Boston’s Baddest Burger-August 10, 2012

Norwood’s First Licensed Food Truck Hits the Streets with Locally Sourced Favorites

A new culinary player has hit the streets, bringing a fully-fledged food truck experience to Norwood for the first time. Kevin Tortorella, owner of the newly launched “Boston’s Baddest Burger,” is currently in his third week of operation, serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner in and around Norwood and downtown Boston. Unlike previous mobile food options in town which were limited to simple carts, Tortorella’s truck represents the first fully licensed food truck to operate in Norwood, offering a robust menu of freshly cooked burgers and sandwiches.

“We’re a new member of the community, and we’ll have another great choice,” Tortorella said on a recent Monday afternoon. “We’re an old-fashioned quality and everything’s all about freshness.” The truck’s commitment to quality centers on locally sourced products, with menu staples featuring Grillo’s pickles, Cape Cod Clam Chowder, Iggy’s bread, and Cow & Crumb baked goods from Boston. Tortorella emphasized, “We’re really proud to be using locally-sourced products.”

The menu features a variety of sandwiches, including hoagies, pastrami, ham, turkey, and grilled chicken, alongside sides like potato salad and the “Boston Garden” salad. For morning commuters, the truck serves an extensive breakfast menu featuring eggs with bacon and ham, scones, bagels, and fresh-baked muffins. The star of the show, however, is the burgers. The “Hub Burner”—a six-ounce patty made from a secret recipe—currently holds the title of top seller, but the namesake “Baddest Burger,” a massive 12-ounce patty, has become the undisputed attention-grabber. BeH Raid, the truck’s Director of Operations, described the offerings as “fresh, absolutely amazing food,” noting that the truck offers unique specialty items diners won’t find elsewhere. Customers can customize their burgers with a wide array of toppings, ranging from pickled jalapeños and bacon to sautéed mushrooms and red peppers.

The food truck typically stations itself in Norwood at least three days a week, often appearing near health-conscious access points like Norwood Games and the Norwood CenTraIn train station. As the truck continues to gain popularity as a weeknight beacon for locals, Tortorella and his team are eager to establish themselves as a staple of the growing Norwood food scene. Residents can track the truck’s location and daily schedule via their website at bostonbaddestburger.com, or follow their updates on Facebook (@bostonsbaddestburger) and Twitter.

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