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'Traveling Bison' more than a food truck
McCOOK, Neb. — Tom and Regina Burns embarked on a culinary adventure when they launched their food truck, the Traveling Bison, a homage to both their roots and the local community in McCook. The couple’s shared love for great food and their desire to bring a taste of home to others inspired them to serve a unique blend of flavors, focusing on pizza and Bison burgers.
Regina’s expertise in crafting the perfect pizza crust comes from years of dedication and experimentation. Drawing on her East Coast background and a longing for the distinct pizza style, Regina developed a dough with qualities reminiscent of sourdough—easy on the stomach and bursting with flavor. Her commitment to freshness means the dough is made fresh daily, ensuring every pizza served at the Traveling Bison is a delightful experience.
Meanwhile, Tom’s passion for Bison burgers led him on a quest to create the ultimate Bison Burger. After numerous trials and tastings, he struck gold with a burger that has captivated customers with its lean, flavorful Bison meat. The couple takes pride in using fresh, locally sourced Bison meat, strictly grass-fed from Broken Bow. The Traveling Bison menu features a variety of Bison burgers, including Regina’s personal favorite, the Pizza Burger, topped with crispy pepperoni and mozzarella cheese sticks—a creative twist on a classic favorite.
In addition to burgers and pizzas, the Traveling Bison offers a range of delectable appetizers, like Pizza Fries and Pork Fries with tempting toppings. The Pork Fries topped with baked pork, cheese, barbecue sauce, and optional onions or jalapeños.
They appreciate input from their customers. “We are always looking for that critique so we can be better,” Tom said, adding that they have yet to receive a bad review. His favorite comment so far was on Facebook, it read, “Bring a towel!” Tom laughed, “I almost want to frame that one.” He said
As they cater to the community, Tom will continue his work as a truck driver while Regina manages the day-to-day operations of the food truck. “It’s my baby,” said Regina. Tom has been more involved in the last three months than they anticipated. His contributions, including making TikToks have evolved the business into something they didn’t originally envision. “I’ve been very thankful,” Regina said of Tom’s involvement. With dreams of expanding into a brick-and-mortar restaurant, Regina’s lifelong passion for feeding people has found a home in the Traveling Bison food truck. The joy she finds in sharing her food is evident and resonates with satisfied customers.
For the Burns, the Traveling Bison is more than just a food truck—it’s a labor of love, a celebration of flavors, and a testament to the power of food to bring people together. Whether you’re craving a mouthwatering Bison burger, a delicious pizza, or innovative loaded fries. The Traveling Bison promises an unforgettable dining experience that reflects the heart and soul of its creators. It can be found in McCook often parked in the Goodwill parking lot Thursday through Saturday with plans of traveling to other local towns on Sundays.
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