Lizzie’s Curbside, the food truck run by Lizzie Searing that features breakfast sandwiches and more, is changing locations from Whitney Road after being stationed there for over 30 years.
On Monday, March 3, Lizzie’s Curbside relocated to Hillside Road, across the Student Union and in front of the Field House, after Searing was informed there would be construction on Whitney Road.
“I’m a little reluctant,” Searing said, commenting on the recent location change. “I just don’t know how it’s going to go. You know, this is our livelihood.”
Lizzie’s Curbside, which recently celebrated its 34th anniversary, started off as a hot dog cart on campus in 1991, according to Searing.
“It was about 10 degrees out, and I stood outside because it was just a hot dog wagon and had a coffee.” said Searing. “It had a little coffee spout and a steam table so I could make soup, and I prewrapped sandwiches, and I just stood out there like a shivering bird. It was crazy.”
Moving onto campus was successful for Lizzie’s Catering as she made over 100 dollars on the first day at UConn, Searing recounts in a documentary.
Lizzie’s Curbside features items such as the Husky Burger, which has bacon, smoked mozzarella, pesto and mayo on it, as well as various breakfast bagels.
Breakfast sandwiches and burgers are the most popular items on the menu, according to Searing, but there are also different daily soups and vegetarian items as well.
Searing runs the food truck with her husband, Joei, and volunteers that help out with the business. Lizzie’s dog, Melo, also occasionally accompanies Searing during the day.
“There’s kids that’ll skip class and just sit with the dog,” Searing said. “During exams and stuff, they’ll come in swarms.”
Some items are named after people, such as the Alaina burger, a veggie burger with bacon, Swiss cheese and relish sauce.
“Alaina was a teacher,” Searing said. “She worked here for years.”
Because the truck has been around for decades, Searing said she’s got to see many different stories play out at her food wagon.
“We’ve actually had people that met at the wagon and have gotten married, and we cater the wedding.” Searing said.
Additionally, she encounters some semi-familiar faces.
“Back then, which 30 something years ago, we had customers, and now we’re feeding their kids,” she stated. “Some students come up and say, our parents told us to eat here.”
For more information on Lizzie’s Curbside, check out their Instagram or email lizziescatering@gmail.com