Eat St. Season 3 Episode 4 Fries & Dolls
- June 12, 2012
In season 3 episode 4 of Eat St. titled "Fries & Dolls," viewers are taken on a journey to discover some of the most creative and delicious food trucks in North America. Host James Cunningham travels to various locations in search of the ultimate comfort food, fries, and explores the unique culture and personalities behind each food truck.
The first stop on the episode is in Baltimore, Maryland, where James visits the Gypsy Queen Cafe food truck. The truck is known for its creative and innovative approach to traditional street food, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients to create their dishes. James meets owner Tom Looney, who takes him on a tour of the truck and introduces him to their most popular dish, the Crab Cone. This dish is a take on the classic seafood crab cake, but instead, it's served in a cone-shaped tortilla shell. James also samples their other famous dish, "The Gypsy Queen Fries," which is loaded with shredded lamb, tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, and homemade pickled onions.
Next, James travels to Wellington, New Zealand, where he visits the Burger Fuel food truck. This is not your average fast food burger joint, as they are dedicated to producing gourmet burgers using the highest quality ingredients. James meets with the founder, Craig Notman, who shares the story of how he started the business over 20 years ago. James also samples the "American Muscle" burger, which is loaded with beef, bacon, cheese, and their signature Burger Fuel relish. The fries are also a hit, cut from high-quality potatoes and served with a delicious aioli dipping sauce.
The third stop on the episode takes James back to the United States and to Portland, Oregon, where he visits the onsite food truck at the Doll Asylum, appropriately named "Fry Hard Fries." Owner Chuck Eaton started the business to offer customers an alternative to the traditional sides served at other food trucks, and his specialty is loaded fries. James samples the "Chili Cheese Fries" and "Carolina Style BBQ Fries," which are both piled high with toppings and bursting with flavor. Chuck also shares his passion for collecting antique dolls, which led to the creation of the Doll Asylum and his unique food truck.
Finally, James travels to San Francisco, California, where he visits the famous Sam's Chowder House food truck. It's known for its fresh seafood caught straight from the Pacific Ocean and transformed into classic dishes like clam chowder and lobster rolls. James meets with owner Jerry Dal Bozzo, who shares his inspiration for starting the business and his love for the ocean and fishing. James samples the "Crab Fries," loaded with fresh crab meat and served with a delicious red pepper aioli sauce.
Overall, this episode of Eat St. showcases the diverse and creative food truck culture across North America and offers a glimpse into the unique personalities and stories behind each food truck owner. From innovative takes on traditional dishes to fresh, gourmet burgers, and loaded fries, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this episode.