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The first 100 folks to find Hodge Podge truck this Friday, September 9, will enjoy a free lunch courtesy of the Food Network. The event is in honor of the “Great Food Truck Race,” currently airing on Sunday nights starring the Cleveland-based truck. Similar events are being held in the home cities of the show’s other trucks as well.

On site will be chef-owner Chris Hodgson, along with fellow cast and crew members Catie Hodgson and Jacquelyn Romanin.

In addition to receiving clues beforehand, Twitter followers of Hodge Podge (@hodgepodgetruck) will learn of the location via tweet on Friday at 11 a.m. Those who miss out on the free lunch can still order and pay for food.

This article appears in Sep 7-13, 2011.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.