Organic/Natural Food Trucks in Virginia
Bikini Panini100
Origin: American (New), Cuban, French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Categories: Deli, Desserts, Grilled Cheese, Ice Cream, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Soup, Sweets & Treats
Tastes: Comfort Food, Organic/Natural, Vegan, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: Paninis, Paella, and Ratatouille
About Us:
I am Laura Daab, the Chef/Owner of Bikini Panini food truck and have been an avid cook most of my life. My favorite memories come from the yellow kitchen in my childhood home where my mom cooked and baked constantly. Learning from her and inspired by my favorite cuisine, I focus on Coastal Mediterranean cooking that incorporates lots of fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
Starting Bikini Panini was an unplanned opportunity and reinvention for me. My degree is in Marketing Communications and I was a theatrical producer for 20 years with a company I owned with my husband, Jim. We were hit hard by the Great Recession and shut our doors 5 years ago. I struggled to find a full-time, corporate job so I freelanced as a house painter, Marketing/PR Manager for a local theatre company, and worked on a frozen yogurt truck for a while.
One day, Jim drove by an auto auction near our house in Church Hill and saw a food truck being cleaned-up for sale. We bid on the truck and won! It’s a cute little step van that was repossessed from a Panini business in DC. “Why reinvent the wheel?’ I thought, so I spent the next 3 months fixing up the truck and developing my menu that along with 5 different Panini sandwiches includes Paella, Ratatouille with Curried Couscous and assorted baked good, ice cream and Italian Ices. I recently added a Kid’s menu that includes a Grilled Cheese Panini and a Breakfast menu with a Spanish Torta, Breakfast Panini and other goodies!
I’ve been in business since January of 2017 and have done very well. It’s challenging, rewarding, tiring, gratifying, and glorious! I belong to the Richmond Food Truck Association and I work pretty much all over the Metro Richmond Area. I’ve been a featured chef several times on WTRV’s “Virginia this Morning” demonstrating cooking segments of my food on Bikini Panini. Bikini Panini was also voted Best Food Truck in Virginia and featured in an article titled, “Top 50 Best Food Trucks in the US” by Eat This, Not That food magazine. You can find Bikini Panini at breweries and wineries, corporate lunches, street festivals, block parties, fundraisers, private events, weddings…pretty much any kind of an event that needs mobile food.
I’m working at what I love and have learned there is always time for another adventure and a challenge to reinvent oneself! Cheers!
I am Laura Daab, the Chef/Owner of Bikini Panini food truck and have been an avid cook most of my life. My favorite memories come from the yellow kitchen in my childhood home where my mom cooked and baked constantly. Learning from her and inspired by my favorite cuisine, I focus on Coastal Mediterranean cooking that incorporates lots of fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
Starting Bikini Panini was an unplanned opportunity and reinvention for me. My degree is in Marketing Communications and I was a theatrical producer for 20 years with a company I owned with my husband, Jim. We were hit hard by the Great Recession and shut our doors 5 years ago. I struggled to find a full-time, corporate job so I freelanced as a house painter, Marketing/PR Manager for a local theatre company, and worked on a frozen yogurt truck for a while.
One day, Jim drove by an auto auction near our house in Church Hill and saw a food truck being cleaned-up for sale. We bid on the truck and won! It’s a cute little step van that was repossessed from a Panini business in DC. “Why reinvent the wheel?’ I thought, so I spent the next 3 months fixing up the truck and developing my menu that along with 5 different Panini sandwiches includes Paella, Ratatouille with Curried Couscous and assorted baked good, ice cream and Italian Ices. I recently added a Kid’s menu that includes a Grilled Cheese Panini and a Breakfast menu with a Spanish Torta, Breakfast Panini and other goodies!
I’ve been in business since January of 2017 and have done very well. It’s challenging, rewarding, tiring, gratifying, and glorious! I belong to the Richmond Food Truck Association and I work pretty much all over the Metro Richmond Area. I’ve been a featured chef several times on WTRV’s “Virginia this Morning” demonstrating cooking segments of my food on Bikini Panini. Bikini Panini was also voted Best Food Truck in Virginia and featured in an article titled, “Top 50 Best Food Trucks in the US” by Eat This, Not That food magazine. You can find Bikini Panini at breweries and wineries, corporate lunches, street festivals, block parties, fundraisers, private events, weddings…pretty much any kind of an event that needs mobile food.
I’m working at what I love and have learned there is always time for another adventure and a challenge to reinvent oneself! Cheers!
Gold Cone ice-cream93
Origin: American (New), American (Traditional), Italian
Categories: Beverages, Crepes, Desserts, Ice Cream, Juice, Shaved Ice, Smoothies, Sweets & Treats
Tastes: Comfort Food, Halal, Organic/Natural, Vegan, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: Za3za3
About Us:
Sweet Delights Ice Cream Truck was born out of a passion for bringing joy to our community, one scoop at a time! As a lifelong resident of Alexandria, I wanted to create a business that would put smiles on faces and become a beloved part of our city's fabric. After years of perfecting my ice cream recipes and scouting out the best spots to serve, I finally hit the road in my colorful truck, ready to share the sweetness with everyone!
From kids' birthday parties to outdoor festivals, I love seeing people of all ages light up when they try our unique flavors and experience the nostalgia of a classic ice cream truck. Our mission is simple: to spread happiness and make every day a little sweeter. Come visit us and taste the joy for yourself.
Sweet Delights Ice Cream Truck was born out of a passion for bringing joy to our community, one scoop at a time! As a lifelong resident of Alexandria, I wanted to create a business that would put smiles on faces and become a beloved part of our city's fabric. After years of perfecting my ice cream recipes and scouting out the best spots to serve, I finally hit the road in my colorful truck, ready to share the sweetness with everyone!
From kids' birthday parties to outdoor festivals, I love seeing people of all ages light up when they try our unique flavors and experience the nostalgia of a classic ice cream truck. Our mission is simple: to spread happiness and make every day a little sweeter. Come visit us and taste the joy for yourself.
BBTea87
About Us:
BB Tea specializes in functional, wellness, and herbal teas. At your event we will provide a wide range of hot and cold served teas available to serve to your guests as well as the ability to serve and prepare tea infused drinks (alcohol must be provided by the host.
BB Tea is Woman, Veteran, and Minority owned.
BB Tea specializes in functional, wellness, and herbal teas. At your event we will provide a wide range of hot and cold served teas available to serve to your guests as well as the ability to serve and prepare tea infused drinks (alcohol must be provided by the host.
BB Tea is Woman, Veteran, and Minority owned.
