Food Truck News: January 21, 2014

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken Launches A Food Truck

Eater DC, the Washington Post, and Washingtonian all report Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken (1308 G Street NW) has launched a food truck serving coffee and donuts — sorry, no chicken — for breakfast in Rosslyn and Clarendon. Though not in DC yet, they hope to expand in the future. For locations, check out the restaurant’s Twitter feed.

Austin Street Eats Consume Toki Underground

Eater DC also reports the guys of Austin’s East Side King — including Springfield-local Paul Qui of Top Chef fame — plan to take over H Street favorite Toki Underground this Friday, January 24. See the full menu at Eater and on ESK’s website.

El Rey Opens on U Street

Shipping container restaurant El Rey opened on U Street on January 10. Executive chef Jorge Pimentel formerly helmed now-shuttered food truck Sabor’a Street.