In Fort Worth, Texas, a new food truck called Sokah is serving up delicious Caribbean cuisine inspired by Trinidad and Tobago. The truck is owned and operated by Derron Blackman, a musician, and his wife Aurora. The couple met in 1998 in Thailand and reconnected 16 years later. Aurora, who is from Singapore, manages the business side of the food truck while also working as a regional manager for Motorola. Sokah offers a variety of mouthwatering dishes, including doubles, roti jerk chicken, bake and fish, jerk chicken plate, and goat roti. The truck is usually parked at Hotel Dryce on Saturday evenings, giving residents and visitors in Fort Worth a chance to experience the flavors of the Caribbean [f70bc230].
This new addition to Fort Worth's food scene adds to the diverse culinary options available in the city. Sokah's focus on Trinidadian cuisine brings a unique and vibrant flavor profile to the area, allowing residents to explore the rich culinary traditions of the Caribbean. With dishes like doubles, roti jerk chicken, and goat roti, Sokah offers a taste of Trinidad and Tobago that is sure to delight food enthusiasts [f70bc230].
In Holy Cross, Iowa, Erin Potter owns and operates Buenie Bottoms Grill and Market, a food truck that has been operating since 2015 and has a brick-and-mortar storefront. The truck serves bar foods and comfort classics like burgers, loaded fries, and cheese curds. Buenie Bottoms is well-known for its burgers, Philly steak sandwiches, and 'super beef nachos.' In 2023, Potter and her husband opened a brick-and-mortar business, Buenie Bottoms Grill and Market, in Holy Cross. The store offers daily lunch specials and grab-and-go food items. The food truck typically operates from spring to fall, based on the weather. Buenie Bottoms also set up shop in local subdivisions during the COVID-19 pandemic to offer residents a chance to safely eat out. Potter hopes to continue growing the business' brand through both the market and food truck [00eff771].
A Cork food truck called Trawler Boyz is competing with other restaurants in Ireland to see who serves the best bowl of soup. The food truck, known for its fresh seafood and chowder, has been nominated for the national 'SOUPerb Awards'. The most voted-for locations will go through to the finals in September to be judged by soup experts John and Sally McKenna. Currently in third place, votes are open until September. By voting, participants have a chance to win prizes such as restaurant vouchers and water-sport equipment. Trawler Boyz gained national attention in 2022 when they were featured on RTÉ's Seafood Trails [e9ab542f].