Out of a lively food truck in Tuckerton, Empanadivas owner Danielle Poinsett is serving tasty, handheld bites with a big goal: to “bring everybody to the table.”

SEAT AT THE TABLE: Danielle Poinsett loves bringing people together with food. She and her husband Jim serve tasty handheld bites: empanadas, tostones and more. (Supplied Photos)
Dubbed a “mystical mobile kitchen,” the business was born from Poinsett’s desires to prioritize a more family-focused lifestyle, share the flavors of her culture, and foster more connection, not only with each other, but with the community.
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