Rollin' less than a month, Vizzi Food Truck serves "Visionary Coastal Cuisine with French Technique & Pacific Flair" – and the way their Jidori Chicken Piadini's Brie Queso Blanco oozes on top of the Pimento spiced-Yakima Salt Popcorn is genius.
The Grubdown:
- light, fluffy, fresh 'n fruity Jidori Chicken Piadini with Creme Fraiche-Chimichurri Sauce, Brie Queso Blanco & Mixed Fruit Poke Salsa
- spicy, salty, gobble-it-up Pimento Spiced-Yakima Salt Popcorn
When I first spotted the Vizzi Truck on the LA Miracle Mile lunch block, I thought, "a Food Truck that serves Gourmet Popcorn
on the side? I HAVE to check out what this was all about!"
Since my no-longer-trusty hand model couldn't come along for the bite – ok, he had a valid excuse – I had to choose wisely and get the best bang for my buck. And that popcorn too. So when I walked up to the truck with its 2 pimped out flat screens, I decided to go with the chef's recommendation, Jidori Chicken Piadini ($8). More like a lavosh flatbread quesadilla cut into 4 strips, the sweet Mango-Papaya-Red Onion Poke Salsa, and the spongey Queso Blanco (think Cotija Cheese) & Brie gave this 'dilla a refreshing take. The Jidori chicken, diced the same size as the Poke, is succulent with a smoky flavor. The Chimichurri part of the Sauce is too subtle – in fact I didn't even know it was there. But, you can definitely taste the Creme Fraiche, cilantro & green onions.
The Pimento Spiced-Yakima Salt Popcorn has that
spicy-salsa-you-can't-stop-eating-it quality, but the butter draws you in. And the best part is all the oozy-cheesy-creamy-cilantro-drippings from the Piadini that lays on top of it – almost like if the Frysmith Truck did the same with their toppings, but using popcorn instead.) And I don't know if the Figs thrown in were a mistake, but they added that extra special sweet 'n salty touch. You seriously won't be able to put it down. But have no fear!
Bite Advice: Save 2 of the 4 Piadini strips for tomorrow, and gobble up the REAL cheesy popcorn that won't be good tomorrow anyway. Oh, and don't type while you pop the popcorn in your mouth unless you want buttery fingerprints all over your keys – I just learned the hard way. I'm telling you, it's addicting!
Vizzi Truck serves just about everything for everyone: Ahi Poke ($6), BBQ Wagyu Beef & Broccoli ($9), vegetarian Organic Chickpea Sliders ($7), Organic Bistro Fennel & Fig Salad ($7), Pan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup ($4), even Raw Dried Fruit & Nuts with Buckwheat Honey ($5). To drink ($2.50), there's a selection of the Republic of Tea, Jones Soda, Japanese Suntory Boss Coffee, and Fiji Water.
Tonight @VizziTruck will be rollin' on Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice from 7pm-Midnight.
Now back to the popcorn....
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