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Austin Food Trucks Compete for Prize Money and Charity at Trucklandia

October 9, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Trucklandia Grand Prize

Trucklandia founder Case Erickson awards the 2016 $10,000 grand prize to Saigon le Vendeur (Credit: Trucklandia)

Texas Trucklandia Fest, Austin’s food truck taste-off for charity and a sweet $10,000 prize, is holding its 5th annual competition Oct. 21, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Austin-American Statesman grounds. This time, they’re adding live music, a full bar, and a reality TV star’s truck.

The winner will walk with $10,000 and bragging rights for the next year, and local charity Keep Austin Fed takes home a portion of the ticket sale earnings. More than 24 food trucks have signed up for this year’s event.

Trucklandia has morphed over the years, but this year promises to be a full day of eating, drinking, dancing, and overall revelry.

Let’s Celebrate 31 Neighbors Doing Good in the Austin Area During COVID-19

April 10, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan 2 Comments

Companies Doing Good in Austin During COVID-19 — We’re in this together (Credit: Rock Studios)

Everything feels like life has been upended, but people in Austin have a wonderful way of looking out for each other. I’m here to spread a little joy and information, as I chronicle some of Austin’s stories of kindness and hope in the face of COVID-19.

Mobile Food Throwdown to Decide Best Lobster Roll in Austin

August 17, 2015 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

This Sunday, August 23rd, Garbo’s Lobster Truck and Dock & Roll Diner go head to head over who makes the best lobster roll in Austin. Now in its second year, Mobile Food Throwdown, produced by FoodTrailersAustin.com, invites ticketed attendees and a panel of local judges to settle the score once and for all. At Austin Beerworks this weekend, be part of history in the making while reveling in fabulous food, local beer and good company. [Read more…]

Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts and Events in Austin

August 30, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan 26 Comments

Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts in Austin

Flood waters continue to rise in the Houston area (Credit: Arlene Nowak)

“How can I help?” Hurricane Harvey is wreaking havoc on Texas and parts of Louisiana right now. Harvey arrived in Texas as a Category 4 hurricane, with deadly force and several months’ worth of rainfall. The rain has concentrated along the Texas coastline in and near Corpus Christi, Rockport, Aransas Pass, and Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. It’s hard to watch, yet difficult to look away. More than anything, Austinites want to know how to help. [Read more…]

Mobile Food Throwdown Awards Best Lobster Roll in Austin

August 27, 2015 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Garbo's and Dock and Roll Lobster Rolls

Top: Garbo’s lobster roll with half an ear of corn
Below: Dock & Roll lobster roll with habanero vinaigrette sauce and salad

The second annual Mobile Food Throwdown took place this past Sunday at Austin Beerworks, with ticket holders and a panel of judges deciding who makes the best lobster roll in Austin! The competing food trucks were Dock & Roll Diner and Garbo’s Lobster Truck.

As the event began at 11:30 AM, representatives from each food truck introduced themselves before cooking started. Dock & Roll served their lobster roll with habanero vinaigrette sauce and a cucumber, blueberry, watermelon salad. Garbo’s took a basic approach to their lobster roll, with half an ear of corn on the side, covered with cheese sauce and bacon. [Read more…]