Ummm, YUM! The Block Party is a mini food truck festival   

April 22, 2022| Community, Events

By: Caitlin Doran

The Lake Hopatcong Block Party is chock-a-block full of things to do – from visiting the nearly 200 vendors, to riding the trackless train, to hopping on a free boat ride aboard the Miss Lotta, participating in the Passport Adventure Program and Scavenger Hunt, checking out the children’s activities…the list goes on. But like any great party, you’ve got to have great food, and there too, the Block Party delivers!

Each year, the Food Court at the Block Party offers a great cross-section of cuisine, and 2022 is no different. Ramen, empanadas, lobster rolls, BBQ, cheesecake in a cup - it’s all here! So, as you explore the Block Party, if you find yourself craving a tasty treat, just head over to Zone FC (the food court) and enjoy!

Joining us this year is… 

Sal’s Pizza & Restaurant – Landing’s own Sal’s Pizza makes a great pie, but don’t take our word for it. Stop by their booth and have a slice yourself!

We Squeeze to Please –Get your refreshing, freshly-squeezed lemonade and brewed iced tea from this stand that hails from Washington, NJ.

Gloriously Global – World traveler Craig Smith’s seasoning company brings together the best mix blends and seasonings from all around the globe to help chefs and food enthusiasts try them from their homes. Buy a bottle and put their spice blends to the test! 

Ann’s Catering - Ann's Catering Food Truck specializes in oxtails, coconut shrimp, jerk chicken, empanadas, and more. Yum!

Rock Hard Pickles – Home of the pickle on a stick, they’ve got hot ‘n’ spicy, kosher dill, sour, half-sour, and more…

Rolling Yatai – Yatai is the Japanese word for a mobile food stand and Rolling Yatai will be serving up authentic yet casual Japanese staples, like ramen, curry rice, dumplings, and delish bento box meals!

Cakes by Carla – Hailing from Ledgewood, Cakes by Carla promises unique and delicious baked goods.

Smokin’ Schmidty’s BBQ – Smokin’ Schmidty’s is back, and they’re bringing their pulled pork sliders, brats with kraut, and Sussex meat packing hot-dogs-piled-high with them.

Cosmic Kettle Corn – This freshly made kettle corn has to be tried to be believed!

Kona Ice – Cool down with a cup of shaved ice that comes in some fabulous flavors.

German Imbiss – In Germany, an Imbiss is a snack bar where you get quick and delicious street food, and the German Imbiss food truck lives up to that definition!

AlicEllaDora’s Oven – This food stand will be featuring local, organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options.

Angry Archies – This award-winning food truck (2016, Best Food at the Food Truck Mash-Up; 2017, Best Food Truck at the East Hanover Food Truck Festival) is serving up crabcakes, lobster rolls, and other seafood dishes.

Totally Nutz – Totally Nutz will be fresh-roasting cinnamon glazed nuts on site. They’re so good, they’ll “drive you crazy.”

Empanada Lady – gourmet, tasty, savory, flavorful are the words the Empanada Lady uses to describe her variety of empanadas. We can’t wait!

Tranquility Temptations – this truck will offer both pre-packaged baked goods and hot food, like mac ‘n’ cheese, chili, pierogis & kielbasa, and cobbler.

Donna’s Cheesecake in a Cup – individually-served cheesecake in a cup from the same folks behind Giancarlo’s Bakery on Route 10 in Ledgewood – so you know it’s gonna be good!

Lake Hopatcong Maple Syrup – Wayne will have bottles of local maple syrup for sale. Be sure and take a bottle (or two) home.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank one of our sponsors, Mount Arlington Dunkin' Donuts, whom you will find serving-up fresh coffee in the pavilion area near the Lake Hopatcong Foundation table (and keeping us all energized)!