Vasili's
I have three obsessions:
1. Photography
2. Music
3. Food Trucks, and I have been since the pilot project first launched just over a year ago.
It's great that the City wants to hear our feedback, and that the newspaper has a survey where you can vote for your favorite truck. The problem? I can't choose. I haven't had a chance to try all of the trucks yet, and some I've visited more than others. Even if I had tried them all by now, I'd have a hard time choosing. Narrow it down? Sure.
Today, I thought; "self, I'm craving Greek in a bad way, let's do something about it." Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that two friends are heading to Greece this Saturday. Not only am I super excited for them, but I've asked them to keep a food journal so they can tell me about all the deliciousness they experienced. And sure, if they want to smuggle bring honey, almonds, and cheese back to share with me, I'm more than up for the task.
I got to Vasili's lunchtime site mere minutes before the street food app (falsely) said they'd be closing. The good thing, not only was the app off by about half an hour, but the crowd was waiting for food from another truck. That's what I like about our food trucks, they often travel in pairs, or clusters. Since I already follow them on Twitter, I saw someone had posted that they served the freshest feta this diner had ever had. I concur. I had The Big Bird, (not to worry, no Muppets were harmed in the making of my pita) grilled, marinated, succulent chicken, with tomato, feta, spring greens, topped with tzatziki. I truly was in Greek heaven, and wasted no time demolishing the pita. It's like I inhaled it.
Now, as someone who likes Greek food, I've been to a couple restaurants, and I have to say, this was the best Pita I've ever, ever had. So delightful, so fresh.
Once again, I must brag that:
a) we have the best mayor in the Country, it's true, Google "Mayor Nenshi", and see for yourself.
b) we have the best food truck movement in the country. Why? See above. Since Nenshi is a firm supporter of this project, he has helped facilitate getting trucks on the streets, with proper permits. Also, the rules of the road are different here, than say in Toronto. Trucks are allowed to park on high foot traffic streets, as long as they are a certain distance away from restaurants. I've read that some trucks in Toronto were lucky to get initial permits, but then couldn't acquire subsequent permits, and weren't allowed to park anywhere useful.
So, if you're coming from out of town to see me, I'm going to take you to a food truck. And, you'll thank me for it.