by Katie Bright
So apparently it’s not new (#freshmanproblems), but Joedega is making a comeback on College Hill. This aesthetically pleasing truck “proudly serves fresh, locally roasted coffee from small farms around the globe.” I’m in! Just in time for reading week, Joedega’s extensive menu of brewed coffee, espresso, lattes, and teas will keep you pumped up for some quality time in the Rock.
The truck, which is posting up on Brown and George today, promises to be a savior for all those who were missing the iced coffee from Providence Coffee Roasters. And if caffeine isn’t your thing (congrats!), Joedega has a promising smoothie menu! Go check them out and keep supporting the ever-growing plethora of food trucks on campus.
by Katie Bright
We know you’ve been missing something. It has been a long winter, and with the arrival of April comes warm weather iced coffee season. And if you’re a coffee fiend like me, you’re probably most definitely wondering, “What happened to that lovely golden yellow truck on George Street?” Yes, I’m talking about Providence Coffee Roasters. Much to my embarrassment, this is still the ONLY truck I’ve ever patronized in Providence (I should probably try Mama Kim’s before my freshman year is over). It’s almost like I’ve subconsciously boycotted ever other truck in homage to PCR. I’ve stalked its (quite kind) Twitter (its last post was on November 8th), called its store, e-mailed Jevon, and still have yet to figure out WTF is happening on the Main Green. @Jevon Chan, if you see this, know you are missed and loved by coffee addicts across campus.
by Will Janover
I can’t believe I’m writing another post about a food truck, but it’s not my fault if they keep coming out of the woodwork. Another potential entrant in the Twitter wars, Portu Galo has posted up on Thayer and George this afternoon for just its second day in business. As you can probably guess, it puts a Portuguese spin on a combination of sandwiches and “small bites.” It’s probably a bit cheaper to fill up here than at Mama Kim’s – there’s much more to a $3.75 Bifana sandwich than there is to a $3 Bulgogi slider – and the truck’s novelty means short lines for lunch (for now). Perhaps the biggest kicker? The local bread is delicious and probably preposterously caloric. The bubble hasn’t burst yet: the food is delicious, and Portu Galo isn’t going anywhere. Check below for the truck’s menu; it’s got a great selection.
by David Oyer
Piquant fragrances arise, from a humble stove, and waft up, up, high into the atmosphere. They billow and float away into the mystic, then — suddenly, serenely, tantalizingly, down to terra firma. Olfactory nerves the world over are titillated by the scent — what could it be but a gift from the heavens, a divine lagniappe? Entire continents are gently fire-bombed with this transcendent aroma, a sublime secret mix of spices and seasonings that leaves God himself in awe. No medley of His earthly essences has ever provoked such visceral burning; like a deep, carnal, sexual passion amplified to the hundredth power.
Populations migrate en masse, as one, to the source of the historic delight. Otherwise honorable men, transfixed by the hypnotic allure of the awaiting treasure, founder and tumble over one another with no regard for norms of decency. These mere social constructs are of no interest to the determined travelers, who march toward their food Mecca like moths to a porch light. [Read more →]
by BlogDailyHerald
It all started on November 12th. Apparently, Radish parked above the sacred Waterman line that divides the kingdom Thayer Street from restaurant to food truck domain. That’s a big no-no in the food truck world, but newbie Radish hadn’t caught on. King of Sliders Rocket, however, was sure to let them know in a very public way…
Was this FYI really as friendly as Rocket intended it to be? Did Radish knowingly park across enemy lines above Waterman to piss off other food trucks? But wait, there’s more. [Read more →]
by Will Janover
What with Mama Kim’s, Mijos, Plouf Plouf, and various other trucks clogging the sidewalk outside of Metcalf, it may be hard to believe the food truck bubble hasn’t burst on Thayer Street yet. Nevertheless, yet another one has opened for business. Starting this past Tuesday night, the Narragansett restaurant Clam Jammers has been operating a food truck on the corner of Thayer and Waterman. If not for grey-eyed/clouded Athena, they would’ve been around more this week, but the truck’s operators promise we’ll be seeing more of them in the future.
One might be skeptical of the preposterously out-of-season menu of half and whole clam rolls, lobster rolls, “stuffies” – these are stuffed quahogs, right? – fish & chips, and more, but Clam Jammers delivers. Its clam roll ($10, $5 for half) offers a healthy (?) portion of freshly-fried clams with tartar sauce and lettuce on a gently-toasted, not-so-gently-buttered roll. Great with a little bit of vinegar.
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by Chip Lebovitz
Most people don’t usually associate high-quality cuisine with food trucks, but it seems that Plouf Plouf, the newest addition to Brown’s food truck menagerie, hasn’t gotten the message. Distinguishable by its bright red colors and Gallic rooster, Plouf Plouf strives to serve French cuisine at premium prices to hungry students.
The truck holds a good understanding of the on-the-go mentality of the average food truck eater, while still maintaining consistent quality. At peak hours, the wait should be no more than ten minutes, and I found during a recent visit that my food took roughly three minutes to cook. The menu features an assortment of French classics, including escargot and a variety of daily specials.
The food was solid, including the duck burger, which retained a good amount of flavor considering that it was re-prepared in five minutes. However, the truck’s frites (fries) were the stand’s pièce de résistance. The truffle frites, one of the truck’s two frite options, were so good that I was scrounging around in the to-go bin in attempt to gorge myself on any leftovers. This desire for more leads into one of Plouf Plouf’s failings: portion size. Plouf Plouf’s food was tasty, but just not quite filling enough for a whole meal. [Read more →]
by Julien Ouellet
It’s been a rough few days, and you wouldn’t want any bad luck to befall you in the final stretch before Spring Weekend. You’ve been everywhere on Thayer, and those calzones sure are good, but you want a change.
Two words: food trucks.
You’ve seen them around, but you’ve always thought, “Eh, the line is so long,” or, “Where would I sit and eat this?” The thing is, with the spring sun finally coming out and hordes of hungry students wandering around, the food truck-palooza is sure to hit the campus full force over the next few weeks, giving you both an ample food selection and a variety of crowded greens to sit on. Whether you’re waiting for some Korean BBQ, pulled pork sandwiches, green chili cheeseburgers or cupcakes, the lines usually move pretty quickly and you get to chat around with friends while you anticipate your impending foodgasm. Make sure you give some trucks a try now so you can choose wisely when they invade our streets over Spring Weekend! Treat yo’ self.
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by Ariel Pick
College Hill's Latest Food Truck Genius
Service with a smile can only go so far — sure, he’s surlier, but the Jolly Olly Man’s ice cream truck rolled onto Thayer Street for the first time this Sunday and was an instant hit. That may or may not have something to do with the fact that the Jolly Olly Man scared all the other food trucks away (Rocket got a flat tire attempting to flee). Also bitter about the seasonality of his product and Sunday’s 50-degree weather, the Jolly Olly Man was testy to students who approached the truck yesterday. But students certainly knew how to return the sass and were cheeky right back to him. Seems like a solid symbiotic relationship is in the making — Jolly Olly truck’s ice cream is sure to be a welcome treat if we have any more weeks of 70+ degree days. Check back in a few days for a review of everything the truck has to offer!
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