The man. The myth. The legend.
If you have ever gone to a Louisiana Tech football game (or any other Tech athletic events), you have most likely seen Rusty Wilfong doing what he loves.
Tailgating.
And that means cooking.
Around the 318, Rusty has a great reputation as a man who loves to serve; to help others.
Whether that is through his job as the Service Manager at Karl Malone Toyota or through the Ruston Rotary or just through the many chefs hats he wears for events like tailgates and fundraisers, the grey-bearded, jovial man-behind-the-grill has his own fan base.
Now, Rusty is joining the gang at North Village Food Park by opening his own food trailer: Rusty’s Jambalaya..
“I have been cooking in Ruston for decades,” said Rusty, who plans to be open by Monday, September 8. “Years and years. Cooking at fundraises and Tech tailgates and just all sorts of community events. One day I will retire, and this is what I want to do when I retire. So, I am starting it now, although I’m still working for Karl Malone Toyota.
“This gives me an opportunity to get things started with my son helping me. I want to build it up so when the time comes, I am here and established. I love Ruston, and I love cooking. It just fits.”
Rusty’s menu will include jambalaya, chicken and sausage gumbo, and red beans and rice with sausage.
Hours of operation for Rusty’s Jambalaya will be: Monday through Wednesday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Thursday through Saturday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
“I see so many people at Tech tailgating and at all of these other places that I cook, and now I’m hoping to see the same crowd at the North Village Food Park,” said Rusty.
Rusty’s Jambalaya is the perfect addition to North Village Food Park which is located at 2102 Timberline Court and that already includes a wonderful variety of food options, including Lola’s Teriyaki, Big Boyz Smokehouse, SaborMex, and Ckeey’s Place Menu.
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