(Dined 04/27/25 SU @ 12:00pm): Man... there were wings and things everywhere!…read more
I was in attendance for Lawless Brewing Co.'s 4th Anniversary (yup... they opened during the pandemic!), when I had a few food options and decided on The Wing Man Catering/Food Truck. Before the pandemic, I used to work a ton of local outdoor events where food trucks lined up ready to take you money. During that time, I got very familiar with said food trucks, their owners, and sometimes even hired them for events I was a part of. After the pandemic, some of these events sadly folded, so I pivoted to other avenues for outdoor entertainment work that were less-focused on food trucks and more on actual booths/stalls. Nowadays, my more poignant exposure to these meals on wheels was at breweries and beer festivals. This was my first experience with them and couldn't find any background information whatsoever. On a wing and a prayer, man, was their food good or for the birds!?
PURCHASE
6pc Mango Habanero Wings & Fries ($20.00): Slathered in a milder sauce than I'd hoped, only the meatier drumlets were present which I appreciated. These had a nice freshly-cooked crisp to each bite as the sauce stuck to your lips and your fingertips. Now, the spud sticks were a revelation with their portion size, the amazing crisp and crunch in every bite as the roof of your mouth slightly got burned by the internal steam, and the awesome seasoning they used! I think I loved the fires more than the drumlets! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=9jW9dWaU8FWa90FtiuYNow
Buffalo Blasted Chicken Sandwich ($13.00): A thick heavily-fried chicken breast dipped into homemade sweet and spicy infused oil, lettuce, homemade bread and butter pickles, drizzled with homemade ranch and Buffalo sauce on a brioche bun, this was a messy two-handed meal of sinful goodness. I only wished it was hotter and spicier. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=qan5witpTfu03t5A-BFOSg
Veggie Sticks (INCLUDED w/Sandwiches): I guess it was best to have something healthy to try and offset all of the badness that was being consumed - beers and food! These helped to cleanse my palate and brushed my teeth! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=JwPLpNn9ACrDV6s3q5CF7w
SERVICE
A friendly woman greeted me as I approached the truck, I perused the menu and quickly placed my order, I was given a buzzer, and about fifteen minutes later my buzzer https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=jC_bKQTG4eXRKxZzuiZhJA blew up letting me know my grub was ready. All was straightforward and greatly appreciated - thank you!
PARKING (FREE)
Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever the event was held. In this case, the event/residency took place at Lawless Brewing Co. with plenty of free parking along the main drag of Craner Ave. and all nearby streets (including Magnolia Blvd.). Another option was a driving service like a bus, taxi, Lyft, or Uber (no nearby Metro train station) - 'nuff said.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
Your standard self-sufficient catering/food truck with an exterior food menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=TtFl919JJdZsy9s91-YXOA banner along the front sole order and pick up table, no area for condiments, napkins, and utensils nor designated seating area except for the brewery itself, and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while minimal electric street and tent/truck lighting glowed at night. There were no TVs nor any background music except what was playing inside the brewery.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
The Wing Man Catering/Food Truck was a finger-licking messy yummy time, and I would definitely consider them again. My only fear would be their limited menu and eventually trying everything over time. The prices were a tad on the higher end, the food and portion sizes were very good, and the service was easy and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $36.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS