There’s always the option to keep it traditional by ordering the Old Faithful, a big golden biscuit stacked high with scrambled eggs, aged cheddar and sausage. Or try spicing up day break by sinking your teeth into a Smokin’ Turkey with pepper jack cheese, bacon and egg. One of the most popular biscuit choices is the Sweety, made with mascarpone cheese, blueberry preserves and almond butter.
The Meltdown breakfast is served until 11 a.m., and is perfect for kids to pick-up on the way to school, folks headed to the beach, or for hungry locals and visitors in need of a Southern biscuit fix. It is all about exploring the possibilities of this classic American comfort food without stretching the envelope too far, but then again, that is just what The Meltdown did.ĭrawing on inspiration from early risers about town, The Meltdown created the Rise + Shine menu and has opened its order window two hours earlier beginning at 8 a.m. With more than 14 combinations to choose from, the menu that is displayed on the side of the truck, along with sides like roasted tomato soup and a chef-inspired soup of the day, there is something for everyone. Another popular offering is the B-A-C that stands for the house crafted bacon jam, avocado and cheddar, along with Little Meltdowns made with American cheese (crust cut off of course). The menu features Classic American grilled cheese, pimento & bacon, ham & smoked gouda, as well as the Meatloaf Melt with salted mozzarella, marinara, thin slice of ham, and Swiss cheese grilled on sourdough. The Meltdown opened in January 2011 and is the brainchild of chef and owner Jim Shirley, who came up with the idea after the birth of his youngest daughter. Today, Airstreams are independent culinary cutting-edge machines, and The Meltdown has quickly become a favorite among young and old alike in search of the oozing scrumptious creations, pressed and grilled between two thick slices of artisan bread. Interestingly enough, “land-yachts” in general hold a special significance to Seaside, as in the early innovative days and modern urban planning phases, the architects and builders used them as their residences. Strolling through the town of Seaside come spring and summer, you can’t help but see the lines forming throughout the day in front of the food trucks located on “Airstream row.” The food truck trend has certainly caught on, and Seaside is no exception.
Good eats await from one of Seaside’s Airstream trailers By Susan Benton