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| - My perspective of the South Point Gourmet Food Truck Festival is from someone who arrived at 3:30 p.m. The festival was supposed to last until 5:00 p.m. but a few trucks had already closed down when Diane and I arrived, and most others had "sold out" signs taped over their best dishes. Lines were 40-plus people long at almost every truck. When I tried to place an order for Steak Tacos and Steak Burritos at Love Grub, I was informed that only chicken remained. So, I looked elsewhere. For me and my food tastes, it was now a choice between Slidin' Thru, a soul food truck, and Pop's Philly Steaks on the Go-o-o. Thank goodness I picked the line of 40 people ahead of me for Pop's, because 30 minutes later Slidin' Thru announced from a PA system that it was "SOLD OUT" of everything except French Fries and Porkies. I hadn't eaten all day, and would not have been happy to wait in line for nothing. I still sweated out Pop's running out of food, but was able to successfully score a Mushroom Cheese Steak with Onions, Peppers, and Provolone Cheese and an order of French Fries. I was surprised to be asked which of three cheeses I desired: American, Cheese Whiz, or Provolone. The Cheese Steak was hot, packed with chopped meat, cheese, and vegetables, and served on a supple, tasty Amoroso roll. It was very filling and all I wished for, except I would have preferred that the mushrooms not be of the canned variety.
Diane was fourth in line for Ludo Truck when Provencal Chicken ran out. The chicken she did ultimately purchase was very moist and flavorful, however. I reached Longboards shortly after 5:00 p.m., and was able to buy two refreshing Vanilla Ice Cream Bars covered with Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate and a coating of Peanuts on one, and Caramel and Oreos on the other one purchased for Diane. I appreciated being served even after the festival's closing time. The bars were good but the ice cream was in a very frozen state.
It was nice that South Point provided tables and very comfortable cushioned chairs, for I fully expected to be eating standing up. A cleaning crew and a good show of police on site were also signs of a well-organized festival. Periodic live music was another nice touch. Kudos to the Yelper who advised festival goers to bring their own water in a message from the festival site, because only South Point was selling water and other drinks, and it was charging the exorbitant sum of $3.00 for a tiny 12 oz. bottle of water. Thus, we brought four chilled 16.9 oz. bottles from home.
Maybe food truck operators underestimated how many festival goers there would be, and will be better prepared next time. But, it seems that if a festival is to last until 5:00 p.m., food vendors should not be running out of most everything by 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. That's the reason for a rating of 3 stars instead of more.
Food got cold fast at the table because the air was nippy. So, I hope this festival returns in a warmer month. It definitely ought to be repeated.
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