Master Chef is coming to Boston for theirr third season of casting! In case you're not familiar with the show, it's the Gordon Ramsay cooking show that looks for the top "home chef" in America. That means that anyone 18 years and older who has a love for food (and doesn't cook professionally for a living) is eligible. The show offers people of all ages and walks of life a second chance - for those who have a passion for cooking, but never pursued it professionally for whatever reason, they now have the opportunity to win a huge cash prize and learn from the best in the industry - including chef Gordon Ramsay himself.
This is a truly incredible opportunity for anyone who loves food, and they had a lot of luck last year finding amazing contestants in Boston.
For info on how to apply for Master Chef, CLICK HERE
Master Chef Casting in Boston
Hot Dog Trailer for Sale in Framingham, MA
Zippity Do Dogs in Framingham, MA is for sale.
This is a cool little hot dog trolley trailer made by Boss Hog Trailers. The business is a going concern and is up and running.
Current owner Mike Gerrol stays open year round.
It is located in an office parking lot near the Natick Mall and close to many large office buildings.
This is a great trailer. Mike never did much catering, but a new owner could clean up with seasonal sports tournaments in the Framingham area. Read about and watch videos of this business on Hot Dog Stories.
Here are some of the specifics:
8x16 Trolley concession trailer
Copper roof
125 amp power supply – currently tied into NStar with meter.
50 amp plug
New floor
Stainless steel counters
Copper vent hood with lights and exhaust
New built in Air Conditioner
Stainless steel triple sink
Stainless steel hand sink
Fresh water storage – 30 gallons
2 waste water storage - 20 gallons each
Triton hot water tank
Flojet demand pump
Crank out canopy in front
1 All-Clad grill
1 All-Clad griddle
1 commercial grill
3 steamers (dogs, rolls, condiments)
Microwave
Convection oven
2 refrigerators
1 electric can cooler
2 bay Lemonade cooler dispenser
3 outdoor tables with 2 large umbrellas and chairs
Fryolater
Cash register
2 portable heaters – this business can run all year.
Existing lease with landlord – with ~10 parking spots
Loyal customer base – great reviews
Very close to many businesses and mall.
Trailer is mobile or can sit at any site. Great for catering at any event.
All rights to company name, logo, website domain
YellowBook listing and website (until May 2012)
All recipes for existing sauces, etc (Best Coney sauce on the planet)
Existing business – clean and ready for new owner
Zero BOH violations
Asking: $42,500 or Best Offer
For more info, email Mike at gerrol@charter.net
Existing Hot Dog Business For Sale
I know a "brick and mortar" hot dog joint for sale in suburban Boston. The seller is motivated, but doesn't want public disclosure of the sale.
If you'd like to know more, email me.
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL ROLLS INTO SUFFOLK DOWNS
In Case you missed the wildly successful (and delicious) Framingham Food Truck Festival, here's another one for you!
MAJOR FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL ROLLS INTO SUFFOLK DOWNS
It’s The “Suffolk Downs Food Truck Festival” on Saturday, October 22
Sponsored by MAGIC 106.7FM & Featuring Live Thoroughbred Racing
What: Where can you get some of the best food in New England – from barbeque and lobster rolls, to grilled cheese and desserts – all in one place and all on wheels? At the SUFFOLK DOWNS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL on Saturday, October 22nd! The rapidly growing food truck phenomenon is here to stay as Boston’s historic Thoroughbred racetrack hosts their first-ever food truck festival with a full afternoon of live racing, great food, and fun for all ages and appetites!
The list of trucks is continuously growing; here are some you can expect to see:
Captain’s Coffee Brewers – A café on wheels, serving up high quality cappuccino, lattes, coffee, pastries and the now famous Captain's Cold Brew.
Daddy’s Fried Dough – Daddy's Fried Dough provides freshly made dough; fried golden brown topped with real butter, powdered sugar and cinnamon.
Franca’s Wood Fired Catering – Specializing in wood-fired pizza, calzones, and more, all cooked to perfection!
The FroYo Truck – Finally, a dessert that is exciting and healthy! The FroYo Truck’s cool, swirly yogurt combinations may be complemented by Belgian organic waffles as well as fresh fruit.
Frozen Hoagies – A new food truck serving homemade Ice Cream sandwiches… pick your cookie, pick your flavor and enjoy!
Go Fish! – The first food truck by Brother Trucker boasts an array of New England seafood favorites plus American and International classics.
Grilled Cheese Nation – Boston’s Original Grilled Cheese Truck serves up 8 of New England’s most delicious, chef-inspired grilled cheese sandwiches with "shots" of hot tomato soup!
Lobsta Love – Precious lobster rolls and award winning clam chowder – savor the sweet taste of summer all year long.
Mobile Home – A Boston-based food truck offering a selection of thoughtfully prepared dishes inspired by classic home cooking and comfort-style cuisine.
Spoon Truck – From ribs, apple wood smoked chicken and pulled pork to hush puppies and more, this is uncomplicated BBQ.
Sweet Truck – Serving up old fashioned, uncomplicated baked treats from your childhood, including apple cider doughnuts and ginger molasses chewy cookies!
Trolley Dogs – Fabulous all-beef pearl hot dogs boiled and grilled with a variety of specialty toppings, plus golden fries and Italian ice.
Woodman’s of Essex – Since 1914 the Woodman family has served up hearty portions of seafood and memories and now they are taking their award winning restaurant on the road with their famous fried clams.
And more to come!
The highlight of the live racing program will be the $100,000 Robert M. O’Malley Sprint Stakes, a six-furlong sprint over the main track for fillies and mares age three and up. Also on the card is the John Kirby Stakes, a one mile and 70 yard route for three-year-olds bred in Massachusetts.
When: Saturday, October 22nd 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Suffolk Downs
111 Waldemar Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128
Parking is FREE and Suffolk Downs is also accessible via the Blue Line
Cost: Admission is $5 and free for children 12 and under.
Admission proceeds are going to charities serving families in need in East Boston, Revere, and Winthrop.
For more information please visit http://www.suffolkdowns.com/events.html
Visit us on Facebook, facebook.com/FoodTruckFestivalsofNE and on Twitter, twitter.com/foodtruckfestNE
For public information, please contact 617-782-7117.
Greenway Mobile Foodfest Cancelled until Spring
The Greenway Mobile Food Fest, which was planned for Saturday, October 15, has been postponed until the Spring. We will work with the participating vendors and collaborate with them on selecting a date for early 2012.
Saturday’s event was to include 12 mobile food vendors, many of them in large trucks. It was to take place on Dewey Square, the only parcel large enough to accommodate this type of gathering.
The decision is based on the fact the attendees we’re anticipating for the Greenway Mobile Food Fest, when combined with the Occupy Boston encampment on Dewey Square, would simply be too crowded to be considered safe for the public.
Yesterday, activists complied with the smooth load-in and load-out of the Boston Public Market, a successful farmer’s market on Dewey Square, but the scale of Saturday’s event is much, much bigger.
While this half acre of the Greenway is in full-time use by Occupy Boston, the remaining 15.5 acres of the Greenway remain open, beautiful and welcoming to all. We encourage visitors and residents alike to explore the Rings Fountain, the Carousel, the Harbor Islands Pavilion, and our water features and public art.
Greenway Mobile Food Fest
Info: Free Admission. Rosekennedygreenway.org. (617-292-0020) MBTA: Red Line to South Station.
Sample Boston’s best street food! More than a dozen food trucks gather on the Greenway to celebrate the tastes of the fall harvest. Picnic in the park, and watch as local VIPS and well-known chefs judge each truck’s special pumpkin-themed dish!
Participating food vendors (as of 9/23) include: Kick*ss Cupcakes, Clover Food Lab, Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, BBQ Smith, Bon Me, Lefty’s Silver Cart, Staff Meal, Mobile Home, Grilled Cheese Nation, The Dining Car, Equal Exchange Free Range Cafe, Boston Frosty, Ben & Jerry’s, Boston Speeds, and Spoon Truck.
Framingham Food Truck Festival: Good Times
LAUNCH A NEW TRADITION: THE 1ST ANNUAL WZLX MONSTER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
JOIN THE FUN – AND THE FOOD – AS FRAMINGHAM OFFICIALS
CUT THE RIBBON TO LAUNCH A NEW TRADITION:
THE 1ST ANNUAL WZLX MONSTER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
WHO: Framingham Board of Selectman Chairman Jason Smith, Vice Chair Charlie Sisitsky and Board member Dennis Giombetti will join WZLX-FM morning show Karlson & McKenzie co-host Pete McKenzie (a Framingham resident), plus 15 food truckers and countless food-lovers (isn’t that all of us?) to launch the first food truck festival to be held in the MetroWest area.
WHAT: Ribbon cutting to officially launch the 1st ANNUAL WZLX MONSTER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL, which will include 15 food and fashion vendors, with everything from southern barbeque to grilled cheese, lobster rolls & lobster tacos, chowder, burgers, hot dogs – even bacon-wrapped meatloaf plus cupcakes, cookies and fabulous whoopie pies. Also, live music from “Good Question”, fun children’s activities, specials from Shoppers World restaurants,
shops – and more.
WHEN: Ribbon cutting at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, October 9, 2011
The Food Truck Festival will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Shoppers World Plaza,
1 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Snappy Dogs and the Framingham Food Truck Festival
Super Freaky Halloween
Halloween and the Holidays are coming. That means it's time for more Funny eCards at JibJab
Update to the Framingham Food Truck Festival
Here is the updated press release to the Framingham Food Truck Festival. As promised, old friends the Snappy Dogs ladies will be slinging their unique fare!
When: Sunday, October 9th 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Shoppers World
What: For foodies of all ages! The food truck phenomenon sweeping the nation comes to the Greater Boston/MetroWest region with a festival featuring trucks from all over New England. With cuisine ranging from southern barbeque to grilled cheese, lobster rolls and clam chowder to cupcakes and more! For a snack, a meal, desserts and even a bit of fashion, you can find it all at The WZLX MONSTER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL on Sunday, October 9th in the Shoppers World Plaza parking lot.
Cool Cow Ice Cream – Ice Cream Truck Events executed with fun, style and flair. Frozen novelties, service and trucks making any event mooo-voulous!
The Cupcakory – Boston's original cupcake truck creating tasty treats using locally sourced and organic ingredients.
Daddy’s Fried Dough – Daddy's Fried Dough provides freshly made dough; fried golden brown topped with real butter, powdered sugar and cinnamon.
The Fashion Truck – Boston's 1st boutique on wheels housing a well-curated mix of chic women's apparel and accessories.
Firefly’s BBQ – Award Winning BBQ. Servin' up slow smoked ribs, pulled pork, bulldogs, and all the fixins.
Frozen Hoagies – A new food truck serving homemade Ice Cream sandwiches… pick your cookie, pick your flavor and enjoy!
Go Fish! – The first food truck by Brother Trucker boasts an array of New England seafood favorites plus American and International classics.
Grilled Cheese Nation – Boston’s Original Grilled Cheese Truck serves up 8 of New England’s most delicious, chef-inspired grilled cheese sandwiches with "shots" of hot tomato soup!
Lobsta Love – Precious lobster rolls and award winning clam chowder – savor the sweet taste of summer all year long.
Mobile Home – A Boston-based food truck offering a selection of thoughtfully prepared dishes inspired by classic home cooking and comfort-style cuisine.
Snappy Dogs – A tremendously adorable trailer located in downtown Hopkinton, specializing in grilled Pearl hot dogs topped with original relishes and sauces.
Spoon Truck – From ribs, apple wood smoked chicken to hush puppies and more, this is uncomplicated BBQ.
Woodman’s of Essex – Since 1914 the Woodman family has served up hearty portions of seafood and memories and now they are taking their award winning restaurant on the road.
Brother Trucker and the Go Fish truck present music from Good Question, a food trucker fronted classic rock band with blues, funk and R&B roots. Plus, children’s activities provided by Colores Kids, and special offers from the shops and restaurants of Shoppers World, including John Harvard’s Brew House, Joe’s American Bar & Grill, Bruegger’s Bagels and more.
Gluten free and vegan options will also be available at select trucks.
Those attending are asked to bring canned foods to be donated to The Greater Boston Food Bank.
When: Sunday, October 9th 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Rain date is October 10th)
Where: Shoppers World Plaza
1 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Cost: Entrance is FREE. The price of food varies.
For more information please visit http://wzlx.radio.com/monster-food-truck-festival/.
Visit us on Facebook, facebook.com/FoodTruckFestivalsofNE and on Twitter, twitter.com/foodtruckfestNE
For public information, please contact 617-782-7117.
Media inquiries and, please contact Aigner/Prensky Marketing Group at 617-254-9500.
