Gourmet restaurants around the country have jumped on the food truck bandwagon. Many have found it a great way to ride out the recession: food trucks have relatively low overhead and can sell cheap (but quality) eats to frugal foodies while turning a substantial profit.<\/p>\n
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Now that spring has officially hit Minneapolis\/St. Paul (yes, it takes us a while to warm up here), hungry residents can find quality food trucks scattered throughout the Twin Cities.<\/p>\n
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Two food truck \u201chubs\u201d are at 8th and Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis or Mears Park in St. Paul. Here you can find multiple trucks stationed in the area daily during the summer months for lunches and snacks. Here are some of my favorites. Follow them on Twitter to find out where they\u2019ll be each day.<\/p>\n
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128 Mobile Caf\u00e9<\/strong> (@128cafe.com) <\/p>\n Chef Shack<\/strong> (@chefshack1) <\/p>\n Meritage Cr\u00eape Booth<\/strong> (@meritage_stpaul) <\/p>\n Barrio Taco<\/strong> (@Barrio_Truck) <\/p>\n Sonny\u2019s Ice Cream<\/strong> (@cremacafempls) <\/p>\n Flying into MSP sometime soon? Check out these cheap flights to Minneapolis<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhere to find it: Downtown St. Paul, usually in front of James Hill Library or by the St. Paul Hotel.
\nWhat they serve: Salads, ribs, sandwiches, fresh breads, fresh lemonade, dessert bars (try the Kahlua Rice Crispies).<\/p>\n
\nWhere it find it: Kingfield, Mill City, Northeast, Uptown Farmer\u2019s Markets.
\nWhat they serve: Minnesotan farm-to-truck American cuisine. The Chef Shack features Indian-spiced mini donuts ($5), a range of sausages, bison burgers, frittatas, curries, tacos, and desserts.<\/p>\n
\nWhere to find it: In front of their restaurant, 410 St. Peter St. St. Paul.
\nWhat they serve: Sweet and savory French cr\u00eapes (some traditional, some with a contemporary flare).<\/p>\n
\nWhere to find it: Around Minneapolis.
\nWhat they serve: Carnitas, tacos, fresh salsas\u2014this is gourmet Mexican fare at its best.<\/p>\n
\nWhere to find it: 8th and Nicollet Mall
\nWhat they serve: Handmade ice cream in a variety of tantalizing flavors, served in single or double scoops.<\/p>\n