{"id":2672,"date":"2017-11-29T10:07:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T15:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/imprint\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2018-11-14T15:25:01","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T20:25:01","slug":"an-introduction-to-ucf-food-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/imprint\/an-introduction-to-ucf-food-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to UCF Food Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Brett Feller<\/strong><\/p>\n

UCF is in a culinary crisis.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no way to sugarcoat it.\u00a0 In Fall 2017, food options at UCF are at an all-time low, with lines and frustrations at all-time highs.\u00a0 To any freshmen reading this, it wasn\u2019t always this bad. Students whisper of a time where you could get a sub in the Union without taking out a student loan for Boar\u2019s Head, or of a mythical place called Kyoto with lunch specials that didn\u2019t insult the concept of \u201clunch.\u201d The \u201cPita Spot\u201d is where dreams of a decent meal go to die, and the less said about the \u201csandwiches\u201d of Caf\u00e9 Bustelo and Starbucks the better. It seems Qdoba and Chick-Fil-A might be the only places on campus to get a decent meal.<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s a student to do?<\/strong> \u00a0The answer comes on four wheels: food trucks, which deliverer hot and steaming hope to a starved campus. Each week brings a new rotation of real food served by real people to a campus crying out for a savory and satisfying meal. With so many choices, I\u2019ve highlighted a few of my favorite trucks to help you make the right choice for lunch. The UCF Student Union posts which trucks will be on campus each week on their Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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Barnwood BBQ<\/h4>\n

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One of my personal favorites, Barnwood BBQ is one of the most common food trucks on campus. As mentioned on their website<\/a>, Barnwood is locally and nationally ranked and acclaimed for their sauces, seasonings, and incredible pulled pork. Their menu is small but comfortably satisfying, with the obvious highlight of a \u201cBBQ Sundae,\u201d a delicious barbecue confection served in the image of an ice cream sundae with a cherry (tomato) on top. Everything is served with a friendly Southern face and country music lightly emanating from within. As the weather begins to cool, some hot as hell pork and chicken may be just the cure for your winter finals blues.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Facebook page<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Arrested Appetite<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Turning heads with their unique prison iconography and dish names, Arrested Appetite brings a hybrid of Spanish classics, seafood dishes, and a smattering of barbecue. Boasting a larger menu than many other trucks, Arrested Appetite is the truck if you really want a variety of choices. Fresh food and accommodating service makes this truck really stand out. Try the pork enchiladas, incredible crab tostones, and if you\u2019re really hungry, the mouthwatering seafood paella. Make sure you give yourself enough time to order and eat; the lines grow quickly and the dishes take time. You won\u2019t regret it.\u00a0\u00a0Facebook page<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Amish Pretzel Shop<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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These long lines you\u2019ve seen in the blistering Memory Mall heat? This truck is to blame. One of the few trucks with lower cost \u201csnack\u201d offerings, Amish Pretzel Shop has largely assumed the throne of the most popular truck for good reason. These pretzels are no joke. Far from your average carnival pretzel fare, these pretzels are hand-crafted, piping hot, wonderfully soft and buttery real Amish delicacies. According to their site, these are the same pretzels owner Krissy grew up with in Lancaster, PA. Her mission is simple: share these pretzels with the rest of the world. Everything about this truck, from the hand-drawn menus each day to the nice smiles on the worker\u2019s faces, radiates genuine warmth. It doesn\u2019t really matter if you like your pretzel stuffed, sandwiched, or classic. Everything is top-notch. And the smell, my god, the smell. It radiates all over Memory Mall and wherever you take your pretzel. This might sound a bit hyperbolic, but you\u2019ll understand once you try one.\u00a0 Facebook page.<\/a><\/p>\n

Simply Divine<\/h4>\n

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Simply Divine, with the fanciest website, the most experienced chef, and the priciest and most eclectic menu, should be considered the luxury offering. Simply Divine offers quick bites, sandwiches, and a daily rotating menu. If you want something healthy, premium, and tasty, you\u2019ve come to the right truck. Chef Edgar prepares a wonderful array of beautifully crafted dishes, ranging from chicken and tofu tacos, palomilla bowls, and an unbelievably gorgeous \u201ctripleleta\u201d sandwich with brisket, chicken, and turkey bacon. Don\u2019t let the blandly decorated truck fool you. This food is restaurant quality. You could bring a date to this food truck and come away more satisfied than a table for two at most local restaurants. It\u2019s that good.\u00a0\u00a0Facebook page<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Next time you\u2019re looking for food on campus, drop the Chick-Fil-A, put away the Qdoba, and try something new. These are just a few of my favorite trucks here at UCF. The question is: Which one will be yours?<\/p>\n

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