A new food truck to check out….Driftwood KC. Full disclosure, it’s run by my nephew and his wife. But that doesn’t mean the food isn’t terrific! 

It’s actually more of a trailer and though mobile, is normally parked at 101st St. and State Line, in the lot just to the north of Office Max. There’s a smoker in the truck (but fortunately closed off from the rest of the work space to contain the smoke) and if you take a peek inside, the interior is spotless. Brian knows what he’s doing. He’s a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, and upon returning to his hometown staged at Le Fou Frog, and then went on to work at Cafe Provence and Cupini’s.

The menu is purposefully small. They want to get the basics right before introducing daily specials. Judging from the steady stream of customers the day I was there, many of whom were repeat visitors, he’s already there.

Offerings include a chopped brisket sandwich piled high with with homemade BBQ sauce, honey lime slaw and pickles,  Italian sausage with pickles, slaw and mustard, and meaty, tender ribs. Each can be served with or without incredible housemade French fries, lightly seasoned, skins on and perfectly crisp. Brian makes a thick blue cheese bacon aioli for dipping which has chunks of bacon goodness in it, though the fries need no embellishment. French Fries are one of my favorite food groups, but I’m very particular and don’t eat them mindlessly. Driftwood’s are easily are some of the best in town.

I loved seeing camp chairs positioned near the truck so you don’t have to eat standing up or in your car. That’s my one showing-my-age-pet peeve about food trucks–I’d rather eat in a more civilized manner rather than just scarfing my meal down, juggling food in one hand drink in another.  They even provide sunscreen and bug spray if you want to go sit on the grassy hillside! 

Driftwood is just getting started, but judging from the rocket rise of “Likes” on Facebook since they opened,  it’s already been discovered. Expect to find them at events around town in short order.