Flora and Food Trucks

 
Fairview Garden Center has teamed up with several of the most popular food trucks of the Triangle to offer the first-ever “Flora and Food Trucks Series”. These events will be held on Saturday March 30, Saturday April 20, and Saturday May 11 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at 8224 Holly Springs Rd. in Raleigh, North Carolina.

“It’s no secret that local plants and local food go hand in hand” says Fairview Vice President, Brad Rollins. “We want our community to be able to enjoy both.” Residents in Western Wake County will now have the opportunity to experience the gourmet food truck revolution that has taken Durham, RTP and downtown Raleigh by storm.

The idea: an organically grown festival that is run by local businesses, supporting local businesses. The goal of this event is to showcase the importance of locally grown plants and locally prepared food. Event attendees will have the opportunity to attend classes on vegetable gardening or herb gardening as well as receive discounts on plants with a food truck purchase.

The events are family friendly and admission is free. The food trucks will be charging their regular prices for the food offered. Each event day will feature four to five food trucks.

Join local author and food blogger Johanna Kramer, of Durham Foodie, for a book signing at our kick off event on March 30. Her newest publication, “Food Lovers’ Guide to Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings” ‘has all the best in the way of food that Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill has to offer. There are numerous recipes from top local chefs, as well as interesting notes on foods unique to North Carolina. Consumer interest in all things local is at a high point. Food Lovers’ Guide to Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor.’ Follow Durham Foodie on Facebook and Twitter.

 Chirba Chirba Dumpling – Once upon a time, there were 4 friends who loved to make and eat dumplings.  After many trips to foreign lands where much delicious street food was discovered (and eaten), the 4 friends decided to bring their favorite dumplings to the streets to share with all from a food truck.   “We are excited to bring you an Asian street fare food truck specializing in Chinese dumplings. After years of dumpling studies through extensive tasting, pleating, and learning secret family recipes, we have developed a menu that we think you’ll love. ”  @ChirbaChirba

 Deli-icious – We specialize in gourmet paninis served with baby carrots. Are you a vegan or vegetarian? No problem! Enjoy our veggie pasta salad, kale chips, carrot curry slaw and other yummy options!  @DeliiciousTruck

 The Humble Pig – We are a husband and wife BBQ slingin’, food truck operatin’ team. We moved to Cary, NC in the summer of  2007, and for the last 5 years we have fallen in love with The Triangle and all it has to offer us and our daughter. In 2011 our family went through a corporate lay off. We decided to make things happen for ourselves this time around & make a change.  We felt the best way to help change what we find to be an ever growing problem was, keep our money as local as possible. We took what was a labor of love for friends and family, and turned it into a business that would try to support us, as well as give back to our community in some small way. @thehumblepig

 Only Burger – OnlyBurger is quite simply the only burger you’ll ever want! Featuring Certified Piedmontese antibiotic, hormone & steroid free beef ground daily by our local butcher, OnlyBurgers are fresh made to order and served on the perfect bun. Fries are cut fresh daily. Veggie and turkey burgers are also available.  @onlyburger

 Porchetta – Porchetta (Por-ket-a) is a locally owned and operated food truck serving the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill communities. Our staple menu item is the Porchetta roast, a pork loin, wrapped in pork belly stuffed with herbs and spices and shaved into a delicious sandwich experience unlike any other. We also offer homemade sausages,pork burgers,vegetarian options, and sides.  @porchettardu

 Sarge’s Chef on Wheels – Sarge’s Chef on Wheels is a  food truck feeding the hungry folks throughout Raleigh-Durham. Our menu features “Chop Soul.” That’s down-home cooking with an Asian/Caribbean flair. If you’ve never tried our food before, you are in for quite a treat. We are fully licensed and insured, so your party is safe in our capable hands! @SargesChef

 Sweet Stacey Cakes – “Smiles” the Cupcake Truck (think food truck of cupcakes!) is the cute pink truck that is available to travel throughout the Triangle to destinations in Durham, Morrisville, Cary, Raleigh, RTP, and everywhere / anywhere in between! Often times you will find “Smiles” paired up with one of the other great food trucks in the area to offer both your savory and dessert at the same location! @SweetStaceyCake

 Sympathy for the Deli – Sympathy for the Deli is a mobile deli serving sandwiches made with locally-sourced, sustainable meats, all hand-cured, roasted, and smoked in Durham, NC by SFTD.  @Sympathy4Deli