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THE FOOD TRUCK IS UNDOUBTEDLY the biggest and latest trend in the city with multi-coloured vans dotting neighbourhood corners after sunset, selling everything from fresh waffles to burgers. But when a swanky city hotel sets up a street-style grub-on-wheels, it stands out. Especially, when you have warm and efficient servers dressed in vibrant oranges and greens bring it food to you. The Food Truck at J W Marriott’s Pune Baking Company stands in the alfresco section of the lobby level of the hotel, dishing out fast food in air conditioned comforts. The black truck looks trendy with food inspired graffiti painted on it; the menu is written on the front and a black board stands next to it announcing the day’s specials. The tea-time menu is inspired by street food from across the world and changes every month. So, you have New Yorkstyle hotdogs, flat bread sandwiches, burgers and fries, salad in a jar and the Lasooni Teecha, a chicken sandwich in flat bread with the Maharashtra-special chilli garlic chutney. “There’s a certain novelty value to food trucks. Also since the costs attached are low and all foods are easy-to-make street food items, w have the flexibility to change the menu every month or add daily specials,” says Sidney D’Cunha, Executive Sous Chef, JW Marriott, Pune. To give it a touch of authenticity, the food is prepared, assembled and served from the truck itself. Contact 668333333