Food trucks invading Downey

DOWNEY - There will be no shortage of food trucks in Downey this weekend.Stonewood Center is hosting 15 gourmet food trucks Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some of the food trucks include: Lardon, a food truck with a bacon-centric menu; Rancho A Go Go, authentic barbecue; Grilled Cheese Patrol, grilled cheese sandwiches; Tino's Pizza Truck, thick crust pizza; Palazzolo's, gelato and sorbet; and Slap Yo Mama, soul food and gourmet cupcakes. Also jumping on the food truck bandwagon is Downey High School, which is hosting 6-8 trucks Friday nights, with a portion of the profits benefiting the school's athletic department. The following trucks will be at Downey High this Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.: All American Grill, Bap Pul, Slummin Gourmet, Crepes Bonaparte, Ragin Cajun and Calbi BBQ.

********** Published: October 13, 2011 - Volume 10 - Issue 26