Jacksonville Food Trucks: Stories & Recipes from the Road

by Nancy White

Overview

Food trucks in Jacksonville are a smashing success. The early popularity of trucks like Corner Taco and On the Fly set the stage for a mobile dining revolution. Innovators such as Mike Field and Jax Truckies supplied the vision and passionately advocated for the cause. From Beer Cheese Soup to Chicken Madras, the astounding variety of menus, themes and trucks means there's something for all locals to enjoy. Author and "Nourish the Beast" blogger Nancy White includes fascinating stories and mouth-watering recipes as she chronicles the rise of food trucks on Florida's First Coast.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626197657
Publisher:	History Press, The
Publication date:	04/13/2015
Series:	American Palate
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	1,152,975
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nancy White is a blogger, freelance writer and marketing communications professional. She is on the advisory board for Jax Truckies and has been chronicling the food scene in Jacksonville on her blog Nourish the Beast since 2005. She has over twenty-five years experience in marketing communications, publications and sales promotion.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Introduction 9

The Scene 13

The Trucks

The Blind Rabbit 27

The Blu Claw 30

Blue Pacific: Grill and Taco Bar 33

Chew Chew 40

Corner Taco 47

Danilo's Famous Lumpia 56

Driftwood BBQ 58

5Loaves 2Fish 64

Funkadelic 71

Fusion 80

Gourmet Aviator 90

The Happy Grilled Cheese 95

Jalapeno Truck 102

The Loving Cup 109

Mama's Food 114

Mother Truckin' Pizza 119

Muzzi's Madhouse 122

On the Fly Sandwiches and Stuff 127

Smoke It Up Barbeque 135

Son of a Butcher 140

South in Your Mouth 144

Super Food 151

Tado Street 158

Taste Buds Express 164

Up in Smoke BBQ 167

Big Taste from Small Packages 171

Restaurants Roll Along with Food Trucks 173

The Road Ahead 181

Index 187

About the Author 192