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The '''Grease Trucks''' are a group of truck-based food vendors located on the College Avenue campus of [[Rutgers University]] in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]]. They are known for serving, among other things, "Fat Sandwiches," a sub roll containing an ensemble of ingredients such as burgers, cheese, chicken fingers, French fries, mozzarella sticks, gyro meat, bacon, ''etc.'' |
The '''Grease Trucks''' are a group of truck-based food vendors located on the College Avenue campus of [[Rutgers University]] in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]]. They are known for serving, among other things, "Fat Sandwiches," a sub roll containing an ensemble of ingredients such as burgers, cheese, chicken fingers, French fries, mozzarella sticks, gyro meat, bacon, ''etc.'' |
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In August 2004, [[Maxim Magazine]] named the "Fat Darrell," a sandwich invented by a student named Darrell Butler and commonly served |
In August 2004, [[Maxim Magazine]] named the "Fat Darrell," a sandwich invented by a student named Darrell Butler and commonly served byspot. The Grease Trucks were named the number one post game activity in the country by ''[[Sports Illustrated]] On Campus'' in 2005, in spite of being located on the opposite side of the Raritan River from Rutgers Stadium. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Image:Rutgersgreasetrucks.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Customers waiting in line at the Grease Trucks.]] |
[[Image:Rutgersgreasetrucks.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Customers waiting in line at the Grease Trucks.]] |
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Starting in the early 1980s, food trucks licensed by the city of New Brunswick parked along College Avenue, most clustered near [[Voorhees Mall]], where there is a high concentration of classroom buildings on the campus. A few were as far north as Brower Commons, about a |
Starting in the early 1980s, food trucks licensed by the city of New Brunswick parked along College Avenue, most clustered near [[Voorhees Mall]], where there is a high concentration of classroom buildings on the campus. A few were as far north as Brower Commons, about a quarterSomerset Street greasy spoon restaurant, "Greasy Tony's," closed by eminent domain in the early 1990s to build University Center at Easton Ave, was part of the local popularity of food-related "grease"-based names of the time.<ref>http://www.nj.com/_to_a_local_legend.html</ref> |
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In the early 2000s several been added over the years, as well as an ATM. |
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In the early 2000s several trucks were bought out and consolidated to a single fixed food trailer called "The Scarlet Shack" at the center of the remaining trucks, as seen in the photograph above. Phone and internet orders, acceptance of credit cards and the Rutgers University food card (Knight Express) are features which have been added over the years, as well as an ATM. |
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==Fat Sandwiches and other Grease Truck cuisine== |
==Fat Sandwiches and other Grease Truck cuisine== |
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[[Image:Greaselg.png|left| |
[[Image:Greaselg.png|left|the 1970s when a local restaurant served a sandwich called the "Fat Cat," consisting of two cheeseburgers, French fries, lettuce, tomato,fuckthe early history of the Grease Trucks were the "Fat Moon" (chicken fingers, bacon, egg, french fries, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and ketchup), "Fat Koko" (pizza steak, french fries, mozzarella sticks), and "Fat Sam" (, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and ketchup). |
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These inexpensive sandwiches (originally only $1 more than a regular hamburger) with the "sides" included within steadily rose in popularity, but the "Fat Cat" |
These inexpensive sandwiches (originally only $1 more than a regular hamburger) with the "sides" included within steadily rose in popularity, but the "Fat Cat" 1997, when a student named Darrell W. Butler created the "Fat Darrell," consisting of chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, French fries, and marinara sauce. Butler told USA Today, "Like the typical college student, I, mostly by customer suggestions. Many combinations of available ingredients have been created, including multiple vegetarian options. Fat sandwiches have become available in many short-order eateries and pizfuckza places in and around New Brunswick. |
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The Grease Trucks were the featured location in episode 19 of [[Man v. Food]] season 2. Host Adam Richmond attempted the "Fat Sandwich Challenge" at the ''R.U. Hungry?'' truck, in which eating five fat sandwiches in 45 minutes allows you to name a new sandwich on the menu, |
The Grease Trucks were the featured location in episode 19 of [[Man v. Food]] season 2. Host Adam Richmond attempted the "Fat Sandwich Challenge" at the ''R.U. Hungry?'' truck, in which eating five fat sandwiches in 45 minutes allows you to name a new sandwich on the menu, fuckare popping up on various college campuses around the country. |
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The Grease Trucks are also notable, and in 2005 the vendors agreed to change the names on the posted menus to maintain their contracts to do business on Dietitian Marcus Garand has pointed out the Fat *[[Mobile catering]] |
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The Grease Trucks are also notable for offering many types of mostly home-made Mediterranean food, such as gyros, falafel, and hummus, on pita. Also occasionally or formerly available are [[baba ghanouj]], stuffed grape leaves, mjudara, and spinach pies. These choices came about because many of the vendors had come from Middle Eastern countries such as Lebanon and Egypt. These home-made healthier options were welcome for those not desiring the large number of calories which accompany fried foods. Other commonly available items include eggs, soup, gum, chips, cookies, muffins, and even home-made rice krispies treats. As some trucks are open in the morning, breakfast grill items and bagels are also often available. |
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===Controversies=== |
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Sandwiches with colorful names were deemed offensive by Rutgers, and in 2005 the vendors agreed to change the names on the posted menus to maintain their contracts to do business on Rutgers property.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,148497,00.html Fox News; Wednesday, February 23, 2005]</ref> Some students expressed outrage at the university's censorship, but others defended the logic behind the request for name changes.<ref>http://www.dailytargum.com/2.4988/just-words-1.1510398</ref> |
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Dietitian Marcus Garand has pointed out the Fat Sandwich's general unhealthiness: a Fat Darrell, for instance, has about 1,718 calories, 143 grams of carbohydrates and 78 grams of fat. Garand stated, "This sandwich is like a nutritionist's worst nightmare. I couldn't figure out a way to make it any unhealthier. ... This is probably the unhealthiest sandwich you could ever devise." <ref name="auman">Auman, Greg. [http://www.sptimes.com/2005/11/04/Sports/And____Rutgers_gets_s.shtml "And . . . Rutgers gets stuffed again"], ''St. Petersburg Times'', November 4, 2005.</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Mobile catering]] |
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*[[Street food]] |
*[[Street food]] |
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*[[Food truck]] |
*[[Food truck]] |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[http://www.fatdarrell.com Official |
*[http://www.fatdarrell.com Official [[Category:Restaurants in New Jersey]] |
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*[http://www.dailytargum.com/media/storage/paper168/news/2004/09/09/InFocus/Fat-Darrell.Named.Americas.Best.Sandwich-713499.shtml?norewrite200612210017&sourcedomain=www.dailytargum.com Daily Targum on Fat Darrell] |
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*[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,148497,00.html Fox News coverage] |
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*http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2003/sioncampus/09/24/100_things0930/ |
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*http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/sioncampus/12/05/roadtrip.rutgers/index.html |
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[[Category:American sandwiches]] |
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[[Category:New Brunswick, New Jersey]] |
[[Category:New Brunswick, New Jersey]] |
Revision as of 13:17, 6 April 2011
The Grease Trucks are a group of truck-based food vendors located on the College Avenue campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. They are known for serving, among other things, "Fat Sandwiches," a sub roll containing an ensemble of ingredients such as burgers, cheese, chicken fingers, French fries, mozzarella sticks, gyro meat, bacon, etc.
In August 2004, Maxim Magazine named the "Fat Darrell," a sandwich invented by a student named Darrell Butler and commonly served byspot. The Grease Trucks were named the number one post game activity in the country by Sports Illustrated On Campus in 2005, in spite of being located on the opposite side of the Raritan River from Rutgers Stadium.
History
Starting in the early 1980s, food trucks licensed by the city of New Brunswick parked along College Avenue, most clustered near Voorhees Mall, where there is a high concentration of classroom buildings on the campus. A few were as far north as Brower Commons, about a quarterSomerset Street greasy spoon restaurant, "Greasy Tony's," closed by eminent domain in the early 1990s to build University Center at Easton Ave, was part of the local popularity of food-related "grease"-based names of the time.[1]
In the early 2000s several been added over the years, as well as an ATM.
Fat Sandwiches and other Grease Truck cuisine
[[Image:Greaselg.png|left|the 1970s when a local restaurant served a sandwich called the "Fat Cat," consisting of two cheeseburgers, French fries, lettuce, tomato,fuckthe early history of the Grease Trucks were the "Fat Moon" (chicken fingers, bacon, egg, french fries, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and ketchup), "Fat Koko" (pizza steak, french fries, mozzarella sticks), and "Fat Sam" (, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and ketchup).
These inexpensive sandwiches (originally only $1 more than a regular hamburger) with the "sides" included within steadily rose in popularity, but the "Fat Cat" 1997, when a student named Darrell W. Butler created the "Fat Darrell," consisting of chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, French fries, and marinara sauce. Butler told USA Today, "Like the typical college student, I, mostly by customer suggestions. Many combinations of available ingredients have been created, including multiple vegetarian options. Fat sandwiches have become available in many short-order eateries and pizfuckza places in and around New Brunswick.
The Grease Trucks were the featured location in episode 19 of Man v. Food season 2. Host Adam Richmond attempted the "Fat Sandwich Challenge" at the R.U. Hungry? truck, in which eating five fat sandwiches in 45 minutes allows you to name a new sandwich on the menu, fuckare popping up on various college campuses around the country.
The Grease Trucks are also notable, and in 2005 the vendors agreed to change the names on the posted menus to maintain their contracts to do business on Dietitian Marcus Garand has pointed out the Fat *Mobile catering
References
External links
- [http://www.fatdarrell.com Official