Washington, DC, is home to ambassadors, dignitaries and ordinary citizens from all over the world. But only a handful hail from the mystical and, well, made-up land of Merlindia. They're the Character Approved Fojol Bros., on a mission to bring delicious food and fun to our nation's capital with their traveling culinary carnival.

Gourmet food trucks have been gaining popularity as of late. In the past couple of years, chefs of all stripes have been rehabbing used postal vans, delivery trucks and even old ice cream trucks and creating rolling restaurants that serve up an amazing range of eats in cities across the country. But few do it with the style and charming back story of the Fojol Bros.

First, let's clear one thing up: Only two of the four Fojol Bros. are actual brothers, and no one is named Fojol. Three of the "brothers" are from DC, the fourth from Seattle (which, randomly enough, makes them all Washingtonians). And their "homeland" Merlindia is a mash-up of Merlin and the food they serve, Indian.

These "brothers" may be given to goofy circus-style turbans and patently false mustaches, but their commitment to great food is genuine. They visited Indian restaurants all over DC before hiring a chef (who wishes to remain anonymous--more Merlindian mystery). According to their site, they offer a changing menu of "delicious and healthy food with no preservatives... fresh vegetarian and meat-based meals served over basmati rice," such as chicken masala and palak paneer. You can enjoy Merlindian cuisine in $2 Dingo Bite cups (generous little snacks), $6 two-item Meals or $9 three-item Feasts.

The Fojol Bros.' commitment to the planet is just as genuine. The serving trays, plates, napkins and even sporks they use are made of biodegradable, compostable or recycled materials--many items are made from readily renewable resources such as sugar cane or corn. And a portion of proceeds from their sales are set aside to fund at-risk youth programs for DC children.

So how do you keep up with a moveable feast like this? Twitter, of course. More than 5,000 followers get multiple updates daily with the whereabouts of this "traveling culinary carnival." That's how we found them on a DC visit last summer.

If you should find yourself in DC, track down the Fojol Bros. Check their website or follow them on Twitter at fojolbros. You'll be genuinely glad you did.

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