Aromatic Roasters
Rating: 3/4 stars
Location spotted: Alpha Install parking lot (Pittsboro, N.C.)
For coffee lovers, Aromatic Roasters is a unique find. The Roasters (who solely serve coffee) pride themselves on purchasing their coffee beans from farmers or co-operatives focused on growing and processing practices that support sustainability and socioeconomic improvements. From behind the counter, one can witness them roasting their beans on site in their own three-kilo roaster. As the warm, strong scent wafts out of the truck, one truly becomes aware of the rich cup of coffee that will soon be theirs. Although the coffee was amazing, I gave it three stars because it only serves a small niche compared to the other trucks.
Belgian Waffle Crafters
Rating: 4/4 stars
Location spotted: In front of Steel String Brewery (Carrboro, N.C.)
At Belgian Waffle Crafters, everything is Belgian: the waffle crafter, the recipes, the sugar, the chocolate and even the waffle irons. Parked in the heart of Carrboro, the truck is easily found but usually has a long line. However, the wait is worth it. Each item has a gourmet taste to it, despite the fact that it is given to you out of a window. The menu features a wide variety suited to just about every individual, from the classic waffle to some more creative variations that have toppings like goat cheese, apples, walnuts, honey and thyme. For those with a sweet tooth, the “Oh la la!” topped with Nutella, strawberries, banana, whipped cream and hot Belgian chocolate fudge is a home run.
Belgian Waffle Crafters was my personal favorite, because like Leslie Knope said on Parks and Rec, “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn’t matter, but work is third.”
Chirba Chirba
Rating: 3/4 stars
Location spotted: In front of Cliff’s Meat Market (Carrboro, N.C.)
“Chirba Chirba” literally means “Eat eat!” in Mandarin when you’re speaking to another person, and eat you should.
Chirba Chirba features Asian street fare food and specializes in Chinese dumplings. The dumplings themselves are hand-folded and exceptionally delicious.
The menu contains a load of selections which range from simple pork dumplings to the more adventurous braised beef dumplings (sweet braised beef with daikon, plum vinegar and carrots, tossed in chili oil). Dipping sauces such as Chirba Spicy, garlic sesame, pineapple curry or black vinegar can be paired with the meal for an added kick of flavor.
For those looking for savory late night snack, Chirba Chirba is definitely a four-star option, however those with a sweet tooth might prefer other trucks.
— By Chloe Gruesbeck
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