Your guide to dining at 2014 Free Press Summer Fest

Free Press Summer Fest is two days of music and merrymaking. To really enjoy it, you’ll need to keep up your strength. Luckily, there’s plenty of folks there who want to help keep you sated and hydrated.
More than 40 food and beverage vendors, including some of the city’s most popular food trucks, will be ready to serve.

Here’s our top five picks for festival fare. Check out the accompanying gallery to preview who else will be there.

Bernie’s Burger Bus: Is there anything better than a Bernie’s burger. My absolute fave is the Homeroom (bacon, cheddar, “tipsy” onions, chipotle aioli and a fried egg), but that can be kinda messy for a festival setting. Instead go for Kindergartners, which are sliders with blue cheese, bacon and those outrageously good “tipsy” onions.

Golden Grill: If you want something lighter, stop by this brightly-painted truck. Go for the Buff Chick grilled cheese sandwich with its spicy chicken and cheddar. Another winner is the Hamlin with prosciutto, American cheese and jalapeno jam.

Geauxsicles: If you’re looking to cool off, find these folks. Made in Shreveport, La., these non-dairy frozen treats are made with all natural ingredients. Flavors include Mojito, BP&J, Crantastic, Lemondrop and Banana Bliss. And if you’re just looking for something to sip, try their refreshing Citrus Mint Tea.

Les Ba’Get: These folks have developed a good reputation for a dish not generally seen on a food truck. That would be bone marrow, which is roasted with lemon grass. That’s a little precious for a music fest and it’s not scheduled to be on the weekend menu. What will be served is an excellent bahn mi and Vietnamese egg rolls.

Custom Confections: This mom-and-pop food truck is known for its award-winning desserts. The truck will be offering cupcakes, brownies, cookies and funnel cake. And, with any luck, they’ll be serving their Fried Bananas Foster. Oh, yes, it is good.


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