McHenry Row Food Truck Gathering has a Cajun Theme and More

By Carly Heideger

Along with the new changes to the Loyola dinning plan this coming Fall, some unofficial changes have been seen around the perimeter of the campus this semester; the appearance of food trucks.  This past Friday, April 26^th, McHenry Row held a “gathering” for all the local food trucks in the area.  “The Gathering” featured a Cajun theme within all their trucks.  Food options consisted from trucks such as Gypsy Queen, Grr Che, Charm City Gourmet, Crusin’ Café, The Jolly Pig, Miss Shirley’s and with a Loyola frequenter, Darua and even more.

Guests enjoyed an afternoon of popping from truck to truck munching on meals of crab cones, Cajun tacos, sausages and more.  Even Iced Gems, more commonly known as the “cupcake truck” was offering cupcakes around the theme; a Cajun Swampdog cupcake with Chili! Loyola students who visited the gathering we’re in a food induced heaven. Monica Castro, a Loyola sophomore said “It’s just mouth watering walking around.  All these different types of food yet tied together and they are all just taste amazing.  Plus its right next to the water, not to sure what could be better.” Her favorite choice? The Cajun quesadilla and the crab fries from the Crusin’ Café.

The Gathering not only consisted a wide variety of food choices but drink specials and live music.  “The white sangria is definitely my favorite. We bought the drink special bracelets online through their Facebook page.  It was like $7 cheaper for all you can drink!” Megan, a public relations consultant for a nonprofit in Fells Point, screamed.  “Don’t worry, we live in walking distance right above here” her boyfriend David made sure to point out.

The Gathering travels to a new spot in Baltimore every weekend and updates can be seen on their Facebook page.  Just like, “The Gathering” on Facebook and you can see all the different places and additions to which trucks will be joining along with different drink and food specials.  “Liking them on Facebook was the best decision I ever made.  It’s our new favorite thing to do on Friday afternoons.  Don’t have to get dishes dirty or eat the same food we eat all week.” Rose Frullani, a sophomore at Loyola tells while eating a donut drowned in whipped cream.  “It looks like a heart attack and probably is one.  But with all the caramel and bacon bites, its just delicious, but you definitely need to share it!”