Four best-ever recipes from Canadian food trucks
Photo by Roberto Caruso
Gourmet Street Eats
Alley Burger, Calgary
Who's behind the truck:
The folks who run the city's best steakhouse, Charcut Roast House — no one knows beef better!
Whole Truck Burger
Why we love it:
A towering burger that's stacked with all of our favourite toppings (and a few more to boot!). Get the recipe for the whole truck burger.
Want to know where the truck is? Follow it on Twitter @AlleyBurger
Vij's Railway Express, Vancouver
Who's behind the truck:
Vikram Vij and his wife Meehru, the city's spice masters, who own several restaurants. Vij is known for everything from spicy lamb kebabs to hearty vegetable curries.
Goan Halibut Coconut Curry
Why we love it:
Rich, medium-spicy curry so well rounded and delicious we could eat it every day. Get the recipe for Vij's goan halibut coconut curry.
Want to know where the truck is? Follow it on Twitter @vijsrailway
Thunderin' Thelma, Toronto
Who's behind the truck:
Zane Caplansky's Jewish deli, Caplansky's. It's essential comfort food for downtown diners.
What Zane Eats Sandwich
Why we love it:
The ultimate deli on four wheels! Who wouldn't eat a sandwich endorsed personally by the chef? Get the recipe for the what Zane eats sandwich.
Want to know where the truck is? Follow it on Twitter @caplanskytruck
Tacofino, Tofino, British Columbia
Who's behind the truck:
Kaeli Robinsong and her desire to bring Baja-style tacos and unique sweet treats to the West Coast. (Crunchy fresh toppings and tons of lime make Kaeli's tacos unforgettable.)
Chocolate Diablo Cookies
Why we love it:
The tickle of mexican cayenne, which makes these delectable cookies especially addictive. Get the recipe for chocolate diablo cookies.
Want to know where the truck is? Follow it on Twitter @TacoFinoCantina
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