STAR: Food Trucks Are Pulling Into SSU This Week
Article STAR: Food Trucks Are Pulling Into SSU This Week from the Sonoma State STAR written by Kayle Norris
New food trucks are coming to Sonoma State University’s campus. SSU Culinary Services will be having one food truck per day scheduled Monday-Thursday from 11a.m. to 2p.m. every week until mid-Nov. These food options are meant to be affordable and accommodating to all SSU students.
Students can expect many different varieties of food trucks coming this week located in Salazar Plaza. With the different variety of cultures bringing their food to campus, SSU students can explore their food palette and try different foods. Some vendors you can expect this week are Adobos-n-more, Reggae Rasta, Sushi Shoubu.
Adobos-n-more is the first and original Filipino fusion food in Sonoma County. Reggae Rasta is Jamaican inspired food with flavors and spices influenced by people who have inhabited the island. Sushi Shoubu is Japanese food made with integrity. Sushi Shoubu is committed to serving great quality food without the use of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) or artificial ingredients. Also, everything from Sushi Shobuis gluten free, non dairy and non-GMO (genetically modified).
So far, students who’ve heard about the news have been excited and appreciative.
Madison Hernandez, a senior Communications major was very excited to hear about the food trucks coming to campus and appreciates how SSU is bringing some fun, alternative food options for students to try.
Hernandez said, “When I saw Adobos-n-more, my mouth almost started watering. I remember they had a pop up at the caf’ the other week and my roommate and I ate until we were stuffed.” Lilia Alcazar, a senior Sociology major, is a huge lover of food trucks and is excited to see what new foods the campus will be able to offer. Alcazar said, “I like that SSU is bringing food trucks to our campus because it brings the students together, and there’s nothing better than comfort food from a food truck!”
A senior Biology major, Kai LaBarbera, is also very happy about the food trucks coming to campus since the last two years she feels as there haven't been many food options for students. LaBarbera said, “With Charlie Brown closed and W&B (not sure what they’ve been up to) it’s really great to know that there are options on campus for students who do not have the meal plan for the kitchens.” It brings joy to LaBarbera knowing the culture is coming back to campus.
Shaila Banger, a senior Sociology major, loves the diversity of food they are bringing to students. Banger said, “I plan to bring my roommate with me to maybe try Sushi Shobu & Reggae Rasta.” Banger hopes to also see Greek and Italian food trucks in the future.
Lauren Antoni, Interim Director of Culinary Services stated, “ We have one or two more surprises coming that you'll just have to keep your eye on Seawolf Living to find out!”