Food Vibes RI is all about catering to families. Owners Franco Miccoli and Jennifer Noriega, themselves parents of a blended family of five, park their rig at over 70 events during prime food truck season, including regular gigs at Mulligan’s Island in Cranston, Rocky Point State Park in Warwick, and the North Kingstown Town Beach. “We want to have something to offer the parents and the kids,” says Miccoli, with a focus on truck-made comfort food.
“Our egg rolls and our Bang-Bang Shrimp Tacos are absolute hits,” he continues. “We also do a Slider Flight that is popular, and we make homemade Mac and Cheese bowls with three different cheeses.” They also serve up Pulled Pork, Tenders and Tots, and more. Miccoli likes to think of Food Vibes as a no-hassle spot for groups of all ages to find what they’re craving – an ideal choice on hot summer days when lines are long. “We’re like a one-stop shop where everybody wins!” Follow
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Wafting aromas of smoke signal mouthwatering, slow-cooked meats at Binge BBQ, which was featured on the Cooking Channel’s Burgers, Brew, & ‘Que in 2018. “Chopped Beef Brisket and Pulled Pork sandwiches are the most popular,” says owner Mark Bryson. “The house-made BBQ sauce, slaw, and pickles on a Martin’s potato roll really sets them off.” Trending this season are loaded fries, says Bryson. “We blanch the fries first, then fry them a second time to order, season with red salt, and top with your choice of meat, vegan chili, white BBQ sauce, house BBQ sauce and scallions.” The Chile-Garlic-Ginger Fried Chicken with sweet soy, cilantro, fried shallots is also popular, along with the Shrimp Toast Sliders with spicy aioli and sesame.
Binge can be found around the region this spring and summer. “We travel all over, including Ninigret Park for the Seaside Soccer Tournament, the Blessing of the Fleet in Narragansett, Fort Adams in Newport, music festivals, beer festivals, and a few breweries,” says Bryson. The truck also caters weddings, birthdays, and other events. Wakefield, BingeBBQRI.com
If you’re looking for the biggest steak and cheese sub in town, Meat Sweats RI is known for their take on the classic. Matthew Cowell eagerly anticipates the 2025 season, stating, “I’ve already booked over 75 events for the season and will be adding many more.” The new menu was still in development at press time, but Cowell shares, “We’ll have several new additions.” The Meat Sweats is a half-pound Chuck and Ribeye Cheeseburger combined with a half-pound Steak and Cheese, stacked with thick-cut bacon slices, lettuce, tomato, and special sauce – a must-try for meat lovers. He’ll also be adding the Chopped Cheese – a burger with spices and cheese melted into the meat, finished with special sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
Meat Sweats also features traditional subs, such as the Surf and Turf, Lobster BLT, Chorizo and Peppers, and grilled cheese for the kids. For dessert, you can indulge in G’s Homemade Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies and Whoopie Pies available in peanut butter and marshmallow. West Greenwich, MeatSweatsRI.com
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