First Food Truck Friday a hit in Rehoboth
- Nearly 700 gathered Friday for the inaugural event, and several trucks completely sold out.
Good food for a good cause.
That was reason enough for Lutie Davis to stand in line for nearly 30 minutes in the sweltering heat for a taco.
But not just any taco.
Davis was waiting her turn for one from the Sea Hogg food truck.
“I know it’ll be worth the wait,” she said. “They have the best.”
The truck was one of several parked at Epworth United Methodist Church on Sept. 11 for Rehoboth’s inaugural Food Truck Friday event. Proceeds from the event benefited Epworth’s Food and Love Soup Kitchen and the Epworth Skate Park.
Other vendors included Maxie’s Grill, Jakarta, Sherri’s Crab Cakes, Mojo Loco, Mr. BBQ, Hot Dogs at the Beach, Mama Mia and Sno Yo.
The event also debuted Warren Rosenfeld’s new roadside Jewish deli. His Ocean City restaurant, Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen, offers traditional Jewish fare along with popular diner meals. Large portions and huge deli sandwiches — available in 8-, 12- and 16-ounce sizes — are the delicatessen’s trademark.
Nancy and Chris Zollo consider themselves die-hard fans of his colossal pastrami sandwiches. The couple lives in Lewes and often treks to Ocean City just for one bite of his food.
“We were so thrilled to see his truck,” Nancy said. “And what a great turnout for his first food truck event.”
According to event coproducer, Reber Whitner nearly 700 people attended, surpassing his wildest expectations. Several trucks even sold out of food entirely.
“I really had no idea what to expect,” he said. “But this was unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable. Although I should have known with food trucks being involved.”
He may be right. Of all the foodie trends to take off in the last few years, food trucks are perhaps the most ubiquitous.
With the help of popular network shows such as “The Great Food Truck Race” and “Food Truck Face Off,” these mobile kitchens have gained popularity in America’s culinary world. Every major city now features trucks serving a range of flavors from barbecue and southern cuisine to Asian food and organic vegan.
“Food trucks are ‘in’ right now,” said Susan Selph, event coproducer. “And they are a wonderful way to bring our community together.”
Rehoboth’s Food Truck Friday event will continue Friday, Sept. 25. The event is planned twice a month until December. For more information, visit http://www.eumcrb.org/foodtruckfridays/
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If You Go
Food Truck Friday
Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach
When: 5-7 p.m. Fridays, twice monthly until December