The very thing that makes food trucks so charming also makes them somewhat elusive. They are trucks, or they are pulled by trucks, and they move around, a lot. I've been hearing about Nashville food trucks for some time now, especially the Grilled Cheeserie, which happens to be my Nashville friend's absolute favorite! Everyday I've checked the Grilled Cheeserie's website for their location. Everyday, they've been far away. However, on Thursdays, food trucks gather in Centennial Park, the Grilled Cheeserie among them!
Yay!
I patiently waited in line then ordered the "B & B of Tennessee". It was a tough decision because my friend seriously recommends the "Pimento Mac & Cheese," which is an actual grilled mac and cheese sandwich. I also ordered the tomato soup and the tater-tots because I wanted to try the "tot sauce."
I usually find tater-tots disappointing but these were crispy and hot, with a touch of spice. The tot sauce was a blend of ketchup and "something smokey." It tastes almost like cocktail sauce with smokey undertones - very nice.
The" B&B of Tennessee" is Sweetwater Valley Buttermilk Cheddar, Benton's bacon, house-made caramelized onion, and apple jam on multigrain bread. It was simply delicious. The bread was perfectly grilled with a caramelized crust. I think my favorite, though, was the tomato soup. It was warm and steamy and offered a little something extra - tarragon I think.
Not only is the Grilled Cheeserie my friend's favorite food truck, it is a favorite of all of Nashville!
However, to mix things up a bit, my friend ordered from Yayos OMG which offers original Mexican gourmet food by Chef B "Yayo" Jimenez.
We sampled the Albondigas soup.
It was full of fresh vegetables, mini meatballs, and noodles in a nice tomato base. Fresh cilantro is added at the last minute. We also tried the Legend tacos which offers brisket, chorizo, and chicharron.
Very tasty! I requested the hot sauce which was flavorful with a nice kick of crushed pepper.
If you visit Nashville I highly recommend the food truck scene. It's a bit of an adventure to find them but that's part of the fun. Most trucks post their locations on twitter and many have websites that list their weekly schedules. On Thursdays, many trucks gather in Centennial Park on West End Avenue, behind the train.
Yum, wish I was there!
Posted by: Melissa | 12/09/2012 at 09:13 AM