Eat St. Season 2 Episode 4 Lip Smackin' Delights
- November 1, 2011
- 22 min
In Eat St. season 2 episode 4, titled "Lip Smackin' Delights," the show travels across the United States to discover unique and delicious food trucks and their specialties. Host James Cunningham takes viewers on a culinary adventure through some of the most exciting and mouth-watering food trucks in the country.
The episode starts off in Austin, Texas, at the Red Star Southern food truck, which serves up delicious Southern comfort food. The menu features favorites like fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and cornbread. James gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the food is made and even gets a chance to help out in the kitchen. He chats with the owner, Cindy, about how the idea for the food truck came about and what makes their food stand out from the competition.
Next up is the Pizza Di Rocco food truck in Los Angeles, California. The truck specializes in wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza, with toppings like truffle oil, prosciutto, and arugula. James talks to the owner, Rocco, about his passion for pizza and how he sources his ingredients. Rocco demonstrates his impressive pizza-making skills and even lets James give it a try.
The show then takes a trip to Jersey City, New Jersey, to visit the Taproot Organics food truck, which focuses on healthy and sustainable eating. James talks to the owner, Lauren, about how the truck came to be and the importance of using organic and local ingredients. Lauren demonstrates how she makes her popular cauliflower wings and BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwich. James also gets to try some of their fresh-pressed juices and smoothies.
In St. Louis, Missouri, James visits the Gobble Stop Smokehouse food truck, which serves up delicious BBQ with a twist. The truck's signature dish is the Gobble Gobble, a sandwich made with smoked turkey and topped with stuffing and cranberry sauce. James learns about the smoking process for the meats and tries some of their pork nachos. The owner also shares the truck's unique backstory and how it has grown over the years.
The final stop on the episode is the Sweet Treats food truck in San Diego, California, which specializes in gourmet desserts. James talks to the owner, Jennifer, about how she got into the dessert-making business and the inspiration behind some of her unique creations. Jennifer demonstrates how she makes her popular honey lavender ice cream and a s'mores-inspired brownie. James also tries their famous Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream sandwich.
Overall, "Lip Smackin' Delights" showcases a diverse range of food trucks and their unique specialties, from Southern comfort food to gourmet desserts. Viewers can get a glimpse into the passion and creativity behind these mobile kitchens and the delicious food they serve.