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Chef José Andrés Debuts Pepe, His First Food Truck In Washington, D.C

Fans of the Spanish award-winning chef José Andrés, can now savor his culinary creations via food truck weekdays, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  Pepe, a nickname for José, is metallic silver, will be serving lunch in D.C., and can be reserved for private events.  As usual, Pepe will announce its locations via Twitter and Facebook.

Photo Credit: dc.eater.com

Pepe’s menu includes Flautas, based on the ultimate Spanish sandwiches José Andrés grew up with in Spain. This is perfect for grab and go dining and includes a rotating selection of the following fare:

Butifarra ‘Burger’: Spanish pork burger with alioli and brava sauce

Pollo Frito: fried chicken breast with lettuce, Piparra peppers, alioli, and brava sauce

Escalivada: roasted eggplant, red peppers, sweet onions, spinach, and mojo rojo

Pepito de Ibérico: seared Ibérico pork and Serrano ham with roasted green peppers, caramelized onions, and alioli

Spanish Grilled Cheese: Manchego, Murcia, Valdeón, Membrillo, and fresh goat cheese

Fútbol Club Barcelona: thinly sliced chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and shallot mayonnaise

Jamón Serrano y queso Manchego: Serrano ham, Manchego, and olive oil

Pepito de ternera: Seared beef tenderloin, caramelized onion, piquillo pepper confit, and blue cheese

Prices range from $8 to $14 each. Ibérico and specialty sandwiches may cost up to $20.

Pepe will also offer Patatas Bravas, fried potato chips, inspired by the popular dish served throughout Spain, along with a variety of his signature (non-alcoholic) cocktails such as Sangria, and Pepe Tonic priced from $3 to $4 each.  Seasonal soups such as Chicken Noodle will also be available, served with warm Ficelle bread, priced at $8.  For dessert, Pepe will serve a Chocolate and Hazelnut Ice Cream Flauta, priced at $5.

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