Folks at the Blaxican food truck in Atlanta got the treat of a lifetime when Iron Man, Robert Downey, Jr. paid a surprise visit. Looking a bit worse for the wear, as Downey was in character, he munched on delicious Mexican soul food. While he ate, Downey questioned the operator on specifics of the food […]
Part of the fun of food trucks are their names. Sometimes, the name reflects the type of food or a dream of owners. The Flying Beetle Grub Shack was so named after, owner-operator Hugh Bui, envisioned a futuristic looking Volkswagon Beetle. With his partner, Andrew Nix, they created a custom built food truck that combines […]
It’s not unusual for food truck operators to make the jump from food truck to a brick and mortar restaurant. But, Bill Deslippe, owner-operator of the Smashed Apple food truck has taken a different approach. After wanting to enter the food business at a time when a traditional restaurant was not workable, Mr. Deslippe opened […]
Like many cities in the South, things are sizzling in South Florida … especially in the food truck business! Not only do the operators have to deal with hot temperatures but the ever increasing heat index. But, consider this! These folks work in a small tin box with appliances that give off heat, such as […]