Ep 23. Hot Haute Cuisine

In the season 4 episode 23 of Eat St. titled "Hot Haute Cuisine," the host James Cunningham takes the viewers on a mouth-watering journey to various food trucks and mobile eateries in search of the most delicious and unique haute cuisine.

First up is the LudoTruck, featuring Chef Ludo Lefebvre's gourmet interpretation of the classic American fried chicken. James samples the famous buttermilk Provençal fried chicken and the spicy honey-glazed chicken wings. He also interviews Chef Ludo about his passion for creating innovative and sophisticated food truck fare.

Next stop is the Grilled Cheese Truck, where James indulges in the gooey and cheesy goodness of the signature Cheesy Mac and Rib sandwich. He also tries the Cheesy Fries and the Cubano Melt sandwich, made with slow-roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, and pickles.

Moving on to a more exotic cuisine, James visits the Biryani Factory food truck, serving authentic Indian biryanis and curries. He tries the Biryani Special, a flavorful mix of basmati rice, chicken, lamb, and beef, and the spicy Lamb Vindaloo curry. He also talks to the owners about the challenges and rewards of bringing traditional Indian dishes to the streets of Los Angeles.

After the spicy Indian cuisine, James cools down with some refreshing Hawaiian shaved ice from The Shiver Shack. He samples the Pina Colada and Blue Raspberry flavors and chats with the owner about the popularity of shaved ice in Hawaii and beyond.

Next, James heads to the Phamish food truck, offering Vietnamese fusion dishes with a spicy twist. He tries the Banh Mi Tacos, filled with lemongrass chicken, pickled veggies, and spicy mayo, and the Phamish Bowl, a healthy mix of grilled meat, rice, and veggies with a tangy Vietnamese dressing.

Finally, James visits the King of LA food truck, specializing in deep-fried Southern cuisine. He tries the famous chicken and waffles, served with maple syrup and hot sauce, and the equally indulgent deep-fried Oreos. He also talks to the owner about the cultural significance of soul food and the challenges of running a food truck in a competitive market.

Throughout the episode, James also shares interesting facts and anecdotes about the food truck industry and the chefs behind the scenes. He highlights the creativity and innovation of the food truck culture and the diverse and delicious cuisines available on the streets of America.