredded and drenched in original braising sauce. Served with kimchi and sesame seeds. – $8.00
  • Teriyaki Tofu Green Onion Cake (V) – Crispy tofu served with teriyaki sauce on bed of lettuce and red bell peppers. Finished with sesame seeds. – $8.00
  • Scallion Rice Rolls (V) – Rice roll noodles topped with green onions and crushed peanuts, served with scallion oil tamari sauce – $5.00

SLOPPY HOGGS ROEd HUS BBQ

  • HOGG SLOPP POUTINE – Crispy Fries Topped with Pulled Pork, Gravy, Smoke House Aged Cheddar, Finished with Diced Green Onion, Bacon Crumble & Waffle Sauce – $8.00
  • WAFFLE CHICKEN SANDWICH – Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders on Waffle(s) Topped with our Country Gravey & Waffle Sauce – $9.00
  • BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH – In-house Rubbed & Slow Wood Smoked Brisket Served with Peppers, Onions, & Cheese on a Home Style Bun – $9.00
  • POUTINE – Crispy Fries Topped with Smoke-House Aged Cheddar & Country Gravy – $7.00
  • WTT PULLED PORK SUNDAE – Smashed Potato, Pulled Pork, Country Gravy, Mixed Cheese, Bacon Crumble, Green Onion & Waffle Sauce  – $5.00
  • Fries Gravy, Soft Drinks, Sports Drinks, Water

Smokehouse BBQ

  • Chicken and Waffles – Buttermilk Brind Southern Fried Chicken Breast served on a fresh cornbread waffle topped with a smoked peach and corn salsa and maple bourbon syrup – $12.00
  • Bacon Bomb Sandwich – Mild Italian Sausage meat stuffed with pickled Jalapenos, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, Terry’s Original BBQ Sauce wrapped in bacon, smoked for 4 hours and served on a fresh brioche bun topped with smoked onions, fresh coleslaw and Terry’s Original BBQ Sauce – $9.00
  • BBQ in a Bowl – Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped with smoked onions, pit beans, pulled pork, fresh coleslaw and Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce (GF) – $12.00
  • Beef Brisket Sandwich – 14 hour smoked Beef Brisket thinly sliced and served on a fresh brioche bun and topped with smoked onions and Terry’s Original BBQ Sauce – $9.00
  • Pig Puffs – House made Pig Puffs ( Pork Rinds ) seasoned with our secret meat rub – $5.00

Soners Donair and Kebabs

  • Beef Donair – Beef donair wraps in pita bread it all comes your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers,olives and sweet or tatziki sauce home made – $10.00
  • Donair poutine – Fresh cut fries veggie gravy mozzarella shredded cheese top off with donair meat and choice of sweet or tzatziki sauce – $10.00
  • Donair salad – A bowl of lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber with donair meat choice of sweet or tzatziki sauce – $9.00
  • Falafel (V) – Deep fried chickpeas with special spices in meat ball shape serve on pita choice of lettuce tomatoes onion olives banana pepper and choice of sweet or tzatziki sauce – $9.00
  • Deep fried Oreos (V) – 4 Oreos cookies coded in batter deep fried top with your choice of icing sugar chocolate syrup along with whipped cream – $5.00

THE DOG

  • Buffalo Chicken Ranch Poutine – Crispy fries topped with cheese curds, mozza, crispy chicken balls, buffalo chicken sauce and drizzled with ranch sauce and green onion – $10.00
  • Pepperoni bacon Pizza Dog – Local butcher made all beef dog, topped with pepperoni, cheese, bacon and pizza sauce – $8.00
  • Ukrainian Feast Poutine (V option) – Crispy fries, cheese curds mozza, garlic sausage, perogies, sour cream and bacon – $10.00
  • Shepherds Pie Poutine – crispy fries, cheese curds, mozza, slow simmered shepherds pie. – $10.00
  • Trailer trash Dog (GF & V options) – local butcher made all beef dog, topped with mac and cheese, more cheese and bacon – $5.00

The Lemon Grass Grill

  • The Lemon Grass Chicken Combo – Our seasonal combo special of Vermicelli noodles, fresh greens, 2 skewers of lemongrass chicken topped off with 2 Spring rolls – $12.00
  • Vietnamese baguette sub w/ beef – Try our Vietnamese Banh Mi stuffed w/ sauteed Lemon grass beef n onions garnished with pickled carrots, daikon, cilantro, cucumbers, and jalapeno. – $9.00
  • Salad Rolls – 2 large Rolls of Shrimp, lettuce, cucumber, mint, bean sprouts and pickled carrots wrapped in rice paper, a refreshing sunny day delight – $6.00
  • Green Onion Cakes (V) – 2 round patties of dough and green onions deep fried for your favorite Asian snack – $6.00
  • Bamboo Sugar Cane Pork Sausage Skewer – Grilled Vietnamese ground Pork sausage on a stick of Sugar cane which you can Savour the juices and sweetness of your meal from after 🙂 – $5.00

The Purple Perogy

  • Perogies and Garlic Sausage – Potato and Cheddar Perogies in our Signature Cream Sauce topped with Sour Cream and pan-fried Bacon Bits with a side of Garlic Sausage – Just like “Baba’s” – $12.00
  • Poutine Perogies – Our Perogies “with a Twist” – Potato and Cheddar Perogies in our Signature Cream Sauce topped with Cheese Curds and Beef Gravy – $8.00
  • Poutine Perogies & Garlic Sausage – More “Perogies with a Twist” – Potato and Cheddar Perogies in our Signature Cream Sauce topped with Cheese Curds and Beef Gravy and a Side of Garlic Sausage – $12.00
  • Hot Buffalo Chicken Perogies – And still more “Perogies with a Twist” – Potato and Cheddar Perogies in our Signature Cream Sauce topped with Hot Buffalo Chicken Sauce (Yes Chunks of Chicken in the Sauce) and Bacon Bits. – $12.00
  • Perogies Only (V option) – Potato and Cheddar Perogies served in our Signature Cream Sauce and topped with Sour Cream and pan-fried Bacon Bits. – $5.00
  • Peach Juice or Large Water – $3.00

The Sizzling Stick

  • Sizzling Sampler – 3 skewers of satay (choice of pork, beef, chicken) & Peanut sauce (original or spicy) – $10.00
  • 2 Stick Combo – 2 skewers of satay (choice of pork, beef, chicken), Peanut sauce (original or spicy), Large coconut rice, Side Salad (Asian broccoli slaw, sweet and sour noodle salad, or quinoa and chickpea salad) & Achar – $13.00
  • 3 Stick Combo – – 3 skewers of satay (choice of pork, beef, chicken), Peanut sauce (original or spicy), Large coconut rice, Side Salad (Asian broccoli slaw, sweet and sour noodle salad, or quinoa and chickpea salad) & Achar – $15.00
  • Sizzling Slider Sandwich – satay meatballs in a crusty roll with veggies and sauce – $7.00
  • Sizzling Snack – 1 skewer of satay (choice of pork, beef, chicken) & Peanut Sauce (original or spicy) – Small coconut rice – $5.00
  • Large coconut rice – $3
  • Side salad (Asian broccoli slaw, sweet and sour noodle salad, or quinoa and chickpea salad) – $4
  • bottled water or canned pop – $2
  • bottled drinks or king cans – $3
  • specialty drink – $4

Please note menus and prices are subject to change.

Recap: September 25 What the Truck?! at Churchill Square

And that’s a wrap!

Thank you to those who made it out to Churchill Square for our final event of the season! Everyone seemed to enjoy the nice, mild fall weather and many also took advantage of Free Admission Day.

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