{"id":244935,"date":"2026-07-16T15:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/244935\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:33:12","slug":"dig-in-with-graver-a-tale-of-two-food-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/244935\/","title":{"rendered":"Dig in With Graver: A Tale of Two Food Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Diginjdoggs\"<\/a><\/p>\n

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know whether it\u2019s a blessing or a curse that there\u2019s a new hot dog truck permanently parked a few blocks from my apartment.<\/p>\n

JDoggs opened on July 13 at 420 Perry Highway in West View and will operate from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at least throughout the end of the summer.<\/p>\n

On July 15 \u2014 National Hot Dog Day \u2014 I braved the heat and walked down the street for the lunch special: two dogs, a bag of chips and a drink for under 10 bucks. I ordered a pair of Pittsburgh Doggs topped with onions, pickle, ketchup and mustard. Simple, classic and delicious.<\/p>\n

\"Diginjdoggs2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER<\/p>\n

Next time I\u2019ll diversify with a West View Dogg (BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese and bacon) and the signature BIG J Dogg (Coney Island-style chili sauce, cheese, a pickle spear and onions) or go for one of their fresh hand-pressed burgers, an Italian sausage sandwich or a cheesesteak.<\/p>\n

The food truck\u2019s owner and namesake is Jay Lang, who also runs the brick-and-mortar business on the property, 3 Rivers Sign & Lighting.<\/p>\n

Take this as a sign that you should go eat a hot dog.<\/p>\n

\"Diginfireside\"<\/a><\/p>\n

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER<\/p>\n

Pizza my heart<\/p>\n

If I\u2019m not eating hot dogs, there\u2019s a good chance I\u2019m stuffing my face with a slice of pizza.<\/p>\n

Fireside Pizza Co.<\/a>, a mobile business I discovered at last summer\u2019s Great Pennsylvania Tomato Festival<\/a> in Mars, could use more support.<\/p>\n

In May, a drunk driver struck the food truck. Although no one was seriously injured, the trailer sustained significant damage, forcing the business to halt regular operations until repairs can be made.<\/p>\n

Since the driver\u2019s insurance company won\u2019t cover the cost, a GoFundMe<\/a> page has been set up to help owner Joshua Luchesa and his family raise $9,000 and get back on the road.<\/p>\n

The mechanic hired to make the repairs is located a mile from Stick City Brewing Co.<\/a> in Mars, so the Fireside trailer will serve pies outside of the taproom July 18 and 19 before being towed to the garage. The pies are baked over oak-fueled flames at a lower temperature and for longer than a traditional Neopolitan, which gives the crust a nice crunch.<\/p>\n

\"Diginflyingsaucer\"<\/a><\/p>\n

PHOTO BY SARAH LOCKLIN<\/p>\n

Luchesa plans to be up and running again by this year\u2019s<\/a> Great Pennsylvania Tomato Festival, which Stick City will host on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 2 to 8 p.m. In addition to Fireside pizza and other tomato-based food and beverages, attendees will find produce from Brenckle\u2019s Greenhouses<\/a> and live music from the jam band Coozie<\/a> from 5 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

I think Mars should paint its famous spaceship red for the occasion and call it a Flying Saucer.\t<\/p>\n