Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Food Truck Tracker: Sept. 30-Oct. 7

Beyond the Bayou will be parked at Brunswick County Government Complex this week. (Courtesy Beyond the Bayou)

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

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.

  • October 4 — Brunswick County Government Complex, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • October 6 — New Hanover County Health & Human Services, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • October 7 — Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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

  • September 30 — Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Riverfront Park, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • October 1 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Unwined on the Square, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Palate Bottle Shop & Garden, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • October 2 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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

  • September 30 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • October 5 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • October 7 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

  • September 30 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • October 7 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

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.

  • September 30 — Mad Mole Brewing, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 7 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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

  • October 1 — Waterline Brewing Company, noon – 3 p.m.
  • October 2 — Biggers Market, noon – 3 p.m.
  • October 3 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • October 4 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • October 6 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 7 — DrumTrout Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

THE FIRST BITE
The First Bite is a breakfast food truck. We offer breakfast burritos, sandwiches, as well as some other breakfast items. We serve breakfast in the morning, noon, and evenings.

  • October 1 — Biggers Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

FOR THE SHELL OF IT
Bringing New England to Coastal NC! Lobster-inspired food truck now available to cater to public and private events in New Hanover, Pender, and Onslow counties. Serving whole steamed lobster, lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, and more.

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

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

  • September 30 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 1 — Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • September 30 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 1 — Biggers Market, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 2 — Flytrap Brewing, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • October 4 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 6 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 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.

  • September 30 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • October 1 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • October 5 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • October 7 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 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

WILMYWOODIE
Wilmington’s first and only wood-fired pizza truck, serving up unique and delicious creations as well as the classics.

  • September 30 — Bull City Ciderworks, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 1 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 4 — GE-Wilmington, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • October 6 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 7 — Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

CHEEZ BOSS
A food truck specializing in classic grilled cheese sandwiches.

  • September 30 — Parson Mills Farm Subdivision, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 1 — Gregory Farms and Vineyard, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • October 4 — New Hanover County Health Department, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • October 6 — Southport Tap and Cellar, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • October 7 — Summit Logistics, 11 a.m. – 1:30 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.

  • September 30 — Broomtail Pub & Arcade, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 5 — Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 6 — The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 7 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 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.

  • October 1 — Scotchman gas station, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 2 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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

  • October 1 — Riverfront Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

  • October 1 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • October 5 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 6 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • October 7 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • September 30 — Summit Logistics, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

POOR PIGGY’S BBQ
Traditional North Carolina-style barbecue and Southern food, now with three trucks in the Wilmington area. Two of the trucks serve classic BBQ, and the ‘Goin’ Ham’ truck serves burgers. Caterings available here.

  • October 3 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • October 6 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Find a location

  • Advanced Auto Parts — 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.
  • Biggers Market — 6250 Market St.
  • Broomtail Craft Brewery — 6404 Amsterdam Way
  • Broomtail Pub & Arcade — 7211 Market St.
  • Brunswick Beer Xchange — 113 Village Rd. NE, Leland
  • Brunswick County Government Complex — 30 Government Center Dr. NE, Bolivia
  • Bull City Ciderworks — 615 S 17th St.
  • DrumTrout Brewing Company — 3710 College Rd Suite 143
  • 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.
  • Fisher Student Center at UNCW — 615 Hamilton Dr.
  • Flying Machine Brewing Company — 3130 Randall Pkwy.
  • Flytrap Brewing — 319 Walnut St.
  • GE-Wilmington — 3901 Castle Hayne Rd.
  • Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — 1941 Amphitheatre Dr.
  • Gregory Farms and Vineyard — 2576 Montague Rd., Currie
  • Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River — 588 Coniston Dr. SE, Leland
  • Hendrick Toyota Wilmington — 5640 Market St.
  • Hi-Wire Brewing — 1020 Princess St.
  • Hudson’s Hardware — 6301 Castle Hayne Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11975 US-117, Rocky Point
  • Kure Beach Farmers Market — 105 Atlantic Ave., Kure Beach
  • 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
  • NAPA Auto Parts — 413 US-117 S., Burgaw
  • New Hanover County Health & Human Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
  • New Hanover County Health Department — 2029 S. 17th St.
  • New Hanover Medical Group: Myrtle Grove — 5145 S. College Rd.
  • Oak Island Concert in Middleton Park — 4610 E. Dolphin Dr., Oak Island
  • Oak Island Farmers Market — SE 49th St., Oak Island
  • Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
  • Palate Bottle Shop & Garden — 1007 N 4th St.
  • Parson Mills Farm Subdivision — 4612 Parsons Mill Dr., Castle Hayne
  • Pender’s Community Market — 1501 NC-53, Burgaw
  • Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
  • River Bluffs community — 3571 Chair Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Riverfront Farmers Market — 110 Dock St.
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
  • Scotchman gas station — 5302 Carolina Beach Rd.
  • 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.
  • Topsail Beach Craft Market — 802 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach
  • Unwined on the Square — 2163 Britton Rd., Leland
  • The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company — 800 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Waterline Brewing Company — 721 Surry St.
  • Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.

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