Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Food Truck Tracker: May 13 – 20

The Made In Venezuela Food food truck will be parked at Salty Turtle Beer Company this Friday. (Courtesy Made In Venezuela Food)

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

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

  • May 13 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 15 — Flytrap Brewing, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • May 17 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 19 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 20 — Southport Tap and Cellar, 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 13 — Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 14 Wilmington Brewing Company, noon – 4 p.m.
  • May 18 Del Webb retirement community, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 20 — Hampstead Concert Series, 6 p.m. – 9 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.

  • May 18 — Leaf & Barrel Provision Co., 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • May 13 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 14 — Edward Teach Brewery, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Waterline Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 15 — Compass Pointe neighborhood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 16 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 18 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 19 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 20 — Summit Logistics, 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.

  • May 13 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • May 14 — 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 18 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

  • May 13 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 14 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 19 — The Elements at Barclays, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • May 20 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; End of Days Distillery, 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 13 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 14 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 18 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 19 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 20 — Bodega Market, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

CHEESESTEAK HUSTLE
A veteran-owned and operated food truck offering grass-fed ribeye cheesesteaks. Read more here.

  • May 14 — Port City Highland Games, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • May 19 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 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 13 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 14 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • May 18 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • May 20 — 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

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

  • May 13 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 14 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Pleasure Island Jeep Jam, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 15 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, noon – 3 p.m.; Brooklyn Arts Center, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Wilmington Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 16 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 17 — Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Campus, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 18 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 19 — Stevenson-Hendrick Honda, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Hendrick Toyota Wilmington, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 20 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • May 13 — Pleasure Island Jeep Jam, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 14 — Gregory Farms and Vineyard, noon – 3 p.m.; Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 17 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 19 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 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.

  • May 16 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • May 19 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

JASMINE TASTY THAI
Serving authentic Thai food made with fresh ingredients.

  • May 20 — The Crooked Lotus, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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

  • May 13 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 14 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 18 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 19 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • May 20 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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

  • May 14 — Riverfront Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • May 18 — Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 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.

  • May 20 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5:30 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.

  • May 13 — Hendrick Toyota Wilmington, 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • May 14 — Biggers Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Find a location

  • Advanced Auto Parts — 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.
  • Biggers Market — 6250 Market St.
  • Bodega Market — 1222 3rd St.
  • Brooklyn Arts Center — 516 N 4th St.
  • Broomtail Craft Brewery — 6404 Amsterdam Way
  • Brunswick Beer Xchange — 113 Village Rd. NE, Leland
  • Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Campus — 411 N. Front St.
  • Compass Pointe neighborhood — 2405 The Pointe Club Dr., Leland
  • 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.
  • Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood — 2500 US-421
  • 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 — 7250 Market St.
  • Fisher Student Center at UNCW — 615 Hamilton Dr.
  • Flying Machine Brewing Company — 3130 Randall Pkwy.
  • Flytrap Brewing — 319 Walnut St.
  • Gregory Farms and Vineyard — 2576 Montague Rd., Currie
  • 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
  • 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
  • Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
  • Pleasure Island Jeep Jam — 118 Riverfront Rd., Kure Beach
  • Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
  • Port City Highland Games — 3600 Randall Pkwy.
  • Riverfront Farmers Market — 110 Dock St.
  • 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
  • Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd. Suite 120
  • 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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