Husband-and-wife team Adam and Kelly McGrath bring a seasonal approach to the art of crafting the perfect sandwich. The pair brings over 20 years of combined experience in the dining industry to A&K’s Food Truck, which features an ever-changing menu of scratch-made eats between two pieces of bread. “Versatility is our expertise!” shares Adam, explaining their passion for devising creative takes on regional sandwiches, from classic American brisket to Italian and French influences.
BBQ sandwiches take the spotlight this month, which are best enjoyed with Candied Bacon on the side. Each new iteration of their menu always includes a vegetarian option, too, such as the popular Caprese Sandwich. “We have a passion for food and it has been a driving force in our lives for a decade,” says Adam. “This is our first endeavor that we can call our own.” Find them at the Pawtucket Farmer’s Market, Phantom Farms Brewing, Ragged Island Brewing Co., and others this month, with a schedule posted online at AAndKsFoodTruck.com.
If you fell in love with fare from Farm to Sandwich – a pandemic project that had a five-year run in the food truck circuit – chances are good you’ll be a fan of owner Bryan Chavez’s latest: Curbside Creperie. Trundling onto the scene in a classic ’72 Kurbmaster, this new concept introduces diners to a less common handheld. “Crepes felt like a good fit,” says Chavez. “They are a comfort food for many people and have the unique flavor profile of being sweet or savory.”
For meat lovers, “the Cubana is very popular,” he says. Filled with smoked pork shoulder, homemade pickles, Swiss cheese, and mustard, “it’s a very humble and simple crepe with a ton of flavor.” Sweettooths line up for the Coffee Milk Crepe, with chocolate and house-made coffee mousse, while summer ushers in the ultimate seafood treat: the Baked Lobster Crepe with fresh herbs and bruleed bechamel sauce. Find a schedule of events or inquire about private bookings at CurbsideCreperie.com.
“The heart and vision behind Artisan Bites has always been about connection,” says Ashley Bove, whose love of cheese evolved from a grazing table and charcuterie side-hustle business into a food truck, and coming soon, a brick-and-mortar cafe in Cranston. It’s her goal to forge a space where folks can gather around a cup of espresso and a breakfast sandwich or burrata salad, or where they can bring a group of friends for a charcuterie workshop.
In the meantime, watch for the truck at Phantom Farms Brewing in Cumberland,
Proclamation in Warwick, Ragged Island Brewing in Portsmouth, Vigilant Brewing in Bristol, and others to try bites like the Honey Truffle Grilled Cheese. With prosciutto and melty cheese, this crowd-pleaser has been lauded as “the best sandwich I’ve ever had” by fans. Whether it’s through hands-on classes, event catering, or inviting guests to the cafe, all of Bove’s offerings are “centered around the idea that food should be both delicious and meaningful. We’re not just serving meals; we’re helping create moments.” ArtisanBitesRI.com
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