Midtown Lunch

I mentioned last week that a new truck was joining LOVE Park. Due to some mechanical difficulties, last Thursday was actually their first day. They will continue to serve on their regular schedule now, Mondays and Thursdays. The Mini Trini truck is bringing Trinidadian food to Center City lunchers.  The owner also has a shop in Chestnut Hill, so she knows how to serve great food.  The truck is still waiting on its final touches to the facade, hence no truck picture posted since you should never take a picture of a lady without her makeup on.  I was, however, able to try and photograph the classic Trini dish- the double. Which is in no way anything close to the KFC double down.

Doubles consist of 2 yellow hued flatbreads (bara) stuffed with curried chickpeas (channa). Here though, the Trini truck adds pumpkin and a drizzle of an insanely delicious hot pepper sauce. Its hearty, sweet, spicy, and doughy. Its also pretty messy, but the Mini Trini Truck thought ahead and provided a wet nap for me. A double costs a mere $3 and is actually filling enough for a smaller lunch, but you might need to double your double order if you are really hungry.

This is vegetarian friendly, people. Actually if I were a vegetarian, I would run and tell all my vegetarian friends to come eat these doubles. Roti and wings are also on the current menu, so meat is available. And more items may be added as the truck gets itself situated.

According to my calendar, today is Monday. The Trini truck should be in LOVE Park and you should think about making a visit.

The Mini Trini Truck, LOVE Park, Mondays and Thursdays