Oakland has become a destination for gourmet dining. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t also home to some of the most exciting street food in the Bay Area. You’ve probably heard of all the taco tours that food lovers organize every now and then through Fruitvale.
And just as new restaurants keep opening up in Oakland, new and fascinating – and rather high tech -- street eats also keep making their way into our town. And very often, finding them can turn into a culinary adventure.
Take the case of Javier Sandes. His first tweet, on February 12 read – “Get ready for slow-grilled Argentine asado from the Parrilla…secret debut in Oakland soon.”
His latest tweet announced where he would be parked during lunch today.
Sandes, an Oakland resident from Argentina, sells grilled meats (asado) in a truck marked Primo’s. Like many immigrants, he wants to bring a piece of his country’s cuisine to Oakland. Sandes started out with BBQ parties and hopes to eventually have a brick and mortar restaurant. But for now – he’s selling his slow cooked meats all over the east bay. To keep up with Javier and his daily stops, visit twitter.com/VamosPrimos,
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The mobile kitchen business, also known as the food truck business, seems to be drawing people from all kinds of backgrounds. Amira Jackmon, a corporate attorney who studied at Stanford law school, is launching Get Jerked, which will serve Caribbean dishes and other foods inspired by the tropics. This is where jerk, the spicy seasoning used in traditional West Indian cuisine, meets the Mexican taco. Again, this truck isn’t going to be in the same place every day. Keep up with Amira and her truck on Twitter@getjerked
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