Truck Pizza in Hudson
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Hudson has become one of our favorite weekend trips for a few reasons:
1. It's not really a trip. It's a 45 minute drive from near Albany -- about the same distance to Saratoga.
2. It feels like somewhere different. Maybe it's the NYC influence.
3. We usually come across something new or interesting or fun.
The latest new/interesting/fun thing: this past weekend we noticed Truck Pizza -- a food truck serving pizzas from an onboard wood-fired oven.
The aptly-named Truck Pizza is parked at 347 Warren Street, in the lot next antique furniture and lighting shop 3FortySeven. The mobile taco stand Tortillaville is in the same lot.
The pizza truck is the creation of Sam Starr and a few of his friends. He modified the truck himself last year -- writing a blog tracking the truck's transformation. The wood-fired oven is in the middle of the truck, behind the cab. It started serving the public this past winter.
We were a bit skeptical of wood-fired pizza from a truck. But while eating a taco at Tortillaville, the pizza and smoke aroma drew our attention. And then we started gawking at the pizza people were eating next door. Hey, that's doesn't look bad...
So, taco eaten and Mexican Coke still in hand, we headed over to Truck Pizza and ordered a $10 Neapolitan-style pie.
We were quite happy with result. The pizza came served on a cardboard round. The crust was crisp and chewy, with some lovely charring (the bottom was even ashy in a few spots). The tomato sauce was bright. The fresh mozzarella wasn't rubbery. The basil was basil-y. And a little drizzling of olive oil -- with a sprinkle of coarse salt -- put it over the top. We'll admit: the pizza was scarfed.
The pizza was plenty for a two-person lunch. Or if you have a small group, it'd be a good snack. We're looking forward to eating it again.
Food truck market: The owner of 3FortySeven has proposed turning the lot where Tortillaville and Truck Pizza are into a food truck market and beer/wine garden. The new market would also include a noodle truck and an Indian food truck. The plan has apparently met some resistance because of logistical concerns. But it sounds like a good idea. [Go To Hudson] [Gossips of Rivertown] [Register Star]
Tortillaville: The recent issue of Chronogram included an article about Hudson Valley food trucks -- and detailed some of the plans Tortillaville's owners have, including writing a how-to book about the food truck business.
Earlier on AOA:
+ Slidin' Dirty
+ Tortillaville in Hudson
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Truck Pizza
347 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
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Hey, I just so happen to be heading down that way on Wednesday for work. And while $10 and a whole pie might be a bit much for lunch for 1, I'll probably give it a try!
... said Slacker on Jun 11, 2012 at 1:29 PM | link
That sounds awesome. I'm always wary of pizza north of say, Westchester, but that looks like it's worth a try. Hudson rocks.
... said ktvorwald on Jun 11, 2012 at 1:32 PM | link
Just had this last Saturday night before the Woods concert at the Basilica Hudson. We came for the taco truck, but finding it closed, we opted for the pizza as they advertised 5 dollar pies.
We were dismayed to discover that the 5 dollar pies were just cheese on cracker reheated frozen pizzas. We ordered one anyway and they looked and tasted similar to those served at the City Beer Hall (meaning not good).
The $10 Neapolitan pizza was good, but a little expensive. Big enough for one person but just a snack for 2.
I think they also used some sort of lemon infused olive oil. Had a distinct taste of citrus. With the fresh mozz and basil, we were happy. It was yummy.
... said Josh K on Jun 11, 2012 at 1:47 PM | link
@Josh K: I agree about the $5 pizza -- that didn't sound like a good bet.
... said Greg on Jun 11, 2012 at 3:16 PM | link
Despite the fact that I work in Hudson, I haven't tried the pizza truck yet. I'm a bit dismayed by the $5 reheated cracker pizza. If your claim to fame is delicious wood fired pizza, why sully your brand with an inferior product? I don't get it.
... said Megan M on Jun 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM | link
OMG! That pizza looks amazing! We love Hudson too, so beautiful. We always go Mexican Radio but we may need to check out the Pizza Truck!
... said Wendy on Jun 12, 2012 at 3:48 PM | link