The Great Food Truck Race Season 8 Winner
The Great Food Truck Race is a popular American reality television series that premiered on Food Network in 2010. The show features several food trucks from different parts of the country competing against each other in various challenges to win a grand prize of $50,000. The eighth season of the show premiered on August 20, 2017, and the winner was announced on October 1, 2017.
Season 8 Contestants
The eighth season of The Great Food Truck Race featured seven teams from different parts of the country. The contestants were:
- Babalu - Memphis, Tennessee
- Brunch Babes - Detroit, Michigan
- Cheat Day - Las Vegas, Nevada
- The Frankfoota Truck - New York, New York
- Grilled Cheese All-Stars - Cleveland, Ohio
- Philly's Finest Sambonis - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Southern Frenchie - Austin, Texas
Season 8 Challenges
The eighth season of The Great Food Truck Race featured several challenges, including:
- Creating a dish using only ingredients found in a convenience store
- Making a dish that represents the city they are in
- Selling their food at a music festival
- Creating a dish using only ingredients found at a farmers market
- Making a dish that represents their truck's brand
The Finalists
The two finalists of The Great Food Truck Race season 8 were the Brunch Babes and the Philly's Finest Sambonis. The Brunch Babes consisted of friends Crystal Munday and Sheila Crye from Detroit, Michigan, while the Philly's Finest Sambonis was run by friends Joseph Fontana and Robert Silliman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Winner
The winner of The Great Food Truck Race season 8 was the Brunch Babes. They won the grand prize of $50,000 and a new food truck. The Brunch Babes impressed the judges with their creative dishes and their ability to connect with their customers. Their signature dish was the "Benny Blanco," which was a sandwich made with fried chicken, bacon, and a sunny-side-up egg.
Conclusion
The Great Food Truck Race season 8 was a thrilling competition that showcased the talents of several food truck owners from different parts of the country. The Brunch Babes emerged as the winners, but all the contestants did a great job and impressed the judges with their creativity and culinary skills. We can't wait to see what season 9 has in store for us!