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A new round of media buzz is happening in Calgary–this time over the number of licenses being issued to new food trucks. Just over a year into the City of Calgary’s pilot project there are 34 food trucks on the street, with 10 more pending approval. What do you think, is this enough food trucks or should the city keep granting licenses? Either way, we’re not going anywhere. Perogies to the People! Watch the video by clicking on the images below.  

It’s finally happening! Last Fall, we were one of the Calgary food trucks filmed for an episode of Eat Street and this week Food Network released the schedule. May 23rd at 9:30pm we make our small screen debut along with the Purple Carrot Truck from Lansing Michigan, Miami’s Sugar Rush (deep-fried cupcakes, yum), and San Francisco’s Le Truc. A viewing party is in the works, standby for updates on location. There will be perogies. There will also be beer. Other Calgary trucks to be featured: Alley Burger: May 9th Fries & Dolls: May 23rd

With the busy summer season ahead, the Perogy Boyz are looking for full and part-time staff. We are looking for line cooks and window staff with excellent customer service skills, positive attitudes and backgrounds in the food industry. You: Love the open road, the wind in your hair and have a strong appreciation for the food truck scene in Calgary. We are looking for people who are energetic, team players, hard working and can keep up in a fast-paced environment. Most of all, you have a big smile and genuinely like working with our customers. You may have to do a little lifting and work some irregular hours but we might let you drive the truck. Cooks with food handling certificates and … Read More

From February 23-26, the YYC Food Trucks will rally at the Calgary Home + Garden Show at the BMO Centre (Stampede Park). In the Corral (yup, where the Flames used to play) DIY-ers will have the chance to taste the trucks without braving the elements. We will be there from Thursday – Sunday, all day. After you’ve planned your reno and bought your magic shammies, come get your fill of perogies and sausage. We’re also introducing new sizing this week, making sure our comrades of all appetites leave full and happy!  

The Perogy Boyz will be boyz. On our day off I started poking around on the office computer and discovered that the browser history had not been cleared. Much to my surprise, there was nothing scandalous at all (this would be a gross violation of our policy… that nobody has read anyways). I did find one interesting tidbit of information, however, that I wanted to share with you perogy-lovers. It seems that there is a Ukrainian pop star that many compare to Britany Spears. Now, the one thing that you will notice is that she is brunette, but when we line up comparisons we can actually make a compelling case: Ani Lorak: pop singer, actress & mother Britney Spears: pop … Read More

  When winter started to rear its ugly head we had a decision to make: go to our families’ winter homes on the shores of the Black Sea or press on and keep bringing the people of Calgary perogies. We decided we couldn’t leave our girl frozen and cold during the winter months and took it as a personal challenge to remain open all winter. These were our concerns: – Will this truck that we picked up on Hollywood Boulevard (like Pretty Woman) survive winter? – Will our staff moan about being too cold? – Will people leave their homes/offices to stand on the street corner (like Pretty Woman)? Turns out that a little insulation on the pipes, new gloves … Read More

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of meeting Christina Forsyth, an amazing Calgary-based photographer who followed us around for a few days snapping pics of all things Perogy Boyz. From street service to close-ups with our perogy and sausage suppliers, we are thrilled with the results. Watch for more amazing shots in future blog posts. Christina Forsyth Photography | e: photos@christinaforsyth.com | p: 403.510.4339 | On Facebook              

In case you missed it, Saturday morning our head chef and perogy pincher Shawn Greenwood visited Global TV with our man on the truck Pascal. If there’s one thing we’ve noticed about doing TV in Calgary it’s that when the Perogy Boyz come around everyone and says hi. At first we thought maybe it’s because we’re so darned good looking but it turns out they all want a perogy. Enjoy by clicking here or the image below.  

Food Trucks Ride Cool Factor By Jessica Leeder: Published October Friday October 21st Cheaper startup costs lure wannabe restaurateurs to the mobile side A food trend sweeping North America is luring entrepreneurs out of their boxes and into much smaller, aluminum-clad ones. On wheels. Popularized by the Food Network show Eat St. [http://eatst.foodnetwork.ca], trucks that specialize in serving up gourmet curbside grub – everything from artisan grilled cheese sandwiches and perogies to lamb’s tongue – are increasingly pulling creative, business-minded foodies into the streets. While some owners are launching second careers, others see the food trucks as a low-risk way to road test their dream restaurant concept. Twitter-fuelled lineups have been known to stretch several city blocks during weekday lunch … Read More