DC Greek Food launches today (7/20) at Farragut Square!  Check out their page for menu details.  They join Souvlaki Stop as DC’s 2nd Greek food truck.

The 1st Annual DC Trucky Awards Celebrates the District’s Fun and Collaborative Food Truck Scene.  There are few things that food truck lovers get more excited about than their favorite food trucks. They talk about their favorite servers, which is the coolest truck, which truck plays the best tunes, and a whole lot more. Starting today, fans can vote for their favorite trucks in a variety of DC Trucky Award categories, like “best crew” and “best secret menu” and “best music.”  Click the red vote now button at the top of the website to vote! (or just click here)

Voting will be open until August 11th. Winners will be announced on August 25th at the Funky Fresh Foodie Fest (DCF4).

Earlier this week, FTF enjoyed its 2nd birthday – how time flies!

In the past year, we saw the number of DC’s food trucks just about double in size to a little over 130 trucks.  While that is remarkable growth, it is nowhere near the ~7x growth seen during my first year of operation.  The retired food trucks list also grew substantially, indicating that DC’s food truck scene is gently approaching an equilibrium in the number of trucks in operation.  This summer is seeing an increase in organized events involving food trucks, which is always a welcome sign for those looking to sample a large number of DC food trucks at one time while having a seat at a table.

DC’s food trucks still face a regulatory battle where DCRA’s proposed regulations for food trucks have stalled after public comment.  The food truck’s Sales Tax Act was passed and is set take effect later this year, though

Lastly, several food trucks announced their plans for opening brick & mortar restaurants!  PORC opened Kangaroo Boxing Club in Columbia Heights and El Floridano’s Mothership is close to opening its doors.  District Taco opened its 2nd shop, this time in the District, and Pleasant Pops successfully kickstarted their retail store at 18th & Florida.  DC Empanadas announced plans for a shop and a couple of other trucks have plans in the works, though my lips are sealed at the moment. 🙂

I want to thank all of you for your support, especially @LOWswimmer, David and @ranchounicorno and of course all of DC’s food trucks!  It really makes running FTF a pleasure. -Kyle

Hula Girl food truck is teaming up with Hank’s Oyster Bar to bring you a Hawaiian Luau!  The event is on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Here are the details:

Chef/Owner Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge is excited to host her first annual Hula Hank’s Luau on Saturday, August 4th. Priced at $75 per person, guests will enjoy unlimited grilled oysters, shrimp, three whole roasted suckling pigs (each weighing twenty-five pounds), and a variety of sides. Additionally, Mikala Brennan from the Hula Girl Truck (www.hulagirltruck.com) will be serving chicken skewers and a pineapple upside-down cake from the truck parked directly outside the restaurant on Q Street, NW.

Guests will receive an honorary tiki mug to take home, as well as six drink tickets, which can be redeemed for tiki-themed libations. Standouts include the Maitai, a blend of several different rums, Orange Curacao, house made orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice; the Hawaii to Martinique, a blend of Rhum Agricole, passion fruit syrup and fresh lime juice; the Hank’s Reef, a blend of rums, Averell Damson Gin, house made grenadine, and fresh citrus juices, and the Scorpion Bowl, made with a blend of citrus juices, house made orgeat syrup, rum, and brandy. The Hank’s Reef and the Scorpion Bowl can serve up to four people. A selection of beer will also be available. Tickets are available at www.boxofficetickets.com/go/event?id=191895

Truckeroo is gearing up for happy hour and evening service!  Free admission, adult beverages, 20+ of DC’s best food trucks.

Truckeroo fun 🙂

Head on over to Half St & M St SE across from the Navy Yard metro to sample over 20 of DC’d best food trucks! Free entry + music + plenty of seating.

Just a reminder that Truckeroo is tomorrow (Friday)!  There will be a few new trucks that have never served at a Truckeroo, including: Basil Thyme, Borinquen Lunch Box and Carmen’s Italian Ice (from MoCo).

When: Friday, 7/13 from 11am – 11pm
What: Over 20 of DC’s finest food trucks, covered seating, live music, corn hole and more
Where: Across from the Navy Yard / Ballpark metro stop at Half and M St SE

The complete list of trucks:

• Basil Thyme
• BBQ Bus
• Big Cheese
• Borinquen Lunch Box
• CapMac
• Cajunators
• Carmen’s Italian Ice
• Carnivore BBQ
• Curbside Cupcakes
• DC Empanadas
• DC Slices
• Doug the Food Dude
• El Floridano
• Halal Grill
• Hot People
• Hula Girl Truck
• Orange Cow
• Pleasant Pops
• Red Hook Lobster Pound -DC
• Surfside
• Sweetz Cheesecake
• TaKorean
• Tapas Truck

Get your 3D glasses on!  Nice Dream food truck just started serving last Friday!  The truck wrap is a fun mix of red, blue, black and white polygons.  The menu consists of ice cream cones, sundaes, milk shakes and sorbets.  More info on flavors is on their page.

Admittedly, I’ve been confused about Yellow Vendor and 1st Yellow Vendor for quite some time. I know that the trucks are run by people from the same family, but they were run independently from each other. Starting today (7/10), Yellow Tin (AKA 1st Yellow Vendor) becomes Cathy’s Bistro. The truck will look the same, but the menu may have received an overhaul. They will be at L’Enfant today.