gastrobus

I think I mentioned that I'm obsessed with the food trucks (see where some of them are Tuesday-Saturday here). In the beginning I thought, oh I'll just try all the ones I can and I'll be satisfied. Why would I need to stalk them and repeatedly visit the same ones over and over again? How naive, really, because of course I'm a creature of habit. It's not as if I go around trying a different burger every week, rarely repeating the same place. No, of course, you're likely to find me at The Oinkster once a week for a burger. Sometimes that doesn't happen, especially since I've been researching in Beverly Hills, and it's a long drive between them. But I am dying to try The Patty Wagon. Anyway, I digress...

My favorite truck is The Gastrobus. Its concept may not be as kitchy as some, but the consistently high quality of the food is more than enough for me. Plus, it is yellow and looks like a school bus. That makes it very easy to spot on a busy street, actually. You can look at the basic menu on the website, but watch the tweets for specials for the day (usually lasting the week). That's where they really showcase the seasonal organic produce they source from the Los Feliz Farmers Market, where they serve brunch every Sunday. I haven't done that yet, but I will soon enough.

I'm always impressed with the flavors and combinations. Today was no exception. I had the new tuna melt with dill, caramelized onions, and swiss with a side of fried shamrocks (flash-fried broccoli) with the most incredible mustard vinaigrette I've ever tasted. Actually, it is their sauces or dips that stand out the most for me. The lime aoli with the roasted cauliflower I had a couple weeks ago made my day--and spurred me to roast my own cauliflower, but not attempt the aoli. The garlic aoli on the pulled pork is also something to write home about. As is the chumichurri on the tender steak sandwich (my plan for today until they unveiled the tuna melt). I was also inspired to buy beets, roast the roots and sautee the greens, after they served sauteed beet greens. And I have to say, that was the best broccoli I've ever had. Who knows, maybe I'll buy a crown this weekend. And by the way, their sweet potato fries are crisp and served with a tasty honey mustard dip. I'd get them, but their vegetable options beckon to me (both for creativity and healthfulness). Oh, I almost forgot about the sweet potato hash I had last week. A fragrant mix of seasonings, caramelized onions, and spice yogurt. Absolutely incredible.

You should stalk them too.