TRU Pizza Truck Brings a Modern Artisan Pizza Experience to Minneapolis

Meet the Chef: TRU Pizza Truck in Minnesota

We sat down with Chef Jason Montgomery of TRU Pizza Truck in Minneapolis, Minnesota. TRU Pizza Truck brings a modern artisan pizza experience to Minneapolis, serving up handcrafted pies with bold flavors and a street food edge. The menu focuses on wood-fired or specialty pizzas, creative toppings, and fresh ingredients, delivering everything from classic favorites to inventive combinations.

TRU Pizza Truck Brings a Modern Artisan Pizza Experience to Minneapolis

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A popular stop at events and gatherings, TRU Pizza Truck has earned a reputation as a go-to destination for crave-worthy, handcrafted pizza in the Minneapolis area.

Tell us about what your morning routine looks like, and how you like to end your day?

Morning routine:  A cup of espresso while watching the sunrise. End of day is usually spent watching my kids sporting events.

Do you have a favorite chef that you look up to and what advice would you give to aspiring chefs?

My dad. Every ingredient matters. Taste everything.

TRU Pizza Truck Brings a Modern Artisan Pizza Experience to Minneapolis

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Do you have any awards or achievements you’d like to mention?

No, but I do you get an award for having all 5-star reviews on Google?

Have you ever cooked for a celebrity? Do you have a story to tell?

I met Tech9 and his wife on vacation last winter and plan to cook for them next time they are in the Twin Cities.

TRU Pizza Truck Brings a Modern Artisan Pizza Experience to Minneapolis

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What do you typically cook at home? 

Whatever I can get my kids to eat.

What’s a food trend that you’re loving right now and why?

Poke bowls.

TRU Pizza Truck Brings a Modern Artisan Pizza Experience to Minneapolis

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Have you ever tried a crazy food combination that just worked?

As a kid, one of my grandmas made lutefisk with potatoes and lots of butter for the holidays, and yes, I did.

What drink do you enjoy most?

A cold beer on a hot day, but I quit drinking.

TRU Pizza Truck Brings a Modern Artisan Pizza Experience to Minneapolis

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What’s Your Instagram So Readers Can Follow You?

You can follow TRU Pizza Truck on Instagram at @trupizzatruck.

TRU Pizza Truck Brings a Modern Artisan Pizza Experience to Minneapolis

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Why should readers visit TRU Pizza Truck in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

I make pizza as close as I can to how it is made in Naples, Italy using Caputo 00 Flour and a 1000-degree wood-fired oven.

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