Smack Shack

I had my first experience at a food truck today! I’ve seen these things around (there are a couple that actually “live” in our neighborhood during their off hours) and seen them on cooking shows and what not. They’ve intrigued me but also intimidated me. If you know me at all, you know I don’t like doing things I don’t know about (how it works, where you order, what’s on the menu, how to pay, etc). Lorry and I often go to the Farmer’s Market in downtown Mpls on Thursdays and see them parked on the other streets…but they are always super swamped.

Well, yesterday, Lorry and I made plans to have lunch today and I decided to do some research. There is a website that has the food trucks, trailers and carts listed and what their usual location is. I clicked around and found the Smack Shack! I knew immediately I needed to try this place. I’ve seen local TV shows rate this place’s Lobster Roll as the best thing there ever was. But they didn’t have their location listed. Well, Lorry being her wonderful, non-caring-what-other-people-think self, said, “Let’s go check it out.” We found it immediately and the line was super long…but so worth the wait. Food Truck Tip: if you want faster service, bring cash!

We both had the Lobster Roll (duh!) and while I was not overly impressed with the presentation (can you believe I didn’t take a picture?!?!), it might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten between two pieces of bread…and I normally don’t love lobster! It has HUGE pieces of lobster with a creamy dressing, green onions and chopped cucumbers. Their website’s description says, “Chilled Lobster with Cucumber, Tarragon, and Lemon Aioli on Griddled Milk Bread” I’ve never heard of “milk bread” before, but you better believe I’m going to find out what it is! It was a bit pricey for a week day lunch ($13 for sandwich, chips and a pickle) so I won’t get it every day but I will definitely have to splurge once in a while. Oh, and if that isn’t enough lobster for you, they also have the King Roll for twice as much lobster for only a few bucks more…I don’t know how you could eat that much in one sitting, honestly!

Smack Shack also has a Shrimp Po-boy on their menu and I LOVE me a good shrimp Po-boy! I might have to try that next time, although for them to beat Jim’s Po-boy, it is going to have to be coated in gold and served on a $100 bill ;) Review of shrimp Po-boy will be forthcoming!