I love going to Eat The Streets 757 food truck events, plus their lunchtime and brewery events…read more Love the variety of trucks they bring out.

So, this is a preliminary review based on my experience at today's inaugural food truck rally here…read morein the Hampton Roads. For this, I'll be departing from my normal style of writing to write an educated and informal post in hopes that the truckers will read this and make amends for the next gathering. Before the actual review, I'd like to thank WHRO for graciously hosting the event. Onto the business end of the stick... I showed up at 1:40PM, an hour and forty minutes after the event started. When I got there I went in what appeared to be the shortest line, which was for Norfolk Ramen (NR). In line I asked the person in front of me how long they had been waiting and they said for 15 minutes so far and that there was a second line to wait in to get your food. Still I waited, and waited, and waited. 25 minutes later I heard that NR ran out of the item I was interested in. No bueno mi compadre. I decided to go for another line; this time it was Stuft. A friend of mine who had already gotten food from them said the wait was only around 35 min and the tacos were pretty decent. 25 minutes into this wait Stuft called the line off and said they had ran out of food. ¡Que verracos pasa! At this point I was pissed, so I left. I not only worked in the gourmet food truck circles, but have also visited the various circles across the country. My experience was horrible and I know that I am not alone because the two girls that were behind me also left the NR line to go to the line for Stuft. This is unacceptable. What it is reflective of is very poor preparation. Did anyone think to call the plethora of great trucks from the food truck rallies/farmers markets from around the country for expertise? Not only have they been doing this for a while, handle greater volume, have more expansive menus, and do it all with wait times in the range of 5 to 10 minutes. I already know the answer to the question is no. There are a lot of people kissing your collective arses at the moment, because the majority of them do not know any better which is a shame in itself. Excuses like you didn't know people were going to show, it's hard working in those trucks, etc. You saw the RSVPs on FB, you new of the collective noise in the HR area via the various media/online outlets, and it's cramped but there benefits to working in the truck as well. So, I guess I will be the critic in the crowd and call for results. If you want to successfully join the culinary movement sweeping across the States, then simply do better. Have enough food for the crowds, have enough staff to assist, and do the prep work necessary to punch down wait times. Why this isn't a one star review is because of the location (good), the idea (also good), and from what I saw of the food (it looked good). Suggestions for the venue organizers... Maybe have an on-site portable ATM and invite a craft beer truck. I'll update this review after attending the next rally.

Checked out this food truck while they were at nansemond station brewing - the service was…read morephenomenal and the food is top notch. He even gave us free soup on this snowy day. Highly recommend checking them out! The skewers paired well with the omg seltzer :)

Finally! A Laos food truck. Good people and family owned. Friendly service and laid back. They…read moreenjoy what they do and can be found all over the 757 area. I got the Laos jerky that I had been craving for over 20 years and the husband got the Pork Belly Laab. OMG, the pork belly is a must try!!!! Portions are correct based off food truck prices. We were so full yet wanted to try the Chicken Skewers and our daughter loved it. If you like spicy, the jeow dipping sauce is a must! It creeps up and has a nice burn. Got the sausage meal to go for a friend as well. Will definitely be back! We want to try the bowls and more pork belly!

if you're at the Amtrak station next-door to this food truck type bother going unless you have no…read more. If you do have bags, you cannot leave them at the train station and if you go to this inside casino and you cannot leave your bag outside of it or bring it in nor can you even have a small pocket knife in your back pocket I have an eight hour train ride ahead of me and I wanted to eat I could not do that I understand security but come on. Eat before you get here is all I can tell you.

The wife had a hankering for their smash burger and I couldn't pass up an opportunity to order the…read morehotdog and fries. It was not quite set up when we arrived, but we had no difficulty finding a place to sit and order a few beers while we waited. Within a hour our order was taken. Great food.

If you ever get the chance to try this food truck, TAKE IT!!!…read more I was at Makers Craft Brewery and they were parked on the lawn selling some very good food! It was my first time at Makers Craft so idk if they're the resident food truck or if there are different food trucks everyday. Regardless, get them while you can! I got the wings and fries combo and they were super good! The fries were really addicting and the wings tasted great, super tender, not dry at all and had a lot of taste! 10/10 would recommend. Just be warned that they were really popular when I had them. Line went fast to order but the wait after was about 35-40 minutes. Super worth it though as they're made from scratch!

Stumbled upon Nansemond Brewing Station with some friends tonight. Hot Box was parked outside and…read moremade some damn tasty gourmet sandwiches and fries. We had a group of six, I think most people got the Cuban Rueben and were not disappointed. I tried the Chicken Apple Sandwich. So good! Not cheap but worth it to support a local business owner!

The birria tacos are so good that we tried to come back the next day when they were closed. I came…read moreback the day after that, too! my husband brought tacos home for his family, too. It is not overly priced, either!

My sister and I have been going to Rosita's food truck for a while now and we love it! The food is…read moreexcellent every time! I enjoy getting either the platillo asada or the huaraches for my main dish. I also love the elote cups for a snack or a side dish. The staff are very nice here and promptly take your order. It takes a little while to get the food, but it's definitely worth the wait. I definitely recommend trying Rosita's for some yummy food!

I've been wanting to try this food truck for a while and finally got the chance when they set up at…read moremy local farmer's market. After scanning the menu, I was in between getting the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Moon Burger, both sounded good. I went ahead and got the Chicken sandwich which had fried chicken, burrata, hot honey, lettuce and pickles on a potato bun and came with fries. This sandwich was a beastly treat. Thick, juicy, flavorful and super satisfying. My only complaint would be how soggy the bottom bread gets and falls apart but that can hardly be helped with such a top-heavy combination. The fries were incredible and were reminiscent of McDonalds fries in the best way possible. The Moon sauce that came on the side was a pleasant accompaniment with a buttermilk ranch profile with a bit tangy flavor. I loved this meal so much I was looking forward to the next time I could try the burger which I did at an event at the MOCA. The moon burger came juicy and smashed with pepperjack, caramelized onions, lettuce, pickle and that moon sauce on a Martins potato bun. This was easily one of the BEST burgers I have had in a while it was hot, incredibly juicy, loaded with toppings and super satisfying. Inherently I am not a pickle person, but I loved the pickles on this because they were sweet and spicy and provided a good balance of flavor. Again, the bottom bun got soggy but that's expected at this point. I opted for the moon sauce on the side to dip my fries in which were nice and crispy. I will say BB's sandwich was burnt on one side so he couldn't enjoy his as much but mine was easily a 9/10. I recommend giving this truck a try for sure they have a knack for ingredients and quality overall.

Loved this place! The food was very tasty. All the ingredients just worked well together. Portions…read morewere huge and filling. My only gripe would be the chicken to bacon ratio in the chicken bacon ranch wrap. I prefer less bacon and more chicken. BUT that's just me. It didn't matter enough to change my rating. Great food!

Easily the best sandwich I've ever had. Everything was fresh and the flavor combo of my sandwich…read morewas AMAZING. Can't wait to catch them at a local brewery again soon!

I stopped by the Hangry Girl Eats food truck around 11:30 a.m. when they were part of the food…read moretruck lineup at my sister's job. She told me they have different food trucks come out at least once a month, and Hangry Girl Eats was one of today's options. I ordered the Silent Treatment sandwich, and overall, it was DELICIOUS. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and you could tell they were using quality ingredients. They definitely don't skimp either. There were plenty of toppings, plenty of meat, and the sandwich itself was a really good size. My only complaint was that it was surprisingly a little dry. With all of the peppers and toppings, I wasn't expecting that at all, but once I got down to the layer with the meat, I definitely felt like it could have used a little more moisture or sauce. That being said, it was still a great sandwich and I really enjoyed it. I also got the passion fruit lemonade, which was delicious and paired really well with the sandwich. The ordering process was easy. They gave me a buzzer after I ordered, my food was ready in about 10 minutes, and I was on my way. Overall, great experience, fresh and quality ingredients, and a GREAT sandwich. If they added just a little something to combat the dryness, the Silent Treatment would be pretty much perfect. Definitely a thumbs up from me!

Shawarma to die for!…read more I've had many delicious shawarma sandwiches across the states and this one stands out BIG TIME! Super juicy and jam packed with flavor. Accompanied the sandwich with some hummus, falafel, and fries. On top of the wonderful food, the staff were extremely kind and attentive. If I still lived in the 757 I'd be back here as often as possible!

I really wanted to love Shawarama and Things. After hearing about their storefront, I had them on…read morethe must-try list for a while. Service was fine. Quick and efficient. The lamb shawarma was tender, but it lacked flavor. The toppings-to-meat ratio was acceptable. I'm most disappointed about the lack of flavor for the price...I have had shawarma all over the planet during my travels and understand the differences in style. I might consider trying them again because I really wanted to love it. After all, it's one of my favorite meals.