Eat St. Season 1 Episode 7
Eat St.
Season 1

Ep 7. Season 1, Episode 7

  • May 24, 2011

Eat St. is a food show that features various food trucks and street vendors that serve unique and delicious dishes. In the seventh episode of the first season, viewers are taken on a culinary journey to different parts of North America, where they get a glimpse of some of the most innovative and mouth-watering street foods.

The episode begins in Vancouver, Canada, where host James Cunningham visits the Mom's Grilled Cheese Truck. This food truck is known for serving gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches that are both creative and delicious. James tries the "Johnny Apple Cheese" sandwich, which is made with smoked cheddar, apple slices, and caramelized onions. He also tries their most popular menu item, "Mom's Classic," a grilled cheese sandwich with aged white cheddar and homemade tomato soup for dipping. James speaks with the owners, who share their passion for using fresh and locally sourced ingredients in their dishes.

Next, James travels to Portland, Oregon, to visit the EuroTrash Food Cart. This cart serves European-style street foods that are not commonly found in the United States. James tries the "Jalapeno Poppers," which are deep-fried stuffed peppers with cream cheese and bacon. He also tries the "Currywurst," a German sausage served with curry ketchup and French fries. The owners of the cart, who are from Germany, explain how they bring a taste of their country to the streets of Portland.

In Seattle, Washington, James visits the Marination Mobile food truck, which serves fusion Hawaiian-Korean cuisine. James tries the "Spam sliders," which are mini sandwiches made with grilled Spam, aioli sauce, and coleslaw. He also tries their famous "Kalua Pork Tacos," which are soft tacos filled with slow-roasted pork, pickled cabbage, and Sriracha mayo. The owners of the food truck share how their love for Hawaiian and Korean flavors inspired their unique menu.

Next, James travels to Austin, Texas, to visit the Turf N Surf Po' Boy food truck. This truck is known for its seafood dishes, particularly its po' boy sandwiches. James tries the "Crawfish Po' Boy," which is stuffed with fried crawfish tails, lettuce, tomatoes, and remoulade sauce. He also tries the "Buffalo Shrimp Po' Boy," which is fried shrimp doused in buffalo sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. The owners of the truck share their love for Cajun and Tex-Mex cuisine and how they infuse those flavors into their dishes.

Lastly, James visits Los Angeles, California, to try the Korean-Mexican fusion dishes at the Kogi BBQ food truck. This truck became famous for introducing the concept of Korean barbecue tacos, and it has since expanded to serving other creative dishes. James tries the "Short Rib Taco," which is filled with marinated beef, Korean slaw, and chili-soy vinaigrette. He also tries the "Spicy Pork Burrito," which is a large wrap stuffed with grilled pork, rice, and a variety of Korean and Mexican flavors. The owners of the truck explain how they started the food truck movement in Los Angeles and how they continue to innovate with their menu.

Overall, season 1 episode 7 of Eat St. showcases some of the most innovative and delicious street foods in North America. Viewers are treated to a variety of flavors and cuisines from all over the world, all served on the streets from food trucks and carts. The show celebrates the creativity and passion of these small business owners who are making a big impact on the culinary scene.

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Description
  • First Aired
    May 24, 2011
  • Language
    English