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On-Set Catering: ALCATRAZ, FOX
We’re getting known for our kick a** catering for TV and Film production, and the word on the street led the JJ Abrams production crew for Alcatraz to Roaming Dragon. The Alcatraz cast/crew have been working their tails off, and … Continue reading
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On-Set Catering: RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
Its no secret, Roaming Dragon LOVES to do film catering, so when we got the call to feed to hungry crew of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” we were elated. With an impressive cast, a massive production, and … Continue reading
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On-Set Catering: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4 – GHOST PROTOCOL
We thought our day was over, and then the phone rings…it’s the Mission Impossible 4 production office calling to see if we’re available for a catering gig; THAT NIGHT! Rather than spending the late afternoon cleaning the Dragon and prepping … Continue reading
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On-Set Feature: FAIRLY LEGAL, USA NETWORKS
A week before Roaming Dragon’s official launch (June 2010), we were approached by the producers of USA Networks’ “Fairly Legal” to have the Dragon appear in the show’s first episode. The Dragon rolled-onto the set, located at the entrance of … Continue reading
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Food Network Canada: Roaming Dragon on Eat St.
“Roaming Dragon, serves Pan-Asian fare with a West Coast influence. With Dishes like pork belly sliders, fried rice balls, chicken kaarage, and house-made lemonades, customers are following its lead.” Link
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MACLEAN’S: Construction Guys Never Ate Like This
“Jason Apple, co-owner of Vancouver’s Roaming Dragon food truck, may be the closest thing Canada has to a street-food philosopher… “The high of street food was infectious,” he says. “It’s a convergence zone: a prostitute can have a conversation with … Continue reading
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Vancouver Magazine: Best Things to Eat & Drink in Vancouver 2011
“Sweet lychee balances the tart, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and basil gives it all a herbaceous goose—the ultimate thirst quencher.” Link
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Vancouver Magazine: 2011 Best Food Cart Award
“Love at first bite” is how one described the pan-Asian … “The slow-roasted Asian-spiced pork belly with crunchy pickled cucumbers proves that street food can be chef-y, accessible, and still affordable.” Link
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The Globe & Mail: Restaurant Review
“…It’s a brilliant idea, if you ask me. And the Roaming Dragon’s initial menu is impressive…A splendid duck confit salad…palate popper that bounces off every taste bud imaginable…knocks almost every other vendor out of the park.” Link
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The New York Times: New Street Food Rules in Vancouver
“In Vancouver, street food is an emerging mini-industry. But new vendors who want to sell hot dogs and cheese steak sandwiches may need to switch to healthier options.” Link
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