Meals On Wheels

Charleston's culinary gypsies and where to find them

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BY ERIN WALTERS

Hello My Name is BBQ

 

While you may have noticed Hello’s more permanent residence open at the base of the Ravenel Bridge, the now famous blue and white labeled food truck can still be seen around town at local rodeos and other events. This gourmet Southern barbecue sandwich shop on wheels has become one of the most well-known trucks in the Holy City. For foodies up for the chase, find the Hello truck in the True Value parking lot on Saturdays, or check-out its Twitter feed for updates on locations, times and specials. For the less adventurous (or those who like to enjoy their sriracha barbecue in temperatures below 85 degrees), visit Hello’s world headquarters off Meeting Street. It may not be the typical candlelit dinner scene, but Hello, My Name is BBQ can guarantee a laid-back atmosphere, a good beer, and even greater barbecue.

Roti Rolls

 

Hopping on the farm to table bandwagon? Then check out the Roti Rolls truck—one of the first Chucktown restaurants on wheels to start a farm-to-truck movement. Gathering organic cheeses, veggies and meats from local vendors, the folks at Roti are dishing out diverse food made with only the freshest seasonal ingredients, all wrapped in a roll. For those who don’t know, a Roti is a thin, flaky, doughy flatbread filled with all sorts of delectable edibles, each made fresh to order. Thinking of finding a favorite dish at this big green machine? Think again. Roti has an ever-changing menu (entrees range from $2 to $7), based on the availability of produce from its go-to farmers. While this truck is always on the move, its Twitter and Facebook pages are a good place to start in your quest for all things Roti. It can also usually be seen at the Remedy Market on Spring Street or at the farmer’s market in Marion Square on Saturdays.

Diggity Doughnuts

 

Like many other ambitious stories, this cerulean blue food truck all began with a craving—but that’s about where the similarities end. This hunger (pun intended) wasn’t for success, money or fame, but for a simple, yet delectable, doughnut. Owner Ambergre Sloan’s hankering from three years ago has blossomed into a thriving business, also known as the Little Blue Brunch Truck. What Diggity’s pastries lack in run-of-the-mill ingredients, it makes up for in deliciousness that rivals even the best of what Dunkin’ has to offer. And with prices starting at $2 a doughnut, this Charleston treasure is sure to leave all of its customers craving a little more flavor than Krispy Kreme’s original glazed. Using unusual components such as peanut butter, porter and sriracha, this mobile bakery offers an extensive menu and can be found all over town on Sundays-including the parking lot of Hello, My Name is BBQ, and upper Rutledge Avenue. Check out its blog for the most up-to-date locations at diggitydoughnuts.blogspot.com.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DIGGITY DOUGHNUTS

Happy Camper SnoBalls

 

It's summertime. The choking humidity is at an all-time high and walking a block down King leaves you looking like you just left the water park. Through the dazing heat you spot a small silver trailer. As you move closer, you see a woman leaning out a window gazing at you through her black vintage cat-eye glasses. Rena Lasch, also fittingly known as the “Camp Director,” is the owner and operator of this eco-friendly establishment. Using only natural homemade syrups to douse the icy snow cone flakes as well as 100 percent compostable containers and utensils, the Happy Camper can even spike its snoballs for private events and parties. Check out the Facebook page to see where Rena and her light blue 1964 Rambler Classic 660 will be next.

PHOTO COURTESY HAPPY CAMPER SNOBALLS