slides: College Guide 2013: Where To Find the Food Trucks

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

 

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Rhode Island's food truck scene has really taken off in the last few years, and you'll benefit from the incredible variety of four-wheeled meals rolling through, from Mexican to Korean to French.

Part of the beauty with these trucks is that they go from place to place, so we've tracked down their usual haunts (some are more predictable than others), plus how to follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and via the web.

 

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Rocket Fine Street Food

Providence

Specializing in American comfort food with finesse and high quality, often locally sourced ingredients ingredients, Rocket offers delicious items such as Mom’s Baked Mac ‘n Cheese and the Ron Swanson burger, all made from scratch. Vegan, Vegetarian, or gluten free? Not a problem; Rocket has you covered.

Where to find them: East Side/Thayer Street, Kennedy Plaza, several farmers’ markets (Ship St., Armory, Downtown). Visits Brown University, RISD and Johnson and Wales.

Keep up:
860-689-5585
@rockettruck
http://rocketstreetfood.wordpress.com/

Photo: Carrie Albrecht Vibert, poetinthepantry.com

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Mijo's Tacos

Providence

LA-style Mexican street food without leaving Providence—Mijos has it all. Try their tacos, tostadas, burritos and more, all at great prices on the go.

Where to find them: Brown Medical School, College Hill, Pawtucket Farmers Market, Armory Farmers Market, Kennedy Plaza, and more

Keep up:
401-752-9942
@MijosTacos
http://www.mijostacos.com

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Mama Kim's

Providence

Mama Kim’s brings tasty Korean BBQ flavor to College Hill, its usual cooking grounds. The food is cheap, delicious, and locally supplied from fresh ingredients. Get everything you never knew you loved, from wraps, rice sets, sliders, and daily specials. You can even request a dish to the chef.

Where to find them: Llower Thayer Street, near Brown University’s SciLi

Keep up:
401-787-8977
@MamaKimsKbbq
www.mamakims.us
[email protected]

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Hewtin's Dogs

Providence

Sausages and beer! “French-influenced, New England grown”, Hewtin’s brings gourmet hot dogs and sandwiches to the street. Order your favorite dog and lay on as many delicious toppings as you can fit!

Where to find them:
Tuesday: Downtown at Grant’s Block, 11:30am-2pm

Thursday & Friday: North Main Street, Smith Street, Roger Williams National Memorial Park, 11:30am-2pm

Friday: North Main Street, Smith Street, Roger Williams National Memorial Park, 11:30am-2pm

Saturday: Chez Pascal for Farmers’ Market, Lippitt Park, 10am-1pm

Keep up:
@ChezPascal
www.chez-pascal.com

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Like No Udder

Providence

Are you vegan, or have a vegan friend that’s been craving ice cream? No more missing the delicious, creamy dessert—Like No Udder brings you one-of-a-kind, vegan ice cream right on the streets of Providence. Try a cone of soft-serve vanilla or chocolate with your favourite toppings! Not in the mood for ice cream? Try a vegan slushie, candy bar, or float.

Where to find them
: Thayer Street, East Side, Downtown

Keep up:
401-419-8869
@LikeNoUdder
like-no-udder.com

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Fancheezical

Providence

Fancheezical is B.Y.O.G.C: Build Your Own Grilled Cheese. Choose from any cheese, toppings, and bread your heart desires. There are even gluten-free and vegan options.

Where to find
 them: Thayer Street, The Avery on the West Side, Kennedy Plaza, Grant’s Block
Visit Brown, RISD and JWU, sometimes PC


Keep up:
@fancheezical
www.fancheezical.com

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Eddie's BBQ

South County

“Get your BBQ on…like Donkey Kong!”, says Eddie’s BBQ truck. 
Get good, ole fashioned southern style BBQ dishes, or try something new like BBQ fish, tofu, shrimp, or eggplant.

Where to find them: South Kingstown and Narragansett (does not visit colleges
 specifically)

Keep up:

@EddiesBBQ
www.eddiesbbqri.com

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Poco Loco Tacos

Providence

You can see this bright yellow truck from a mile away. Offers a delicious selection of tacos and burritos, or get creative and build your own.

Where to find them:
Tuesday: Grant’s Block 11am-2pm

Wednesday: Knight St 8pm-12am
Thursday: Promenade St at the Providence Blood Drive Center 11am-2pm
Friday & Saturday: Scurvy Dog on Westminster 11pm-2am


Keep up:

Text 401-281-9866, call 401-461-2640
@pocolocotacos
pocolocotacos.com

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Plouf Plouf Gastronomie

Providence, Newport, Pawtucket

Don’t sacrifice quality for ease—Plouf Plouf Gastronomie offers organic, homemade French cuisine. Try their fish, steak, or if you’re feeling adventurous...the snails. The ever-changing menu is sure to have something new that fits your craving whenever you see it drive by.

Where to find them: 
Visits to Providence, Fall River, Newport and Pawtucket

Keep up:
@ploufplouftruck
www.ploufploufgastronomie.com

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PVD Pudding Pops

Providence

Homemade, refreshing pudding pops--what could be better? Choose from chocolate, RI Coffee Milk, Berries ‘N Cream and more. The pops are all homemade using local herbs, fruits, and Rhody Fresh milk and cream.

Keep up:
https://www.facebook.com/PVDPuddingPops
@PVDpops
http://pvdpops.com/

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Roxy’s Lobster

Providence

Promising to “bring the beach to you,” this truck offers Rhode Island fish favorites, including Lobster rolls (served hot or cold), clam cakes, whole belly clams, coconut shrimp, and more.  This truck will give you a taste of summer all year long. 

Where to find them: Narragansett Beach, Providence

Keep up: 
@ROXYSLOBSTER
www.facebook.com/ROXYSLOBSTER

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Sugarush

Providence

Cupcakes taste better when served out of a 1950s IH Metro Van. Sugarush offers season options like margarita lime, s’mores, egg nog, and lemon with lavender frosting. All cupcakes are vegan, so everyone can enjoy.

Where to find them: Hope St, Lippet Park; Visits RISD and Brown for many events

Keep up:
@sugarushtruck
www.facebook.com/sugarushtruck

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Championship Melt

Providence

Championship Melt serves grilled cheeses ranging from classic to crazy, in a hard to miss yellow truck. They offer Vegan, Gluten Free, and Lactose intolerant options. Look out for specials like their Chicken Parm Grilled Cheese.      

Where to find them: Thayer Street, Broadway Street, Dexter Field, Harris Ave

Keep up:
@ChampionshipMelt
[email protected]
www.championshipmelt.com

 
 

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