Food trucks have been around for longer than many people think. We had those traveling cowboy kitchens in the 19th century, the ever-iconic wienermobile of the 1930s, tasty taco trucks touting Tuesday treats and even the humble hot dog stand before we had the exquisite spread rolled out before us now. I, for one, feel incredibly fortunate to have tens of hundreds of local food trucks, each with its own unique cultural cooking styles, to choose from on a daily basis.
As a Gwinnett native, I am no stranger to a Food Truck Friday and the City of Duluth always has me covered. Every Friday (May 3 – July 26) from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m, the streets come alive with brightly colored food trucks, plenty of hungry patrons and live musical performances on the Town Green. Come and treat yourself to an array of cuisines for you to sink your teeth into, spanning from homemade bento boxes a la the Bento Bus, delicate and buttery lobster rolls coming from Cousins Maine Lobster or that one savory meat pie you thought only existed on British TV from That Pie Place. With plenty of great dishes to choose from, all your foodie friends can settle down happily with their preferred plates and share in the good vibes and good food.
If you need a pick-me-up a bit earlier in your week, fret not! Lilburn hosts its very own Food Truck Tuesdays. Happening in the park on the second Tuesday of every month (May – October), Food Truck Tuesdays promise you and your family a fantastic lineup of good eats to help you recover from those microwave Mondays! Pop on over to Atl. Philly Cheesesteaks’ truck for a sandwich as long as your friend’s arm, indulge in an oh-so-fluffy s’morelicious pastry from the Simply Done Donuts truck or (if you’re a freak for a good dumpling like me) order about 50 crispy dumplings at the authentic Hawaiian Hapa Kitchen truck. Anyone feeling a bit peckish? Just me? I don’t believe you.
Sometimes bars have the genius idea of coexisting with food trucks. Truck n’ Tap, a local restaurant with two locations in Gwinnett, hosts a revolving list of food trucks each night that always pair perfectly with Truck n’ Tap’s own 20+ refreshing beers on tap! Nothing hits the spot quite like an ice cold lager, oodles of classic bar games to play (you can find me out here losing at cornhole), plenty of space both indoor and outdoor to spread out with the gang and a beefy burger aptly named the Texican (with it’s juicy 4 oz. patty loaded with chili, beer cheese and spicy jalapeños) handed to you by the patty masters of local favorite food truck: Breakdown Burger.Any way you swing it, food trucks are the big deal on wheels! If you find yourself fiending for a new flavor near you, check out streetfoodfinder.com to find trucks in your area. Or, you can come and park yourself near me next time you’re craving some fantastic “fast food.” I’ll take you to the tastiest trucks, and who knows, maybe I’ll even foot the bill!