Peugeot
is literally dishing on its newest concept, which only looks like a regular van
until it splits open to become a mobile French restaurant. Dubbed “Le Bistrot
du Lion,” the food truck concept offers a fresh and stylish take on the
restaurant-on-wheels trend.
While
most food trucks are big, boxy, and bulky, the “urban chic” van fits right in
with the busy city since it has short front and rear overhangs so that the
driver can easily maneuver it around town. It also has a long wheelbase to
maximize load volume, but all the magic happens once the van splits open to
double its width.
Once
it’s transformed, separate areas are used for food preparation, eating, and
refreshments. The food prep area features a 46-inch screen so that people can
watch the chef in action, and if that wasn’t enough to make the hungry even
hungrier, Peugeot also added speakers and tweeters to maximize the sounds of
all the food sizzling on the two grilling plates found inside.
The
vehicle was also retrofitted with four induction burners, a deep fryer, and a
400-liter refrigerated under-floor compartment for the food. Drinks stay cool
in a separate 350-liter refrigerator unit, and for customers who want a hot
drink, coffee is served thanks to a Rocket Espresso machine. The food truck
will not only provide delicious plates, but also a cool ambiance since it has
space for a DJ booth.
The French food truck will
make its debut next week at the 2015 Milan Design Week, and after that, it will
make an appearance at the 2015 World’s Fair, Expo Milan, where the theme this
year is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.”
Credit:
Andrea Matri (icarreview)
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