Event Wrap-up - Gourmet Food Trucks Rocked Orange County – OC Foodie Fest

Yesterday was the long anticipated OC Foodie Fest at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Picture this, 50 of some of the best gourmet food trucks from Orange County and Los Angeles, along with bands, dance crews, art, Pretend City, and small booths selling arts and crafts. As you would expect, we, like the 8,500+ others that attended, are still recovering.

Sold Out Event! - It Had Not Even Started Yet

It was a very fun, well executed event. Thanks to all of you that read and support Saturday Night Foodies, we were given early “media” access to the event. We were able to check out the event before it got too crazy. We also had a chance to meet fellow tweeps, talk to some of the truck owners and other “foodie” media.

But, the best part of all, we got to enjoy some incredible food. Of course, we had to visit some of our favorites but got to try some new trucks too. Unfortunately, we were not able to get though our entire list of trucks. That was because many trucks had very long lines. We did get plenty to eat and the trucks we missed will not elude us for long.

Nom Nom Truck had One of the Longest Lines

Here are some photos from the event. There was a lot to see and eat.  More pictures will be posted to our Facebook page over the next few days.  http://www.facebook.com/satnightfoodies

Debut of the New Truck from Chunk-N-Chip

Also Awarded 2nd Favorite Truck

DogZilla Hot Dogs Ready to Go

Sweets are Ready - The Sweets Truck

Fresh Made Drinks and Chips are Ready - The Lime Truck

ShellFish Ceviche from The Lime Truck

Wasn't all Food, How about some Shopping?

Escape from the Crowds

VIP Area had Some Shade

Our Friendly Bartender

"DogZilla"

Daniel and Chef Jason from The Lime Truck

Also Awarded Most Popular Truck

Luxurious Shellfish Ceviche from The Lime Truck

You have to try this!

Great Balls on Tires were Awarded 3rd Most Popular Truck!

OC Balls from Great Balls on Tires - Amazing!

"Grandma" from Slice Truck

Worldfare provided some Shade as well

The Lime Truck and COOLHAUS

Roasted Pear with Nutmeg Ice Cream and Oatmeal Cookies - Dang!

6 Pound Burrito Eating Competition by White Rabbit Truck

Sol Cocina was the Guest on Cart for a Cause

Duck Tacos from Flying Pig Truck

Truffle Fries from Komodo

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OC Register Video From the OC Foodie Fest

Check out this short video from the OC Register.  Tomorrow we will have our wrap up of the event.  We met a lot of great people, ate some great food and have lots of pictures to share!!

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Finally, OC Foodie Fest is Tomorrow! Are You Ready?

It feels like we have been waiting for months for the OC Foodie Fest to finally get here. Maybe it is because we have seen all of the media coverage or maybe it is because of all of the pink and white fliers we see promoting the event on all of the trucks that are participating. Or it could be the preview events and lunch food courts. No matter the reason, the wait is almost over. Tomorrow is the big day!

Oahu Shrimp Taco - Dos Chinos

Fifty gourmet food trucks along with dance crews and small, local businesses will be at the Honda Center in Anaheim. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say, I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve, waiting for Santa to come. It will definitely be hard to sleep tonight!

Red Velvet Pancake Bites - Buttermilk Truck

I am really hoping this event is a success, not just because a portion of the proceeds support local charities, but also because it will expose Orange County to the “gourmet” food truck scene and hopefully remove the “roach coach” stigma once and for all. These mini kitchens on wheels are doing some amazing things with food and provide so many different cuisines and fusions to fit any palette.

"Grandma" - Slice Truck

There is an OC truck that bakes everything on the truck! Another OC truck that changes their specials all the time and each of their specials are better than the last. There is an LA truck that architects unique, homemade ice creams with a variety of cookies into delectable ice cream sandwiches. How about an LA pizza truck that arguably has better pizza than you can find in Chicago or New York? There are even a few celebrity trucks as they have been featured on several TV shows. A few are racing across the U.S. in Food Network’s Food Truck Race. Furthermore, there is also a truck that has put a Korean twist on a Philadelphia classic. If you want tacos, then you have a lot of eclectic choices - one is even known for using Filet Mignon. There will be a bakery/coffee shop on wheels offering tons of different sweets and coffees to tempt anyone. Lastly, there will be an OC truck making its debut at the OC Foodie Fest! I could keep going because there are 40 more spectacular trucks that will be there as well.

Dirty Mint with Chocolate Cookie - COOLHAUS

Chris, over at TheFoodTrucker.com, put together a very fun OC Foodie Fest food truck checklist. It lists all of the trucks participating and the type of food they offer. It will help you keep track of where and what you ate. Click here to download.

We have been lucky enough to try many of the trucks that will be there tomorrow. Here are two lists we put together. The first, are trucks that we have been craving to try. The other, are trucks that we can’t help but go back to, time and time again. There are a ton of great trucks and you can bet that we will get to every one of them at some point.

Pizza Bomba's - The Lime Truck

Craving to try:

• Cart for a Cause
• Dogzilla Hot Dogs
• Flying Pig Truck
• Ludo Truck
• Nom Nom Truck
• White Rabbit Truck

Time and Time Again:

• Buttermilk Truck
• COOLHAUS
• Crepes Bonaparte
• Dos Chinos
• Great Balls on Tires
• Lee’s Philly
• The Lime Truck
• Morsel’s Bakery Truck
• Slice Truck
• Sweets Truck

I know what you are thinking, that is a lot of food! The best advice we can offer is bring your friends so you can share and sample many things. Gourmet food trucks are popular for a reason.


We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. If you see us, be sure to say hello!

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OC Foodie Fest Presents Outdoor Movie Night Thursday, August 26

(Article Courtesy of OC Foodie Fest)

OC Foodie Fest 

Presents

Outdoor Movie Night

Thursday, August 26

7 to 10 p.m.

Fox Theater in Downtown Fullerton

Fullerton, Calif. - This Thursday will be the final preview event before the big day on August 28. The Outdoor Movie Night at the Fox Theater will allow patrons the opportunity to enjoy the first-ever James Bond film Dr. No under the stars while indulging in menu items from four local gourmet food trucks. Attendees can expect sweet baked goods from Bakery truck, summer-friendly shaved ice from Kona Ice Beach Cities, healthy cuisine from OC's originial veggie truck Seabirds, and scrumptious tacos and burritos from Taco Dawg. Stop by and get a taste of a few of the trucks to be present at the OC Foodie Fest this coming Saturday.

The event is all ages and there is no cover charge.

Pre-sale ticket holders get added perks for attending:g

Show Us Your Pre-Sale Ticket!
  +Food discounts/specials
  +Exclusive giveaways

*If you haven't purchased tickets yet, stop by and receive a special discount on pre-sale tickets!

Location:
500 North Harbor Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92832

Preview events have no admission charge. More information about OC Foodie Fest can be found at http://www.ocfoodiefest.com.

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OC Foodie Fest Presents Pub & Grub #2 at Goat Hill Tavern this Saturday, August 21

(Article Courtesy of OC Foodie Fest)

OC Foodie Fest 

Presents

 Pub & Grub #2

Saturday, August 21

9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Goat Hill Tavern in Costa Mesa

Sponsored by Azunia Tequila and OrangeCounty.com

Costa Mesa, Calif. - It's time for round two of OC Foodie Fest presents Pub & Grub! Stop by Goat Hill Tavern in Costa Mesa for food truck grub and drinks from the pub, plus get a sneak peak at some of Orange County's gourmet food trucks, including Taco Dawg, Calbi Truck, Longboard's Ice Cream and Piaggio on Wheels. Hop into the bar to try some Azunia Tequila and enjoy your favorite drinks. 

The food truck area is all ages but it's 21+ inside Goat Hill Tavern. 

Pre-sale ticket holders get added perks for attending this Saturday:

Show Us Your Pre-Sale Ticket!
+Food discounts/specials
+ Discounted Azunia Tequila drinks
+Exclusive giveaways
+Enjoy music in the bar

*If you haven't purchased tickets yet, stop by and receive a special discount on pre-sale tickets!

Location:
Goat Hill Tavern
Off of Newport Blvd, across from Triangle Square
Costa Mesa, CA
  
Preview events have no admission charge. More information about OC Foodie Fest can be found at http://www.ocfoodiefest.com.

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Win Tickets to the OC Foodie Fest

Recently we did a write up about the fast approaching OC Foodie Fest.  The event on August 28, 2010 and will be held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.  There will be 50 of the top Southern California food trucks plus music, dance crews, shopping and it will help support local charities.  

How can it get any better than that? By getting in for free! We are giving away two pairs of general admission tickets!

Contest details: 

There are a three ways to win:

1. Comment below! (1 entry)

2. Follow @satnightfoodies and @ocfoodiefest (1 entry for each follow).

3. After you follow, simply RT this link (1 entry). We've made it easier for you tweeters, all you have to do is copy and paste the following into twitter:

I entered to win tickets to the @OCFoodieFest at the Honda Center August 28th via @SatNightFoodies http://bit.ly/ocfoodfest RT to enter!

That means you can get a total of four entries!!

Contest ends Monday, August 16 at 11:59pm PT and the winners will be announced on August 17.  The winners will be posted at http://facebook.com/satnightfoodies. (You may want to "Like" us there!) Each lucky winner will win a pair of tickets. Good luck and happy tweeting!

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Food Truck Invasion in the OC – OC Foodie Fest

You know we are very big fans of gourmet food trucks. Big cities like Los Angeles and New York have tons of options and the list of new food trucks grows daily. Orange County is still figuring this whole food truck thing out. There are about 10 trucks and a number of those have started going outside the Orange curtain to attract business. I am not surprised considering everyday I talk to people that still don’t know that gourmet food trucks even exist or where they can be found in the OC. And then, there are the “food snobs” that can’t possibly imagine eating food out of a mobile truck. We all know some of these folks. It is really too bad that they are letting their pre-conceived notions about food trucks make them miss out on this new dining experience, not too mention the exceptional food!

This is why we are so excited about the upcoming OC Foodie Fest, on August 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim. There will be 50 of the best food trucks in Southern California rolling in to the OC. This includes OC trucks along with trucks from LA. Here is a complete list of food trucks. In addition to the gourmet food truck eats, there will be local bands, DJs and dance crews entertaining the crowd as well as vendors selling crafts and other wares. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit local charities Child S.HA.R.E., Pretend City Children’s Museum and Cart for a Cause Benefitting St. Vincent Meals on Wheels

Click here for your chance to WIN Tickets to the event! 

Good Crowd at the First Preview Event 

However, the main event is not the only way to experience the food trucks! The organizers of the OC Foodie Fest are hosting a series of preview events to help spread the word and give people a taste of what is ahead. The first of these previews was last Saturday night in Downtown Santa Ana. There were six trucks along with Tequila tasting at the Proof Bar, sponsored by Azunia Tequila. Crepes Bonaparte, The Taco Dawg, Morsels Baking Company, Tropical Shave Ice, Dos Chinos, and Calbi.

@VirgStrickland from OC Foodie Fest

From what I hear there will be two more preview events. The next one will be on August 21st at Goat Hill Tavern in Costa Mesa. Make sure you follow us on Twitter to get the latest news.

OC Foodie Fest will be sponsoring a Gourmet Food Trucks Feed the Hungry Day on Monday August 16, 2010 at Someone Cares Kitchen in Costa Mesa.

Check back soon for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the OC Foodie Fest!

Oahu Shrimp Taco from Dos Chinos

Chocolate Cookies with Nutella from the Bakery Truck

Baconator from Crepe Bonaparte

Cowboy Hot Dog from The Taco Dawg

Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Tropical Shave Ice

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