Some say it’s the most notable form of lunch or the best meal between two slices of bread, but the folks running the new food truck, Parkie Sandwich, are all ears when it comes to describing their sandwiches.
The new food truck, owned and operated by Nevin Cornwell and Ashley Marciano, has hit the asphalt running in an old school bus turned mobile sandwich restaurant. So far, it’s been a success. It’s bussin’, so to speak.
“A huge thank you to Crooked Tooth Brewing, The Pit Tucson, and everyone who came out to support us and have a sandwich,” the duo shared on Instagram. “After years of dreaming and planning, it is a bit surreal to finally be open.”
So, the wheels on the bus are going ’round and ’round… and so are the compliments from hungry eaters.
One of the highlights on the menu includes the porchetta — a moist and crackling-coated pork roast Cornwell and Marciano are making themselves. All sandwich ingredients are gluten-free except for the bread and there’s even a vegan sandwich on the menu. However, let them know you’d prefer a gluten-free meal and they’ll substitute it with bread from Gourmet Girls.
They also have a “Sweet of the Week” treat like chocolate chip cookies and scotcharoos. Take a gander at the current menu, which is always subject to change.
Parkie Sandwich Menu
- The Parkie Porchetta – crispy Italian roast pork belly, caper mayo, pickled onion, and arugula on a toasted baguette
- The Pro Move – smoked turkey, bacon, Pepper Jack, Swiss cheese, avocado, grilled onion, shredded lettuce, and garlic dijonnaise on a toasted hoagie
- Where’s the Beef? – yuba simmered in a rich mushroom and charred onion au jus, served on a baguette topped with giardiniera
- Sides include chips, pesto pasta salad, and sodas
Parkie Sandwich is always on the move but you can find them often at Crooked Tooth Brewing at 228 E. Sixth St. and The Pit Tucson at 7889 E. 22nd St. To keep up with the latest, follow Parkie Sandwich on Instagram.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
