Weekend Dining

Friday night I hurried home so I could once again experience the Grilled Cheese Truck (www.grilledcheesetruck.com).  They were at a roundup in Burbank.  One thing I’ve noticed any time I have seen the truck at any of the roundups is that they always have a long, long line, while the other trucks have short waits.  This of course is due to the popularity of the GCT, but it reminds me a little of high school:  the BMOC gets all the attention, and the hangers-on try to follow on his/her coattails and collect the crumbs.  Don’t get me wrong, I do really enjoy the GCT, but at roundups the others tend to be left in the dust…fighting for attention.

That all being said, I did go to the roundup with the mission to get the daily special at the GCT.  The tweet I had received earlier in the day was for a red wine braised short rib and blue cheese sandwich – apparently that was meant for another location one of their trucks was parked at since Burbank offered it with mozzarella, and grilled onions and peppers.  While disappointed (and I did register it with the counter guy), I went for it anyway – sans onions and peppers.  It was delightful, the short rib meat very tender and juicy (and definitely full of flavor).  I am going to try to make my own version of it this weekend….I’ll let you know how it turns out if I do get the chance to make it. 

For future roundups, my intention is to try OTHER vendors, as I truly do want to get a spectrum of this scene.  And while I am trying to follow where roundups are being held, please feel free to let me know here of any in your area that I should check out (or email me).

Yesterday (Sunday) I decided to try The Counter (www.thecounterburger.com) again.  I had a craving for a burger.  And once again, they did not disappoint.  I got there just about noon, and just in time to miss the rush.  By the time I left there was not a seat in the house.  This time I ordered a regular beef burger (their market selection for July was Bison, menu changes monthly).  I went for my basic cravings:  applewood smoked bacon and bleu cheese.  I added ranch dressing as the sauce, and had it served on a whole grain bun (gotta try to make it at least somewhat “healthy”).  I also had a side of those divine parmesan fries, and a Raging Bitch Ale.  It was a very satisfying meal that left me full the rest of the day. 

Tomorrow I trying out NaanStop (www.naanstop.com) – an Indian cuisine food truck that will be making an appearance in Century City for lunchtime.  Will let you know how it is.