by SDFT | Jul 25, 2011 | Truck Interviews
The “Slidertini” features Angus beef with sautéed mushrooms & onions, bruschetta, dill aioli spread, topped with a cheddar cube
The Gathering Spot closed in Feb. 2012.
1. Tell us a little about yourself and your background. Who are you?
My name is Luis Valdovinos and I am the owner along with my partner and girlfriend Alysia Camara of The Gathering Spot Bistrotruck. I was practically born in a restaurant. My father is a Cordon Bleu chef of 37 years and counting and taught me just about everything I know. I am a native of San Diego, born and raised.
2. When did your truck open for business?
The Gathering Spot Bistrotruck or TGS Bistrotruck officially opened for business on April 15th at the 57 Degrees monthly food truck gathering. It was a crazy night to choose to launch! We only had one trial run before that night. The night of our launch our fryer went out. We were the only truck with truffle fries and they were a hot item. Unfortunately we had to take them off our menu within the first 45 minutes. But overall, what a great way to get our feet wet.
3. Why did you start a food truck?
I have always been passionate about food growing up in a restaurant and trying various cuisines from all over the world. Specifically street food and its variety, creativity and rich flavors have inspired the menu that we serve on our truck. I was initially looking at opening a restaurant when I saw a food truck in LA and thought it would be a great way for me to get started in the business. I was not aware about the food truck movement or any of the shows about them on TV until after I began my market research and starting putting together our business plan. We love street food and what it means to the community. It brings you out to the streets and opens up your palette to great culinary experiences.
4. How would you describe the food you serve? (more…)
by SDFT | Jul 11, 2011 | Food Trucks in the Media
More trucks in the media!!
- Happy Hour Magazine posted interviews with MIHO Gastrotruck, Super Q Food Truck, India on Wheels and KALBIQ.
- Sign on San Diego posted a list of upcoming events and is asking for people to recommend their favorite food truck for an upcoming article.
![Exclusive Interview with Food Farm (Now Closed)]()
by SDFT | May 4, 2011 | Truck Interviews, Truck News
Food Farm appeared on the scene seemingly out of nowhere, with no warning, serving up creative yet simple dishes like falafel dogs, ginger chicken, grass-fed beef sliders, strawberry salad, and avocado melts. Turns out this truck-owning couple is no stranger to the world of fine cuisine, or comedy.
1. What are your names?
Dave and Kari Rich (ya heard!!)
2. When did you open for business?
Opened for business around the end of March. Glad to finally be able to get weird on the SD public.
3. What did you do before you had the food truck? What’s your background?
Kari- professional chef for 10 years. Top of the Cove, Star of the Sea, Market, La’auberge, Jacks La Jolla, Revolver/Voyeur (current Executive Chef) BOOM
Dave- I’ll continue to dance on the weekends but that’s just because I can’t let my fans (well, one fan) down. It’s a stylish mix between krumping and the robot. I call it ro-bumpin. Just waiting for it to really catch on.
Kari- He’s kidding. He works for Shell. And has done stand-up in LA, Austin, Houston and around town.
Dave- head squeegee guy, no big deal… you’re welcome clean windows…you are welcome
CONTINUED….
(more…)
by SDFT | Apr 28, 2011 | Truck Interviews, Truck News
Two for the Road’s cool retro blue-checkered truck serves up tasty “Mobile American Comfort Food” like kicked-up corn dogs, New England Lobster Rolls, Miami Mojito Chicken Sandwiches, and Seattle Salmon Burgers. The owners were kind enough to take the time to answer a few questions about why they opened a truck and their food philosophies exclusively for SDFT!
1. What are your names?
Lisa Orchow, Roberto Luciani and Austin Booker
2. When did you open for business as a San Diego food truck?
We opened in March of this 2011.
3. What did you do before you had the food truck? What’s your background?
I was in the travel industry and Roberto was an executive chef in Las Vegas. Austin is our son who just graduated high school and is working with us everyday.
4. Why did you start a food truck?
CONTINUED….. (more…)
by SDFT | Apr 26, 2011 | Truck Interviews
This 2-truck fleet consists of the Sweet Treats truck, which is a sleek, hip ice cream truck that caters to the young at heart, and the Dessert Truck, which is designed to make you feel like you are at home in your kitchen; it is equipped with a refrigerated display case, freezer, a kickin’ sound system with outdoor speakers and a flat screen TV. They aim to bring back the childhood memory of chasing after the old ice cream truck with money in your hand to buy your favorite ice cream bar, but they have taken it to a whole new level. This duo serves a variety of mouth-watering treats such ice cream bars, gourmet cupcakes, brownies, cookies, chips, soda, and also water, Gatorade and Monster Energy drinks.
1. Who are you and what is your background? When did you open for business?
Sweet Treats is made up of Chris and Jennifer Saint, husband and wife duo!
CONTINUED…. (more…)
