While conducting research for a Concession Obsession article about barbecue, I stumbled across the website for Sticky Lips Pit BBQ. Stay tuned for next month’s BBQ feature for the history of barbecue, recipes, and more – I’ve decided to wrap up this month with some of the best Sticky barbecue restaurants and concession stands that [...]
Waffle History I just had a conversation with someone on this topic the other day – who invented the waffle? Possibly the Belgians, I was rooting for the Germans, but wouldn’t have been surprised if they actually originated at a concession stand at a State Fair. Who Invented the Waffle? The first waffle-like treats were made [...]
Fall Concessions It’s almost the end of the month and Halloween is just around the corner – I have a large pumpkin in my yard, getting bigger every day, to remind me. This got me to thinking – what are concession stands serving in September? Many concession stands close down after Summer is over, but [...]
Food Truck Festivals Food trucks are increasingly popular – concession stands on wheels that offer a delicious variety ranging from the concession classics (hotdogs, burgers) to culinary creative meals. There are reality TV shows about it (The Great Food Truck Race) and also they make cameo appearances on tv sitcoms (one example I can think [...]
French Fries Festival Recently Driving and Dining has been in a bit of an aqua fit: writing about mermaids, surfing, and water parks. Today we move from the deep sea to the deep fryer, as we take a look at all things french fried for our latest Concession Obsession feature. American fried is more accurate [...]
The Mermaid Parade Today we’re going to look at a local community event that takes place in Coney Island, NY once a year: the Mermaid Parade. Coney Island Mardi Gras According to the event’s page at coneyisland.com, the Mermaid Parade was “founded in 1983 by Coney Island USA, the not-for-profit arts organization that also produces [...]
If you’re a regular reader of drivingandining, you know that I’ve decided to feature some of the tasty (and sometimes surprising) foods you can buy from concession trailers, carts, or counters. If this is your first visit, welcome! Check out some of my other concession obsessions: the hot dog cart, the corn dog, funnel cakes, [...]
Well, today is Mother’s day and moms all over the country have enjoyed a lovingly made breakfast in bed, or a delicious Mother’s Day brunch. Churches and restaurants are giving out flowers to visiting moms and special outings and dinners have been planned. Mother’s Day always falls on a Sunday, and it’s the perfect day [...]
Taco Truck Trip New Haven, CT by adamclyde This week’s concession obsession was inspired by… my love of tacos! I am also a big fan of the efficiency of any concession food that comes in an edible container… it’s the perfect take-out food and even eco-friendly… If it’s served in a bread bowl, tortilla, bun, or [...]
Concession Obsession: Cupcakes If you’re a regular reader of drivingandining, you know that I’ve decided to feature some of the tasty (and sometimes surprising) foods you can buy from concession trailers, carts, food trucks, or counters. If this is your first visit, welcome! Check out some of my other concession obsessions: the hot dog cart, the corn dog, funnel [...]
