gaztro-wagon Chef-Owner Matt Maroni
Matt Maroni saw a gap in the food world of Chicago and decided to fill it. Maroni left his job as Executive Chef at the Mid-America Club in Chicago and started chicagofoodtrucks.com, authoring an ordinance allowing food to be cooked-to-order in trucks. That ordinance is under review at this time, but Maroni went ahead and started up gaztro-wagon, a storefront operation serving up quick, eclectic food (full menu is below) to the masses with the intention of taking that food and driving it around Chicago.
Rock ‘n Roll Ghost is sending along good thoughts to the truck ordinance getting passed. It’s an exciting idea and one that I was surprised was new to the city. After all, you see these in many of the country’s big cities. But it would seem Chicago’s politicians are consistently looking to keep our fair city truly second. Hopefully, with the passing (fingers crossed) of this ordinance, we can begin to move up the ladder.
gaztro-wagon menu:
LUNCH
Naan-wiches
Wild boar belly with fennel, olives, yogurt and shaved red onions – $7.00
Pork shoulder with radish, cilantro and queso fresco – $7.00
Portobello with arugula, goat cheese and crisp shallots – $7.00
Smoked salmon with watercress, crème fraîche and shaved red onions – $8.00
Baby greens with feta, pecans, piquillo peppers and citrus vinaigrette – $7.00
Romaine with tomatoes, bacon and Cabrales – $7.00
Extras
Soups of the season – $5.00
Plantain chips – $2.00
Dessert
Sweets of the season from Fritz Pastry – $4.00
DINNER
Naan-wiches
Chicken thighs with mushrooms, Brie and thyme – $7.00
Beef short ribs with tomatoes, onions and herb salad – $8.00
Wild boar belly with fennel, olives, yogurt and shaved red onions – $7.00
Pork shoulder with radish, cilantro and queso fresco – $7.00
Slow-roasted lamb with gyro fixings – $8.00
New England lobster roll – $12.00
Extras
Soups of the season – $5.00
Plantain chips – $2.00
Dessert
Sweets of the season from Fritz Pastry – $4.00
LATE NIGHT
Naan-wiches
Chicken thighs with micro celery, Cabrales and spiced orange sauce – $7.00
Handcrafted Italian sausage with tomato–onion salad and herb aïoli – $7.00
Capicola–mozzarella–basil–tomato melt – $7.00
Slow-roasted lamb with gyro fixin’s – $7.00
Beef short ribs with tomatoes, onions and herb salad – $8.00
Pork shoulder with radish, cilantro and queso fresco – $7.00
Wild boar belly with fennel, olives, yogurt and shaved red onions – $7.00
Extras
Plantain chips – $2.00
Dessert
Sweets of the season from Fritz Pastry shop – $4.00
Drinks
Coca Cola, Sprite and Dr. Pepper – bottle: $2.00
Goose Island sodas (Root Beer, Orange Cream, Vanilla Cream, Concord Grape and Spicy Ginger) – $3.00
Jarritos Mexican sodas (Mandarin, Watermelon, Grapefruit and Strawberry) – $3.00
Red Bull – $2.00
Arizona Teas – $2.00
Shakes
Local root beer floats – $5.00
Pistachio–caramel milkshake – $5.00
Strawberry–almond milkshake – $5.00
Peanut butter malt shake – $5.00
Dreamsicle shake – $5.00
gaztro-wagon Chef-Owner Matt Maroni behind the wheel.
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Chef-owner Matt Maroni
5973 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
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Great information! I’ve been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks!