So…many…food trucks
The Flying Pig Truck (Foodtruck, www.flyingpigtruck.com)
This week, The Economist warns us of possible lingering asset bubbles. Developing nation equities? Government debt obligations? Gold? I got really worried until I realized I don’t give a shit because I don’t own any of the above. Call me when the futures market for Gilmore Girls DVDs crashes. Then you will hear a grown man shriek.
Naturally, I thought instead about the L.A. food truck market. Have we come to a natural crest in the mobile food phenomenon? Judging by the sparse noon crowd at the Flying Pig Truck, the answer may be yes.
However, as with any market bubble bust, there are positive externalities. Namely, we didn’t have to wait in a long line for pork belly buns and duck tacos. Despite taking longer than anticipated, the short rib and duck tacos were incredibly tasty - not too greasy and packed a flavorful punch. The real winner was the pork belly bun: tantalizingly fatty and soft pork belly with a touch of rooster sauce on a doughy bun. I recommend getting two of them.
In addition, shorter lines also allow for more socializing amongst the remaining loyal customers. A woman overheard my witty banter with J.H. and inched closer, clearly looking to enter the conversation. She was wearing a shirt that was almost translucent, allowing one to almost see the sports bra she was wearing underneath. Now trust me folks on this one, she wore it with a touch of class. I won her over with a wind-chill Celsius joke. Unfortunately when I went up to get my food, I turned around and she was gone, never to be seen again. Until the next market bubble collapse, I will forever be seeking out the translucent sports bra lady. She was a cool chick. - H. Lee
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