Best Mobile Gastronomy (The First Savory Edition, 2013)
The Justices of the Supreme Cart are often asked to name their favorite food trucks. In honor of the court’s two year anniversary, the Justices listed their current “must try” dishes from food trucks in DC and Northern Virginia.
1. Steak Bibimbap, Seoul Food
Steak and a sunny side up egg served on a bed of sticky rice topped with mixed baby greens, carrots, daikon radish, and red radish. Finished off with a spicy pepper paste sauce.
Nominated by: Chief Justice Jeremy & Justice Cattleya
The verdict: The steak is “tender, but has some of the chew expected of Korean-style beef,” while the egg has a “gently crisped underbelly and a still runny yolk.” The dish is completed nicely by the “freshness and the crunch of the vegetables.” A dish that you can eat again and again. “[F]antastic, amazing, incredible,” the Chief Justice raved. In re Seoul Food, 3 Catt. 2 (2011).
2. Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll, Red Hook Lobster Pound
Fresh lobster poached in butter, garnished with green onion, and served on a roll.
Nominated by: Chief Justice Jeremy & Justice Cattleya
The verdict: The roll is absolutely worth the $15 price tag, but it’s strictly a “special occasion” meal. The roll is filled with “large pieces of fresh, perfectly poached, ever succulent lobster meat enveloped in a light sheen of melted butter.” In re Red Hook Lobster Pound, 2 Catt. 1 (2011). The “buttered bread developed perfect grill marks and a toasty outside . . . [while] the inside was still soft and pillowy.” Id. (Cattleya, J., concurring). “[A]n exceptional experience.”
3. Chorizo Sope, La Tingeria
A thick tortilla topped with refried beans, lettuce, onion, cilantro, and cheese.
Nominated by: Justice Cattleya
The verdict: This is “not [] the prettiest (or least caloric) of foods,” but it is “spectacular.” The fried tortilla had “a nice crunchy texture, while the thick center was still soft.” The chorizo was “wonderfully fatty and spicy” and “the refried beans were flavorful.” Justice Cattleya explained, “As soon as I ate the last bite, I wanted to run back and order another one.” In re La Tingeria, 18 Catt. 3 (2013).
4. The Milan Sandwich, SUNdeVICH
Eggs, pancetta, gorgonzola, arugula, and garlic mayo served on a baguette.
Nominated by: Chief Justice Jeremy & Justice Cattleya
The verdict: Although classified as a breakfast item, the Milan’s “perfect” combination of flavors makes it satisfying at “any time of the day.” “The bread was wonderfully crusty, the pancetta was salty, the arugula added pepperiness, [] the gorgonzola was strong and creamy,” and the eggs “made every bite a joy to eat.” SUNdeVICH v. SUNdeVICH, 22 Catt. 1 (2013).
5. Chicken Pie, Dangerously Delicious Pies
Pie filled with roasted chicken, potatoes, and vegetables in a light cream sauce. Served with a side salad of mixed field greens and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Nominated by: Chief Justice Jeremy & Justice Cattleya
The verdict: “Darn fine pie,” concluded the Justices. A real slice of pie with a top and bottom crust, and generously stuffed with filling. No short cuts here. The chicken was “juicy and well-seasoned” and the crust was “fresh” and “held up against the thick filling.” Even the side salad was better than average. In re Dangerously Delicious Pies, 15 Catt. 1 (2012).
6. Chorizo Taco, El Chilango
Two corn tortillas filled with chorizo, onion, cilantro, and a squish of lime. Served with fresh radishes and cucumbers on the side.
Nominated by: Chief Justice Jeremy & Justice Cattleya
The verdict: The “chorizo was spicy and salty,” and “the onion, cilantro, and lime provided a cool and fresh topping to balance the heat.” The unusual side of radish and cucumber slices provided a “nice, crisp bite to set off the textural softness of the tacos.” At only $2 each, these authentic Mexican tacos “didn’t disappoint [the] stomach or drain [the] wallet.” In re El Chilango, 12 Catt. 2 (2012).
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