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So we’re deciding which Oktoberfest to attend to, the one in Brickell [link] aka Oktoberfest in the all new Central Park Miami or the one at the Bierhaus in Coconut Grove [link]… Any one have any ideas?

Also, we’ll be watching the Miami Hurricanes battle it out against long time rival Virginia Tech before, then attending the Wynwood Art Walk [link], they have food trucks there! Not to mention free drinks 5-10 as you walk gallery to gallery. WOW! After that we will be dropping by an Oktoberfest.

There’s absolutely too many to do in one month! Which are you attending?

The Miami Food Trucks Invade our Work Place!

NOMSTER: What a treat! Gourmet Food trucks visiting my job! I of course went to the Fish Box first to get my hands on the lovely and oh so delicious Minuta Sandwich! I raved about it before and I’m gonna rave about it again, hands down, the best snapper sandwich I have ever had. The warm Cuban bread roll, the fried snapper tucked away into the sandwich with onions and tartar sauce, just great.

We also hit up The Sugar Rush and got our hands on a vanilla bean creme brulee (not pictured), I think had just the perfect hints of vanilla specs and flavor. I thought it might was well had been ice cream!

NOMSTERITA: OMG I just ate like a horse but here to give you my RAV reviews!

First off, I’d like to mention about all food trucks that they are always extremely friendly, have great service, and though having the likes of mostly high in fat and fried, greasy foods, they somehow manage to always have that FRESH flavor in their dishes. Everything from the food trucks is higher quality than even your favorite café, and tastes like it was taken right out of the ocean (seafood) or just cut (my shitake mushroom on my Asian Slider from The Flying Saucer).

Fish Box: FIND THE TRUCK NOW! Lobster sandwich was very delicious though a little overly chewy at some parts. Overall though, very fresh from the sea taste, great fresh bread, and a nice semi-spicy sauce with again, FRESH chopped onion. I also had a bite of the Minuta sandwich. This thing was so fresh I wish there was another word I could use! So flaky and yum!

Sugar Rush: FIND THE TRUCK NOW! I’m totally not into sweets but we had some vouchers to try out this place. I did steer clear of the fried cupcakes or fried oreos but honestly I’m not into cookies or cake, and definitely not when they are fried. However, they did have an interesting bread pudding made with Krispy Kreme donuts. I did feel like this was overly sweet. Or I believe that the pudding was great but the sauce on top just made it way too sugary. Mostly the chocolately sauce on the top was unnecessary. The Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee was great! I actually even thought the burnt sugar on top was a little too much (I’d say this truck loves their sugar) but checking out the real specks of vanilla bean in the brulee, you know you got a quality crème brulee that was smooth and delicious!

The Flying Saucer: FIND THE TRUCK NOW! I had two sliders, Asian and French Onion. They were amazing. The beef is salted and has delicious flavor. It didn’t just taste like your un-seasoned chuck. The fresh green onions and shitake mushroom on the Asian was fresh and flavorful. The French slider was overflowing with chunks of fresh blue cheese and sauteed onions. I was amazed that the food trucks are never skimping on ingredients. Especially because I happen to LOVE blue cheese. Great all around sliders, that are even totally larger than your average “slider,” which is also a plus.

Ms. Cheezious: FIND THE TRUCK NOW! I actually just had a half sandwich here, bacon, blue cheese and green onion sandwich. Again I have to stress that the thought of melted cheesy goodness makes everyones stomach think, yikes, we are going to feel greasy and full!! But nevertheless, the Ms. Cheezious sandwich was honestly “lighter” and just better quality than your favorite grilled cheese sandwich. And with gourmet additions to each grilled cheese, who could complain?! The do have whole wheat bread – for a helathier alternative, as well as goat cheese (one of the lightest cheeses.)

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Gourmet in the Park 2011

For a while now, Little Nomster has been aching to attend a public food event. Needless to say, Gourmet in the Park was the perfect first event! We figured we’d try some great foods from the popular food trucks of South Florida and see what all the hubbub is all about. Win/win scenario. Unfortunately, my partner was traveling in New Jersey at the time, and I had to tackle this event on my own (which meant more food for me!).

Whether you know it or not food trucks have been all the rage these past couple of years, even having a feature or two in the local New Times. Gourmet in the Park was clearly an exhibition of the best food trucks south Florida has to offer.

Upon arrival at the park, there must have been easily 1500 people scattered in long lines, sitting down in beach chairs chomping away at their meals, and those like myself wandering around deciding which food truck to brave. While I was meandering around the Esplanade Park admiring the art on all the food trucks and laughing to myself at all the clever names (Nacho Mamma’s Grill, and The Rolling Stove) I found myself craving fish tacos. Jefe’s Original Fish Tacos and Burgers had a line long enough to grow a beard in, however The Fish Box was the shortest seafood line I can see. Bravely, or foolishly depending on where you’re standing (pun intended) I stepped into line.

It was no joke a good thirty-five minutes before I got to order my meal, and by then all the yummy items I was looking forward to order were all out. The Catch of the Day Fish Sandwich, out. The Fish Box “Catch of the Day Fingers”, out. Basically anything “Catch of the Day” equated to me being out of luck. After 35 minutes, I better get something tasty, and ordered The Original “Minuta Sandwich” with a side of tostones (fried plantain chips).

Forty-five minutes since I cued up, I found myself nomming down on a great fried fish sandwich! The Minuta Sandwich, coming wrapped up with the sides twisted into handles and a large fried fishtail coming out the back, was lightly battered and fried, with diced onions and laid in-between a warm and soft Cuban bun. The taste of the fish wasn’t lost with the batter and I think was enhanced with the sauce and onions. I really couldn’t have asked for a better sandwich. The tostones were fried yet maintaining a soft center, salted, and piping hot.

Sadly, when it was all done and over with I hadn’t any more time to venture to the other food trucks. It was even too dark to take adequate photos! I did however come away with a newfound respect/burning hunger for these food trucks, and The Fish Box, in my opinion was fantastic. I hope to catch these food trucks again in another adventure with my full ensemble of Nomsters. I’ll keep you posted!

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What food trucks have you stumbled upon and what’s your favorite food truck meal so far?

Gourmet in the Park | July 27th Esplanade Park

Join Little Nomster tonight at Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Trust’s Gourmet in the Park. I’ll be on hand to taste some of the best foods these food trucks in South Florida have to offer. Personally, I have my taste buds set of fish tacos tonight that’s for sure. Read below for the official information and times.

From the Go Riverwalk page:
For those of you who have not yet experienced the Miami Food Truck revolution, you’ll have your first opportunity on Wednesday July 27th in Esplanade Park from 5 p.m. to 9. Riverwalk Trust’s Gourmet in the Park is just what you’ll need to get you over that mid week hump. Get your eating mindset on!

Hosted by: Burger Beast
Sponsored by: Crush Law & Stephens Distributing
Partnering with: Archways
For more info: Go Riverwalk