Side Pony

Fried pickles for like 3 bucks. Good fry, made the pickle slightly sweet. Unfortunately, it’s way too expensive for me to buy too often. Good to try once or twice though.

I’ve been to Off The Grid Fort Mason twice for the 2013 season and stopped by the Side Pony tent both times (though technically three times since I went twice my last visit there). If you love the sandwiches from 3-​Sum Eats, then you’ll definitely love Side Pony as their sandwiches are expertly crafted from 3-​Sum Eats alum Chef Dana. While the sandwiches aren’t exactly the same ones from 3-​Sum Eats, Side Pony’s menu sounds just as interesting and is probably going to change over the course of the season. Here’s what they offered back on 4÷5÷13:
Eden Farm Achiote and Citrus Braised Pork Shoulder Sandwich — chipotle sofrito, provolone, cabbage slaw
Eden Farm Cranberry and Whisky Braised Brisket Sandwich — crispy potato hash, pickled fennel
Liberty Farm Thai Inspired Duck Larb Sandwich — Kaffir lime aioli, cilantro and mint pesto, pickled onions
Deep Fried Pickles with Tzatziki Sauce
The only sandwich I haven’t tried is the Duck Larb sandwich but it does sound tempting and a lot of folks were ordering it. The Deep Fried Pickles were EPIC! It’s a perfect side for any of their sandwiches or for a small snack while waiting in line for another food stand or truck at OTG. I had it with the Pork Shoulder sandwich and that was a pretty good sandwich with a perfect bread to meat ratio and the Pork Shoulder was really tender and bursting with flavor (
). My favorite sandwich is definitely their Brisket Sandwich. It was the best thing I had out of everything I had at OTG my last visit. The sandwich is loaded with a heaping serving of brisket and topped with the potato hash. It’s meat and potatoes done right in sandwich form! Sorry I don’t have a pic it though, I couldn’t wait to eat it!
Part of me didn’t want to write this review right away simply because they seem to never had a long line at OTG and that I always able to instantly order and pickup their food. But they definitely deserve the spotlight with the awesome sandwiches they make! Give them a try next time you stop by OTG Fort Mason. I approve!