Jalopys is a new trailer that serves sandwiches.  Now most of their menu was roasted chicken so I almost didn’t go because what can I eat, ya know? Luckily, they definitely will be having veggie sandwiches and they whipped up one of their prototypes for me (more on that later).  First, there are a few non food related things that I liked about this new trailer.

1) The owner hired all local artist to decorate the outside of the trailer.  Each artist is provided a section and while they’re not told what to paint at all, there is a quirky  eclectic feel to what I’ve seen so far (they weren’t done when I visited).

2) The sandwich drop. Again, it’s quirky and adorable.  I’ve also been told a free oatmeal cream pie sandwich or two have slid down for some customers!

3) Anyone could have a standard rack-o-chips for people to have with their meal but Jalopy’s has homemade veggie chips with different flavor choices.

Sprinkle on chips fresh from the frier and POOF- homemade BBQ chips

We spiced it up with some hot sauce too (on the chips of course).

Spicy black bean sandwich with fennel salad. Warning, if you don’t like spicy, tell them when you order. I happen to love  spicy. The fennel was my favorite part of the sandwich. I thought of one suggestion though, grated fennel would be easier to eat and still provide that crunch.

So the owner mentioned he’s looking for new vegetarian sandwich ideas. He probably isn’t ready to commit to tempeh or tofu (it IS a roasted chicken sandwich shop).  Any suggestions?

Teddy

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