Photo of Red Hook Lobster Roll by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
Oh wow, Red Hook Lobster Pound DC’s Food Truck launched with HUGE excitement back in August 2010. Flashback:
“lines were forming by 11am. They sold out (after an additional resupply) by 3pm. Ah lobster rolls.”
What a ride!! Seriously.
Thanks to Michelle Goldchain for sharing the news with us on Saturday:
“Looks like @LobstertruckDC is leaving the food truck game!”
Red Hook Lobster Pound DC’s Facebook says: “Guess What? We’re selling our Food Trucks and all the goodies that go along with a food truck business!”
The Craigslist ad says:
“Great way to start your mobile business or expand your existing restaurant/catering business in a small or big way!
1) 2002 Freightliner MT-45 diesel with 202,802 miles. $25,900/OBO
2) 2001 Freightliner MT-45 diesel with 181,372 miles. $35,900/OBO
Both trucks have been successfully operating in DC, Arlington, Fairfax and Alexandria for over 10 years and have clean titles. Read More
Photo by PoPville flickr user C Buoscio
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to see if you know how to find food trucks now? I don’t know if any are around but figured it’s a way to support local businesses.”
From Cracked Eggery:
“We are beyond pumped to launch this truck on NYE! Our 24hr store announcement is coming soon which will be our first location. Our customers have been begging us to sell more often so we felt it was the right time to launch a food truck even with the brick and mortar on the horizon. We will have a regular schedule for the truck of mornings as well as late nights coming soon. Instagram and Twitter will be the best source for truck updates @crackedeggery”
Check out the menu for tonight: Read More
Jerold reports at 1:22pm: “The Carolina Chopped BBQ food truck was being dealt with by fire department personnel on NY Avenue NE near Ivy City a few minutes ago.”
AlertDC reported:
“DDOT reports the inbound left travel lane in the 1300 block of New York Avenue NE is blocked due to a food truck fire. Traffic gets by on the right. Please use caution in the area.”
1100 H Street, NE
Thanks to Grant for sending. Jerk at Nite’s website says:
“When the late night options on Howard University’s campus failed to meet the authentic food cravings of students during late nite rendezvous’ to the library, all niters on papers and projects, and college activities long and short and far in-between, Jerk At Nite stepped in to help satisfy that hunger pain. Read More
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
Today’s ‘Let’s Do This’ comes from Mona who asks:
“I’d love to hear people’s take on the best food truck in DC? Or the best food truck on the national mall?”
Here are the previous best/let’s do this lists for – Carryouts, best Thai, best liquor stores, best Ramen, best Bars, best Indian and Pakistani, best Italian/Pizza/Deli, best Mexican/Salvadoran/Central/Cuban/Latin, best burgers/fries, best bakery/bagels, best Gyms, best Ethiopian , best Sushi, best bookstores, best movie theaters, best sports bars, best barbers and hair salons, best brunch, favorite clothing stores, favorite place to get oysters best breakfast sandwiches, best Tacos, best Farmers Markets best dumplings, best pupusas and best Pho.
Last week we spoke about the disappearance of the Food Truck Fiesta map. The admin finally wrote me back last night: “Things should be working again starting tomorrow [today]. Apologies for the outage!”
7224 Carroll Ave
From the Old Takoma Business Association:
“Cheros Grill Food Truck opened in the parking lot of R&S Automotive 7224 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park. In its new permanent location, Cheros Grill offers tacos, burritos, pupusas, quesadillas and more. And coming soon – ice cream! Read More
1201 Half Street, SE courtesy Bullpen
From an email:
“Unfortunately, The Bullpen’s Truckeroo scheduled for tomorrow is canceled due to the rainy weather heading our way. The next scheduled Truckeroo is for Friday, May 10th.”
1201 Half Street, SE courtesy Bullpen
From an email:
“Throughout the summer, The Bullpen will continue to host Truckeroo, the ever-popular food truck festival in Washington, DC that showcases the hottest food trucks in the area. Truckeroo is a family friendly event that features live music, cold drinks, games, and dozens of mobile kitchens to choose from, including lobster rolls, barbecue, tacos, Asian-fusion, and more. Admission to the monthly festival is free on all Truckeroo dates throughout the season. Read More
