Meals on wheels

Wandering out of Beirut’s bars or clubs, perhaps feeling a bit merry from one too many drinks, you have a number of options for where to get late-night grub. But if, out the corner of your eye, you see a large yellow truck with two LED lights waiting patiently on the side of the street, you may have spied Lebanon’s newest late-night dining option. “Spuds” is Lebanon’s first mataam mutajawel, or food truck, having hit the road on March 14. This mobile potato bar offers five different variations of the baked vegetable, with a diverse assortment of toppings from leeks to rump steak. Prices vary from 6,000 LL ($4) to 11,000 ($7.33). The company is hoping to attract university students during the day, but the majority of its trade will be at night, whether at festivals or at bars or clubs. “After the party, after drinking a couple of drinks,