Chicago Food Truck Pop Up Dinners
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Pop-up Food Truck dinners at Koval Distillery are every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm.
Date: 02/27/2013 Wednesday
Carlos, The Wagyu Wagon
Website: http://TheWagyuWagon
Date: 3/2/2013 Saturday
cancelled - private event
Date: 3/6/2013 Wednesday
Manny, TheTamaleSpaceship
Website: http://www.thetamalespaceship.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Tamalespace101
Date: 3/9/2013 Saturday
Carlos, The Wagyu Wagon
Website: http://TheWagyuWagon
Date: 3/13/2013 Wednesday
Carlos, The Wagyu Wagon
Website: http://TheWagyuWagon
Date: 3/20/2013 Wednesday
TBD
Date: 3/27/2013 Wednesday
Manny, TheTamaleSpaceship
Website: http://www.thetamalespaceship.com/
Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Tamalespace101
Date: 4/3/2013 Wednesday
TBD
Date: 4/10/2013 Wednesday
TBD
Date: 4/17/2013 Wednesday
TBD
Date: 4/24/2013 Wednesday
Marisol, Taquero Fusion
Pre-order dinner
Koval Distillery is located at 5121 North Ravenswood. It is one block south of Foster Ave. The Koval Distillery tour lasts a little over an hour. It costs $10 with samples included. The distillery tour must be booked directly with Koval at http://www.koval-distillery.com
Contact us if you have a food truck and would like to participate in future pop-up dinner events: Contact Todor at ChicagoBuffets.com
Few Spirits - Evanston
Date: 3/2/2013 Saturday
Carlos, The Wagyu Wagon
Website: http://TheWagyuWagon
Date: 3/9/2013 Saturday
TBD
Half Acre
TBD - 11am to noon at Half Acre
Carlos, The Wagyu Wagon
Website: http://TheWagyuWagon
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Past Events

Date: 2/20/2013
Stephen, Curried Food Truck
Website: http://www.curried.com
Feb 23 Sat - 1pm to 4pm FEW Spirits, Evanston
(tours are at 2pm and 3pm)
Carlos, The Wagyu Wagon
Website: http://TheWagyuWagon
Taquero Fusion Pop-up at Koval Distillery on Feb 13, 2013
Christmas at the Fisch on December 15th from 2:00pm - 7:00pm with the Wagyu Wagon Food Truck will be on hand doing what they do best, grilling up some of the best burgers your mouth has ever had the pleasure of tasting!
Fischman Liquors, 4780 N.Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Falafel Brothers Food Truck University of Chicago Post-up
Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM - Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:30 PM
pre-order online and save:
http://pre-orderfalafelbrothers.eventbrite.com/
November 17 from noon to 2pm Falafel Brothers food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery.
More information about this event is on our Facebook Page
October 6 from noon to 2pm Big Fat Tuesday food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery.
More information about this event is on our Facebook Page
e.leaven Food Truck at Heritage Bicycles General Store today from noon to 2pm and then at KOVAL Distillery from 2:30pm to 5pm on:
Oct 13 Saturday at Heritage and Koval
Oct 20 Saturday at Heritage and Koval
Oct 27 Saturday at Heritage and Koval
The menu:
* Prime Angus Stuffed Burger- Prime Angus Beef stuffed with red peppers, munster cheese, and jalapeño bacon. Lettuce, tomato, onions on the side.
* Buffalo Chicken Sandwich- Grilled Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Shaved Carrots, Celery, Provolone Cheese, served on a homemade Hoagie Bun.
* Turkey & Brie Sandwich- Turkey, Brie Cheese, sliced apples, deli mustard, served on homemade multigrain bread.
* Cuban Sandwich- Ham, Salami, grilled onions, provolone cheese, grilled pineapple, served on a homemade hoagie bun.
All the sandwiches are $6.00 and served with homemade potato chips.
We will also bring homemade chocolate brownies, chocolate chip cookies, white chocolate cherry cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Fruit Cups, and Yogurt Parfaits- all priced at $2.00.
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November3 from noon to 2pm Meatloaf-A-Go-Go food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery.
More information about this event is on our Facebook Page
October 4 at 6pm StopNGo Food Truck will be at Fischman Liquors and Tavern. Learn more HERE!
September 22 from noon to 2pm Brand BBQ food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery.
Place your meal order today before they run out:
http://brandbbq922.eventbrite.com/
September 29, Saturday, Movie and a Food Truck: http://smwtwittamentary.eventbrite.com/
Setpember 15, Saturday, The Roost food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store today from noon to 2pm and then at KOVAL Distillery from 2:30pm to 5pm. Let us know if you are attending.
September 6, Thursday, at 6:00pm is Tap This! Beer and Food Trucks! help at By Fischman Liquors & Tavern
RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/277489609030917/
Food trucks:
* Bombay Wraps (@bombaywraps) - Fresh. Indian. Fast. We have simplified Indian food by wrapping popular dishes like Chicken Tikka, Cheese Paneer, Lamb Curry, etc. in a flatbread paratha.
* Chi Town Tamale (@chitowntamale) - ChiTownTamale is where to look for Chicago inspired fresh all natural handmade gourmet tamales
* Getta Polpetta (@GettaPolpetta) - Italian meatball food truck!
September 8, Saturday, from noon to 2pm Baby Cakes food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
September 1, Saturday, from noon to 2pm The Curried Mobile food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
Menu items include curry plates, Chicken Tikka Masala, saag paneer, Samosas, Kati rolls, mango lassi, naan bread.
https://www.facebook.com/events/427861947255555/
August 25 & 26, 2012 from 12-10pm
Food Truck Social
Located on Chicago Avenue between Wood and Wolcott.
http://www.foodtrucksocialchicago.com/home/
Participating Food Trucks:
Sweet Ride Chicago
Bergstein's Deli
Sweet Miss Giving's
Isla de Café
Tamalespaceship
Haute Sausage
Hummingbird Kitchen
Starfruit
Bridgeport Pasty
Lillies Q
Southern Mac
Flirty Cupcakes
Gaztrowagon
and more...
August 18, Saturday, from noon to 2pm Dokkaebi Tacos food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
August 19, Sunday, from 2pm to 4pm Brand BBQ food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 4pm to 6pm at Koval Distillery
August 25, Saturday, from noon to 2pm Big Fat Tuesday food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
August 17, Friday, Koval Distillery Open House featuring Jo Snow and a food truck from 4pm to 7pm
Read more about the Koval Distillery Open House featuring Jo Snow and the Chicago Schnitzel King food truck
August 17, Friday, Heritage Bicycles General Store will be playing Tommy Boy in their outdoor patio Friday starting at 8pm
Read more about the Heritage Bicycles General Store movie and the Chicago Schnitzel King food truck
August 15, Wednesday, from 5pm to 7pm The Baby Cakes food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 7pm to 9pm at Koval Distillery
More information on Julia Child's 100th Birthday and a Food Truck
Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 6:00pm
Tap This! Featuring Great Lakes Brewing Company at Fischman Liquors & Tavern
4780-4776 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL.
The Food Trucks:
* Brown Bag Lunch - (@brownbagtruck) Offering a unique approach to barbecue, served with off the wall sauces, and unexpected sides.
* Steakw'ch - (@Steakwch) Mobile food truck serving up fresh steak sandwiches to include the Whizw'ch, Prow'ch, Pizzaw'ch, and the LTw'ch. We also have a Chicago style hot dog, fries and pop. (They happen to have awesome Pizza Puffs too)
* The Roost - (@theroosttruck) The Roost is all about simple Southern comfort food. Steeped in generations of tradition, our down home staples will be sure to fill your belly and warm your soul.
August 4 from noon to 2pm Brand BBQ food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
RSVP now before the food runs out: http://brandbbq.eventbrite.com/
July 28 from noon to 2pm The Southern food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
Fischman Liquors and Tavern Tap This! Beer and Food Trucks on July 26th 6:00pm
Join us as we tap some beers from Western Europe (Belgium and the Netherlands) and invite some of our favorite food trucks out for another unforgettable night! The night would not be complete without live music provided by Mark Taylor, the front man for Tumbling Dice.
These Food Trucks will be there:
* Curried - We serve all of your favorite Curried Indian food dishes including Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Masala, Saag Paneer, Aloo Mutter, Samosas and much more. We have Vegan Curry Plates as well as Vegetarian Curry Plates and Meat & veggie plates.
* Tamale Foodie - A unique gourmet food experience.
* Haute Sausage - Thick, meaty and juice sausage.
* Gia Via Cupcakes - Delicious, assorted treats right to you!
July 21 from noon to 2pm Big Fat Tuesday food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
July 7 from noon to 2pm Beyond Borders food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
July 14 from noon to 2pm Baby Cakes food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store and then from 2pm to 5pm at Koval Distillery
June 28 6pm to 8pm at Fischman Liquors & Tavern - Tap This! Sponsored by North Coast Brewing
4780-4776 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, Illinois 60630
Food Trucks that will be on hand...
* Big Star - @bigstarchicago - Straight from Bucktown / Wicker Park, Big Star brings their savory dishes to the streets!
* Lilly Q's - @LilliesQChicago - Award Winning BBQ hits the streets!
* Southern Mac and Cheese - @thesouthernmac- Everyone's favorite Mac Truck will be bringing a variety of mouth watering mac n cheese dishes!
June 29th from 8pm-11pm Taquero Fusion Food Truck - Tacos with a Latin Twist!
at Ultra Lounge, 2169 N Milwaukee Ave (between Francis Pl & Talman Ave), Chicago, IL
June 29 from 7pm to 11pm Baby Cakes Food Truck will be at Big Joe's, 1818 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 784-8755
June 30 from noon to 2pm Big Fat Tuesday Food Truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store
June 22nd from 8pm-11pm Bergstein's NY Deli Food Truck - NY styled sandwiches
at Ultra Lounge, 2169 N Milwaukee Ave (between Francis Pl & Talman Ave), Chicago, IL
June 23 from noon to ? the Ste Martaen food truck will be at Heritage Bicycles General Store
Ste Martaen has teamed up with Soul Vegetarian East to bring you fresh,delicious,100% vegan food to your Chicago neighborhood.
Menu:
* Buffalo Wings $10 - Vegan chik'n (soy protein) on sugar cane "bone" smothered in fresh made buffalo sauce (GF) (Nut Free)
* Milwaukee Wings $10 – Maple glazed bbq vegan chik’n (soy protein) wings on a sugar cane "bone" (GF) (Nut Free)
* Steak Fajita Wrap $8 - Grilled "steak"(seitan), spanish rice, grilled poblano peppers & onions w/ creamy jalapeno cheese (Nut Free)
* BBQ Chik'n Pita $7 – Vegan BBQ chik'n (soy protein) topped with shredded Ste Martaen cheese
* Mac and Cheese $5 (Nut Free)
June 23rd from 8pm-12pm Samich Box Food Truck - Street food, serving up hot Samiches
at Ultra Lounge, 2169 N Milwaukee Ave (between Francis Pl & Talman Ave), Chicago, IL
June 23 from 1pm to 5pm Baby Cakes Pancake Truck at Koval Distillery
June 14th at 6:00pm Fischman Liquors and Tavern Presents: Tap This! Cider Night
Where: 4780-4776 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL.
Here is the line up of our food trucks!
Duck N Roll
Beyond Borders
Ja' Grill
Cupcakes for Courage
June 15th from 8pm-11pm GiGi's Bake Shop Food Truck - Sweets, Treats, Celebrations
at Ultra Lounge, 2169 N Milwaukee Ave (between Francis Pl & Talman Ave), Chicago, IL
June 16th from 8pm-12pm Duck N Roll Food Truck - Asian inspired Bánh mì curbside
at Ultra Lounge, 2169 N Milwaukee Ave (between Francis Pl & Talman Ave), Chicago, IL
June 16 Saturday - Getta Polpetta Food Truck will visit Heritage Bicycles General Store and Koval Distillery
June 17 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. - Vintage Garage Chicago with food trucks at 5051 N. Broadway, between Foster and Argyle
Food Trucks participating:
morning: Baby Cakes Pancake Truck
afternoon: Getta Polpetta
The Bleeding Heart Bakery Grand Opening on Saturday June 2 from 8pm to 11pm
Kegs for Kidneys at Fischman Liquors and Tavern Fundraiser on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 6:00pm
TamaleSpaceship at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Back by popular demand:
Chicago Schnitzel King Food Truck at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 6pm-9pm @Marias_Bar
Bridgeport Street Eats at Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar (parking lot) at 960 W 31st Street
with @CourageousCakes @SamichBox @DonRafFoodTruck @GettaPolpetta @BridgeportPasty
Chicago Schnitzel King Food Truck at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Caponies Express at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Replica Chicago Inc Grand Opening on Date: 5/12/2012 at 4425 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
11AM—2:30PM - * Brown Bag Lunch Truck * Cupcakes for Courage * Gettapolpetta * La Adelita
2:30PM—6PM - * Cupcakes for Courage * Don Rafa * Samich Box * Tamale Foodie
Tamale Spaceship and Steakw'ch food trucks at Fischman Liquors & Tavern, 4780-4776 N. Milwaukee, on May 12 at 7pm
TamaleSpaceship at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Eat, Drink and Be Social Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
TamaleSpaceship at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Getta Polpetta Food Truck at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Foursquare Day 2012 at Smashburger in Schaumburg, IL on Monday, April 16, 2012
TBD Food Truck at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Dishcrawl Chicago on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Finch's Beer Company Tour on April 21, 2012 at 3pm with Getta Polpetta Food Truck
My Streets My Eats: Chicago Mobile Food Symposium on Saturday, April 16, 2012
Don Rafa Food Truck at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Finch's Beer Company Tour on April 14, 2012 at 4:30pm with TamaleSpaceship
TamaleSpaceship at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Finch's Beer Company Tour on April 7, 2012 at 3pm with DucknRoll Truck and GiG's Bake Shop truck
Caponies Express at Chicago Beer Festival on Saturday March 31
Pleasant House Bakery at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Slide Ride at Foursquare Birthday Party on Tuesday March 27, 2012
Fischman Artisanal Beers & Food Trucks on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Getta Polpetta at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Taquero Fusion at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
DucknRoll at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Meatloaf-A-Go-Go at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The Slide Ride at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Caponies Express at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Chicago Auto Show Food Truck Meet-Up on on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wagyu Wagon at Koval Distillery on Saturday February 11, 2012
TamaleSpaceship at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Wagyu Wagon at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Taquero Fusion at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, January 25, 2012:
DucknRoll at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Getta Polpetta at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Wagyu Wagon at Koval Distillery on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Pop Up Dinner With The Wagyu Wagon
Monday, October 10, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Green Eye Lounge
Pop Up Dinner With The Bridgeport Pasty
Monday, October 25, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Bleeding Heart Bakery
Food Truck Thursday at Ethyl's
Every Thursday from 6pm-9pm
Ethyl's Beer And Wine Dive
324 S Racine
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 433-0007
http://twitter.com/Ethylsdive
Food Truck Saturday at 694
Every Saturday from 4pm-7pm
694 Wine & Spirits
694 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 492-6620
http://twitter.com/694WineSpirits
Pop Up Dinner With The Wagyu Wagon
Monday, October 3, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Ipsento Coffee House
2035 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647