Nassau County's first licensed food truck up and running

Submitted by Gerry Clare

Roving Reporter

December 22, 2014 4:32 p.m.

Rain, thunder and lightning could not prevent Mario Pompeo from opening his food truck at Peter's Point today.

Sure enough, former customers of his downtown Centre Street restaurant, Pompeo's, began arriving for lunch. Merry and David Coalson were the first to order...a Philly Cheese Steak and Italian Sub.

Others arrived, including this reporter, and enjoyed pizza, pasta and salads. They ate at the nearby picnic tables by the beach and when the rain fell, in their cars.

Mario Pompeo ready to serve.

Pompeo's food truck is open for lunches and dinners to start and for catering and delivery as well. Call Mario at 556-3295 to order.

Editor's Note:  According to Adrienne Burke, community development director for the City of Fernandina Beach, the City does not allow "mobile vending" or food trucks within the city limits.  An exception would be  if food trucks are part of a special event.