Rollin' Hots

Rollin' Hots is a mobile hot dog truck serving everything from all beef dogs to vegan fake-outs. Check out the menu where hotdogs are named after canines and celebrities. "The Chihuahua" is dressed with cheese, salsa, jalapenos and mayo. "The Hasselhoff" keeps things nasty with sauerkraut, onions and mustard - one tart, sharp, tasty dog that's going to leave you with a smile and funky breath. And carnivores will sing the praises of "The Footloose" - after all, who's not into putting indulgent bacon on top of more pork and then slathering it with pure white cream cheese? Mmmmmm. Kevin Bacon says it rocks - just ask his autographed picture on the side of the truck.

My nana used to make Frito casserole and I'd always eat way too much. When I saw "The TLC" dog at Rollin' Hots, I knew I had to have one - chili, cheese, onions and Fritos! That's nana's casserole smothering a hot dog! I love this combo, and am glad to see it getting permanent menu status somewhere.

Catch up with the mobile hot dog truck's whereabouts on Facebook for locations and times, or call owner Kelly Watson to request a drive-by. Rollin Hots will also be seen this summer at the Urban Arts Festival, Hotrod-O-Rama, Tacoma Hemp Fest, Old Town Blues Festival and more. - Jennifer Johnson

[Rollin' Hots, 253.651.0226, rollinhots@gmail.com]

Greek Taverna

The Greeks had a succinct way of explaining the seasons: It was all because of a pomegranate seed ingested by Persephone after she was abducted and taken to the underworld by Hell's top dog, Hades. Her highfalutin' mom, Demeter, goddess of the harvest, mourned so loudly and dangerously that Zeus pleaded until Hades let Persephone go. But the seed bound her to the down-under, so she has to return for six months every year, leaving the earth cold and bleak while she's gone.

By the beard of Zeus! - I, for one, am thankful she's back on the dirt. In celebration, I will throw on some sandals and head to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Taverna on Saturday, which is a smaller sibling of the church's annual fall shindig. A taverna means "small restaurant" in Athens talk. It's like a Greek Tully's - where folks go to hang out and chat.

St. Nicholas will serve gyros, manestra and keftedes, tsureki bread, salata, spanakopita, baklava, beer, wine and other beverages not as fun. There will also be Greek music and dancers.

You've always yearned for an enormous Greek family to share dinners with. Now is your chance, Hermes breath. - Jake De Paul

[Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., free admission, 1523 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.0466]