2025 Food Truck Festival

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MAY 23, 24 & 25 FRIDAY 5-9 P.M. • SATURDAY NOON-9 P.M. • SUNDAY 11 A.M.-7 P.M.

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Food Trucks A Family Affair...................................................................... 13 Ash & Kris Kitchen............................................................... 13 Brody’s Mac N Cheese....................................................... 13 Caustelot Creamery........................................................... 13 Cilantro & Ajo........................................................................ 15 Cousins Maine Lobster...................................................... 15 Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles......................................... 15 Ember’s Wood Fired Pizza................................................ 15 Ekernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats....... 17 Farmhouse Kitchen and Bakery..................................... 17 Fat Cat Mac Attack Food Truck..................................... 17 Firehouse Subs..................................................................... 19 Forlini’s Kitchen.................................................................... 19 Frost Fairy.............................................................................. 19 Gil’s Pit Beef.......................................................................... 19 Hermes ................................................................................... 23 Hoshi........................................................................................ 23 Hot Bunz................................................................................. 23 Hott Dawgz........................................................................... 23 Johnny’s Seafood Shack.................................................. 27 JP & J Makin’ Spice............................................................. 27 Keystones American Midway ........................................ 27 Kona Ice.................................................................................. 29

Vendors

Le’s Oriental.......................................................................... 29 Mi Empanada........................................................................ 29 Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream Truck ........................... 29 Notorious BLT....................................................................... 30 P’s Bird Wagon...................................................................... 30 Patti’s Pastries..................................................................... 31 PGH Halal .............................................................................. 30 Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck................................................... 31 Remi’s Root Beer................................................................. 31 RnD Curbside Kitchen....................................................... 33 Rollies Fried Spring Rolls................................................... 33 Scorch Garden Catering and Popup............................. 33 Sinkers & Suds...................................................................... 35 South Side BBQ.................................................................... 35 Steaksters.............................................................................. 35 T&R Sweet Comcessions ................................................. 37 Tambellini Event Catering................................................ 37 The Roaming Bean.............................................................. 37 The Rustic Lemonade Co................................................. 37 Tom’s Diner on Wheels ..................................................... 41 Truckin’ Triangles ................................................................ 41 Twisted Potato..................................................................... 41 Vaya Mexican Street Food............................................... 41 Waffles Pizza......................................................................... 43 What’s Smokin’ BBQ.......................................................... 43 Wood Stoked BBQ.............................................................. 45

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Family Fun Night

Friday is Family Fun night with RED BY SPONSO live racing, weiner dog racing, meet and greet with princesses heroes sponored by CHROME, Giggles the Clown, balloon artists, Weiner Dog Races face painting, 5-9 P.M. caricatures and other family fun!

Friday, May 23

Entertainment

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Sunday, May 25

Twan More and the Party Train Casanova and The Divas 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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5 to 7:30 p.m.

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Clintones

Radio Tokyo

8 to 11 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

5 to 7 p.m.

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Sampler Program!

Sampler tickets allow you to snack on smaller portions at multiple food trucks. Sampler trucks will have signage on display so you know which ones to try. Sampler tickets are the best way to savor delicious bites from numerous food trucks — dozens trucks of all different varieties are participating, so one ticket can get you a scrumptious flavor tour! The fan-favorite sampler program is brought to you by Cricket Wireless.

Snag three sampler tickets at $21 during the online presale, or grab them on the event day for $24.

SO R E D SPONBY

Check our Facebook page or website, pghfoodtruckfest.com, for more information and to buy tickets.

Participating Trucks

A Family Affair Ash & Kris Kitchen Brody’s Mac & Cheese Cilantro & Ajo Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles Ember’s Wood Fired Pizza Fat Cat Mac Attack Food Truck Forlini’s Kitchen Frost Fairy Hermes Hott Dawgz JP & J Makin’spice Mi Empanada Millie’s Truck PGH

Notorious BLT P’s Bird Wagon Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck Rollies Fried Spring Rolls Scorch Garden South Side BBQ Company Steaksters Tambellini Event Catering Truckin’ Triangles Twisted Potato Vaya Mexican Food Truck What’s Smokin’ BBQ Wood Stoked BBQ

Denotes participation in the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival Sampler Program

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A Family Affair

Seafood, American. We are known for our fried whiting and fried chicken wings.

The sides are all homemade, consisting of baked mac and cheese, green beans, baked beans and cheese fries.

YEARS OPERATING: 7 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Search for A Family Affair on Facebook.

SAMPLER PROGRAM: Two tenders and fries or one piece of whiting and fries

Ash & Kris Kitchen

Mediterranean/Greek. This local truck as been serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine since 2017.

YEARS OPERATING: 7 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, Halal, food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: ashkris.com or at 2080 Saw Mill Run Blvd.

SAMPLER PROGRAM: Any appetizer

Brody’s Mac n Cheese

American. The mac and cheese is made fresh every day with smoked gouda, pepper jack and white cheddar.

YEARS OPERATING: 10 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: brodysbbq.com SAMPLER PROGRAM: Sample size of any flavor SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

Caustelot Creamery Desserts. We offer the best real ice cream in Pittsburgh made fresh at your location. We also offer floats and shaved ice.

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Cousins Maine Lobster Seafood. Nationally known and locally owned, we’re bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!

YEARS OPERATING: 5

Cilantro & Ajo

Latin. We offer traditional Venezuelan street food, like arepas, empanadas and pabellon bowl, a traditional Venezuelan dish.

YEARS OPERATING: 7 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Brick-and-mortar location at 901 E. Carson St. in Pittsburgh and cilantroajo.com and @cilantro.ajo SAMPLER PROGRAM: 1 mini empanada (chicken, beef or black bean with cheese), 2 pieces of tequeño (Venezuelan cheese stick) and yuca fries with signature sauce

Ember’s Wood Fired Pizza Italian. Wood-fired pizzas made to order with gourmet flavors and toppings PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

CHECK ‘EM OUT: Home base at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows SAMPLER PROGRAM: Sample of pepperoni or Margherita pizza SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: cousinsmainelobster.com/locations/ pittsburgh-pa and facebook.com/CMLobsterPittsburghPA

Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles Southern comfort.

Southern comfort food with a twist!

YEARS OPERATING: 10 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/ tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY. Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles LLC on Facebook and @dirtybirdbuffalo on Instagram SAMPLER PROGRAM: Chicken and waffle on a stick OBSERVER-REPORTER | GREATER PITTSBURGH FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL • 15

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EKernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats

Snacks, Deserts.

We make over 50 flavors of gourmet popcorn including kettle corn, caramel corn, rainbow and movie, just to name a few.

We also make fresh squeezed lemonade in several flavors and Hawaiian ice. We also make other offerings such as cotton candy, candied and caramel apples, roasted nuts and other sweet treats in our store located in Charleroi.

YEARS OPERATING: 8 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, Food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: ekernallyyours.com Facebook.com/ekernallyyours@ ekernallyyours

Farmhouse Kitchen and Bakery

Desserts. Based in Claysville, the shop features baked goods like brownies, cookies and cake jars as well as breakfast, salads and sandwiches. They’ll be bringing cookies and brownies on the road.

PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: fkbcookies.com

Fat Cat Mac Attack Food Truck

American. Fat Cat Mac Attack Food Truck serves up delicious, creamy and cheesy mac and cheese topped with different proteins with superior service, exceptional quality and family ownership. We’re proud to offer the most delectable, creamiest, gourmet mac and cheese you’ll find in Pittsburgh and surrounding counties. We hope you enjoy our mac and cheese as much as we enjoy serving it!

YEARS OPERATING: 4 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian, gluten free DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: fatcatmacattackpgh.com instagram.com/fatcatmacattackpgh facebook.com/fatcatmacattackpittsburgh SAMPLER PROGRAM: To be determined based on weekly offerings

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Firehouse Subs

American. The hot and fresh subs you know and love on the road!

PAY WITH: Cash and card DAYS AVAILABLE: Saturday, Sunday OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free

Frost Fairy

Desserts. Serving up Italian ice and sorbet in a variety of sizes and flavors, as well as dessert-topped Belgian waffles. We also serve tea, lemonade, boba, iced coffee, hot coffee, cappuccinos, hot chocolate and apple cider.

YEARS OPERATING: 4 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: frostfairyice.com SAMPLER PROGRAM: Choose from the SnowStorm (choose four of your favorite ice flavors) or the sampler dessert Belgian waffle with four different flavors.

Forlini’s Kitchen

Italian. Meatball sub, spaghetti and meatball, cheese sticks, chicken tenders and fries. The popular chicken parm subs and grilled gnocchis are always a crowd favorite.

YEARS OPERATING: 5 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian, vegan CHECK ‘EM OUT: South Park and Upper St. Clair Farmers Markets and also all around the Pittsburgh and the Washington County area.

ForlinisKitchen.com or Facebook Forlini’s Kitchen SAMPLER PROGRAM: Grilled gnocchis and meatballs SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

Gil’s Pit Beef

BBQ, American. Grilled beef, pork or turkey cooked to perfection and then sliced right in front of the customer. Once sliced, the meat is stacked high on a fresh Kaiser roll and with homemade sauces.

The specialty is a turkey bacon swiss YEARS OPERATING: 11 PAY WITH: Cash, Venmo and Cash App OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, keto, food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Mostly in central West Virginia but heads up north to the Greater Pittsburgh area a handful of times each summer. On Facebook at Gil’s Pit Beef

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Hermes

Mediterranean/Greek, American. Mediterranean, American classic and carnival food.

YEARS OPERATING: 6 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Venmo OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, keto, vegetarian, Halal DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: facebook.com/hermesfoodtruck SAMPLER PROGRAM: Lamb over rice, chicken over rice, falafel or deep-fried Oreo

Hoshi

Hot Bunz

Hibachi. Offering hibachi favorites in a mobile setting.

YEARS OPERATING: 8 PAY WITH: Cash, card, Apple Pay/tap, Venmo and PayPal OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: All over Allegheny and Westmoreland counties and even right over the border into Ohio. @Hoshipgh on Instagram

Desserts. Fresh baked hot bunz with choice of glaze, frozen bunz ice cream sandos, Bavarian pretzels, hot and cold coffee and cocoa as well as iced green tea PAY WITH: Cash, card and Cash App DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: hotbunzfoodtruck.com, Hot Bunz on Facebook and, @hotbunzfoodtruck on Instagram

Hott Dawgz

American. Local food truck known for gourmet all-beef hot dogs, foot-long corn dogs and french fries.

YEARS OPERATING: 10 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Corporate events, private parties, festivals, public events, neighborhoods and now in the Tanger Outlet food court!

SAMPLER PROGRAM: Customer choice! Sampler ticket will be deducted from the purchase SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

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We Haul Water for Swimming Pools and Cisterns!

DEAN’S 724-225-1002 WATER www.deanswater.com We Service the Tri-State Area

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Johnny’s Seafood Shack

JP & J Makin’spice

BBQ, Seafood, Desserts, Jerk, Curry. Based out of Morgantown, this truck is serving up different authentic flavors of Jamaica with a modern-day soul food twist, still capturing the Seafood.

Seafood items spices of the island. ranging from YEARS OPERATING: 2 tacos, fish PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap and chips to DAYS AVAILABLE: Saturday, Sunday lobster mac and cheese.

CHECK ‘EM OUT: On Facebook at JP & J There are Makin’spice also chicken tenders on the SAMPLER PROGRAM: A mini jerk platter with two wings and Rasta pasta menu for the non-seafood lovers.

YEARS OPERATING: 5 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Events are posted on Facebook, facebook.com/ johnnysseafoodshack

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Keystones American Midway Beverages. Bubble tea in magical flavors. Always sweet and delicious.

PAY WITH: Cash and card DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Kona Ice

Desserts. We are dedicated to providing a unique experience, spreading fun and creating smiles while giving back to our local communities.

YEARS OPERATING: 14 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, Kosher DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: kona-ice.com

Mi Empanada

Latin, Argentine.

The Mi Empanada truck offers all the delicious variety of empanadas found at their flagship shop in Lawrenceville.

From delightful meat options to vegetarian and vegan options, we have something for everyone. Make sure to pair up your favorite empanada with any of our delicious sauces.

Le’s Oriental

Asian. Le’s famous chicken on a stick, mac and cheese eggrolls, veggie egg rolls, vegetable fried rice, fresh squeezed lemonades and funnel cakes PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Look for the big white tent

Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream Truck Desserts. The Millie’s story began back in the summer of 2014 when co-founder, Chad Townsend, decided it was time for a career change. The Pittsburghbased ice cream is made with all locally sourced products. Over the last few years, Millie’s has opened scoop shop locations throughout greater Pittsburgh, launched a food truck and started franchising.

PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, food allergy friendly, dairy free DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

CHECK ‘EM OUT: Find the mobile truck at weddings, rehearsal dinners, festivals, PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap corporate parties, graduation parties, OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian, vegan, Halal birthday parties, block parties, family reunions, etc. Basically, we love to party.

DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday millieshomemade.com/events.

CHECK ‘EM OUT: @miempanadapgh SAMPLER PROGRAM: Three sample size portions of your choice of flavors and SAMPLER PROGRAM: Your favorite toppings empanada!

YEARS OPERATING: 7

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Notorious BLT

PGH Halal

PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap

YEARS OPERATING: 11

OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, food allergy friendly

PAY WITH: Cash, Card, Apple Pay

BBQ, American. Classic sandwhich flavors piled with bacon and homemade sauces.

YEARS OPERATING: 1

DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Around the Pittsburgh area, online at notoriousblt.com or @ NotoriousBLT_pa on Instagram SAMPLER PROGRAM: Half a double pig pulled pork sandwich and side of chips

Mediterranean/Greek, Halal. Finest lamb and chicken gyros with rice and many more Mediterranean options.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, Halal, food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: At the largest events in the Pittsburgh area. pghhalal.com

P’s Bird Wagon

American, Soul. A family-run food truck bringing soul food to you! We offer a full range of fried chicken dishes as well as pulled pork sandwiches and a variety of freshly made side dishes. Our recipes are handed down from longtime family traditions.

YEARS OPERATING: 5 PAY WITH: Cash and card OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: We are local to the area, booked across all local festivals, schools and parks, and often partner with Helltown Brewery when not on assignment. Based in Washington County, facebook.com/ PsBirdWagon SAMPLER PROGRAM: A wing and/or chicken tender with a side

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Patti’s Pastries

Desserts. We are a pink striped cupcake trailer that offers 12 varieties of jumbo gourmet cupcakes that are stuffed and topped. We also offer jumbo vanilla and chocolate lady locks. We offer a glutenfriendly assortment of cupcakes and also offering cold brew coffee, hot coffee and asssorted cold beverages.

YEARS OPERATING: 45 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Glutenfriendly as we use gluten in the bakery DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck Eastern European. We are the longestoperating food truck in the Pittsburgh region offering delicious Eastern European foods including pierogi, haluski and stuffed cabbage.

YEARS OPERATING: 15 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian, gluten free DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

CHECK ‘EM OUT: Please see our schedule CHECK ‘EM OUT: on our website for an upcoming event near you! pghpierogitruck.com, Instagram, X and We are a small family home-based business. Advance order Facebook @pghpierogitruck is required for pick up at our home base.

SAMPLER PROGRAM: Three pierogi on a bed pattispastries.net, Patti’s Pastries Bakery on of haluski Facebook and Instagram

Remi’s Root Beer

Beverages. Remi’s Root Beer Wagon offers nostalgic refreshments on hot summer days, specializing in old-fashioned flavors of soda.

YEARS OPERATING: 9 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegan, vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: pghhalal.com

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

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RnD Curbside Kitchen

American. RND Curbside Kitchen is a family owned business established in 2020 specializing in fresh, homemade comfort food and pineapple bowls. RND is experienced in customizing foods to fit our clients needs.

YEARS OPERATING: 4 PAY WITH: Cash, card, Cash App, Zelle, Venmo, Square and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: City of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Facebook and Instagram.

Rollies Fried Spring Rolls Italian, BBQ, American, Asian. We serve a variety of fried spring rolls including Vietnamese, cheeseburger, pizza and more.

YEARS OPERATING: 3 PAY WITH: Cash, card, Venmo, Square and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian, vegan, food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: VFW in Imperial every third Wednesday of the month. We will also have frozen rolls sold at Morts Fresh and Local by summer. Online atfacebook.com/ rollies.pittsburgh SAMPLER PROGRAM: A Vietnamese and a cheeseburger roll with yum yum sauce

Scorch Garden Catering and Popup

Mexican, American. Scorch Garden is a producer of hot sauces and spice mixes, catering kitchen and a pop up take away serving tacos, nachos and more.

PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Check our Facebook page for our upcoming events! facebook.com/ scorchgarden and scorchgarden.com SAMPLER PROGRAM: A simple taco and a side of nachos SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

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Sinkers & Suds

Desserts, Beverages. Sinkers are freshly made mini donuts that are topped to order.

Over a dozen flavors are available on any given day ranging from basic cinnamon sugar to sweet piggy (maple bacon) and chocolate chip cheesecake, ensuring everyone finds a favorite! Sinkers & Suds also serves fresh hot coffee and cold brew iced coffee.

YEARS OPERATING: 9 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Food allergy friendly, nut free DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Lots of events in the Pittsburgh area plus private and catered events for weddings, graduations, employee appreciations and more. facebook.com/sinkersandsuds.

steaksters llc

American. Our loaded buffalo fries, feature a bed of fries, topped with mozzarella cheese, your choice of flavored chicken fingers, blue cheese and your choice of veggies, lettuce, tomato and onions. Housemade logs come in steak and cheese, stinger and also cheeseburger varieties with dipping sauces.

YEARS OPERATING: 6 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Buffalo/Niagara Falls area. Search Steaksters Restaurant and Food Trailer on Facebook or on Instagram @steaksters SAMPLER PROGRAM: Steak and cheese or calzone with a dipping side

South Side BBQ

BBQ. Owned and operated by Pat and Brigitte Joyce, the two bring together a combined 70 years of experience in all facets of the food service industry and aim to provide the best barbecue possible using the skills and knowledge they have earned over the years. Crowned Pittsburgh’s best food truck in 2020 and 2022 and one of the top three best food trucks Pittsburgh in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Come try the bar-bacone!

YEARS OPERATING: 12 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, keto DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: All over the tri-state area and full service restaurant in Pittsburgh’s historic South Side. facebook.com/ssbbqpgh, southsidebbqcompany.com and on Instagram @bbqsouthside SAMPLER PROGRAM: The pulled pork nacho sampler features nacho chips and cheese sauce topped with pulled pork and BBQ sauce SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

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Forged in Steel, Driven by Trust - 50 Years of Service

3344 Washington Road, McMurray, PA | 724-941-4300 | southhillsauto.com 3644 Washington Road, McMurray, PA | 724-942-3000 | southhillskia.net 36 • GREATER PITTSBURGH FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL | OBSERVER-REPORTER

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T&R Sweet Concessions Tambellini Event Catering Desserts. Hawaiian shaved ice and funnel cakes YEARS OPERATING: 32 PAY WITH: Cash DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Community days and other local events

The Roaming Bean

Beverages. We are a premium espresso trailer offering fun lattes, cold brew, pastries and more! Whether you’re looking for a classic cappuccino or a unique and creative latte, we have something for everyone!

YEARS OPERATING: 3 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten-free, alternative milk options DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: We post our schedule every Sunday on social media accounts! theroamingbean. coffee and @ roamingbeanpgh SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

Italian, American. Steak, sausage, meatball, chicken parm, chicken hoagies, chicken and fries, fries, nachos, burgers, hot dogs and more!

YEARS OPERATING: 24 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, keto, vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Find us at events like the Bloomfield Italian Festival, Bethel Park Farmers Market, Learnerville Speedway, Vintage Grand Prix and more. tambellinieventcatering.com SAMPLER PROGRAM: 1/2 of a hoagie or sandwich

The Rustic Lemonade Co.

Beverages, Desserts. We sell fresh-squeezed lemonade with 50+ flavors. We also have many sweet treats like freeze-dried candy and fruit, cheesecake, waffle bowls and frozen cheesecake.

YEARS OPERATING: 3 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Fairs, festivals, car shows and community days. Find the truck on Facebook: The Rustic Lemonade Co. OBSERVER-REPORTER | GREATER PITTSBURGH FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL • 37

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Tom’s Diner on WHeels Truckin’ Triangles American, Greek. Specializing in gyros, burgers, french fries and more.

PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap

American. A unique and supremely portable triangle-shaped tortilla stuffed with various types of meat and deep fried, served with fresh cut fries and your choice of toppings.

Apple and cherry dessert triangles, too!

DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

YEARS OPERATING: 40

CHECK ‘EM OUT: Find the truck on Facebook to see where it’s parked next or at tomsdineronwheels.com

PAY WITH: Cash and card

YEARS OPERATING: 40

Twisted Potato

OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Keto, peanut-free DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday SAMPLER PROGRAM: Steak or chicken triagle

American. Hot sausage, Philly steaks, fresh cut fries and the Twisted Potato!

YEARS OPERATING: 6 PAY WITH: Cash and card DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: Anywhere in Washington. @ thetwistedpotatowashingtonpa SAMPLER PROGRAM: Customer choice! Sampler ticket will be deducted from the purchase.

Vaya Mexican Street Food

Mexican. We serve up delicious, made-to-order tacos, burritos and more. All packed with expertly prepared proteins, fresh veggies and zesty salsas. A little taste of Mexico in every bite!

YEARS OPERATING: 5 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, food allergy friendly DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: We are all over the place. You can see our schedule every Monday on our Facebook and Instagram. vayatruck.com and @vaya_truck SAMPLER PROGRAM: Dip trio: chips accompanied with guacamole, queso dip and pico de gallo SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

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1-800-598-9119 * Minimum project size accepted, listed specials are not available with any other offer, discount, coupon, or special, only one discount applies per project.

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SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

Waffles Pizza

Italian, BBQ, Desserts. Delicious pizza made in a waffle iron.

YEARS OPERATING: 5 PAY WITH: Cash, card, Apple Pay/tap and Cash App DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: WafflesPizza.com, facebook.com/TheWafflesPizza @WafflesPizza on Twitter @theWafflesPizza on Instagram

What’s Smokin’ BBQ

BBQ. What’s Smokin’ BBQ, the ultimate mobile food trailer specializing in mouth-watering brisket, pulled pork, chicken, burgers, quesadillas, nachos and more. Our delectable dishes are accompanied by various fresh sides such as smoked mac and cheese, smokey sweet baked beans, smoked green beans and homemade slaw. Rest assured that all our BBQ sauces and rubs are made from our own exclusive recipes. With our self-contained unit, we can conveniently set up at your business or event.

Additionally, we offer catering services for events of any size up to 500 guests, which can be customized based on your preferences.

YEARS OPERATING: 5 PAY WITH: Cash, card and Apple Pay/tap OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday CHECK ‘EM OUT: We hang out near Waynesburg and Carmichaels, or you can search our schedule at streetfoodfinder.com/whatssmokinBBQ, whatsssmokinbbq.com, facebook. com/whatssmokinbbq SAMPLER PROGRAM: A pulled pork nacho sampler or a pulled mac and cheese sampler

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

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Wood Stoked BBQ BBQ. We serve Texas-style BBQ, and as it should be, the sauce is always on the side!

YEARS OPERATING: 4

Spirit Lane RED BY SPONSO

PAY WITH: Cash and card OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Gluten free, vegetarian DAYS AVAILABLE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday CHECK ‘EM OUT: We are all mobile.

Follow us on Facebook for a schedule every Monday! facebook.com/ woodstokedbbq

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SAMPLER PROGRAM: Rib sampler, loaded mac sample portion or loaded nacho sample portion

We are your one-stop shop for Grooms!

DISCOUNTS for All Other Members of the Wedding Party

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Under new ownership, we are expanding our menswear collections to include casual everyday clothing all the way to formal.

We are Uniontown’s only men’s store!

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Check us out on social media for current inventory and styles!

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For questions or assistance visit us at 1052 Jefferson Ave Washington, PA 15301 155 W Beau St, Washington, PA 15301 154 E Pike St, Canonsburg, PA 15317 518 McKean Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

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