Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Food Truck Tracker: Jan. 17 – 24

Kimchi Taco will be at The Bend on Saturday. (Courtesy Kimchi Taco)

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

KIMCHI TACO
Where east meets south! Korean bulgogi tacos, The Koreadilla, and Korean corn dogs!

  • January 17 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 18 — The Bend, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 19 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • January 21 — The Bend, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 22 — Broomtail Craft Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 23 — Leland Brewing Co., 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 24 — The Bend, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • January 17 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 18 — Carolina Crab Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 19 — Makai Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • January 23 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • January 24 — Good Hops Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

RUDE BWOYS JERK BBQ
The rude bwoys of barbecue bring sweet and spicy eats to Cape Fear. Known for sandwiches, barbecue bowls, nachos, tacos, and more, as well as signature sides like curry chickpeas and collard greens.

  • January 17 — New Hanover County Health & Human Services, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; DrumTrout Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 18 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 19 — Hidden Ships Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 22 — New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • January 23 — New Hanover County Health & Human Services, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 24 — nCino, Inc., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

  • January 17 — PPD Building, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 18 — Sandpiper Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

LEO’S PIZZA
A fully electric mobile pizza kitchen serving hand-stretched made-to-order pies in the Wilmington area.

  • January 17 — The Bend, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • January 18 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 19 — Flytrap Brewing, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • January 23 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 24 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 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.

The Wilmiricans food truck will be parked outside Bori Café Bar at 14280 Hwy 17 in Hampstead from Thursday through Sunday.

Thursdays and Fridays: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays: noon – 9 p.m.
Sundays: noon – 4 p.m.

CHEF DRIVEN
Chef Steven Winters operates this locally owned and operated food truck to serve up meals on-the-go using local, homemade, and high-quality ingredients.

  • January 17 — Broomtail Craft Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 18 — Rallypoint Bar & Arcade, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • January 22 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 23 — Broomtail Craft 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.

  • January 17 — nCino, Inc., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • January 21 — New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • January 23 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 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.

  • January 17 — Surf City Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 18 — Arboretum at Brunswick, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • January 20 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • January 22 — The Scapegoat Taproom, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 23 — PPD Building, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • January 24 — New Hanover County Health & Human Services, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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

  • January 17 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 24 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • January 20 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • January 18 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 19 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, noon – 3 p.m.
  • January 21 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 23 — Surf City Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 24 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

KT’S BBQ
Since its inception in 2018, KT’s BBQ is dedicated to bringing the essence of Southern barbecue to every corner of the city. From savory slow-smoked pork butts to mouthwatering sides, each dish embodies the tradition and passion they pour into their craft.

  • January 17 — Good Hops Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • January 20 — New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • January 23 — Pecan Grove Plantation, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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

  • January 17 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • January 18 — Leland Brewing Co., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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

  • January 17 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • January 18 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • January 22 — PPD Building, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • January 23 — Pender County Health Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • January 24 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ARABELLE COOKIN’
Using the finest ingredients (including the most amazing cold pressed Palestinian olive oil from ancient trees in the rolling hills of Palestine), Arabelle Cookin’ offers you the best of Palestinian casual cuisine.

  • January 19 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

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

Find a location

  • Arboretum at Brunswick — 4118 Hobblebush Dr.
  • The Bend — 7221 Market St.
  • Biggers Market — 6250 Market St.
  • Bori Café Bar — 14280 Hwy 17, Hampstead
  • Brewha Bottle Shop — 7946 Market St. #500
  • Broomtail Craft Brewery — 6404 Amsterdam Way
  • Brunswick Beer Xchange — 113 Village Rd. NE, Leland
  • Brunswick Community College — 50 College Rd, NE, Bolivia
  • Bull City Ciderworks — 615 S 17th St.
  • 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
  • Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Ogden) — 7330 Market St.
  • Carolina Crab Brewing Company — 4810 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport
  • The Crooked Lotus — 1283 NC-210 Unit G, Sneads Ferry
  • Dead Crow Comedy Room — 511 N. 3rd St.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Haven — 307 N. Howe St., Southport
  • Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River — 588 Coniston Dr. SE, Leland
  • Hawthorne Waterside — 7111 Rock Fish Ln.
  • The Helmsman — 3520 Park Ave.
  • Hendrick Toyota Wilmington — 5640 Market St.
  • Hi-Wire Brewing — 1020 Princess St.
  • Hidden Ships Distillery — 116 Charlie Medlin Dr.
  • 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
  • The Keys at 17th Street — 4129 Hearthside Dr.
  • Leaf & Barrel Provision Co. — 15215 US-17, Hampstead
  • Leland Brewing Co. — 133 Fayetteville Rd.
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Riverfront Park — 10 Cowan St.
  • 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
  • Middleton Park — 4610 E. Dolphin Dr., Oak Island
  • nCino, Inc. — 6770 Parker Farm Dr.
  • New Hanover County Health & Human Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
  • New Hanover County Department of Social Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
  • New Hanover County Government Center — 230 Government Center Dr.
  • New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department — 3950 Juvenile Center Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Oasis at Riverlights — 4027 Watercraft Ferry Ave.
  • Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
  • Palate Bottle Shop & Garden — 1007 N 4th St.
  • Pecan Grove Plantation — 107 Settlers Wy, Hampstead
  • Pender County Health Department — 803 S. Walker St., Burgaw
  • Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
  • PPD Building — 929 N. Front St.
  • Rallypoint Bar & Arcade — 214 Walnut St.
  • Riverfront Park — 10 Cowan St.
  • Riverlights — 810 Cupola Dr.
  • Salters Haven — Leas Ln., Hampstead
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
  • Sandpiper Brewing Company — 624 E. Ocean Rd., Holly Ridge
  • Satellite Bar and Lounge — 120 Greenfield St., #6123
  • Scapegoat Taproom — 2789 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Ste. 4, Leland
  • Seagate Bottle Shop — 6005 Oleander Dr.
  • Skyline Center — 929 N. Front St.
  • Soundside Park — 517 Roland Ave, Surf City
  • Southport Tap and Cellar — 827 N. Howe St., Southport
  • Stevenson-Hendrick Honda — 6720 Market St.
  • Stevenson-Hendrick Mazda Wilmington — 5911 Market St.
  • SUNdays Café — 708B S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach
  • Surf City Brewing Company — 402 Alston Blvd. Ext, Hampstead
  • Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd. Suite 120
  • Trask Family Farms — 3650 Blue Clay Rd., Castle Hayne
  • The Vault CB — 612 N Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
  • The Veggie Wagon — 608 Lake Park Blvd. S., Carolina Beach
  • The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company — 800 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Waterline Brewing Company — 721 Surry St.
  • Waterman’s Brewing Company — 1610 Pavilion Pl.
  • Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.
  • The Wine Sampler — 890-3 S Kerr Ave.
  • Wrightsville Beach Park — 3 Bob Sawyer Dr., Wrightsville Beach

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