Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Food Truck Tracker: May 27 – June 3

The Island Squeeze food truck will be parked at Riverfront Farmers Market this weekend. (Courtesy Island Squeeze)

WILMINGTON — Port City Daily publishes the Food Truck Tracker every Friday, so folks can know where to access the best mobile eats while planning their weekend activities.

All schedules, which will run Friday to Friday, are subject to weather conditions and cancellations. The addresses of where the food trucks will be parked are alphabetized at the bottom.

Run a food truck and want to be included? Send schedules every Thursday by 8 a.m. to Angela Benitez at benitezas724@gmail.com.

Weekly schedules

ISLAND SQUEEZE
Gourmet fresh-squeezed lemonade, all-natural and eco-friendly, made to order — serving Wilmington, NC, and area beaches.

  • May 28 — Riverfront Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • May 30 — Oak Island Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LOBSTER DOGS
Specializing in lobster, crab and shrimp rolls, plus avocado stacks. Read all about the truck here.

  • May 27 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Oak Island Concert in Middleton Park, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • May 28 — Biggers Market, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 29 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK
Bringing authentic tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and burritos to our friends in New Hanover and Pender counties.

  • May 27 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • June 3 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

LANE’S FERRY
The Pender County institution returns, this time hitting the road with its popular burgers.

  • May 27 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • June 1 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHEELZ GOURMET PIZZA
Your neighborhood food truck, serving Wilmington the best gourmet, Neapolitan-Brooklyn-style pizza in the area.

  • May 27 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Brunswick Beer Xchange, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 28 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 29 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.; End of Days Distillery, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 30 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 31 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

BEYOND THE BAYOU
Beyond the Bayou food truck specializes in Cajun cuisine. We are happy to bring a taste of the bayou to the Cape Fear.

  • May 27 — Salters Haven, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

GRIMM BURGER
Serving smash burgers, fries, homemade condiments and more. Read more here.

  • May 27 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 28 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

PORT CITY QUE
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and other serious barbecue classics. Based out of Rocky Point, but spotted all over Wilmington.

  • May 27 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • May 28 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • June 1 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • June 3 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE
A local food truck serving made-to-order sandwiches and wraps.

  • May 27 — Good Hops Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 28 — Never Ever Boards, noon – 3 p.m.
  • May 31 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • June 2 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

MOMMIEZ
Offering old family recipes, including shredded beef, famous chicken salads, with other yummy things.

  • May 28 — Orange Street ArtsFest, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewery, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 29 — Orange Street ArtsFest, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • May 31 — Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

PAPADOM’S SINGING SANGWICH TRUCK
Singing and sandwiches, including the classic Italian sausage roll, Latin-style roast pork, and the spiedie sandwich (upstate New York’s answer to shishkabob, on a sandwich).

  • May 28 — Gregory Farms and Vineyard, noon – 3 p.m.

MADE IN VENEZUELA
Serving arepas, empanadas and other Venezuelan specialties.

  • May 27 — The Crooked Lotus, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 28 — Sundown in the Ferry, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 29 — Flytrap Brewing, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • May 31 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WILMYWOODIE
The region’s first wood-fired pizza oven on wheels, this food truck’s 1000-degree oven can cook a pizza in less than 2 minutes.

  • May 27 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 28 — Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 30 — Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • June 2 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WILMIRICANS
Puerto Rican-run and owned, WilmiRicans offers a variety of dishes that represent a taste of the island, from mofongo (mashed plantain), tripleta (sandwich), papas locas (loaded fries) and many other delicious options. Come and have a taste of Puerto Rico.

  • May 27 — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd., 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 28 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 29 — Mad Mole Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

FRANCHY’S
Franchy’s food truck serves a variety of lovingly made empandas along with special sauces. Read more here.

  • May 27 — The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 28 — Bodega Market, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

BANH SAI
A new Asian-inspired food truck is rolling through Wilmington, NC. It specializes in curries, noodle dishes and banh mis. Read more here.

  • May 27 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 28 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • June 1 — The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • June 2 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • June 3 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

TAQUERIA LA VILLITA #2
Offering freshly made tacos, tortas, sopes and quesadillas weekly at Advanced Auto Parts, located at 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.

  • Tuesday – Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays

CBT BURGER
CBT Burger is James Beard Foundation Winning Chef Bud Taylor’s modern take on classic roadside burgers. Fresh ground beef, cooked thin on a flat top, with crispy edges and melted cheese on a soft bun; read more here.

  • June 1 — Leaf & Barrel Provision Co., 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Find a location

  • Advanced Auto Parts — 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.
  • Biggers Market — 6250 Market St.
  • Bodega Market — 1222 3rd St.
  • Broomtail Craft Brewery — 6404 Amsterdam Way
  • Broomtail Pub & Arcade — 7211 Market St.
  • Brunswick Beer Xchange — 113 Village Rd. NE, Leland
  • Cadillac Ranch Leland — 2851 Maco Rd. NE
  • CIS Barn Bash 2022 — 8711 Old River Rd., Burgaw
  • The Crooked Lotus — 1283 NC-210 Unit G, Sneads Ferry
  • Dead Crow Comedy Room — 511 N. 3rd St.
  • Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood — 2500 US-421
  • Edward Teach Brewing — 604 N. 4th St.
  • End of Days Distillery — 1815 Castle St.
  • Figure Eight Island Yacht Club — 15 Bridge Rd.
  • Flying Machine Brewing Company — 3130 Randall Pkwy.
  • Flytrap Brewing — 319 Walnut St.
  • Good Hops Brewing — 811 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach
  • Hampstead Concert Series — 586 Sloop Point Rd.
  • Hendrick Toyota Wilmington — 5640 Market St.
  • Hi-Wire Brewing — 1020 Princess St.
  • Hudson’s Hardware — 6301 Castle Hayne Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Ironclad Golf & Beer Garden — 2368 Country Club Dr., Hampstead
  • Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11975 US-117, Rocky Point
  • Leaf & Barrel Provision Co. — 15010 US-17, Hampstead
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Riverfront Park — 10 Cowan St.
  • Mad Mole Brewing — 6309 Boathouse Rd. Unit C
  • Never Ever Boards — 8813 E Oak Island Dr., Oak Island
  • New Hanover County Health & Human Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
  • Oak Island Concert in Middleton Park — 4610 E. Dolphin Dr., Oak Island
  • Oak Island Farmers Market — SE 49th St., Oak Island
  • Orange Street ArtsFest — 120 S. Second St.
  • Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
  • Plantation Landing — 8849 Plantation Landing Dr.
  • Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
  • Riverfront Farmers Market — 110 Dock St.
  • Salters Haven — Leas Ln., Hampstead
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
  • Seagate Bottle Shop — 6005 Oleander Dr.
  • Southport Tap and Cellar — 827 N. Howe St., Southport
  • Stevenson-Hendrick Honda — 6720 Market St.
  • Summit Logistics — 1845 Sir Tyler Dr.
  • SUNdays Café — 708B S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach
  • Sundown In The Ferry Festival — 126 Park Ln., Sneads Ferry
  • Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd. Suite 120
  • Topsail Beach Craft Market — 802 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach
  • The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company — 800 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Waterline Brewing Company — 721 Surry St.
  • Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Windsor Park Community — 1301 Windsor Pines, Leland
  • The Wine Sampler — 890-3 S Kerr Ave.

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