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Food Truck Tracker: May 17 – 24

Ripe will be at DrumTrout Brewing Company this Saturday. (Courtesy Ripe)

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 benitezas724@gmail.com.

Weekly Schedules

RIPE
Ripe is dedicated to offering scrumptious breakfast and lunch options that celebrate the art of eating well. The menu is a symphony of flavors, combining whole foods and quality meat with wholesome ingredients to nourish your body and soul.

  • May 17 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 18 — DrumTrout Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 19 — Flytrap Brewing, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • May 22 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 23 — Freya’s Haus, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 24 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

JABBA’S HOT & SWEET DIPPING SAUCE
Serving wings, shrimp burgers, Jabba dog, fried bologna, chicken and rice, and more.

  • May 24 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

BOARDWALK BREWS
Coastal-themed coffee truck serving specialty coffees, teas, Italian soda & more

  • May 23 — Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Downtown), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

  • May 17 — Porters Neck Elementary School, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • May 22 — Del Webb retirement community, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 24 — Salty Turtle Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

RESTORED COFFEE
A 1957 vintage camper serving coffee to Surf City and the surrounding areas.

  • May 19 — Coastal Bay Church Surf City, 8:30 a.m. – noon
  • May 23 — Coastal Home, 9 a.m. – noon

EASTSIDE
Eastside specializes in subs using from-scratch recipes and organic, all-natural products.

  • May 17 — nCino, Inc., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 18 — Mad Mole Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 19 — Biggers Market, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • May 22 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 23 — GE-Wilmington, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • May 24 — The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD EXPRESS
A 25-year local landmark now franchising as an express model serving your favorite menu items.

  • May 17 — Wilmington VA Clinic, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 19 — Cambridge Village of Wilmington, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • May 24 — Avendale Neighborhood, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

KEITH’S MEMPHIS STYLE BBQ
A BBQ truck that grew from a true love story. Offering smoked pork butts and briskets with special sauces to the Port City.

  • May 17 — Porters Neck Elementary School, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 22 — Del Webb retirement community, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 24 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • May 17 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 18 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 22 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 23 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 24 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

FORKS N MOTION
A local food truck run by a full-time fireman that aims to support local farmers, small businesses, and the community at large. Read more here.

  • May 17 — Sloop Point Marina, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • May 19 — Helms Port, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • May 21 — New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 23 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 24 — The Scapegoat Taproom, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • May 20 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 22 — The Elements at Barclays, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 24 — Waterline Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

SEOUL SUSHI
A Korean fusion food truck that offers catering and sushi classes.

  • May 18 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 23 — 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 17 — DrumTrout Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 18 — Sandpiper Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • May 17 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 18 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 22 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 24 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

  • May 18 — Riverfront Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • May 20 — Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • May 22 — Poplar Grove Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • May 23 — Topsail Beach Craft Market, 9 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.

  • May 17 — Flytrap Brewing, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • May 24 — Flytrap Brewing, 6:30 p.m. – 10 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 Cape Fear.

  • May 17 — Freya’s Haus, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 18 — Wilmington Brewing Company, noon – 3 p.m.
  • May 21 — Mannkind Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 23 — Tarin Woods Clubhouse, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 24 — Leland Brewing Co., 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 17 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 23 — Pender County Health Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 24 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

PORT CITY PLATES
A food truck that serves Rochester, NY-style trash plates to the Wilmington area. Read more here.

  • May 17 — Veterans Park, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 18 — Brewha Bottle Shop, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • May 21 — Topsail Elementary School, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • May 22 — Oasis at Riverlights, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • May 23 — Leland Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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

  • May 17 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 18 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Waterline Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 19 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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

  • May 17 — Summerhouse Clubhouse, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 18 — Palisades at Stones Bay Apartments, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • May 19 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • May 21 — Salty Turtle Brewing Co., 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • May 23 — Surf City Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 24 — Dixon Elementary School, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

  • May 17 — Southport Tap and Cellar, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 18 — Leland Brewing Co., 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 19 — Mannkind Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • May 22 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 23 — The Vault CB, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Find a location

  • Avendale Neighborhood — Avendale Drive, Rocky Point
  • Biggers Market — 6250 Market St.
  • Brewha Bottle Shop — 7946 Market St. #500
  • Brooklyn Arts Center — 516 N 4th St.
  • Broomtail Craft Brewery — 6404 Amsterdam Way
  • Broomtail Pub & Arcade — 7211 Market St.
  • Brunswick Beer Xchange — 113 Village Rd. NE, Leland
  • Brunswick Community College — 50 College Rd, NE, Bolivia
  • Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office — 70 Stamp Act Dr NE, Bolivia
  • Bull City Ciderworks — 615 S 17th St.
  • By The Beach Brewing — 102 Old Eastwood Rd.
  • Cambridge Village of Wilmington — 75 Cavalier Dr., Wilmington
  • Cape Fear Community College North Campus — 4500 Blue Clay Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Campus — 411 N. Front St.
  • Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Downtown) — 1208 S. 3rd St.
  • Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Monkey Junction) — 6138 Carolina Beach Rd
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park — 400 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
  • Coastal Bay Church Surf City — 216 Michigan Avenue, Surf City
  • Coastal Home — 13500 NC-50 Unit 101, Surf City
  • Coastal Seafood & Propane — 301 Village Rd NE, Leland
  • Crafted Outpost — 615 S. 16th St. Unit 120
  • The Crooked Lotus — 1283 NC-210 Unit G, Sneads Ferry
  • Dead Crow Comedy Room — 511 N. 3rd St.
  • Del Webb retirement community — 4136 Passerine Ave.
  • Dixon Elementary School — 130 Betty Dixon Rd, Sneads Ferry
  • DrumTrout Brewing Company — 3710 College Rd Suite 143
  • Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood — 2500 US-421
  • The Eagle’s Dare — 420 N. 3rd St.
  • Edward Teach Brewing — 604 N. 4th St.
  • The Elements at Barclays — 1605 Barclay Pointe Blvd.
  • End of Days Distillery — 1815 Castle St.
  • Fermental Beer & Wine — 600 S. 17th 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.
  • Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area — 118 Riverfront Rd., Kure Beach
  • Freya’s Haus — 55 Scotts Hill Loop Rd.
  • GE-Wilmington — 3901 Castle Hayne Rd.
  • Goat & Compass — 710 N 4th St.
  • The Golf Barn — 7 Bell Swamp Connection NE, Winnabow
  • Good Hops Brewing — 811 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach
  • Grape & Ale — 8521 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island
  • Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — 1941 Amphitheatre Dr.
  • Greenfield Lake Yacht Club — 1756 Carolina Beach Rd.
  • Gregory Farms and Vineyard — 2576 Montague Rd., Currie
  • Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River — 588 Coniston Dr. SE, Leland
  • Helms Port — 5820 Harbor Breeze Dr.
  • 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
  • Jeff Gordon Chevrolet — 228 S. College Rd.
  • Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11975 US-117, Rocky Point
  • LA Times Bar — 2851 Maco Rd. NE, Leland
  • Leaf & Barrel Provision Co. — 15010 US-17, Hampstead
  • Legends Seafood & Produce — 1501 NC-53, Burgaw
  • Leland Brewing Co. — 133 Fayetteville Rd.
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Riverfront Park — 10 Cowan St.
  • Loggerhead Golf Co. — 323 Eastwood Rd., #C
  • Long Leaf Park — 314 Pine Grove Dr.
  • Mad Mole Brewing — 6309 Boathouse Rd. Unit C
  • Makai Brewing Company — 5850 Ocean Hwy W #1, Ocean Isle Beach
  • Mannkind Brewing Company — 9600 Ploof Rd SE #7, Leland
  • nCino, Inc. — 6770 Parker Farm Dr.
  • New Anthem Beer Project — 116 Dock St.; 110 Greenfield St. #100
  • New Hanover County Health & Human Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
  • New Hanover County Department of Social Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
  • New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department — 3950 Juvenile Center Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Oasis at Riverlights — 4027 Watercraft Ferry Ave.
  • Ogden Park — 615 Ogden Park Dr.
  • Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
  • Palate Bottle Shop & Garden — 1007 N 4th St.
  • Palisades at Stones Bay Apartments — 1001 Quarters Landing Cir., Sneads Ferry
  • Parkway Hyundai — 5932 Market St.
  • Pender’s Community Market — 1501 NC-53, Burgaw
  • Pender County Courthouse Square — 100 S. Wright St.
  • Pender County Health Department — 803 S. Walker St., Burgaw
  • Pine Valley Elementary School — 440 John S Mosby Dr.
  • Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
  • Porters Neck Elementary School — 416 Edgewater Club Rd.
  • PPD Building — 929 N. Front St.
  • Riverfront Farmers Market — 110 Dock St.
  • Riverlights — 4124 Watercraft Ferry Ave.
  • Salters Haven — Leas Ln., Hampstead
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
  • Sandpiper Brewing Company — 624 E. Ocean Rd., Holly Ridge
  • Scapegoat Taproom — 2789 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Ste. 4, Leland
  • Seagate Bottle Shop — 6005 Oleander Dr.
  • Sea Witch Lounge — 13775 NC-50 Ste. 103
  • Sloop Point Marina — 579 Lewis Rd.
  • Social Coffee and Supply Co. — 4718 Oriole Dr
  • Southport Tap and Cellar — 827 N. Howe St., Southport
  • The Starling Bar — 1612 Queen St.
  • Stevenson-Hendrick Honda — 6720 Market St.
  • Stevenson-Hendrick Mazda Wilmington — 5911 Market St.
  • Still Meadow Village — Still Meadow Dr.
  • Streets & Sons Tire and Auto Repair — 9600-4 Ploof Rd SE, Leland
  • Summerhouse Clubhouse — 261 Spicer Lake Dr., Holly Ridge
  • Summit Logistics — 1845 Sir Tyler Dr.
  • SUNdays Café — 708B S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach
  • Surf City Brewing Company — 402 Alston Blvd. Ext, Hampstead
  • Tarin Woods Clubhouse — 1012 Lieutenant Congleton Rd.
  • Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd. Suite 120
  • Topsail Beach Craft Market — 802 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach
  • Topsail Elementary School — 17385 Hwy 17, Hampstead
  • Unwined on the Square — 2163 Britton Rd., Leland
  • The Vault CB — 612 N Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
  • The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company — 800 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Veterans Park — 835 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy
  • Waterline Brewing Company — 721 Surry St.
  • The Wild Goose Bar & Lounge — 2731 Castle Hayne Rd.
  • Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Wilmington VA Clinic — 1705 Gardner Rd.
  • The Wine Sampler — 890-3 S Kerr Ave.
  • Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market — 12 Seawater Ln., Wrightsville Beach
  • Wrightsville Beach Park — 3 Bob Sawyer Dr., Wrightsville Beach

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