by Anna Beth Adcock | Jan 31, 2023 | Eat, February 2023
Raleigh-area food trucks we’re loving right now
Berto’s Chimis
Chimi, chimi, ya! For a bun in a million eating experience, belly up to Berto’s and get lost in saucy authentic Dominican burgers topped with shredded cabbage, tomato and special sauce (you’re gonna want extra)—plus traditional sides like yuca frita, tostones and maduros. After overcoming a slight bump in the road this summer, DR native and Berto’s founder Roberto Diaz is back slinging nostalgic and bold flavors to the people of Raleigh. Lettuce rejoice! bertoschimis.com
Tombachi Restaurants
If you’re ’bout that bachi life, look no further than this Asian food truck serving up “hibachi, but better”—aka everything you love about a hibachi restaurant minus the onion volcanoes and shrimp tossing. Think hefty platters of fried rice feat. chicken, rib-eye steak, shrimp and/or veggies. Pro tip: Get it “Tombachi-style” with an over-easy egg and double sauce. Sounds so rice. tombachirestaurants.com
Las Gringas
Named after a signature Mexican dish comprised of flour tortilla tacos topped with queso oaxaca, carne al pastor, pineapple, and salsa roja or verde, this spec-taco-lar truck serves up authentic Mexican eats like fried shrimp tossed in chipotle ancho sauce, stuffed egg rolls (aka Mexi-rolls), burritos, nachos and tacos, natch. And to boot, Las Gringas is the first food truck in the Triangle to offer trompo al pastor and authentic tepache—and, seriously, it slaps. tacoslasgringas.com
Vegan Ice Cream Man
If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth while still feeling good about what you’re eating, try this plant-based dairy-, egg-, nut- and soy-free (whew!) all-inclusive ice cream truck. Powered by plants and motherly love (the owner says his mother ate ice cream every day while she was pregnant with him), the vegan cream dream offers a variety of fun flavors—from apple pie to thin mint to coffee and doughnuts. How sweet (!). veganicecreamman.com
by Anna Beth Adcock | Nov 2, 2022 | Eat, November 2022
Calling all herbivores! Here are a few spots to check out around town during Triangle Vegan Restaurant Week.
If you’re powered by plants, here’s some hap-pea news. Nov. 1 marks World Vegan Day, thus making it the perfect time for Raleigh to #GoGreen and celebrate its second Triangle Vegan Restaurant Week (through Nov. 7). Find fab inventive (and delish!) vegan fare at a variety of participating Raleigh restos and sup spots—from food trucks to bars to bakeries—and check out a few new enticing vegan food trucks on the scene while you’re vegging out.
Raleigh Restaurants
Libations 317
This DTR craft cocktail bistro has crafted up new creative menu items for the vegan kings and queens out there. Indulge in vegan tacos with avocado, pickled veggies, cilantro and fresh lime pico, and a bahn mi featuring meatless pork belly and pickled vegetables on a classic white bun. V-edgy!
Young Hearts Distilling
Pair flavor cocktails (good thing liquor is vegan *wink*) with veggie-packed food at this farm-to-table distillery/sup spot this week—think mushroom lettuce wraps (feat. Fox Farm & Forage mushrooms!), sweet potato ribbons, and butternut squash empanadas. #GotVegetables?!
Sitti
An authentic Lebanese spot paying tribute to all the grandmothers that acted as caretakers of the culture, faith and food, Sitti is offering a three-course meal during Vegan Restaurant Week featuring ops like harissa hummus, 15 bean soup, stuffed peppers, and cauliflower steak. And save room for the sorbet and Lebanese meghli on the dessert menu. So yum.
Food Trucks
Meatless Grease
This truck has the meat… less options (!). If you’ve ever thought vegan meat options lacked flavor, think again. This NC-based food truck can be found rollin’ around the Triangle with tacos, cheeseburgers, “meat” over rice, and loaded fries. Sounds soy good!
Vegan Ice Cream Man
If you wanna satisfy your sweet tooth (and feel good about what you’re eating), try this plant-based, dairy-, egg-, coconut- and soy-free (whew!) ice cream truck. Powered by plants and motherly love, Vegan Ice Cream Man offers a variety of fun flavors, from apple pie to thin mint to coffee & donuts. So sweet.
