Triangle Food Trucks: Pie Pushers

"How do you guys add a local egg to pizza?" a customer in front of me asked at the Pie Pushers trailer window. "Basically we fry an egg and stick it right on top of the slice, it's pretty great."

I would wholeheartedly agree.

Whether it's the enjoying the Breakfast Slice with a local egg perched on top at the Durham Farmers market, or chowing down on the State of Nirvana post Fullsteam Run club, Pie Pushers serves up slices that are far from the ordinary cheese and pepperoni

(purists fear not! they have those classics too).

Creativity with sauces, cheese and toppings is what makes Pie Pushers stand out in the Triangle pizza scene, (which boasts some pretty spectacular pizza joints). Homemade corn mix with spicy chorizo on a Mexican slice, the German flair of local bratwurst and cabbage with mustard, even a Cubano slice with pulled pork and pickles have all appeared scribbled across their dry erase menu board.

Some of my all time-favorite slices (pictured above) include the Breakfast Slice: Bacon, sausage, potatoes, onions, topped with egg, the State of Nirvana: with spinach, grilled chicken, caramelized onions and blue cheese, and The Skillet: pesto, potato, artichoke hearts, broccoli, feta.

But it's not only the imaginative taste (and name) combinations that makes Pie Pushers worth hunting down, it's also their commitment to using local, seasonal ingredients wherever possible. Meats, vegetables and cheeses can often be traced back to an origin in or around the Triangle, 

Also, at any given time, their menu includes chicken wings, garlic knots, calzones, side salad, and even biscuit sandwiches (a breakfast-time treat only). Whole pizzas of the daily specials, custom creations, and call ahead orders for pick up are also great options.

If you're a pizza fan in Raleigh/Durham and haven't given Pie Pushers a try, follow them on Twitter, Instagram or check out their website to see where the trailer will be parked next.

Just make sure to bring your appetite and some adventurous taste buds.