Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Good eats on the streets r.A SJ NATASHA KONC2YNSKI A large student body and extensive campus are the perfect recipe for a lunch truck’s success. Walking around Temple University’s Main Campus, you will see rows of these trucks parked along every surrounding street. Almost all of the lunch truck workers agree that the busiest time to order food is between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., hence why they are called lunch trucks. There is a wide variety to choose from, so you can satisfy almost any craving before you can subconsciously hear your stomach yell, help! Located at 1321 Norris Street, UGotMunchies is a recent addition to the Temple lunch truck family. The business was started by Adam Zeserman, James Maropoulos, Robert Altman and Alex Kipphut in December 2010. By reaching out to the student body through Facebook, Twitter and word-of-mouth, their popularity quickly grew. Their goal is to serve award-winning homestyle fast food catered to the college lifestyle. Some of the most popular menu items include the Munch burger, Philly steak fries and Chicken BLT sandwich. Another popular burger, the Tropicali, was awarded first place at the Allegheny Burger Festival. UGotMunchies also offers a build your own option, so you can have whatever you want, however you want it. Mike Van Assche, a 21-year-old senior copyrighting major said, “UGotMunchies is a great lunch truck. I like that they take credit and debit cards. They do a good job with the food and the variety [compared to] the other trucks makes it stand out. My favorite is the Big Wheezy.” This truck’s convenient location, acceptance of credit and debit cards, assortment of unordinary food, swift service and outgoing employees set this truck apart from the rest. Another set of new trucks, Busz Burgers and Cheese Busz, both owned by Juno Park, made their premiere this past school year on Main Campus. They are located on Norris Street between 12th and 13th streets, right outside of the Tyler School of Art building. Busz Burgers began in April 2011 and has already gotten many regular customers, ranging from students and faculty to campus security. Although they specialize in serving burgers, they offer several different salads for a healthier option. Among the many burger choices, the most popular ones are the Texas Hold’em and the Pyro. They also have a “create your own” option to personalize your order. The Cheese Busz, which made its cheese-sandwich-debut in October 2011, sells specialized grilled cheese sandwiches, the most popular being the Classic Melt. Adding a twist to a classic grilled cheese sandwich has shown to ISUCftC' SLICES SCI Toppme s: be a successful business plan. So far both trucks have had good reviews around campus due to their friendly staff, inexpensive meals and convenient location. One of the most famous lunch trucks, not only around Temple’s campus but in North Philadelphia, is the Creperie. It is located on Norris Street between 12th and 13th streets, where it is easily accessible by many Temple students and faculty members every day. The truck, owned by Bill Zacha-ratos, a Temple alumni from the class of '95, got its start in February 2003. The Creperie has a wide fan base according to Zacharatos, Customers come from all over - from the projects to City Hall to Temple Hospital.” There are two types of crepes, savory or sweet. Each category has many different crepes to choose from, but the favorites are the Southwest Steak and Buffalo Chicken. The men working in the truck are cordial, the service is fast and the crepes are affordable and delicious. You can even get your groove on while waiting in line, as funky tunes play consistently throughout the day. The Sexy Green Truck, owned by Selim Zeka, opened in 2008. It is another popular choice among the trucks, and prides itself on serving fresh, affordable organic food and beverages. Since it is located right outside of the Howard Gittis Student Center on 13th St. and Montgomery Ave, it is a convenient location for the majority of students who take classes on Main Campus. With more than 80 items on the menu, it is safe to say this is a hot spot even on a winter's day. Some of the most popular items are the hummus pita, pesto chicken pita, chicken caesar wrap, tuna wrap, veggie wrap and pesto chicken panini. Their iced coffee is also a well-known favorite for being freshly brewed and refreshing. Insomnia Cookies also reigns as one of Temple’s most famous trucks. Located on Montgomery Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets, it sits outside of the Howard Gittis Student Center. Its specialty: warm, gooey, freshly baked cookies. The company has taken off in popularity and serves several other school campuses around the country. Insom-