Taking a Veggie Break

Before moving to Houston I had a pretty meat free diet. We ate tons of fresh fruit, vegetables, and seafood.  Since moving to Houston I have become a card carrying carnivore.  So I was a little perplexed one afternoon when I found myself standing on the corner of Wheeler and Dowling in front of a green food truck that served vegetarian food. What the heck was I doing here you may ask? Well, some pretty reliable sources told me the food was good even by meat eater standards.  I was doubtful but since I was in the area and hungry I figure, why not give them a shot. 

Side note: (Totally unrelated sidebar they are parked outside my Freshman Psych professors place and I ran into him and got to reminisce a bit. I had a good time in my 20s.)

The owners Mattie Merrell and Rodney Perry- are vegans and supporters of the raw food movement. Mattie explained while a looked over the menu that most of the customers aren’t even vegan.  Their menu has plenty to offer it’s pretty varied and easy for those wanting to try some meat free options.  My favorite had to the mango smoothie.  It was all mango and real fruit not something poured out of a carton, you could see the fruit chunks.  I also had the dill potato French fries which were ok. I didn’t hate them but I didn’t love them. They were good fries. I opted for the dirty burger as my main dish.  It was nothing like a Boca burger so don’t even picture that. This was clearly handmade in-house and topped with microgreens, cilantro, tomato, onions, and mustard served on a wheat bun. It was pretty soft in consistency but pretty good. I’m not saying that I plan to give up my meat habit but when I think it is time for a break I will make it a veggie break and return to Green Seed.

Their preferred location of Wheeler and Dowling in the heart of Third Ward most days except Monday when they are closed.  They have joined the Urban Harvest Green Market at City Hall on Wednesday but up to date information can be found on their Facebook or Twitter feeds.  Like most trucks it’s the best way to communicate. You can even text in you order to eliminate the wait.

Green Seed Vegan

2305 wheeler @Dowling
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 487-8346

Twitter @GreenSeedVegan

Facebook/ www.facebook.com/greenseedvegan

Food Truck Friday! 7 in 1 shot...

Have you ever read the fairy tale call the Brave Little Tailor, it is on of my favorites.  It basically involves a tailor who kills 7 flies with one blow. He makes a belt that proclaims the glory of the deed reading "Seven at One Blow". It is misunderstood by those reading it and fear of the little tailor ensues. Throughout the remainder of the story he uses cleverness to trick a host of characters into thinking he really did kill 7men with one blow.
Well, the crafty folks at Noel Furniture (59South at Kirby) have managed to bring us 7 Food Trucks in one blow.  They are hosting a Food Truck Court this Friday 9Sept11 from 11a-1p.  The participating trucks include some old favorites like Eatsie Boys and some I've never heard of like The Lunch Bag. I'm super excited about this food court and plan to be there in full effect. Houston weather has been kind since the month started and I'm ready to hang out and sample whats there. So let's be like the Brave Little Tailor and go out into the food world and strike 7 in one blow.

Here are all the details:

Location

Noel Furniture2727 Southwest Freeway 

Houston, TX 77098

(Kirby Exit on East side of Frwy)

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Date-Time

Friday, September 09, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CT)

Trucks Attending

Eatsie Boys,Oh My Gogi's, Hit 'N Run, Good Dog Hot Dogs, The Lunch Bag, Juice Girl, and  Frosted Betty

Food Truck Chaser Tip

Bring Cash. A lot take cards but CASH is king.

Click Here to Go to Noel's Food Truck page

Come Hungry Houston

Hungry Girl

My Friday Food Floop

I have nothing good to talk about in the way of food. I tried to visit some of my old faves but one thing or another keep me from getting the goods. It feels like we are living in Satan's living room here in Houston so the trucks are having heat related issues, propane issue, Houston traffic issues, etc.
I did have an AMAZING burger from Bernie's Burger Bus this week. It involved "PorkBelly" and was called study hall. It is only here for a limited time so check it out.
Our sitter cancelled so we had to make new arrangements on our dinner for Houston Restaurant Week but no fear our adult time date night is on for this Sat. We are going to a surprise party Saturday so maybe I will have some good food pictures and stories to share.

Here is the burger with porkbelly. Its is the business. 

Stay Hungry

Houston's Hungry Girl

Food Truck Friday @ Bernie's Burger Bus with a Cupcake Surprise

This Friday the featured truck is: Bernie's Burger Bus. (They were down for various reasons but we are so glad to welcome them back)

This is not my 1st trip to Bernie's.  They are a favorite but Ive been trying to spread the love around. This Friday I was feeling like unsure about what to eat. A number of my faves were in the area but nothing was jumping out at me. A quick recheck of twitter put Bernie's in my radar and activated my memory taste buds.  So I hopped on  over to  Sugarbabies.
Bernie's was suppose to be at Inversion but they are have generator issues and the bake shop allows them to plug into their power(SWEET) its a pretty fair exchange. Most in line with me went from ordering burgers to getting a cupcake.Me too. It had a lot to do with the $1.50 cupcake offer for buying a burger.  Super Sweet. I was planning on  getting a cupcake but since I was getting 1/2 off I got two.

Let me not rush it. The Burgers:
They all have school related with names like
The Principal,The Substitute,Detention,Recess...

1st for my husband who eats everything-I ordered The Substitute

Grass fed Angus with the usual dressing joined by bacon,burgundy laced mushrooms, "tipsy" caramelized onion.  Yeah! A whole lot. Just the right amount of sloppiness. Good chewy bun that held up on the car ride home and absorbed the juices.

For myself I thought I would be cute and get a couple sliders "The Kindergartners"

Two mini applewood bacon and blue cheese burgers with "tipsy" onions. Not so cute more like a greedy girls idea of perfection were the fries. I was undecided when I got to the window and Dexter( friendly order taker in a cool pork pie hat) talked me into the "Extra Curricular Activities"(side of) Blue Cheese and Bacon Fries. Thank You sweet baby Jesus. No more info needed.
So after Dex got my order he slipped me a golden ticket. Actually the coupon he gave everybody for a discount cupcake. I know of Sugarbaby's but I am a die hard Dessert Gallery patron but hey a buck and half I would get something.

So I walked into the ultra girly confection shop. Its decor is Pepto pink with black and white accents.  The cupcakes look like they were crafted by Wille Wonka's kid sister(if he had one)

I was unmoved. You've seen one cupcake you've seen them all. 

But then, the heavens opens up and the angels began to sing again in 5mins. 

I saw this:

MY INNER BAND NERD DID THE HAPPY DANCE!!!!!! 

Three Broomsticks Butterbeer Cupcakes! What? 

If you love Harry Potter you know what this is all about. If you don't get the books and get reading. 

(FYI-Butterbeer is Wizard's food that warms the insides)

These cupcakes deserve the name. I was warmed inside out after the 1st bite. So good and here for a limited time. 

*I got my husband a Red Velvet cupcake he says it was the best he's had. I ate the chocolate cover cherry topper while he wasn't looking. 

I sat in the store and waited under 5-10mins and Bernie's delivered the burgers to me inside. 

So to sum it all up. 

Bernie's is  burger perfection. Never pass up the chance to get one. 

Find them roaming around town. OR

Twitter: @BerniesBurgers

Facebook: fb.me/BerniesBurgers

Web: BerniesBurgerBus.com

Cost-6-9bucks

Location: You have to track them down
Sugarbaby's is a good sweet treat with a friendly cute store
Cost : $3.25 per cupcake ( its avg. for Houston)

Find them at:3310 S.Shepherd between Richmond and Alabama (Close Sun&Mon)

On the web:http://www.ilovesugarbabys.com/

Twitter: @sugarbabys

Happy Eating
Hungry Girl

New Foodie Holiday- FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY.

Did you ever wonder how holidays get started. Today, its mostly marketing and sales driven. I decided from a completely unselfish place. I'm not making anything from it and its a satisfying experience for all involved to make every Friday, Food Truck Friday!

What that this ingenious holiday involve? What are the traditions? What are the requirements? You're asking yourself. Well its simple:

1. You have to follow a new food truck on Facebook or Twitter

It really is the best way to keep up with these mobile food mavens.

2. Visit you new find 

If not them one of their friends(all the Houston Trucks are super friendly with each other)

3. Chow Down on something new.
EAT

4. Share the good news

Blog, Facebook and tweet about your new mobile treat.


5. Follow HTownFoodCrawl on Twitter 
They host the original Food Truck Friday event every 4th Friday. 
Its 4 trucks at one location. Cant beat it.  Check out the website
www.houstonfoodcrawl.com for more details.

Too kick off the First Ever Celebration I would like to share my Friday Treat

Rolling Hunger(Sounds perfect for me)

They are a cross cultural Vietnamese/Korean American Tex-Mex mix of culinary delights. These guys are pushing a bright orange truck with blue flames. Putting out all kinds of taste bud tingling treats.

For lunch today I had the super tender short ribs and my honey-do had the Korean beef tacos with a side of herbed seasoned truffle fries. 

Lets start with my RIBS. I'm a rib fanatic fan and these did not disappoint. Well marinated with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on a bed of lettuce with a couple pieces of french bread. I personally would rather forgo the garnish and head straight for the meat but it was a pretty nice presentation. The bread soaked up some of the juice from the ribs which was a tasty side treat.

(notice the juicy goodness pooled in the back of the picture perfect for sopping up with the bread)

So my honey had the beef tacos topped with Korean slaw.

 (his words follow not mine).  

The tart fresh slaw balanced out the savory of the beef. (oh so posh, right?)

And last but certainly not least the Truffle Fries. It was a generous helping of potatoes covered in truffle oil and herbs and seasoning. They were the yummy surprise. Perfectly fried, nice and hot, and crispy.   Our daughter ending up eating the most stalking off with the basket completely ignoring her own carefully prepared well balanced lunch. Oh Well, the kid knows good food when she sees it. 

IF, you haven't already give Rolling Hunger a try (you better yeah I said better while rolling my eyes and neck in unison).  

The guys are super nice and always willing to please.  Most weekdays they are at Dirk's Coffee for lunch around 11-1ish and "rolling" for dinner but the website or twitter is updates with their location. The website has GPS so you can find them always.GPS. Too Cool.  I love technology....Anyway check these guys out tell them Hi for me and chow down on come good eats.

Check out their web page:

www.therollinghunger.com

Find them on Twitter (they follow and will tweet you back)
@rolling_hunger

Like them on Facebook
facebook.com/rolling.hunger

Stay Hunger and Happy Eating
Houston's Hungry Girl