December 28, 2012

Great Foodie Discovery : Catering From The Thai Elephant Food Truck

One of my favorite recent foodie discoveries is the Thai Elephant Food Truck plying the streets of Montclair NJ.

The nature of Thai Food is that everything is fresh, preparing in advance, or even using frozen items just doesn't work. That tradition continues here.

Anyone who has run up to the truck as it arrives at a new location knows all too well that there is about an 8 or 9 minute wait from the time the truck parks until the first food can start to be served. There's peeling, and chopping, and dicing that is done just before the actual cooking. Of course everything is cooked to order so once that initial preparation work is done, the longest I've ever had to wait for an order was 2 minutes. And it's so worth that wait.

December 10, 2012

A Tip Can Change A Family At Hunger Construction Food Truck

by Melody Kettle

In November we were all saddened by the loss of Shegan Rubin of Hunger Construction. Whether a first time customer or a regular, Shegan had a way of making everyone feel like the most welcomed person in the world, if only for a few moments while ordering a spud.

As details emerge of the events of that sad day, we learned that some hot shot cop engaged in a high speed chase through residential areas. The suspect lost control of his car, struck other cars, which in turn struck Shegan who was simply walking on the sidewalk.

Our grief was further met with frustration as we learned that as he made his transition, Shegan left behind two children, ages 10 and 3, who now only have their mother to care for them. The Montclair food community cried, and mourned, and offered condolences.

Now we have a chance to offer Hope.

Now through Christmas, all tips left on the Hunger Construction truck will be given to Shegan Rubin's family. To find the Hunger Construction food truck, simply follow them on twitter at @hungerconstruct

Of course if you're in a generous mood, but not in the mood for one of the best stuffed baked potatoes in the country, feel free to drop off a 'tip' for Shegan's family.

October 5, 2012

Hunger Construction Is Building A Following For More Than Potatoes

by Melody Kettle

Necessity is the mother of invention.

We’ve all had those nights, getting home late from work, hungry, nothing specific planned, survey the fridge and a wee bit later have a meal that is one to remember. Now imagine being in a similar situation but instead of creating dinner, the result was a business concept that steamrollered over all preconceived ideas about the humble baked potato. That’s Hunger Construction.

October 17, 2011

QBA Closed! Business Partner Wanted

by Melody Kettle

Last week, a sign reading "BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED" appeared in the window at 128 Watchung Avenue, the site of qba, A Cuban Kitchen, the brick and mortar extension of the popular QBA food truck. A post also appeared on qba's facebook page, "seeking business partner."