I’ve seen The Grilled Cheeserie on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, but I’ve never had one of their fabulous grilled masterpieces. I considered hiring a bunch of food trucks for my wedding reception instead of catering (which in hindsight might have been a better idea).
I know it’s horrible. I’ve tried. In the summer, Thursdays on Deadrick usually become Food Truck Row, but the times I’ve tried they ended up not setting up until the evening for the downtown concerts. So this summer I am making it my goal to eat at at least one food truck. In order to pick the best option I need to do my homework, and what better way than with Julie Festa's book, Nashville Food Trucks. Festa started Nashville’s first food truck blog at NashvilleFoodTruckJunkie.com in 2012. While the blog is retired, she still keeps tabs on all her favorite trucks.
Festa’s book starts off with some basic food truck knowledge and advice. Then she jumps in with stories about the individual trucks – complete with recipes! Yummy!
My Top 5 Food Trucks I’d Like to Visit First:
- The Grilled Cheeserie (because everybody does)
- Biscuit Love
- Bradley’s Curbside Creamery (for the White Trash Experience specifically)
- Hoss’ Loaded Burger
- Tie: Crepe A Diem & The Waffle Boss
I don’t really eat out much, but after reading about all these great taste sensations, I’m glad I’ve been saving my pennies so I can go explore Food Nirvana. And if you don’t work downtown, don’t worry. Nashville Food Trucks are mobile and they do A LOT of traveling to the different parts of Middle Tennessee, so check out their websites and make a date to try one.
The library has Festa’s book in both book book and ebook forms, so check one out today and begin your culinary adventure.
Happy Trails to Food…see you at the trucks (fingers crossed)!
