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Meals on Wheels: Pittsburgh's Food Trucks 'Take Food to the People'

90.5 WESA

Published June 4, 2013 at 1:37 PM EDT

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Food Trucks take advantage of big events like the Penguins "Big Screen."

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Franktuary, Zum Zum, BRGR and Dozen Bake Shop are just some of the food trucks that sell food around the city.

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Franktuary serves up gourmet hot dogs from their food truck and their two locations in Dowtown and Lawrenceville.

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Dozen Bake Shop offers cupcakes, cookies and other treats.

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Zum Zum has been selling pierogies online since 2004 but started selling fresh and frozen pierogies out of the truck about a year ago.

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BRGR's bright and bold food truck brings handcrafted burgers and shakes to hungry Pens fans.

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Many of the city's laws restrict where the food trucks can sell, though many owners are hoping to see these restrictions lifted in the coming years.

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Franktuary's featured Memphis dog comes topped with cole slaw, barbecue sauce and potato stix.

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Cooking in the trucks is not a job for the claustrophobic.

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When Pittsburgh's food trucks hit the road, burgers, hot dogs, tacos and pierogies are all on the menu.

Local eateries such as Franktuary and BRGR often take their food on the road. The trucks can be found at events like the Pittsburgh Penguins "Big Screen" outside of Consol Energy Center and other locations throughout the city. To find a truck and for more information go to http://pghmobilefood.com